RIP: To remember those lost to us, whether close or at large

[Parasaurolophus]

Yes, sorry.

[kaysixteen]

Well, Canada presumably would not adopt a unitary executive Presidential style government.   Having the head of state and head of government be the same person more or less commands at least some of the trappings of monarchy in that person.

[mamselle]

Well, Canada presumably would not adopt a unitary executive Presidential style government.   Having the head of state and head of government be the same person more or less commands at least some of the trappings of monarchy in that person.

New thread here:

   https://thefora.org/index.php?topic=3105.0#msg113066

M.

[mahagonny]

Eliza Fletcher, a teacher.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/eliza-fletcher-memphis-funeral-draws-hundreds-slain-mother-remembered-bringing-light-world

[secundem_artem]

Clinton nemesis Ken Starr.  Died of complications of surgery.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/13/us/politics/ken-starr-dead.html?action=click&module=Well&pgtype=Homepage&section=Obituaries

[paultuttle]

A colleague who'd worked with me at my most recent institution and in the statewide chapter of our professional organization died August 30 of colorectal and liver cancer. He was in his late 40s. Less than a year ago, it was found and diagnosed; four rounds of chemo didn't shrink the tumors enough to be operable, and they metastasized.

Family, friends, and colleagues were at his memorial service this past Saturday--his "celebration of life," they called it--which was one of the most moving services I've been privileged to attend: The officiant and another speaker read aloud multiple memories supplied by family and longtime friends. Probably 100+ people attended, and for those who couldn't come for various reasons, the service was available virtually as well. The rain made it seem that nature itself was mourning his passing.

He leaves behind a young wife, two children (one adult and one just now a teenager), and many grieving family members, friends, and colleagues--of which I am one. He will be missed.

[evil_physics_witchcraft]

I'm so sorry for your loss, paultuttle.

[mahagonny]

Cayler Ellingson. Mowed down by a drunk motorist in North Dakota who was upset because he thought Ellingson was a 'republican extremist.'

Joan Nordell....https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/bostonglobe/name/joan-nordell-obituary?id=24346724

[fishbrains]

Loretta Lynn. [sigh]

[mamselle]

Dame Angela Lansbury, age 96:

   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeoCT2sIMOg

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[AmLitHist]

Robbie Coltrane, 72--Hagrid in the Harry Potter films.

[hmaria1609]

Robbie Coltrane, 72--Hagrid in the Harry Potter films.

I'll also remember Coltrane for the two James Bond movies he did in the 1990s. (Pierce Brosnan had taken over the iconic role at the time) His character was a casino owner and had his own caviar brand.

[AmLitHist]

Two victims, plus the shooter, dead in a high school shooting in St. Louis (close to one of my CC's campuses, which was on lockdown for a while this morning). A number of students from the HS go to our various campuses; I have 2 alumni in my classes this fall. All St. Louis public schools remain on lockdown this afternoon.

[mamselle]

RIP.

M.

[clean]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/leslie-jordan-beloved-will-grace-actor-who-became-social-media-sensation-dies-at-67/ar-AA13kyFw?cvid=c728048fbad54bca8fd47fd8a35e9d9e

Leslie Jordan.
I saw him in several shows, and will miss seeing him further. 
and only 67!