He played pretty good guitar in the bar scene in Star Wars.

Betsy Hackman died of some virus and Gene died because he had alzheimers and he didnt have Betsy to take care of him.

Quote from: Odinson on March 09, 2025, 10:42:08 AMBetsy Hackman died of some virus and Gene died because he had alzheimers and he didnt have Betsy to take care of him.

Nobody came around for weeks. This explanation begs as many questions as it answers.

Former US seantor Alan Simpson, a political legend whose quick wit bridged partisan gaps in the years before today's political acrimony, has died. He was 93.

Quote from: DKG on March 15, 2025, 10:56:31 AMFormer US seantor Alan Simpson, a political legend whose quick wit bridged partisan gaps in the years before today's political acrimony, has died. He was 93.

He was one of those old war mongering Republicans Trump chased out of the party.

Former NHL defenceman Tomas Kloucek died earlier this week after a skiing accident in Czechia at the age of 45.

Thomas Kloucek 141 NHL games with the New York Rangers, Nashville Predators, and the Atlanta Thrashers.

George Foreman, boxing legend and grill mogul, dead at 76


The family of George Foreman — the prolific pro boxer, Olympian and famed entrepreneur behind the George Foreman Grill — says the 76 year-old died Friday, March 21, "surrounded by loved ones."

In an Instagram post, the family stated in part: "A humanitarian, an Olympian, and two time heavyweight champion of the world, He was deeply respected — a force for good, a man of discipline, conviction, and a protector of his legacy, fighting tirelessly to preserve his good name— for his family."

Foreman was born Jan. 10, 1949 in Marshall, Texas, and later moved to California, where he began properly training for boxing. Foreman's big debut came at the 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games, where foreman won a gold medal after defeating Soviet Union boxer Jonas Čepulis.

Among Foreman's most-famous fights were "The Sunshine Showdown," against heavyweight champ Joe Frazier, where Foreman scored a TKO in the second round. Perhaps Foreman's most well-known boxing match was the iconic "Rumble in the Jungle," on Oct. 30, 1974 — when Foreman went head-to-head with Muhammad Ali in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo). Though Ali proved victorious, the exposure and legacy of the fight made Foreman a household name.

All-in-all, Foreman won three heavyweight championship world titles and fought 81 professional boxing matches, 76 of which he won — 68 matches were wins by knockout.

Foreman's last post to Instagram was on Nov. 5, 2024, was a throwback photo from a fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas 30 years earlier. The champion captioned the post: "I started my day believing, "All things are possible if we only believe."

Foreman is survived by wife Mary Joan Martelly, his 12 children and his grandchildren.

https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/george-foreman-boxing-legend-and-grill-mogul-dead-at-76-2/

Quote from: Oliver the Second on March 22, 2025, 12:17:21 AMGeorge Foreman, boxing legend and grill mogul, dead at 76

The family of George Foreman — the prolific pro boxer, Olympian and famed entrepreneur behind the George Foreman Grill — says the 76 year-old died Friday, March 21, "surrounded by loved ones."

In an Instagram post, the family stated in part: "A humanitarian, an Olympian, and two time heavyweight champion of the world, He was deeply respected — a force for good, a man of discipline, conviction, and a protector of his legacy, fighting tirelessly to preserve his good name— for his family."

Foreman was born Jan. 10, 1949 in Marshall, Texas, and later moved to California, where he began properly training for boxing. Foreman's big debut came at the 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games, where foreman won a gold medal after defeating Soviet Union boxer Jonas Čepulis.

Among Foreman's most-famous fights were "The Sunshine Showdown," against heavyweight champ Joe Frazier, where Foreman scored a TKO in the second round. Perhaps Foreman's most well-known boxing match was the iconic "Rumble in the Jungle," on Oct. 30, 1974 — when Foreman went head-to-head with Muhammad Ali in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo). Though Ali proved victorious, the exposure and legacy of the fight made Foreman a household name.

All-in-all, Foreman won three heavyweight championship world titles and fought 81 professional boxing matches, 76 of which he won — 68 matches were wins by knockout.

Foreman's last post to Instagram was on Nov. 5, 2024, was a throwback photo from a fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas 30 years earlier. The champion captioned the post: "I started my day believing, "All things are possible if we only believe."

Foreman is survived by wife Mary Joan Martelly, his 12 children and his grandchildren.

https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/george-foreman-boxing-legend-and-grill-mogul-dead-at-76-2/

RIP George!

Quote from: Oliver the Second on March 22, 2025, 12:17:21 AMGeorge Foreman, boxing legend and grill mogul, dead at 76

The family of George Foreman — the prolific pro boxer, Olympian and famed entrepreneur behind the George Foreman Grill — says the 76 year-old died Friday, March 21, "surrounded by loved ones."

In an Instagram post, the family stated in part: "A humanitarian, an Olympian, and two time heavyweight champion of the world, He was deeply respected — a force for good, a man of discipline, conviction, and a protector of his legacy, fighting tirelessly to preserve his good name— for his family."

Foreman was born Jan. 10, 1949 in Marshall, Texas, and later moved to California, where he began properly training for boxing. Foreman's big debut came at the 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games, where foreman won a gold medal after defeating Soviet Union boxer Jonas Čepulis.

Among Foreman's most-famous fights were "The Sunshine Showdown," against heavyweight champ Joe Frazier, where Foreman scored a TKO in the second round. Perhaps Foreman's most well-known boxing match was the iconic "Rumble in the Jungle," on Oct. 30, 1974 — when Foreman went head-to-head with Muhammad Ali in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo). Though Ali proved victorious, the exposure and legacy of the fight made Foreman a household name.

All-in-all, Foreman won three heavyweight championship world titles and fought 81 professional boxing matches, 76 of which he won — 68 matches were wins by knockout.

Foreman's last post to Instagram was on Nov. 5, 2024, was a throwback photo from a fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas 30 years earlier. The champion captioned the post: "I started my day believing, "All things are possible if we only believe."

Foreman is survived by wife Mary Joan Martelly, his 12 children and his grandchildren.

https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/george-foreman-boxing-legend-and-grill-mogul-dead-at-76-2/

I only remember George Foreman from the grills.

Quote from: formosan on March 22, 2025, 11:36:43 AMI only remember George Foreman from the grills.

I noticed him during one (the last?) of his comeback runs; he would stand up in the corner between rounds and when the bell rang he'd just walk in, look for an opening, and ka-BOOM. Knocking fools down like bowling pins. Even back then I didn't really follow sports but George was impressive (especially for an "older" athlete) and fun to watch.

Quote from: Oliver the Second on March 22, 2025, 12:17:21 AMGeorge Foreman, boxing legend and grill mogul, dead at 76

The family of George Foreman — the prolific pro boxer, Olympian and famed entrepreneur behind the George Foreman Grill — says the 76 year-old died Friday, March 21, "surrounded by loved ones."

In an Instagram post, the family stated in part: "A humanitarian, an Olympian, and two time heavyweight champion of the world, He was deeply respected — a force for good, a man of discipline, conviction, and a protector of his legacy, fighting tirelessly to preserve his good name— for his family."

Foreman was born Jan. 10, 1949 in Marshall, Texas, and later moved to California, where he began properly training for boxing. Foreman's big debut came at the 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games, where foreman won a gold medal after defeating Soviet Union boxer Jonas Čepulis.

Among Foreman's most-famous fights were "The Sunshine Showdown," against heavyweight champ Joe Frazier, where Foreman scored a TKO in the second round. Perhaps Foreman's most well-known boxing match was the iconic "Rumble in the Jungle," on Oct. 30, 1974 — when Foreman went head-to-head with Muhammad Ali in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo). Though Ali proved victorious, the exposure and legacy of the fight made Foreman a household name.

All-in-all, Foreman won three heavyweight championship world titles and fought 81 professional boxing matches, 76 of which he won — 68 matches were wins by knockout.

Foreman's last post to Instagram was on Nov. 5, 2024, was a throwback photo from a fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas 30 years earlier. The champion captioned the post: "I started my day believing, "All things are possible if we only believe."

Foreman is survived by wife Mary Joan Martelly, his 12 children and his grandchildren.

https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/george-foreman-boxing-legend-and-grill-mogul-dead-at-76-2/

He had the hardest punch of any of the great heavyweight boxers.
RIP George

I saw the fight between him and Evander Holyfield.  That was one of the greatest fights ever.  RIP

Too soon ?

Quote from: Oliver the Second on March 23, 2025, 10:56:45 AMToo soon ?

Not too soon at all.   

Former Republican Rep. Mia Love of Utah passed away on Sunday at the age of 49 after battling cancer.

Love's family said in a statement that she passed away in her home surrounded by her family. Love was initially diagnosed with brain cancer in 2022.