Rolling Obituary Thread: 2017

william powell, author of the anarchist cookbook: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/29/arts/william-powell-anarchist-cookbook-writer-dies.html

Tim Pigott-Smith, aged 70 star of Jewel in the Crown and playing generally nasty, officious types.

Ah man, sad news. First saw him in Clash of the Titans of all things -- did a great job, and was a good guy in that one! If initially suspicious. "...A stranger here?"

i did watch Jewel/Crown when it first aired

strangely i don't remember ever seeing TV Party, but probably did at some retro

LennOno collaborator/stoner folkie David Peel

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/david-peel-rip/

Brian Matthew. Again. For real, this time.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-39541162

Listening to his voice Sound of the Sixties on a Saturday morning was always soothing, when lying in bed with a hangover.

john clarke. fucking devastated.

I just saw that. Fucking hell, gutted

http://kotaku.com/original-gundam-composer-yuushi-matsuyama-has-died-1794165818

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qq-N4R-SB4

J. Geils

http://www.wcvb.com/article/guitarist-known-as-j-geils-found-dead-in-massachusetts-home/9263211

David Letterman's mother, at 95.

http://ew.com/tv/2017/04/11/david-letterman-mother-dead-dorothy-mengering-dies-95/

Srsly

She appeared on his show several times, and was beloved by the (American) public.

The bits with his mom were always great. "David..."

I get that this seems a trivial obit if you didn't regularly watch the show but she was on there a lot back in the day. I'd say she was a Larry 'Bud' Melman-level guest star.

yeah, Dave's mom was a celebrity hoosier in her own right, her segments were always very sweet

@TMZ
#BREAKING Comedian Charlie Murphy Dead at 57 After Leukemia Battle

aw man

goddammit.

the great cinematographer Michael Ballhaus

https://www.fandor.com/keyframe/michael-ballhaus-1935-2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBMKyNJvNV8

Is wrong that the first thing I think of when I think Ballhaus is that amazing crane (?) shot in Fabulous Baker Boys, the one during the New Years concert that starts at the back of the ballroom looking straight down at the attendees as the camera pans over the whole room before landing behind the stage as the Bridges bros. & Pfeiffer finish their song? I saw projected during a Jeff Bridges retro years ago and am still blown away. RIP

I don't know if it's wrong, but i forgot he did that film *and* the shot.

tot forgot he did Quiz Show and, uh, Wild Wild West

Looking at his IMDB, only to be reminded that DPs often have the nuttiest résumés: in addition to all the Fassbinder & Scorsese flicks, he shot Outbreak, What About Bob?, and the Brittany Murphy/Dakota Fanning vehicle Uptown Girls among others.

gospel/blues singer and actress Linda Hopkins

http://www.playbill.com/article/tony-award-winner-linda-hopkins-dead-at-92

xpost Seriously, check these out:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Cardiff#Cinematographer

Rambo: First Blood Pt. 2!

nothin really tops Willy Kurant, who worked for Godard, Welles, Robbe-Grillet and Louis CK (Pootie Tang)

Nice words from Scorses on Balhaus

http://deadline.com/2017/04/martin-scorsese-tribute-michael-ballhaus-cinematographer-1202068929/

He was DP on Under Cherry Moon <3

Aaaand he did the videos Papa Don't Preach and True Blue :D

dan rooney, chairman of the pittsburgh steelers and former us ambassador to ireland

Mika Vainio of Pan Sonic, at 53. Bloody hell.

Sorry, I see now why the Kesto thread was revived. Clicked it and only saw a single gig reminiscence - didn't see the context above. But this is increasingly the way of things with ILM thread revivals :(

Barry "Frosty" Smith, drummer extraordinaire (Lee Michaels, Soulhat, dozens of others)

http://music.blog.austin360.com/2017/04/13/barry-frosty-smith-renowned-austin-drummer-dies-after-long-illness/

Toshio Matsumoto, filmmaker of Funeral Parade of Roses

https://www.fandor.com/keyframe/toshio-matsumoto-1932-2017

Session musician Bruce Langhorne, best known for his work with Bob Dylan, and the inspiration for "Mr. Tambourine Man."

Ugh. RIP. Was just thinking about him.

Ah man. A real shame.

The (recently reissued) soundtrack for The Hired Hand is truly wonderful

Emma Morano, the last person born in the 19th century.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-39610937

1800s

You are correct but also wrong - my thoughts are with you in this difficult time.

Think we need to all agree that the 19th century is 1900-1999, think everyone knows that the first year was 1 rather than 0, but don't see why anyone should care.

Since she was Italian, l'ottocento.

"When I met her, she ate three eggs per day, two raw in the morning and then an omelette at noon"

The dietary tips of these centenarian types always suck though.

Dee Boyle, drummer in Cabaret Voltaire, Chakk and Longpigs

"When I met her, she ate three eggs per day, two raw in the morning and then an omelette at noon"

The dietary tips of these centenarian types always suck though.

James Bond actor Clifton James dies at 96

You are correct but also wrong - my thoughts are with you in this difficult time.

I just don't want Violet Brown or Nabi Tajima to have their accolade robbed from them by some Italian egg fanatic.

Allan Holdsworth:

"It is with heavy hearts that we notify everyone of the passing our beloved father Allan Holdsworth. We would appreciate privacy and time while we grieve the loss of our dad, grandad, friend and musical genius. We will update close friends and family when service arrangements have been made and will notify the public of an open memorial service, which all would be welcome. We are undeniably still in shock with his unexpected death and cannot begin to put into words the overwhelming sadness we are experiencing. He is missed tremendously.

Much Love,
Louise Holdsworth, Emily Holdsworth, Sam Holdsworth & Rori"

(ultra-respected fusion guitarist for those who don't know him)