Tragically, those touched by fame have not been shown to be any more resistant to death than the rest of us. As a consequence, a number of such individuals have succumbed lately. This thread may serve for those who wish to recognize the passing of such notables, post some thoughts, etc.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009:
Oscar-winning actor Karl Malden dies at 97
U.K. comedy actress Mollie Sugden dies at 86
Notable Deaths
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, Jul 02 2009 08:40 AM
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Posted 06 July 2009 - 09:54 AM
Robert McNamara, Architect of Vietnam War, Dies at 93
http://www.washingto...9070601197.html
He's not a celebrity, but his death is important to note. Maybe you could change the thread title to "Notable Deaths" or something like that.
http://www.washingto...9070601197.html
He's not a celebrity, but his death is important to note. Maybe you could change the thread title to "Notable Deaths" or something like that.
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Posted 06 July 2009 - 11:21 AM
Robert McNamara, Architect of Vietnam War, Dies at 93
http://www.washingto...9070601197.html
He's not a celebrity, but his death is important to note. Maybe you could change the thread title to "Notable Deaths" or something like that.
Glad he was able to do a major documentary and share his side before his passing.
The L-rd may not come when you call, but He's always on time. -Lemon Andersen
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Kabel et ha-emet mi-mi she-omro.
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Posted 19 July 2009 - 02:39 AM
"Whither you go?" - to a place of dust, worms and maggots; "and before Whom will you give justification and reckoning?" - before the King Who reigns over kings, the Holy One, Blessed is He.
רמב"ם הלכות תשובה פרק העשירי, הלכה ב
העובד מאהבה - עוסק בתורה ובמצוות והולך במתיבות החוכמה לא מפני דבר בעולם, לא מפני יראת הרעה ולא כדי לירש הטובה, אלא עושה האמת מפני שהוא אמת
הלכה ג
אהבה גדולה יתרה רבה עזה עד מאד, עד שתהא נפשו קשורה באהבת השם ... וכל שיר השירים משל הוא לענין זה
העובד מאהבה - עוסק בתורה ובמצוות והולך במתיבות החוכמה לא מפני דבר בעולם, לא מפני יראת הרעה ולא כדי לירש הטובה, אלא עושה האמת מפני שהוא אמת
הלכה ג
אהבה גדולה יתרה רבה עזה עד מאד, עד שתהא נפשו קשורה באהבת השם ... וכל שיר השירים משל הוא לענין זה
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Posted 19 July 2009 - 06:57 PM
I really enjoyed this OP.Tragically, famous people have not been shown to be any more resistant to death than the rest of us. As a consequence, a number have succumbed lately. This thread may serve for those who wish to recognize the passing of a well-known person, post some thoughts, etc.
"If they would allow one dead soul to visit an assembly of philosophers, that would be the end of all their teachings." -R' Nachman
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Posted 06 August 2009 - 05:30 PM
John Hughes, 59, writer/director of movies including "Sixteen Candles," "National Lampoon's Vacation," "Pretty in Pink," "Planes, Trains & Automobiles," "Home Alone," "The Breakfast Club" and "Ferris Bueller's Day Off."
http://news.yahoo.co.../us_obit_hughes
http://news.yahoo.co.../us_obit_hughes
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Posted 13 August 2009 - 01:26 PM
Les Paul, electric guitar inventor, at age 94:
http://news.yahoo.co...s_obit_les_paul
Awesome man. Glad he lived a long life. BDE.
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Posted 18 August 2009 - 12:00 PM
Robert Novak, Conservative Columnist, 78
http://www.nytimes.c...19novak.html?hp
sad..
(btw he was Jewish.)
BDE.
The L-rd may not come when you call, but He's always on time. -Lemon Andersen
Kabel et ha-emet mi-mi she-omro.
"All is by the hand of Heaven, except colds and fevers" -Ketubot 30a.
~My Blog~
Kabel et ha-emet mi-mi she-omro.
"All is by the hand of Heaven, except colds and fevers" -Ketubot 30a.
~My Blog~
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Posted 18 August 2009 - 12:51 PM
All columnists are Jewish.sad..
(btw he was Jewish.)
BDE.
The world has too many stupid people who are full of confidence, and smart people who are full of self-doubt.
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