2016 Strikes Again : Debbie Renyolds

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**reds8n**

Legend.

http://herocomplex.latimes.com/comics/brad-meltzer-why-superman-vs-muhammad-ali-is-still-the-greatest/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman_vs._Muhammad_Ali

**timetowaste85**

Well gak. That's not what I was expecting to see when I opened Dakka this morning. feth.

**Frozocrone**

http://www.skysports.com/more-sports/other-sports/news/29876/10306357/kimbo-slice-died-aged-42-after-a-unique-fighting-and-entertaining-career

Kimbo Slice dies aged 42.

Losing a lot of people this year. Rickman, Ali, Prince, Bowie, the list goes on. Not a good year at all.

EDIT: I just realised this is totally the wrong sub-forum for this post, casually avoid this post please

**timetowaste85**

My local radio station was talking about him; they've had him on the show and interviewed him. Apparently they were saying he was a really awesome guy!

**djones520**

A man as important to Hockey as Muhammed Ali was to boxing passed away today. Mr Hockey, otherwise known as Gordie Howe.

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/obituaries/2016/06/10/gordie-howe/85689888/

Gordie Howe, a legendary figure in Detroit sports and widely acclaimed as one of the greatest hockey players in history, died shortly before 8 a.m. Friday, the Red Wings confirmed. He was 88.

Howe died surrounded by family at his son Murray's house. He suffered a series of strokes in recent years.

Howe combined strength and mobility, brute intimidation and prolific scoring, a blend of skills rare in the NHL, which he performed with transcendent ability.

A winner of four Stanley Cups, six scoring titles and six MVPs, Howe is third in NHL history with 1,850 points, including 801 goals and 1,049 assists, despite playing in a defensive era.

He tallied 20 or more goals in 22 straight seasons, 1949-71. He ranked among the top five scorers 20 times.

Both Wayne Gretzky and Bobby Orr, sometimes heralded as the greatest hockey players in history, say Howe topped them.

**Compel**

My facebook is saying that Anton Yelchin, aka Chekov in the new Star Trek films, has just been killed in a car crash.

**Ensis Ferrae**

Not as big of news as Howe or Ali, but Anton Yelchin, best known in his role of Chekov in the Star Trek reboots, passed away under rather bizarre circumstances.

edit... Ninja'd!!!

**ZergSmasher**

Aww, man...

Anton Yelchin was way too young to die. Even younger than me. And I loved him as Chekov, turning all the V's into W's with his Russian accent. RIP Mr. Chekov.

**KaptinBadrukk**

*sees that Anton Yelchin died*

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! STOP IT 2016!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO MORE STAR TREK ACTOR DEATHS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Iron_Captain**

djones520 wrote:A man as important to Hockey as Muhammed Ali was to boxing passed away today. Mr Hockey, otherwise known as Gordie Howe.

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/obituaries/2016/06/10/gordie-howe/85689888/

Gordie Howe, a legendary figure in Detroit sports and widely acclaimed as one of the greatest hockey players in history, died shortly before 8 a.m. Friday, the Red Wings confirmed. He was 88.

Howe died surrounded by family at his son Murray's house. He suffered a series of strokes in recent years.

Howe combined strength and mobility, brute intimidation and prolific scoring, a blend of skills rare in the NHL, which he performed with transcendent ability.

A winner of four Stanley Cups, six scoring titles and six MVPs, Howe is third in NHL history with 1,850 points, including 801 goals and 1,049 assists, despite playing in a defensive era.

He tallied 20 or more goals in 22 straight seasons, 1949-71. He ranked among the top five scorers 20 times.

Both Wayne Gretzky and Bobby Orr, sometimes heralded as the greatest hockey players in history, say Howe topped them.

Aw, please no!

Compel wrote:My facebook is saying that Anton Yelchin, aka Chekov in the new Star Trek films, has just been killed in a car crash.

More no! Stop it please!
2016 I hate you!

**angelofvengeance**

For reference it's this guy..

Source: http://news.sky.com/story/1714356/star-trek-actor-anton-yelchin-dies-aged-27

Anton Yelchin, who played Chekov in recently released Star Trek films, has died in a car accident at the age of 27.

The actor had risen to prominence with several blockbuster films in recent years - and has a starring role in Star Trek Beyond, which is due to be released in July.

Publicist Jennifer Allen confirmed Yelchin was killed early on Sunday morning.

According to TMZ, the star died in a "freak accident" after getting pinned between his car and a brick mailbox at his home.

Yelchin was discovered after concerned friends visited his home in San Fernando Valley, California, because he had failed to attend a rehearsal hours earlier.

An only child, Yelchin was born in Russia and moved to the US as a baby with his parents, who were professional figure skaters.

Fellow TV and film stars, as well as fans, have begun paying tribute to Yelchin on Twitter.

British comedian Matt Lucas wrote: "Dreadful news about Anton Yelchin. I thought he was an amazing actor."

Actress Anna Kendrick described Yelchin's death as "unreal" and a "huge loss".

Who also played (rather well I thought) Kyle Reese from Terminator Salvation RIP

**welshhoppo**

Pinned between a mail box and a car is a mean way to go.

**timetowaste85**

What the serious feth. This is a serious bs year.

**Dreadwinter**

Ron Lester, of Varsity Blues fame, has passed away today.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/18/entertainment/ron-lester-obit/index.html?sr=fbCNN061816ron-lester-obit0414PMStoryLink&linkId=25683605

Spoiler:

**BobtheInquisitor**

I really liked Yelchin's performances in Fright Night, Green Room, and Star Trek. This is terrible news. I feel awful for his friends and family.

**timetowaste85**

I really hope if they decide to do a new ST movie after this tragedy that they break canon and have Chekov transfer to another ship (permanently, instead of coming back like WoK) instead of replacing the actor. I'm not sure if anyone agrees, but I feel it would do him more respect to have his character ride off into the sunset of the movies instead of him just getting replaced.

**Ensis Ferrae**

timetowaste85 wrote:
I really hope if they decide to do a new ST movie after this tragedy that they break canon and have Chekov transfer to another ship (permanently, instead of coming back like WoK) instead of replacing the actor. I'm not sure if anyone agrees, but I feel it would do him more respect to have his character ride off into the sunset of the movies instead of him just getting replaced.

Ya know, that probably wouldn't be a bad thing... I mean, the timelines are already different, so it would make sense to write that in.

**d-usa**

The red shirt always gets you...

**Compel**

Well, at least people in the thread waited 24 hours before the quipping...

This got me a little sad though, even as not being a particular fan of the new films, it's such a reminder of the legacy.

Yeah, too young...

**reds8n**

https://twitter.com/MurdockLondon/status/744907838607220736

.. that 2nd # might not be the best choice eh ?

Our #MCM this week could only be Anton Yelchin who sadly passed away this weekend #rip #mancrushmonday #MurdockMan

**BrookM**

Bud Spencer passed away yesterday

**d-usa**

BrookM wrote:
Bud Spencer passed away yesterday

He was such an interesting character, and between him and Terrence Hill there are a ton of movies that are a stable of my childhood.

**Ensis Ferrae**

Probably only the Americans (and only those who are sports fans here) will care, but apparently Buddy Ryan, the famed NFL coach died today.

**timetowaste85**

Ensis Ferrae wrote:
Probably only the Americans (and only those who are sports fans here) will care, but apparently Buddy Ryan, the famed NFL coach died today.

I heard about this on the radio on my way in to work.

**kronk**

Ensis Ferrae wrote:
Probably only the Americans (and only those who are sports fans here) will care, but apparently Buddy Ryan, the famed NFL coach died today.

He was one hell of a defensive coach. A snipit from an ESPN article:

Monsters Of The Midway

Buddy Ryan's 46 defense led the NFL in seven categories during the Chicago Bears' Super Bowl-winning season of 1985. After setting an NFL record with 72 sacks in 1984, the '85 team was third in the NFL with 64.
1985 BEARS NFL RANK
Points allowed 198 1st
Total yds. allowed 4,135 1st
Rushing yds. allowed 1,319 1st
1st downs allowed 236 1st
Rushing TD allowed 6 1st
Interceptions 34 1st
Forced turnovers 54 1st

**Bran Dawri**

BrookM wrote:
Bud Spencer passed away yesterday

Loved him as a kid. Still have a bunch of his and Terence Hill's movies lying around.
At least he's had a good innings.

**Skinnereal**

Trumpton creator Gordon Murray dies aged 96

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-36670186

**KaptinBadrukk**

Elie Weasel has died at Age 87

http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2016/07/02/holocaust_survivor_and_nobel_peace_prize_winner_elie_wiesel_dies_at_87.html?utm_content=inf_10_2641_2&wpsrc=socialedge&tse_id=INF_141c6a0040ba11e6b2732919379f9d79

WTF 2016?!

**kronk**

87 is a good run. He did a lot of good for a lot of people.

**Ensis Ferrae**

kronk wrote:
87 is a good run. He did a lot of good for a lot of people.

Indeed... I actually met him when I was in middle school. We were reading his book "Night" in one of my classes and he was able to come by and talk with us and answer questions and whatnot. That was a long time ago though.