RIP...

[Bishop2b5]

Actor Fred Ward passed away a few days ago at the age of 79. No cause of death has been announced yet. Ward was a leading man for a brief period, but spent most of his career as a character actor or second lead playing tough guys with a soft heart or at least complex tough guys. He had a signature rugged look from having broken his nose 3 times while boxing earlier in his life. He was in countless movies such as Tremors and Escape From Alcatraz, but I best remember him playing Gus Grissom in The Right Stuff.

 

[Rockin’Irish]

Fred Ward was a good one…….sorry to hear that he has died.

 

[Sea Turtle]

Mickey Gilley has passed away.
My father in law played guitar for him back in the day.

 

[Irish#1]

Mickey Gilley has passed away.
My father in law played guitar for him back in the day.

IIRC, he owned the worlds largest honky tonk for a while.

 

[Bishop2b5]

A report released today says Haskins had been at a club the night before drinking, got into a fight, left with a woman, and they ran out of gas later. He apparently was walking around looking for a way to get some gas for the car, but why he attempted to cross the Interstate when he was struck and killed is unclear. He had a blood alcohol content at the time of his death of .24, which is about 3 times the legal limit.

MSN

 

[Irish#1]

A report released today says Haskins had been at a club the night before drinking, got into a fight, left with a woman, and they ran out of gas later. He apparently was walking around looking for a way to get some gas for the car, but why he attempted to cross the Interstate when he was struck and killed is unclear. He had a blood alcohol content at the time of his death of .24, which is about 3 times the legal limit.

MSN

The answer is in the last sentence.

 

[notredomer23]

Ray Liotta has passed

Ray Liotta Dead at 67, Passed in His Sleep in Dominican Republic

Ray Liotta dead at the age of 67. The ‘Goodfellas’ actor passed away in his sleep while filming a movie in the Dominican Republic. RIP.

www.tmz.com

 

[ACamp1900]

Damn,... between Goodfellas and Field of Dreams the guy helped make two of my three favorite films of all time... thanks for the memories Ray!

 

[Rogue219]

WTF man.

 

[goldandblue]

That sucks. Always enjoyed him in movies.

 

[Irish#1]

Great actor. 67 is too young to go. RIP Ray.

Ray Liotta Dies: ‘Goodfellas’ Star & ‘Field Of Dreams’ Actor Was 67​

Ray Liotta Dies: ‘Goodfellas’ Star & ‘Field Of Dreams’ Actor Was 67

Ray Liotta has died. The 'Goodfellas' star and 'Field Of Dreams' actor was 67.

deadline.com

 

[IRISHDODGER]

One of my all-time favorite actors. Loved him in everything I saw him in. Some of my favorites besides the obvious “Goodfellas” were “Field of Dreams”, ”Narc” & “Copland”

RIP

 

[FDNYIrish1]

Great actor. Goodfellas is one of my top 5. I watched that Sopranos offshoot on Netflix and thinking he didn’t look great. RIP Ray.

 

[StPaul_Irish]

Ray 😞

 

[Irish#1]

Don't know how I missed it, but famed and long time ND SID Roger Valdiserri passed away on June 2 at the age of 95. Came to ND as a freshman and never left. Probably most remembered for changing the pronunciation of Joe Theisman's name to rhyme with Heisman. RIP Roger.

 

[Irish#1]

Wow. No details yet on his death, but way too young to leave us. RIP Caleb.

Former NBA player, Purdue standout Caleb Swanigan dead at 25

(WISH) — Caleb Swanigan, a standout basketball player for the Purdue Boilermakers who made it to the NBA, has died. Swanigan was 25 years old. The Allen County Coroner’s Office said Swanigan died of natural causes. Swanigan was born in Indianapolis and went to Homestead High School in Fort...

www.wishtv.com

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

Wow. No details yet on his death, but way too young to leave us. RIP Caleb.

Former NBA player, Purdue standout Caleb Swanigan dead at 25

(WISH) — Caleb Swanigan, a standout basketball player for the Purdue Boilermakers who made it to the NBA, has died. Swanigan was 25 years old. The Allen County Coroner’s Office said Swanigan died of natural causes. Swanigan was born in Indianapolis and went to Homestead High School in Fort...

www.wishtv.com

Fort Wayne news reported the death was "natural causes".
I know what they're getting at - "no foul play suspected"

But no 25 year old former pro athlete just dies "naturally".
I'm thinking this has to be genetics.

With him being obese as a homeless middle schooler in Vegas (before adopted by FW biz man) and the back to this size (photo 1 year ago when arrested for 3 pounds of pound in FW area)..... Yeah... This is normal, at all.

 

[Irish#1]

Thanks.

Swanigan couldn't have had a tougher childhood. That FW businessman was Roosevelt Barnes a former Boiler. Respect for him seeing Swanigan's potential and taking him in when he was getting kicked around like a soccer ball.

 

[Bishop2b5]

Former Ravens defensive lineman Tony Siragusa has died at 55.

 

[Irish#1]

Former Colts and Ravens defensive lineman Tony Siragusa has died at 55.

FIFY…..Played 7 seasons with the Colts. Won a SB with the Ravens.
RIP Tony

 

[ACamp1900]

Oh wow,… I’ll always remember that title game against the Raiders,… dude destroyed their QB. I know Raider fans that still complain about it

 

[Irishnuke]

Goose was such a fun guy.

 

[Irish2155]

Was a fan favorite in Indy. I remember watching many of his games. “GOOOOSE”

 

[Henges24]

TS was fun to watch. He had that contagious Italian smile. Rest easy.

 

[Irish#1]

A writer that covers the Colts, posted this little story about TS.

TS is in the locker room holding court with a bunch of players when Clarence Verdin comes in yapping away. They called Verdin CNN because he talked 24/7. Annoyed by Verdin interrupting him, TS picks him up and stuffs him into a laundry basket. lol

 

[ACamp1900]

James Caan just passed,… RIP Sonny

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

If you grew up a Bears fan in Chicago in the 70s and 80s, this was a staple in your life. And you cried at the end every single time.

 

[Irish#1]

Brian’s Song was his first big hit. He was also excellent in Misery. RIP Jim.

 

[ACamp1900]

A post referencing Bears fandom followed by a post about Misery,… fitting

 

[Irishnuke]

Damn. What a legend.