Jane Goodall, known for her study of primates, dies at 91



Jane Goodall, the famed primatologist and conservationist, died Wednesday at age 91 of natural causes, the Jane Goodall Institute announced on Instagram. She was in California ahead of a planned speaking engagement in Los Angeles, according to the institute.

"Dr. Goodall's discoveries as an ethologist revolutionized science, and she was a tireless advocate for the protection and restoration of our natural world," the Jane Goodall Institute said.

"Young Jane immersed herself in books about wild animals and dreamed of a life alongside African wildlife like Tarzan and Dr. Dolittle. At the young age of 23, after having spent the past few years as a waitress and secretary, she finally found a way to make her dream a reality," according to her official biography.

https://www.abc15.com/obituaries/primatologist-jane-goodall-has-died-at-age-91

Quote from: Oliver the Second on October 01, 2025, 07:15:19 PMJane Goodall, known for her study of primates, dies at 91



Jane Goodall, the famed primatologist and conservationist, died Wednesday at age 91 of natural causes, the Jane Goodall Institute announced on Instagram. She was in California ahead of a planned speaking engagement in Los Angeles, according to the institute.

"Dr. Goodall's discoveries as an ethologist revolutionized science, and she was a tireless advocate for the protection and restoration of our natural world," the Jane Goodall Institute said.

"Young Jane immersed herself in books about wild animals and dreamed of a life alongside African wildlife like Tarzan and Dr. Dolittle. At the young age of 23, after having spent the past few years as a waitress and secretary, she finally found a way to make her dream a reality," according to her official biography.

https://www.abc15.com/obituaries/primatologist-jane-goodall-has-died-at-age-91

She was another climate zealot.

She wasn't that great in Star Wars as Ewok #3 that farts on the Stormtroopers heads.

Patricia Routledge 1929 - 2025.

Hyacinth "Bouquet" Bucket.

Famed actress Diane Keaton dead at age 79



Diane Keaton, whose career spanned over five decades and included leading roles in dozens of features, died at the age of 79, People Magazine reported, citing a family spokesperson. Details surrounding her death were not released, as People said the family asked for privacy.

Keaton won a Best Actress Academy Award in 1977 for her role in "Annie Hall." Her role as the titular character also earned her a BAFTA and Golden Globe awards. She also earned an Oscar nomination for her 1981 appearance in "Reds" alongside Warren Beatty.

Keaton garnered an Oscar nomination in 1996 for playing Bessie in "Marvin's Room."

She also had leading roles in "The Godfather" films. She also showed off her comedic chops in such films as "Father of the Bride," "The First Wives Club," and "Something's Gotta Give," the latter of which earned her an Academy Award nomination.

She continued appearing in films well into her 70s. She starred more recently in films such as "Book Club" and "Poms." She also appeared in Justin Bieber's 2021 music video "Ghost."

Before getting into film, Keaton starred on Broadway, making her stage debut in the original "Hair" production.

https://www.abc15.com/obituaries/famed-actress-diane-keaton-dead-at-age-79

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and legendary "Spaceman" of KISS, has died.

Frehley died Oct. 16 after reportedly being on life support following a recent fall at his home. He was 74.

The rocker's family said the musician passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in Morristown, New Jersey, in a statement to USA TODAY.

A week before his death, on Oct. 7, Frehley canceled his remaining tour dates for 2025, citing "ongoing medical issues." The announcement came shortly after he was hospitalized for what was characterized as a "minor fall" in his studio.

Shit, I thought Gene or Paul would be the first to go.  Rest in peace, spaceman.

Quote from: Prof Emeritus at Fawk U on October 16, 2025, 10:58:42 PMShit, I thought Gene or Paul would be the first to go.  Rest in peace, spaceman.

I checked their ages. The original drummer, Peter Criss is older than Gene or Paul.

Quote from: Shen Li on October 16, 2025, 10:27:15 PMAce Frehley, the original lead guitarist and legendary "Spaceman" of KISS, has died.

Frehley died Oct. 16 after reportedly being on life support following a recent fall at his home. He was 74.

The rocker's family said the musician passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in Morristown, New Jersey, in a statement to USA TODAY.

A week before his death, on Oct. 7, Frehley canceled his remaining tour dates for 2025, citing "ongoing medical issues." The announcement came shortly after he was hospitalized for what was characterized as a "minor fall" in his studio.

I thought he would have been older than that.

Sam Rivers, bassist and founding member of the metal band Limp Bizkit, died on Saturday, the band announced in a social media post. No cause of death was stated, although he had a history of alcohol-related liver disease; he was 48.

June Lockhart, beloved mother figure from 'Lassie' and 'Lost In Space,' dies at 100



June Lockhart, who became a mother figure for a generation of television viewers whether at home in "Lassie" or up in the stratosphere in "Lost In Space," has died. She was 100.

Lockhart died Thursday of natural causes at her home in Santa Monica, family spokesman Lyle Gregory, a friend of 40 years, said Saturday.

"She was very happy up until the very end, reading the New York Times and LA Times everyday," he said. "It was very important to her to stay focused on the news of the day."

The daughter of prolific character actor Gene Lockhart, Lockhart was cast frequently in ingenue roles as a young film actor. Television made her a star.

From 1958 to 1964, she portrayed Ruth Martin, who raised the orphaned Timmy (Jon Provost), in the popular CBS series "Lassie." From 1965 to 1968, she traveled aboard the spaceship Jupiter II as mother to the Robinson family in the campy CBS adventure "Lost in Space."

https://ktla.com/entertainment/june-lockhart-beloved-mother-figure-from-lassie-and-lost-in-space-dies-at-100/

Wow, I thought she passed years ago.  I can say with confidence that she was great in Lost In Space.

Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales dies aged 93


Fawlty Towers actress Prunella Scales has died aged 93, her family have confirmed.

Scales was best known for playing hotel manager Sybil Fawlty, the long-suffering and domineering wife of Basil - played by John Cleese - in the classic British sitcom.

The actress died "peacefully at home in London yesterday", her sons Samuel and Joseph said. They added that she was watching Fawlty Towers the day before she died.

Cleese said in a statement: "How very sad. Pru was a really wonderful comic actress. I've recently been watching a number of clips of Fawlty Towers whilst researching a book. Scene after scene she was absolutely perfect."

He added: "She was a very sweet lady, who spent a lot of her life apologising. I used to tease her about it. I was very, very fond of her."

Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth remembered her as "a funny, intelligent, interesting, gifted human being".

Jon Petrie, director of comedy at the BBC, offered: "She was a national treasure whose brilliance as Sybil Fawlty lit up screens and still makes us laugh today."

Scales also went on to receive a Bafta nomination for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in Alan Bennett's 1991 televised play, A Question of Attribution.

But she will forever be most closely identified with the domineering and long-suffering comedy creation Sybil Fawlty in Fawlty Towers, best defined by one bark of "Basil".

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjd0yn5gyndo

This was the all time scene from Fawlty Towers.