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______ Passed Away Today, RIP (5 Viewers)
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TennesseeJed
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Tears, but at the same time, just such a great story. I have really enjoyed watching so many clips today and seeing what an impactful human he was. Sad that he is gone, but happy he inspired so many in his life.
UncleZen
Footballguy
I always knew Bill was a Deadhead but I never knew how close he was to the band. Micky Hart just said Bill was his best friend.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Another good Grateful Dead / Walton story: https://x.com/i/status/1795591380477350105
General Malaise
Footballguy
Amazing. So so so good.
One of my favorite stories about Walton was an interaction he had with Coach Wooden after his freshman or sophomore year. Wooden had a no facial hair policy
"Bill grew a beard, knowing that facial hair was against team rules. He said it was his right.
"You believe that strongly?" Wooden asked.
"Yes, Coach." Walton said.
"Bill, I respect people who stand up for what they believe,” Wooden replied, “and the team is going to miss you."
That afternoon Bill Walton shaved his beard."
"Bill grew a beard, knowing that facial hair was against team rules. He said it was his right.
"You believe that strongly?" Wooden asked.
"Yes, Coach." Walton said.
"Bill, I respect people who stand up for what they believe,” Wooden replied, “and the team is going to miss you."
That afternoon Bill Walton shaved his beard."
titusbramble
Footballguy
RIP Rob Burrow, former Leeds and England/Great Britain rugby league player, passed following a battle with motor neurone disease aged 41
heckmanm
Footballguy
The clip of SVP just giving up when Walton went off on the bear story is fabulous. Just the look of complete resignation
Scott Van Pelt's One Big Thing: Bill Walton's joyride through the cosmos
Every chapter of Bill Walton's joyful life could be its own standalone story. Scott Van Pelt pays tribute to the hoops legend.www.espn.com
Rick Carlisle's video clip is worth the 4 minute watch too.
General Malaise
Footballguy
Oh man, RIP to Hal of Fame OL and Dallas legend Larry Allen. Passed away at the age of 52 while on vacation to Mexico. He was a dominant run blocker and one of the anchors on that incredible Cowboys' OL that helped them win 3 SBs.
STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
This one hurts. Oh man,
RIP to the the baddest dude in cleats and imo, the best G to ever play.
General Malaise
Footballguy
This story has the video of him chasing down a Saints player after Aikman threw a pick. Incredible that a man this size could run this fast.
ETA link: https://sports.yahoo.com/larry-alle...tball-hall-of-famer-dies-at-52-155925223.html
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Van Dyman
Footballguy
dickey moe
Fingerpicker
Sad. Is it known if he had a heart attack or something like that?
General Malaise
Footballguy
Whoops, yes. Thanks, edited to include.
Eephus
Footballguy
RIP Parnelli Jones, legendary racer dead at the age of 90.
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Parnelli Jones, 1933-2024
One of the toughest, fastest, most determined and versatile drivers to ever grace motorsport has left us, aged 90. Rufus Parnell Jones, born in Texarkana, Ark., in 1933, died of natural causes on J…
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BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
One of my favorite players of all time.
First Jim Otto, then Walton, now Allen. Cripes
Shankopotamus
Footballguy
William Russell
As Ian Chesterton, one of the original companions to Doctor Who (debuting the day after JFK was shot in 1963). That leaves Carol Ann Ford (Susan) as the last survivor of the original cast.
As Ian Chesterton, one of the original companions to Doctor Who (debuting the day after JFK was shot in 1963). That leaves Carol Ann Ford (Susan) as the last survivor of the original cast.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Janis Paige, actress, at 101.
Eephus
Footballguy
Watched her yesterday in the Warner Brothers 1948 musical Romance on the High Seas. Between Paige and co-star Doris Day, they lived a combined 198 years.
zamboni
Footballguy
Must be one of those Gen X things, but I remember her most as Aunt Vivian (D1ck Van Patten's sister) on Eight is Enough.
FairWarning
Footballguy
NBA HOFer Chet Walker, 84.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
I had no idea she was on that show. I had no idea who she was at that time. Thanks.
James Bond
Footballguy
Josh Maravich, son of NBA great Pete Maravich, dies at age 42. His dad died at age 40. Both too young.
BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
Jeebus. Genetic condition like his dad?
nirad3
Footballguy
LSU didn't announce a cause.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Homer Rice - long time coach and AD at Georgia Tech - he was the AD while I was in school and it was probably our best run in athletics. NCAA football championship, Final Four appearance and NCAA baseball championship game appearance with Nomar Garciaparra and Jason Varitek.
RIP.
www.espn.com
RIP.
Rice, longtime coach and Ga. Tech AD, dies at 97
Homer Rice, who as AD hired some of Georgia Tech's most successful coaches and implemented the Total Person Program that's since been hailed as groundbreaking, died Monday at the age of 97.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Respect.
El Floppo
Footballguy
My mom died in her sleep early this am after a year long awful fight with ALS. 89yo.
She was the most healthy, active person- let alone octogenarian ,you could meet. Before ALS she: ran 2x week, hiked (strenuous- kicked my son and my asses) 2x week, yoga daily, taught at local college 2x week and ran a small poetry publishing company.
She's been ready and wanting this the last 2 months, with plans in actively place to go on her own terms.
I'm at a job site and haven't been able to move out of grief for the last 30 minutes since learning.
She was the most healthy, active person- let alone octogenarian ,you could meet. Before ALS she: ran 2x week, hiked (strenuous- kicked my son and my asses) 2x week, yoga daily, taught at local college 2x week and ran a small poetry publishing company.
She's been ready and wanting this the last 2 months, with plans in actively place to go on her own terms.
I'm at a job site and haven't been able to move out of grief for the last 30 minutes since learning.
SWC
Bromigo
i am very sorry for your loss and i am sure that she is in a better and pain free place looking down and watching over you remember the good times and i hope that you find peaceMy mom died in her sleep early this am after a year long awful fight with ALS. 89yo.
She was the most healthy, active person- let alone octogenarian ,you could meet. Before ALS she: ran 2x week, hiked (strenuous- kicked my son and my asses) 2x week, yoga daily, taught at local college 2x week and ran a small poetry publishing company.
She's been ready and wanting this the last 2 months, with plans in actively place to go on her own terms.
I'm at a job site and haven't been able to move out of grief for the last 30 minutes since learning.
SWC
Bromigo
and if you need anything at all please say something everyone here has and will always have your back truthi am very sorry for your loss and i am sure that she is in a better and pain free place looking down and watching over you remember the good times and i hope that you find peaceMy mom died in her sleep early this am after a year long awful fight with ALS. 89yo.
She was the most healthy, active person- let alone octogenarian ,you could meet. Before ALS she: ran 2x week, hiked (strenuous- kicked my son and my asses) 2x week, yoga daily, taught at local college 2x week and ran a small poetry publishing company.
She's been ready and wanting this the last 2 months, with plans in actively place to go on her own terms.
I'm at a job site and haven't been able to move out of grief for the last 30 minutes since learning.
zamboni
Footballguy
Awful - so sorry for your loss and my condolences go out to you and your family.My mom died in her sleep early this am after a year long awful fight with ALS. 89yo.
She was the most healthy, active person- let alone octogenarian ,you could meet. Before ALS she: ran 2x week, hiked (strenuous- kicked my son and my asses) 2x week, yoga daily, taught at local college 2x week and ran a small poetry publishing company.
She's been ready and wanting this the last 2 months, with plans in actively place to go on her own terms.
I'm at a job site and haven't been able to move out of grief for the last 30 minutes since learning.
Van Dyman
Footballguy
So sorry Floppo. Condolências.My mom died in her sleep early this am after a year long awful fight with ALS. 89yo.
She was the most healthy, active person- let alone octogenarian ,you could meet. Before ALS she: ran 2x week, hiked (strenuous- kicked my son and my asses) 2x week, yoga daily, taught at local college 2x week and ran a small poetry publishing company.
She's been ready and wanting this the last 2 months, with plans in actively place to go on her own terms.
I'm at a job site and haven't been able to move out of grief for the last 30 minutes since learning.
STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
Super sorry flop. We love you bro.
General Malaise
Footballguy
My mom died in her sleep early this am after a year long awful fight with ALS. 89yo.
She was the most healthy, active person- let alone octogenarian ,you could meet. Before ALS she: ran 2x week, hiked (strenuous- kicked my son and my asses) 2x week, yoga daily, taught at local college 2x week and ran a small poetry publishing company.
She's been ready and wanting this the last 2 months, with plans in actively place to go on her own terms.
I'm at a job site and haven't been able to move out of grief for the last 30 minutes since learning.
What a force, your mom. I can see where you get it from. My deepest condolences, friend.
BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
So sorry to hear. RIP SuperMom.My mom died in her sleep early this am after a year long awful fight with ALS. 89yo.
She was the most healthy, active person- let alone octogenarian ,you could meet. Before ALS she: ran 2x week, hiked (strenuous- kicked my son and my asses) 2x week, yoga daily, taught at local college 2x week and ran a small poetry publishing company.
She's been ready and wanting this the last 2 months, with plans in actively place to go on her own terms.
I'm at a job site and haven't been able to move out of grief for the last 30 minutes since learning.
**** ALS
New Binky the Doormat
Footballguy
sorry flop, its gotta be tough, my mom is the same age
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Floppo, your mom sounds amazing. I'm pretty darn sure she made the lives of everyone around her better.
My condolences.
My condolences.
TennesseeJed
Footballguy
Sorry for your loss Floppo - your mom sounds like she was an amazing woman - and you are the living embodiment of that.My mom died in her sleep early this am after a year long awful fight with ALS. 89yo.
She was the most healthy, active person- let alone octogenarian ,you could meet. Before ALS she: ran 2x week, hiked (strenuous- kicked my son and my asses) 2x week, yoga daily, taught at local college 2x week and ran a small poetry publishing company.
She's been ready and wanting this the last 2 months, with plans in actively place to go on her own terms.
I'm at a job site and haven't been able to move out of grief for the last 30 minutes since learning.
Sending you a big I-Hug.
The Dreaded Marco
Footballguy
So sorry to hear about your mom, Flop.My mom died in her sleep early this am after a year long awful fight with ALS. 89yo.
She was the most healthy, active person- let alone octogenarian ,you could meet. Before ALS she: ran 2x week, hiked (strenuous- kicked my son and my asses) 2x week, yoga daily, taught at local college 2x week and ran a small poetry publishing company.
She's been ready and wanting this the last 2 months, with plans in actively place to go on her own terms.
I'm at a job site and haven't been able to move out of grief for the last 30 minutes since learning.
My mom passed similarly a few years ago from small vessel dementia. So hard on those left behind but a blessing for her. My mom was ready.
Over the past 6 years I’ve taken solace in that, and hope as difficult it is now, that you and your family do too over time.
