For those who have died
Tonight, August 28th 2020, at approximately 10pm EDT, we learned of the passing of actor Chadwick Boseman after a four-year battle with colon cancer. He was 43. Boseman was best known for his role as T’Challa in Black Panther and … Continue reading RIP Chadwick Boseman
It is being reported pretty much everywhere that Neil Peart, drummer and lyricist for beloved Canadian rock band Rush, has passed away after a three-year battle with brain cancer. I’m more or less inconsolable about this and if anyone deserved … Continue reading R.I.P. Neil Peart
Hey Avocados, We are so sorry to report that it appears our fellow Avocado Ack_Ack has passed away. We have a link to a Facebook profile which is set to memorial mode and which seems to be his based on … Continue reading R.I.P. Ack_Ack
Today I woke up to the tragic news that legendary French New Wave/Left Bank filmmaker and artist Agnes Varda has died at 90. She was one of my artistic inspirations, and one of the very best filmmakers to ever live. … Continue reading RIP Agnes Varda
According to various reports, Stan Lee has died at 95. The Legend, born Stanley Martin Lieber, founded Marvel Comics (originally Timely Comics) and is responsible for many of the great superheroes we have today, including The Fantastic Four, Iron Man and certainly, … Continue reading R.I.P. Stan Lee
It’s a little contradictory to do a “memorial” for an artist who famously didn’t look back on his own past work. By most accounts, he didn’t read his old superhero comics and threw out art once it was published, but … Continue reading Steve Ditko. November 2 1927-June 29 2018
Anthony Bourdain was found dead today in Strasbourg, France. A celebrity chef and host of popular food and travel shows like No Resevations and Parts Unknown, he was known for bringing international destinations and cultures to life through their food … Continue reading Anthony Bourdain, 1956 – 2018
It’s a sad day in Metropolis… Continue reading RIP Margot Kidder
Co-founder and collaborator of Studio Ghibli Isao Takahata has passed away at the age of 82. Working with Hayao Miyazaki since the founding days of their studio, he directed his first acclaimed film Grave of the Fireflies (1988) and since went on … Continue reading In Remembrance: Isao Takahata, 1935-2018
I’m a bit too raw to write a proper obit right now. Let’s have a thread to discuss one of the most wonderful writers to ever live. https://mobile.nytimes.com/2018/01/23/obituaries/ursula-k-le-guin-acclaimed-for-her-fantasy-fiction-is-dead-at-88.html The fantastic Avocado book club discussions of The Left Hand of Darkness … Continue reading RIP Ursula K. LeGuin
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