The Stiffs for 2019
For the 25th year running, we present our fondest farewells to the recently departed.
If they were on any lists — or if they mattered at all in the world — you'll find them here.
If you're looking for everybody, then you need to head on over to the Directory.
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Herman Wouk · 103May 27th, 1915 - May 18th, 2019
They called him"The Jackie Robinson Of Jewish-American Fiction". We have no idea what that means but assume it is something awesome.
19
Tim Conway · 85December 13th, 1933 - May 14th, 2019
What's a Tim Conway?
Significantly less these days.
Significantly less these days.
16
Le Duc Anh · 98December 1st, 1920 - April 22nd, 2019
Loosely translated, his name means "He who is the leader of those who would follow, and will rule over the will of the people, and also looks like a Duck."
15
Charles Van Doren · 93February 12th, 1926 - April 9th, 2019
For 11 points: who cheated like a punk on game shows in the 50s while disgracing his family name?
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Peter Tork · 77February 13th, 1942 - February 21st, 2019
Bass player for a fake band. This is one of those days for us.
8
Lyndon LaRouche · 96September 8th, 1922 - February 12th, 2019
He ran for President 8 times. He was the FIRST proof than any crazy nutbag can run for President.
7
Jan-Michael Vincent · 74July 15th, 1944 - February 10th, 2019
Two first names, like 10 drunk driving convictions, a secret prosthetic leg, AND they waited a MONTH to point out that he was dead. What was the DEAL with this guy?
4
Kaye Ballard · 93November 20th, 1925 - January 21st, 2019
Her big catchphrase was "Good luck with your MOUTH!" - so, umm, yeah.
2
Mel Stottlemyre · 77November 13th, 1941 - January 13th, 2019
There’s simply nothing funny about a well-respected pitching coach.
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Bob Einstein · 76November 10th, 1942 - January 2nd, 2019
And for our first stiff of the year - a fake stuntman. AWESOME.