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Post by Critical on Aug 14, 2018 5:35:37 GMT
It sounds like we'll be hearing of Aretha Franklin's passing any time now. TMZ is reporting that her family has been told she doesn't have much longer. Apparently, the cancer has just ravaged her body. She's down to around 85 lbs  |
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Post by MissGriss on Aug 14, 2018 6:30:56 GMT
She was such an important part of my youth and beyond. It will be sad to see her go!
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Post by Arielflies on Aug 16, 2018 2:23:48 GMT
She is in hospice care and everyone is gathering round. The memorials have already started.
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Post by Eastcoastmom on Aug 16, 2018 14:04:28 GMT
Ms. Aretha has passed. She sings with the angels now.
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Post by springmaiden27 on Aug 16, 2018 14:35:44 GMT
She’s gone.
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Post by momrek06 on Aug 16, 2018 15:05:15 GMT
REST IN PEACE, ARETHA.  |
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Post by pikachu on Aug 16, 2018 17:09:37 GMT
It's sad when anyone passes, but especially when the person is a living legend. You made your mark, Aretha, and you will be fondly remembered!
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Post by MissScarlet on Aug 16, 2018 21:43:20 GMT
I was reading about her last night & somehow knew that when I woke up today she'd be gone. I always like to look at as: The suffering is over for her. She's at peace & pain free now. It surprised me that she was only 76. She had been around, singing, and famous for it, for as long as I can remember. RIP Aretha. You had a great run & definitely left your mark. |
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Post by JosephD on Aug 16, 2018 23:05:39 GMT
R. I. P. |
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Post by Eastcoastmom on Aug 17, 2018 0:11:05 GMT
I've been watching You Tube videos all day of Ms. Aretha. I'm just so sad she is gone. This amazing performance was at the Kennedy Center Honors a few years back. One of the honorees was Carole King. I was a huge Carole King fan growing up and was so happy when she received the Kennedy Honor. The sheer joy Carole is emoting as the legendary Aretha sings Natural Woman was contagious and emotional. It made me alternately smile and cry, then and now. What a powerful performance from a woman like no other! She sings with the angels now. May you rest in peace, Ms. Aretha Franklin.
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Post by pikachu on Aug 24, 2018 17:35:56 GMT
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Post by razorbacker on Aug 24, 2018 17:40:12 GMT
ED King one of the original guitar players in Lynyrd Skynyrd has passed away after a long battle with cancer. He had also had a heart transplant a few years back. Some of you may remember a group called Strawberry Alarm Clock & their big hit Incense & Peppermints, Ed was a part of that way back in 1967.
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Post by Critical on Aug 24, 2018 21:08:06 GMT
Talk about an iconic voice! I can still hear him waxing rhapsodic about Adnan Khashoggi's lapis lazuli table! I'm surprised he was only 76. I thought he was a good deal older. |
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Post by Critical on Aug 26, 2018 0:44:09 GMT
Senator John McCain has passed.
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Post by JosephD on Aug 26, 2018 0:57:07 GMT
He fought a brave battle. May he rest in peace.
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Post by MissGriss on Aug 26, 2018 1:13:05 GMT
He seemed like a good man. Sending love to his family. May he rest in peace!
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Post by springmaiden27 on Aug 26, 2018 1:13:48 GMT
RIP John McCain.
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Post by Amy Lee on Aug 26, 2018 2:45:45 GMT
Oh my! That was fast. Rip, John.
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Post by Arielflies on Aug 26, 2018 3:00:21 GMT
RIP John McCain. A warrior gone to rest.
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Post by FannyMare on Aug 26, 2018 5:39:08 GMT
May he now RIP, the battle is over.
I'm keeping his family in my thoughts.
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Post by betty80 on Aug 26, 2018 11:39:05 GMT
Oh my goodness. I cried watching the McCain news coverage. R.I.P.
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Post by razorbacker on Aug 26, 2018 16:06:29 GMT
Play write Neil Simon passed away today. He was 91. Lot's of good stuff came from him.
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Post by Realitychick on Aug 26, 2018 16:38:52 GMT
Oh Neil Simon The Goodbye Girl was my mom and I's favorite movie. RIP. |
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Post by MissGriss on Aug 26, 2018 17:19:24 GMT
Wow! Neil Simon wrote so many good things. Many thanks to him for some enjoyable times!
That's two real giants that have passed in the last 24 hours. I'm hoping they don't come in threes this time.
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Post by Arielflies on Aug 26, 2018 20:18:36 GMT
There have been three...Robin Leach, John McCain and Neil Simon, as well as Aretha Franklin recently.
The Fine Arts Department of Heaven must be exalted.
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Post by Imperfect1 on Aug 26, 2018 23:25:41 GMT
There have been three...Robin Leach, John McCain and Neil Simon, as well as Aretha Franklin recently. The Fine Arts Department of Heaven must be exalted. Yes indeed, and they all will be greatly missed. But for me, John McCain and Neil Simon most of all. John McCain was a true hero, literally and figuratively. A very, very brave and good man. And Neil Simon had a unique genius for storytelling. He was also a very special man. RIP to them all. |
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Post by Cuddles on Aug 27, 2018 11:44:26 GMT
John McCain was an adorable man. He devoted his life to service and held strong in his beliefs. I hope this week's services will reinforce to his family just how much he was respected.
Back to Edit - I did not write adorable, that must have been the ole spellchecker! I meant for it to say admirable!
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Post by angelic_one2002 on Aug 27, 2018 11:56:40 GMT
RIP, John McCain. He was a true hero, and will always be respected and admired for all he gave to his country. Prayers and love to his family.
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Post by libgirl2 on Aug 29, 2018 21:19:16 GMT
Oh my! That was fast. Rip, John. Sent from my SAMSUNG-S7 using Tapatalk My dad just passed from the same kind of tumor. He was only a couple of years younger than him but only lived less than 4 months after diagnosis. They just caught it too late. We tried surgery but it had spread. He was not able to withstand chemo and radiation. When I heard John McCain had passed 2 weeks to the day my dad did, I just cried. I can't even imagine knowing you aren't going to live...... |
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Post by Amy Lee on Aug 29, 2018 21:42:11 GMT
Oh my! That was fast. Rip, John. Sent from my SAMSUNG-S7 using Tapatalk My dad just passed from the same kind of tumor. He was only a couple of years younger than him but only lived less than 4 months after diagnosis. They just caught it too late. We tried surgery but it had spread. He was not able to withstand chemo and radiation. When I heard John McCain had passed 2 weeks to the day my dad did, I just cried. I can't even imagine knowing you aren't going to live...... My condolences to you, Libgirl2.😢 Sent from my SAMSUNG-S7 using Tapatalk |
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