Re: R.I.P. The thread of death....celebrity or otherwise
Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 1:51 pm
by TheMix
Well that's a bummer. RIP
Oddly, while I knew the name immediately, the face wasn't as familiar. Though I'm sure I've seen him in a lot of stuff. I definitely remember the Kill Bill appearance.
Re: R.I.P. The thread of death....celebrity or otherwise
Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 2:05 pm
by hepcat
I think it was season 2 of the Joe Bob Brigg's Last Drive In show on Shudder that featured Chiba in a VERY obscure Japanese action film called Wolf Guy that I was reminded that no matter how crappy the material was, Chiba was always worth watching.
...and Wolf Guy is pretty much the epitome of crap. DO NOT watch it if by some VERY slight chance you come across it.
Re: R.I.P. The thread of death....celebrity or otherwise
Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 3:49 pm
by Daehawk
I looked him up and I do remember him as the boss bad guy in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift . I didn't know who he was then though. Im sure Ive seen him in some old martial arts movie I would have watched in the 70s or 80s.
Re: R.I.P. The thread of death....celebrity or otherwise
Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 5:25 pm
by dbt1949
Kung foo movies are always fun to watch even if they aren't very good. I enjoyed his acting.
Re: R.I.P. The thread of death....celebrity or otherwise
According to Billboard, country music singer and songwriter Tom T. Hall—writer of Jeannie C. Riley’s “Harper Valley P.T.A.” and singer of his own hit “I Love”—has died. Hall, who was nicknamed “The Storyteller,” was inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame in 2019 and the Country Music Hall Of Fame in 2008, was 85.
Re: R.I.P. The thread of death....celebrity or otherwise
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2021 2:05 pm
by dbt1949
Did he die again?
Re: R.I.P. The thread of death....celebrity or otherwise
Definitely a long career. He always reminded me of John Waters for some reason.
Rip.
Just read that - so sad. Glad I got to see him and the Stones at Gillette not too long before the pandemic. No indication yet of the cause of death, though it's presumably linked to whatever it is that led to his hospitalization and unspecified medical procedure a few weeks ago.
Re: R.I.P. The thread of death....celebrity or otherwise
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 1:47 pm
by McNutt
One of the greats. Such aong and prolific career. I knew he had been sick, but didn't think about it being serious.
Re: R.I.P. The thread of death....celebrity or otherwise
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 2:24 pm
by Daehawk
Had just heard he was not going on tour with them to recover from something. Didn't know it was so bad. But they are old now days. Im surprised when I see them or other old timer bands where they are still alive with their lifestyles. RIP.
People I think are old but didn't know they were THAT old always strikes me like I should know better. I mean William Shatner and Clint Eastwood are both 91.
Re: R.I.P. The thread of death....celebrity or otherwise
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 4:48 pm
by Unagi
Daehawk wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 2:24 pm
Had just heard he was not going on tour with them to recover from something. Didn't know it was so bad. But they are old now days. Im surprised when I see them or other old timer bands where they are still alive with their lifestyles. RIP.
But what did you make of his appearance? Hot or not?
Re: R.I.P. The thread of death....celebrity or otherwise
Daehawk wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 2:24 pm
Had just heard he was not going on tour with them to recover from something. Didn't know it was so bad. But they are old now days. Im surprised when I see them or other old timer bands where they are still alive with their lifestyles. RIP.
But what did you make of his appearance? Hot or not?
Was lookin good for his age. Sharp elbows though from drumming. Probably a curved sword.
Re: R.I.P. The thread of death....celebrity or otherwise
Re: R.I.P. The thread of death....celebrity or otherwise
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 2:41 pm
by Daehawk
My God that guy has been a part of my life since I was little. I actually once thought he had died in the 90s. Then I came to sorta think he'd never die. Such a great actor both in person and just voice work. Amazing man. When you heard him you knew instantly who it was. He will be missed. Thanks for the memories and some bright points in my life of stored consciousness.
R.I.P.
God speed Ed.
Re: R.I.P. The thread of death....celebrity or otherwise
Goodbye Willard. I wish you'd made it to 100 to have your photo on a Today cup and be read aloud. Safe voyages sir.
Mr. Scott, who played both Bozo the Clown and the original Ronald McDonald on television, was a longtime weather forecaster on the “Today” show who emphasized showmanship over science.
Re: R.I.P. The thread of death....celebrity or otherwise
Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2021 7:54 pm
by dbt1949
I always enjoyed his antics. RIP
Re: R.I.P. The thread of death....celebrity or otherwise
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 4:50 pm
by Rumpy
His turn as Ronald was perhaps scarier than his turn as Bozo.
Re: R.I.P. The thread of death....celebrity or otherwise
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 4:55 pm
by Isgrimnur
Re: R.I.P. The thread of death....celebrity or otherwise
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2021 5:05 pm
by Unagi
Rumpy wrote: ↑Sun Sep 05, 2021 4:50 pm
His turn as Ronald was perhaps scarier than his turn as Bozo.
I was going to say the same thing, but it's a photo finish.
Re: R.I.P. The thread of death....celebrity or otherwise
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2021 11:51 am
by malchior
Re: R.I.P. The thread of death....celebrity or otherwise
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2021 4:55 pm
by Ralph-Wiggum
RIP Omar.
Re: R.I.P. The thread of death....celebrity or otherwise
Not only was he one of the best characters in The Wire, he was great as Leonard in Hap and Leonard.
Yup, I loved his portrayal of one of my favorite characters from one of my favorite book series. He nailed it…as he did with all his characters. I will miss his talent…as will the world, I’m sure.
Such a great actor both in person and just voice work. Amazing man. When you heard him you knew instantly who it was. He will be missed. Thanks for the memories and some bright points in my life of stored consciousness. 