______ Passed Away Today, RIP (5 Viewers)

[Anarchy99]

I say this sincerely - he was one of my favorites here.

+1

I remember tossing some barbs and witty banter back and forth last summer in one of my music threads.

 

[Capella]

RIP @FatMax (Seth). One of the originals on the board and an all-around awesome and hilarious guy. Passed away last Wednesday. Way too young.

Wow. Deserves its own thread. That’s painful to read.

 

[PIK95]

I almost missed the @FatMax news. Yes, we need a personal FBG thread for this stuff. This really sux obviously. Same age as me. So much of this lately.

 

[SWC]

if anyone could get us an obituary link that sure would be appreciated

 

[krista4]

if anyone could get us an obituary link that sure would be appreciated

I looked for one earlier today, but didn't see anything.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

RIP @FatMax (Seth). One of the originals on the board and an all-around awesome and hilarious guy. Passed away last Wednesday. Way too young.

Wow. Deserves its own thread. That’s painful to read.

He was intelligent and not afraid to share his thoughts, well liked and I remember him from the early days around here
48 is way too early, hope someone finds out what happened.

RIP Max

 

[shuke]

RIP @FatMax (Seth). One of the originals on the board and an all-around awesome and hilarious guy. Passed away last Wednesday. Way too young.

So sorry to hear this. RIP Seth.

I think we have a separate thread for FBGs (Or if we dont, we should).

I think we need that too. I'm not very good at the search feature here, but perhaps the thread was created and has floated to the back pages?

We're really lost some quality people over the years and it would be nice to keep their memories alive here. I wonder if it would be too much to ask for a thread like that to get pinned to the top? Suppose we could as Joe, but curious what others here think.

At the least, I think these deserve their own individual threads so they're not lumped in here.

 

[scorchy]

Since so many folks are asking, all we know is that FatMax died from a brief, unexpected illness.

 

[zamboni]

Since so many folks are asking, all we know is that FatMax died from a brief, unexpected illness.

So sad - can only hope that it was peaceful and without any pain.

 

[James Bond]

Charles Osgood, long time CBS newsman and bow tie enthusiast, dies at 91.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Charles Osgood, long time CBS newsman and bow tie enthusiast, dies at 91.

CBS Sunday Mornings were never the same when he left
It felt like he passed away years ago

 

[zamboni]

Actor Gary Graham, 73

Primarily known for the Alien Nation TV series/films. I remember him mainly as Tom Cruise's older brother in All The Right Moves (mentioned in that article).

 

[jamny]

Charles Osgood, long time CBS newsman and bow tie enthusiast, dies at 91.

Always enjoyed The Osgood File as I was getting ready for work in the mornings years ago. RIP.

 

[northern exposure]

Actor Gary Graham, 73

Primarily known for the Alien Nation TV series/films. I remember him mainly as Tom Cruise's older brother in All The Right Moves (mentioned in that article).

I first saw the name as Gary Oldman and I freaked out. Then I calmed down and read the name again. Luckily Mr. Oldman is only 65 and still with us.

ETA - Condolences to Mr. Graham's family

 

[LawFitz]

Peace to you, Fatmax

 

[zamboni]

Singer Melanie (Safka), 76

Best known for her big hits "Brand New Key" and "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)". Dazzled at Woodstock.

 

[D-Day]

Crazy Joe Davola

 

[General Malaise]

Jesse Jane.

Best known for, uh, well.....she was in Entourage and Middle Men among other films. RIP.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Crazy Joe Davola

One of my favorite Seinfeld characters. Truly convincing as a menace to Jerry & Elaine. And as often is the case, said to be the complete opposite in real life.

 

[El Floppo]

Crazy Joe Davola

One of my favorite Seinfeld characters. Truly convincing as a menace to Jerry & Elaine. And as often is the case, said to be the complete opposite in real life.

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[Uruk-Hai]

Singer Melanie (Safka), 76

Best known for her big hits "Brand New Key" and "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)". Dazzled at Woodstock.

"Brand New Key" is one of my least-favorite songs of all time. And "What Have They Done To My Song" is so on-the-nose, it may as well have been a Paul Simon record.

"Lay Down Candles....." though, is something different. Whoever decided to pit THAT voice against THAT band and THOSE singers deserves a Nobel Prize.

Boomer Alert! This is the most ravaged female vocal this side of Ann Peebles' "I Can't Stand The Rain".

 

[Smoo]

RIP @FatMax (Seth). One of the originals on the board and an all-around awesome and hilarious guy. Passed away last Wednesday. Way too young.

Just found out about this today. Very sad.

 

[Gr00vus]

RIP @FatMax (Seth). One of the originals on the board and an all-around awesome and hilarious guy. Passed away last Wednesday. Way too young.

This is really bad. Depressing. A great member of this virtual community.

 

[rockaction]

"What Have They Done To My Song Ma" was one of my favorites back when I drank and got all blubbery. She did a cool version of it with Miley Cyrus a few years back.

RIP, Melanie

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Singer Melanie (Safka), 76

Best known for her big hits "Brand New Key" and "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)". Dazzled at Woodstock.

"Brand New Key" is one of my least-favorite songs of all time. And "What Have They Done To My Song" is so on-the-nose, it may as well have been a Paul Simon record.

"Lay Down Candles....." though, is something different. Whoever decided to pit THAT voice against THAT band and THOSE singers deserves a Nobel Prize.

Boomer Alert! This is the most ravaged female vocal this side of Ann Peebles' "I Can't Stand The Rain".

Her material and voice were not my thing at all. But a guy on my text chain of 5 middle-aged dummies reveres her and is devastated. RIP.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Singer Melanie (Safka), 76

Best known for her big hits "Brand New Key" and "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)". Dazzled at Woodstock.

"Brand New Key" is one of my least-favorite songs of all time. And "What Have They Done To My Song" is so on-the-nose, it may as well have been a Paul Simon record.

"Lay Down Candles....." though, is something different. Whoever decided to pit THAT voice against THAT band and THOSE singers deserves a Nobel Prize.

Boomer Alert! This is the most ravaged female vocal this side of Ann Peebles' "I Can't Stand The Rain".

Her material and voice were not my thing at all. But a guy on my text chain of 5 middle-aged dummies reveres her and is devastated. RIP.

She went different, man. She wasn't trying to be Aretha, Joni, or Barbra. All respect to her.

 

[Joe Bryant]

RIP @FatMax (Seth). One of the originals on the board and an all-around awesome and hilarious guy. Passed away last Wednesday. Way too young.

I'm sorry I missed this. I agree we need our own thread for important stuff like this to keep it separate from the mostly celebrity stuff.

We were fortunate to have @FatMax as a part of the community. Would love a link to an obituary if someone has it.

 

[Joe Bryant]

What should we make the title of the forum posters thread?

 

[krista4]

RIP @FatMax (Seth). One of the originals on the board and an all-around awesome and hilarious guy. Passed away last Wednesday. Way too young.

I'm sorry I missed this. I agree we need our own thread for important stuff like this to keep it separate from the mostly celebrity stuff.

We were fortunate to have @FatMax as a part of the community. Would love a link to an obituary if someone has it.

I still haven't seen an obituary. But per his wife's Facebook post, there will be a celebration of life on Feb. 10th at noon at the Home Arts Building at the Yolo Fairgrounds. (That's in Woodland, California.)

 

[northern exposure]

What should we make the title of the forum posters thread?

How about the same title as this thread with "FBG Edition" added at the end?

 

[gianmarco]

What should we make the title of the forum posters thread?

FBG remembrance.

 

[Wingnut]

RIP @FatMax (Seth). One of the originals on the board and an all-around awesome and hilarious guy. Passed away last Wednesday. Way too young.

Oh damn. One of the old school beer guys here, I did some trading with him back in the day.

RIP, Seth.

 

[Joe Bryant]

New thread here https://forums.footballguys.com/thr...onoring-forum-posters-who-have-passed.811873/

@scorchy and folks that knew FatMax, could you share info there please?

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Chita Rivera, 91

 

[Bogart]

RIP Carl Weathers at 76.

This one hurts. In too many movies and shows that I love.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

RIP Carl Weathers at 76.

This one hurts. In too many movies and shows that I love.

I was just re-watching Arrested Development for the dozenth time and recently finished his episodes. That was a cute storyline, and it seemed like Weathers had a fun time with it. RIP.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

RIP Carl Weathers at 76.

This one hurts. In too many movies and shows that I love.

No ****ing way.

 

[nirad3]

RIP Carl Weathers at 76.

This one hurts. In too many movies and shows that I love.

Damn.

Dillon! You sonofabitz!

*clasps hands in bro-shake and the biceps glisten*

What's wrong? Been pushing too many pencils?

RIP Carl :(

 

[massraider]

RIP Carl Weathers at 76.

This one hurts. In too many movies and shows that I love.

Carl Weathers in his Raiders jersey

I think Ken Stabler in his book was talking about meeting him in camp, and Weathers was sort of like, hey I'll give football a shot, but I'm gonna be an actor. Super Cool.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

The Rocky movies wouldn't have worked without the way Weathers played Creed.

 

[fred_1_15301]

Dammit!

 

[Yankee23Fan]

Damn

 

[Runkle]

Man, I just heard his name in a podcast, he'd been hired by the military to teach acting to civilians who play villagers and militants in war game training exercises. Interesting gig.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

The Rocky movies wouldn't have worked without the way Weathers played Creed.

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[ignatiusjreilly]

Awesome story about how he got cast in Arrested Development: https://x.com/Picklemaddierix/status/1753508529443332419?s=20

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

RIP Carl Weathers at 76.

This one hurts. In too many movies and shows that I love.

I was just re-watching Arrested Development for the dozenth time and recently finished his episodes. That was a cute storyline, and it seemed like Weathers had a fun time with it. RIP.

"Baby, you got a stew going!"

He was also hilarious in Happy Gilmore.

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

Wayne Kramer ... was 75

https://twitter.com/EvilPilotFish/status/1753537396535099477

 

[Ben & Jerry's]

What should we make the title of the forum posters thread?

Fallen FBG

 

[belljr]

RIP Carl Weathers at 76.

This one hurts. In too many movies and shows that I love.

He was just on a golf podcast I listened too today, and he had nothing but awesome life lessons in his answers

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Wayne Kramer ... was 75

https://twitter.com/EvilPilotFish/status/1753537396535099477

Only one member of MC5 left, drummer Dennis Thompson.