A Strong Voice Silenced

Popular poet, novelist, singer, dancer, actress, film director, and friend of celebrities and presidents, Maya Angelou, passed away on May 28, 2014.  There doesn't seem to be a single stone unturned in her life.  She knew tremendous pain as a child, became a single, teen mom, worked hard and found tremendous fame and following.  Maya Angelou, dead at 86.

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Ginger M

Katherine Who?

Katherine Crowe, you know, the singer from the Isle of Man, lost her eight year battle with breast cancer on May 8, 2014.  Sad that someone so young passed away....unless you're Mike M who reaps the benefits.  Katherine Crowe, dead at 39.

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Mike M

Margaret D is at 30% Accuracy....

On the back of Theater Director Nicholas Martin, Margaret D. has taken a commanding lead in our fun little game.  Nicky Martin passed away on April 30, 2014 at the age of 75 after suffering from throat cancer.  Mr. Martin had a very distinguished career, even earning a Tony nomination last year.  Nicholas Martin, dead at 75.

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If My Spanish Was Better.....

I would congratulate Margaret D. for her pick of Gabriel Garcia Marquez who died April 17, 2014 at the age of 87.  His fictional works outsold everything published in Spanish except the Bible, that is impressive my friends!  Gabrial Marquez, dead at 87.

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Margaret D

"Hey Timmy! You Got a Table for Two?"

John Pinette, comedian and actor, died at age 50 on April 5, 2014.  Too many comedic achievements to list, best to check out this bit.  John Pinette, dead at 50.

(Thanks for the help Janice T!)

The 8th Time's A Charm

Famed actor, Mickey Rooney passed away at age 93 on April 6, 2014.  Born Joseph Yule, Jr, his career started when he was just 17 months old and lasted right up until he died (no way to know if Gus will make it into Night at the Museum 3, although Rooney did film scenes before his death).  Mr. Rooney never really got the marriage thing quite right, although he did give it the ole' college try eight times!  Mickey Rooney, dead at 93.

Time to Hit the Bar

Shirley Temple Black, bright eyed, curly haired child actress, passed away at age 85 on

February 10, 2014.  She tapped and sang her way into the hearts of folks and then she outgrew her cute and actually recognized it, retiring at 22.  Just goes to show you, cute will only take you so far!  Drown your sorrows at the bar with a sticky sweet beverage named in her honor.  Shirley Temple, dead at 85.