Monday, January 19, 2015

Did You Know?: Fallen Stars Part II

It's hard to believe that 2014 has come to an end... 

While we've already said goodbye to another year, we would like to take a moment to remember a few notable celebrities. Sales and Leasing Consultant, Tim Hoyt, has compiled a second list of famous individuals who passed away this past year. In addition to the individuals previously mentioned in the July 2014 post, the following list includes the numerous actors/actresses, comedians, politicians and athletes that passed away during the second half of 2014:

  • Former Washington, DC Mayor, Marion Barry - 78
  • TV and movie star, James Garner - 86
  • Former Dallas Cowboys fullback, Robert Newhouse - 64
  • President Reagan's Press Secretary, James Brady - 73
  • Rock singer, Johnny Winter - 70
  • Actor and comedian, Robin Williams - 63
  • Actress, Lauren Bacall - 89
  • Saturday Night Live announcer, Don Pardo - 96
  • Actor, Ed Nelson - 85
  • Actor, Edward Herrmann - 71
  • Comedian, Joan Rivers - 81
  • Country singer, George Hamilton - 77
  • Actor/Director, Richard Attenborough - 90
  • Actor, Richard Kiel - 72
  • Actress, Polly Bergen - 84 
  • Actress, Jan Hooks - 57
  • Singer, Paul Revere - 76
  • Fashion Designer, Oscar de la Renta - 82
  • St. Louis Cardinals outfielder, Oscar Tavares - 22
  • Director, Mike Nichols - 83
  • Journalist, Ben Bradlee - 93
  • Former Chicago Mayor, Jane Byrne - 81
  • Actress and former Miss America (1959), Mary Ann Mobley - 75
  • Singer, Joe Cocker - 70
  • Illinois politician, Judy Barr Topinka - 70
Did you know that former actor, Richard Kiel, was famous for his role as "Jaws" in the James Bond films?

Stay tuned for next month's edition...

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