Newest Stiffs:
Jimmy Carter · 100
October 1st, 1924 — December 29th, 2024
Aw, nuts.
Greg Gumbel · 78
May 3rd, 1946 — December 27th, 2024
His brother was a sports announcer.
Rickey Henderson · 65
December 25th, 1958 — December 20th, 2024
They called him "The greatest Oakland A of all time". Impressive, eh?
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 · 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 · 49
(b) January 21st, 1976
Paul Allen
would have been 72 today
January 21st, 1953 — October 15th, 2018Did anyone try turning him off and back on again?
Johnny Oates
would have been 79 today
January 21st, 1946 — December 24th, 2004This pretty much puts the kibosh on that "Maneater" reunion tour.
Edwin Starr
would have been 83 today
January 21st, 1942 — March 31st, 2003What is he good for? Absolutely nothin' (say it again).
Placido Domingo · 84
(b) January 21st, 1941
Jack Nicklaus · 85
(b) January 21st, 1940
William Wrigley
would have been 92 today
January 21st, 1933 — March 8th, 1999The 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
would have been 99 today
January 21st, 1926 — May 1st, 2000As 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
would have been 103 today
January 21st, 1922 — January 22nd, 1994Who loves ya, corpsey?
Jinx Falkenburg
would have been 106 today
January 21st, 1919 — August 27th, 2003Sadly, we say goodbye to one of the last, few remaining stars from the great Hanna-Barbera stable.
Today's Celebrity Deaths:
Louie Anderson · 68
died 3 years ago today
March 24th, 1953 — January 21st, 2022Kicked the basket.
Terry Jones · 77
died 5 years ago today
February 1st, 1942 — January 21st, 2020Spammed.
Kaye Ballard · 93
died 6 years ago today
November 20th, 1925 — January 21st, 2019Her big catchphrase was "Good luck with your MOUTH!" - so, umm, yeah.
Peggy Lee · 81
died 23 years ago today
May 26th, 1920 — January 21st, 2002That answer your question, lady?
Susan Strasberg · 60
died 26 years ago today
May 22nd, 1938 — January 21st, 1999Conspiracy 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 · 76
died 26 years ago today
September 13th, 1922 — January 21st, 1999And Merry Christmas, Charles.
Irene Harrison · 107
died 27 years ago today
February 25, 1890 — January 21st, 1998Goodnight, Irene.
Jack Lord · 77
died 27 years ago today
December 30th, 1920 — January 21st, 1998Cook 'im, Dano.
Colonel Tom Parker · 87
died 28 years ago today
June 26th, 1909 — January 21st, 1997Does this mean a whole new rash of idiots who can't accept reality will report seeing this guy pumping gas?
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