Notable Covid Victims (1 Viewer)

[Brennan77]

I'm sorry to update the thread with this news regarding Uncle Reggie.

Louisiana lawmaker Reggie Bagala dies amid battle with coronavirus at age 54

A Louisiana lawmaker whose constituency includes Grand Isle died Thursday after battling COVID-19.

www.nola.com

 

[DaveXA]

I'm sorry to update the thread with this news regarding Uncle Reggie.

Louisiana lawmaker Reggie Bagala dies amid battle with coronavirus at age 54

A Louisiana lawmaker whose constituency includes Grand Isle died Thursday after battling COVID-19.

www.nola.com

Wow. I used to go to Grand Isle once a year with my family when I was growing up. Good memories. Sorry to hear about this news about him.

 

[Grumpy Old Manatee]

Just sitting here playing and singing John Prine tunes. It seems to me that he wrote his songs to be played and sung - not so much to be listened to. If that even makes sense.

Certainly knew of him, but I never really listened to him all that much (may have to revisit). Reminds me a bit of the Lowell George days of Little Feat.

 

[Joe OKC]

I'm sorry to update the thread with this news regarding Uncle Reggie.

Louisiana lawmaker Reggie Bagala dies amid battle with coronavirus at age 54

A Louisiana lawmaker whose constituency includes Grand Isle died Thursday after battling COVID-19.

www.nola.com

I am so sorry Brennan. Please accept my sincerest condolences.

 

[Eeyore]

John Conway, inventor of the Game of Life, has died of COVID-19

After 50 years, people are still discovering interesting Game of Life patterns.

arstechnica.com

 

[Eeyore]

Ann Sullivan, Longtime Disney Animator, Is Third Coronavirus Death At Motion Picture Home Facility

A third resident at the MPTF’s skilled-nursing facility in Woodland Hills has died of complications from coronavirus, and 13 other residents have tested positive for the virus. Ten residents are cu…

deadline.com

 

[Optimus Prime]

Sam Clayton Jr., one of the members of the 1988 Jamaican bobsled team, died last month from the coronavirus, the New York Times reported.....

Sam Clayton Jr., member of 1988 Jamaican bobsled team, dies at 58 from coronavirus

 

[Loose Cannon]

Cool Runnings?

Now you've gone too far, Covid-19.

 

[Optimus Prime]

The man who provided the voice for Peppy Hare and Andross in Star Fox 64 has passed away at the age of 79 due to the coronavirus, it has been revealed.

Rick May – who uttered the immortal "do a barrel roll" line in the classic N64 game – suffered from a stroke in February of this year and was moved to a nursing home in order to recuperate.

He contracted Covid-19 during his time there, and sadly died after being transferred to a Swedish hospital.......

The Voice Behind Star Fox 64's Most Famous Line Has Died From Coronavirus

RIP, Rick May

www.nintendolife.com

 

[Optimus Prime]

Will Smith is catching up with DJ Jazzy Jeff after the music producer recovered from what he suspects was the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

© Provided by People DJ Jazzy Jeff said he couldn't get tested for COVID-19
Smith, 51, spoke with his longtime friend in PEOPLE’s exclusive sneak peek of Wednesday’s episode of his new Will From Home Snapchat series, in which Jazzy Jeff, 55, opened up about recently falling ill with coronavirus-like symptoms and being diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs...…………...

Will Smith Talks to DJ Jazzy Jeff About His Battle with Suspected Coronavirus in New Snapchat Show

 

[Dan in Lafayette]

Good news.

 

[Grumpy Old Manatee]

John Conway, inventor of the Game of Life, has died of COVID-19

After 50 years, people are still discovering interesting Game of Life patterns.

arstechnica.com

That was an interesting read. I first thought it was about the board game.

 

[tomwaits]

Every time I see this thread title, I read "Notable Cupid Victims"
Reminds me of the Tiger Army song which is pretty good.

 

[Dan in Lafayette]

Well a draft day fixture for ESPN will be absent tonight. McShay and Kiper have a $5000 bet on the side. McShay says Love will go before Herbert. Money to be donated to the V Foundation.

 

[Eeyore]

Matteo De Cosmo Dies: Art Director On ‘Emergence’, ‘The Punisher’, ‘Luke Cage’ Was 52

Veteran art director Matteo De Cosmo, who worked on several ABC Studios-produced shows including Emergence, The Punisher and Luke Cage, has died of complications from coronavirus, the studio reveal…

deadline.com