Died December 25, 2005 · Age 87
Birgit Nilsson
Of all the opera singers to come out of Västra Karup in Skåne (roughly 60 miles north of Malmö), she was our favorite.
84 stiffs · 2005
The Stiffs
For the 32nd year running, our fondest farewells to the recently departed. If they were on anybody’s list, or mattered at all, they’re here. Looking for everybody? Try the Directory.
Died December 17, 2005 · Age 83
Jack Anderson
This guy wasn't much of a gentleman, and we don't know where the hell he was from, but he's gonna yield just the same.
Died December 7, 2005 · Age 75
Bud Carson
That Steel Curtain was a hell of a defense, but it's not much good against emphysema.
Died November 1, 2005 · Age 87
Skitch Henderson
His newest generation of fans had come to know him as "Skeeyotch."
Died October 30, 2005 · Age 97
Al Lopez
Jesus Christ, another million-year-old baseball player. Give us a frickin' break!
Died October 2, 2005 · Age 87
Nipsey Russell
For years, his wit made him perfect
For game shows and talk shows and roasts
But now, TV's "Poet Laureate"
Ain't got shit to say, 'cause he's toast.
Died September 20, 2005 · Age 96
Simon Wiesenthal
Maybe now we can all stop pretending that whole Holocaust thing ever happened.
Died September 11, 2005 · Age 82
Chris Schenkel
The pride of Bippus, Indiana. Doesn't exactly make you want to pack your bags, does it?
Died September 10, 2005 · Age 81
Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown
Truly an inspiration, Clarence became a successful musician and singer despite his horrific dental deformity.
Died September 2, 2005 · Age 70
Bob Denver
Hard to believe this little idiot lasted as long as he did.
Died August 8, 2005 · Age 82
Barbara Geddes
Miss Ellie just wasn't the same after J.R.'s second marriage failed, and then when she had to throw Clayton out of the house, well, you know the kind of strain that can put on a woman's heart, plus, with the boys fighting all the time...how the hell did anybody watch this crap?
Died August 7, 2005 · Age 67
Peter Jennings
Showbiz can be screwy, sometimes, but there's a good chance that this will have a seriously negative impact on his ratings.
Died July 21, 2005 · Age 64
John Baldry
He was hailed as a British blues legend, a phrase with about as much meaning as "French war hero."
Died June 27, 2005 · Age 88
Shelby Foote
All through that Civil War epic, we thought he was folksy and charming — but as soon as he showed up in the baseball thing, we hated his guts. Maybe it was the beard.
Died May 7, 2005 · Age 95
Peter Rodino
That's gotta suck. Three more weeks and he would've found out who Deep Throat was.
Died March 31, 2005 · Age 84
Frank Perdue
A man named Perdue, who sold chicken
Did so well, it would make your heart quicken
For six decades old Frank
Clucked his way to the bank
'Til the day that his own heart stopped tickin'
Died March 22, 2005 · Age 57
Rod Price
What more fitting send-off can we possibly give to the lead guitarist for Foghat than "Take it easy (arreear-neearr dahna danahna)"?
Died March 19, 2005 · Age 80
John DeLorean
Any truth to the rumor that his coffin features a gull-wing lid?
Died March 17, 2005 · Age 101
George Kennan
This guy predicted Russki trouble way before anyone else, and he was great in Airport '79.
Died March 6, 2005 · Age 98
Hans Bethe
Pronounced like "beta." We'll let you draw your own conclusions.
Died February 21, 2005 · Age 75
Gene Scott
This guy was the greatest. Unlike any other televangelist, he came across as a psycho college professor, unkempt and ranting, possibly on drugs. Sometimes he played sax. Once, when he was upset about the paucity of donations, we watched him smoke an entire cigar, without saying a word, for twenty minutes. This was late-night UHF programming at its most riveting, folks, and Dr. Gene will be missed.
Died February 20, 2005 · Age 67
Hunter S. Thompson
Looks like his loathing finally overcame his fear.
Died February 10, 2005 · Age 89
Arthur Miller
Death of a playwright, who just happens to have spent five years boning Marilyn Monroe.
Died February 8, 2005 · Age 76
Jimmy Smith
Organ player ... uh ... organ donor ... uh ... something with organs ....
Died February 1, 2005 · Age 72
John Vernon
In the words of former U.S. Senator John 'Bluto' Blutarsky, "Wormer? He's a dead man!"
Died January 23, 2005 · Age 79
Johnny Carson
He-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-ere's eternity!
Died January 22, 2005 · Age 87
Rose Woods
The truth finally comes out, now that she's gone, that Nixon
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