2020 Obituaries Thread

[Blissey]

"First"—the earliest. Tom was gray, much furrier, and displayed much more cat-like mannerisms (i.e., walking on all fours)

"Second"—the ones we're most familiar with. By this time, the MGM logo and opening title card changed mostly from red to blue. (Some re-issues of either series used the opposite logo and title.)

"Third"—started circa 1955, following the retirement of Fred Quimby. Now filmed in CinemaScope; used three-panel opening title graphic; Mammy Two-Shoes was permanently retired; Tom's owners were now a young white couple, whose faces were fully depicted

Thank you for clarifying, RJSchhex. I, personally, refer to the entire Hanna-Barbera era as one generation and failed to take into consideration that one can further break down the Hanna-Barbera shorts into three generations.

[mellongraig]

Jerry Bishop, radio DJ, voice over, but most importantly announcing the syndicated Judge Judy, passes on at age 84 on April 21 of heart disease.

https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/jerry-bishop-judge-judy-announcer-dead-84-los-angeles-radio-1234589597/

[Superballer]

It can be truly said Bishop helped make the Disney Channel special in its 80s and 90s prime, as his intershow promos were smooth and entertaining and got you ready for what was going to air. 

[Ccook]

Irrfan Khan, star of the movie Slumdog Millionaire, age 53 from a colon infection after being treated for cancer.

[Ccook]

Matty Simmons , co-founder of National Lampoon, age 93 from an illness unrelated to COVID-19.

[Superballer]

While others made have had the initial idea of the Lampoon, Simmons' guiding hand was heavily behind the magazine at its peak, as well as all of the good Lampoon films, and his efforts in giving many comic writers their start--including a young John Hughes--should be much appreciated. 

[JayC]

Sam Lloyd, most known for his role on "Scrubs," https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/sam-lloyd-dead-dies-scrubs-ted-1234596010/

[Ccook]

Don Shula, winningest coach in NFL history, noted for the Miami Dolphins perfect season in 1972, age 90. No cause given.

[dagdoggnh]

Don Shula, winningest coach in NFL history, noted for the Miami Dolphins perfect season in 1972, age 90. No cause given.

RIP Coach Shula

[moneygamelover]

Don Shula, winningest coach in NFL history, noted for the Miami Dolphins perfect season in 1972, age 90. No cause given.

Very sad to hear of the passing of the man who is easily the most identifiable figure in Miami Dolphins history. Coach Shula is on my Mount Rushmore of NFL coaches along with Vince Lombardi, Bill Belichck, and Paul Brown. RIP Coach Shula.

[wpghi5]

Don Shula, winningest coach in NFL history, noted for the Miami Dolphins perfect season in 1972, age 90. No cause given.

RIP Don Shula. 

[Ccook]

Florian Schneider, co-founder of the band Kraftwerk ("Autobahn"), age 73 of cancer.

[dagdoggnh]

Roy Horn, one-half of the Las Vegas duo Siegfried and Roy, passed away today of COVID-19 complications at the age of 75: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/roy-horn-dead-legendary-siegfried-roy-performer-was-75-1294043

[wpghi5]

Roy Horn, one-half of the Las Vegas duo Siegfried and Roy, passed away today of COVID-19 complications at the age of 75: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/roy-horn-dead-legendary-siegfried-roy-performer-was-75-1294043

RIP Roy Horn. 

[dagdoggnh]

Little Richard, one of the founding fathers of rock 'n' roll, passed away today at age 87.  Cause of his death is not known.  https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/little-richard-dead-48505/