Newest Stiffs:

  • Jimmy Carter

    Jimmy Carter · 100

    October 1st, 1924 — December 29th, 2024

    Aw, nuts.


  • Greg Gumbel

    Greg Gumbel · 78

    May 3rd, 1946 — December 27th, 2024

    His brother was a sports announcer.


  • Rickey Henderson

    Rickey Henderson · 65

    December 25th, 1958 — December 20th, 2024

    They called him "The greatest Oakland A of all time". Impressive, eh?


  • Rocky Colavito

    Rocky Colavito · 91

    August 10th, 1933 — December 10th, 2024

    Thought only Babe Ruth had a curse named after him? Look this guy up. Fun.


  • Chuck Woolery

    Chuck Woolery · 83

    March 16th, 1941 — November 23rd, 2024

    This guy was on Wheel of Fortune, Love Connection, a bunch other lousy game shows, write a bunch of jingles, country music releases, a Top 40 hit, was in the Navy, was a Covid denier (until his son got it), and was married FIVE times. Quite a life. Not a good one, but, yeah.


Today's Celebrity Birthdays:

  • Baby Spice

    Baby Spice · 49

    (b) January 21st, 1976


  • Paul Allen

    Paul Allen

    would have been 72 today
    January 21st, 1953 — October 15th, 2018

    Did anyone try turning him off and back on again?

  • Johnny Oates

    Johnny Oates

    would have been 79 today
    January 21st, 1946 — December 24th, 2004

    This pretty much puts the kibosh on that "Maneater" reunion tour.

  • Edwin Starr

    Edwin Starr

    would have been 83 today
    January 21st, 1942 — March 31st, 2003

    What is he good for? Absolutely nothin' (say it again).

  • Placido Domingo

    Placido Domingo · 84

    (b) January 21st, 1941


  • Jack Nicklaus

    Jack Nicklaus · 85

    (b) January 21st, 1940


  • William Wrigley

    William Wrigley

    would have been 92 today
    January 21st, 1933 — March 8th, 1999

    The 58th richest American now takes his rightful place in history as a sticky blob on the underside of capitalism's theatre seat. Ever try to get those things off after a couple days? No, you probably never even thought about it. You're one of those people that just takes that gooey sucker right out of your mouth, whenever you get tired of it, and slaps it under the nearest available piece of furniture. Hey, it's dark, why not? Never mind that some poor slob who's worried about the price of a rebuilt alternator is gonna spend a half-hour trying to chisel that melanoma-like mouthful of chemicals off without damaging the fucking wood. Ever wonder why we have carjackings, you filthy, stupid, rich pig bastard?! What's that? Another one of you thoughtless bloodsuckers blew a gasket? Well, right on, baby! Right on!!

  • Steve Reeves

    Steve Reeves

    would have been 99 today
    January 21st, 1926 — May 1st, 2000

    As one of the first to successfully make the leap from oily, near-naked flexing and posing to oily, near-naked flexing and posing in front of a camera, Reeves paved the way for one of our greatest modern movie stars. Yes, it was Steve's ability to overcome his unfortunate voice (picture an adenoidal 7-year-old girl in mild tantrum) that inspired another world-class athlete to step onto a sound stage and into our hearts. Say a little prayer, America, for without Steve Reeves, there would be no Lou Ferrigno.

  • Telly Savalas

    Telly Savalas

    would have been 103 today
    January 21st, 1922 — January 22nd, 1994

    Who loves ya, corpsey?

  • Jinx Falkenburg

    Jinx Falkenburg

    would have been 106 today
    January 21st, 1919 — August 27th, 2003

    Sadly, we say goodbye to one of the last, few remaining stars from the great Hanna-Barbera stable.

Today's Celebrity Deaths:

  • Louie Anderson

    Louie Anderson · 68

    died 3 years ago today
    March 24th, 1953 — January 21st, 2022

    Kicked the basket.

  • Terry Jones

    Terry Jones · 77

    died 5 years ago today
    February 1st, 1942 — January 21st, 2020

    Spammed.

  • Kaye Ballard

    Kaye Ballard · 93

    died 6 years ago today
    November 20th, 1925 — January 21st, 2019

    Her big catchphrase was "Good luck with your MOUTH!" - so, umm, yeah.

  • Peggy Lee

    Peggy Lee · 81

    died 23 years ago today
    May 26th, 1920 — January 21st, 2002

    That answer your question, lady?

  • Susan Strasberg

    Susan Strasberg · 60

    died 26 years ago today
    May 22nd, 1938 — January 21st, 1999

    Conspiracy theorists are already working to connect the dots between Susan (who onced played Anne Frank on Broadway), her acting coach father Lee (a known Communist and a pretty creepy little guy), her close friend and occasional lesbian partner Marilyn (who was personally murdered by JFK), and Bill Clinton.

  • Charles Brown

    Charles Brown · 76

    died 26 years ago today
    September 13th, 1922 — January 21st, 1999

    And Merry Christmas, Charles.

  • Irene Harrison

    Irene Harrison · 107

    died 27 years ago today
    February 25, 1890 — January 21st, 1998

    Goodnight, Irene.

  • Jack Lord

    Jack Lord · 77

    died 27 years ago today
    December 30th, 1920 — January 21st, 1998

    Cook 'im, Dano.

  • Colonel Tom Parker

    Colonel Tom Parker · 87

    died 28 years ago today
    June 26th, 1909 — January 21st, 1997

    Does this mean a whole new rash of idiots who can't accept reality will report seeing this guy pumping gas?

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