APRIL
17 – Doris Roberts, Actress – Marie Barone on “Everybody Loves Raymond” (1996–2005) – age 90
She always played the old lady in everything she was in.
Actual effect on the world? Our hopes for a Remington Steele reunion have been thwarted.
21 – Prince, Musician – flamboyant on stage, seven Grammy Awards, “Purple Rain” – age 57
That dude was crazy. Rumor after rumor.
Actual effect on the world? He hadn’t made a significant album in decades but now we get to see his stuff on YouTube and in TV commercials.
MAY
19 – Morley Safer, Journalist – CBS News for 52 years (1964-2016), 60 Minutes for 46 years (1970-2016) won 12 Emmy Awards – age 84
A slightly less cranky old man than Andy Rooney.
Actual effect on the world? A job opening in 60 minutes.
JUNE
03 – Muhammad Ali, Professional Boxer – (formerly Cassius Clay) three time heavyweight champion (1964, 1974, and 1978), proclaimed “The Greatest” – age 74
This dude knew how to fight. Not going to say a thing about this dude.
17 – Ron Lester, Actor – Billy Bob in movie “Varsity Blues” – age 45
That dude was 28 when he played a high school student in Varsity Blues.
Actual effect on the world? McDonald’s will see a drop in sales.
19 – Anton Yelchin, Actor – Pavel Chekov in three Star Trek movies (2009-16) – age 27
This dude was a good actor.
Actual effect on the world? Decades of brilliant acting have been lost to the world from a talented actor that died before his time.
Written by
Steve Rogers
Writer
“I Like To Play With Toys” Productions®
