Celebrity death that bummed you out the most... - Page 20

richlevy · 11-28-2006, 09:54 PM

I never heard of this guy until I read his obituary.

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COLUMBIA, South Carolina (AP) -- Wearing Superman pajamas and covered with his Batman blanket, comic book illustrator Dave Cockrum died Sunday.
The 63-year-old overhauled the X-Men comic and helped popularize the relatively obscure Marvel Comics in the 1970s. He helped turn the title into a publishing sensation and major film franchise.
Cockrum died in his favorite chair at his home in Belton, South Carolina, after a long battle with diabetes and related complications, his wife Paty Cockrum said Tuesday.

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Cockrum and Wein added their own heroes to the comic and published "Giant-Size X-Men No. 1" in 1975. Many signature characters Cockrum designed and co-created -- such as Storm, Mystique, Nightcrawler and Colossus -- went on to become part of the "X-Men" films starring Hugh Jackman and Halle Berry.
Cockrum received no movie royalties, said family friend Clifford Meth, who organized efforts to help Cockrum and his family during his protracted medical care.
"Dave saw the movie and he cried -- not because he was bitter," Meth said. "He cried because his characters were on screen and they were living."

Elspode · 11-29-2006, 10:08 AM

Bummer. I always knew that the movie renditions of X-Men were very, very true to the characters. Now that I know one of the creators thought so, too, I feel even more enthusiastic about this particular adaptation.

For someone like me, who grew up with superheroes, the quality of big screen renditions is a matter of some import, right up there with having a proper James Bond.

dar512 · 11-29-2006, 12:00 PM

One of the few things that I disliked about the LOTR movies is that they changed the character of Faramir. I don't mind some tweaking of a story as long as they are faithful to the characters.

Spexxvet · 12-13-2006, 05:24 PM

Peter Boyle died today. "ut'n onna itz" will never sound the same.

12-13-2006, 05:25 PM

What the hell is that stuff (other than heart disease) that killed him? Never heard of it.

Spexxvet · 12-13-2006, 05:31 PM

Multiple myeloma, a cancer of the plasma cell, is an incurable but treatable disease.

bluecuracao · 12-13-2006, 07:22 PM

I'll never forget watching Young Frankenstein at the drive-in as a kid. My sister and I both got to wear pyjamas, and stay up way past our bedtimes. Every time I'd see Peter Boyle in something after that, I'm reminded of that fun night.

lookout123 · 12-13-2006, 09:20 PM

HOLY CRAP!!!

12-13-2006, 11:20 PM

<Feels old.

richlevy · 01-07-2007, 06:39 PM

Momofuku Ando

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TOKYO -- Momofuku Ando, the Japanese inventor of instant noodles - a dish that has sustained American college students for decades - has died. He was 96.

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In 1958, his "Chicken Ramen" - the first instant noodle - was introduced after many trials. Following its success, the company added other products, such as the "Cup Noodle" in 1971. "The Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum" opened in 1999 in Ikeda City in western Japan commemorating his inventions.

Domo arigato Ando-san.

Elspode · 01-07-2007, 09:05 PM

Good long life, and he created a fundamental product. We should all be so fortunate.

dar512 · 01-22-2007, 10:15 AM

Denny Doherty 1/4 of the Mamas & Papas (and the male lead on most of their tunes) has passed away at age 66.

Elspode · 01-22-2007, 11:11 AM

Michelle Phillips must be feeling her own mortality rather keenly at the moment. God, I love that group.

Sheldonrs · 01-22-2007, 12:04 PM

Cass Eliots' death was the only celebrity death that ever made me cry.

Explicit · 01-24-2007, 04:49 PM

John Candy

11-29-2006, 10:08 AM	#287
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Bummer. I always knew that the movie renditions of X-Men were very, very true to the characters. Now that I know one of the creators thought so, too, I feel even more enthusiastic about this particular adaptation. For someone like me, who grew up with superheroes, the quality of big screen renditions is a matter of some import, right up there with having a proper James Bond. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

11-29-2006, 12:00 PM	#288
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	One of the few things that I disliked about the LOTR movies is that they changed the character of Faramir. I don't mind some tweaking of a story as long as they are faithful to the characters. __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

12-13-2006, 05:24 PM	#289
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	Peter Boyle died today. "ut'n onna itz" will never sound the same. __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

12-13-2006, 05:31 PM	#291
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	Multiple myeloma, a cancer of the plasma cell, is an incurable but treatable disease. __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

12-13-2006, 09:20 PM	#293
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	HOLY CRAP!!! __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

12-13-2006, 05:25 PM	#290
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	What the hell is that stuff (other than heart disease) that killed him? Never heard of it.

12-13-2006, 07:22 PM	#292
bluecuracao in a mood, not cupcake Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 3,034	I'll never forget watching Young Frankenstein at the drive-in as a kid. My sister and I both got to wear pyjamas, and stay up way past our bedtimes. Every time I'd see Peter Boyle in something after that, I'm reminded of that fun night.

12-13-2006, 11:20 PM	#294
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	<Feels old.

01-07-2007, 09:05 PM	#296
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Good long life, and he created a fundamental product. We should all be so fortunate. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

01-22-2007, 10:15 AM	#297
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	Denny Doherty 1/4 of the Mamas & Papas (and the male lead on most of their tunes) has passed away at age 66. __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

01-22-2007, 11:11 AM	#298
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Michelle Phillips must be feeling her own mortality rather keenly at the moment. God, I love that group. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

01-22-2007, 12:04 PM	#299
Sheldonrs Master Dwellar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,412	Cass Eliots' death was the only celebrity death that ever made me cry. __________________ Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and the world laughs AT you.

01-24-2007, 04:49 PM	#300
Explicit Floss with my nut-hairs Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 7	John Candy __________________ There are two kinds of people in this world, the kind that shit their pants ...and the kind that don't.

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