Catch-all R.I.P. thrad

[Cthulhu]

Saw that on the news, his brother (iirc) took over, but if he dies... I gathered there's a few hundred princes that would end up fighting over who turns king next,

 

[Ghost X]

It seems they have an order of ascension that has worked out so far (ie: centuries). Also, I tend not to mourn those who uphold wahhabism . With that said, I doubt I'll be particularly sad when the new king eventually dies too, as he apparently is a carbon copy. Then again, anything could happen.

 

[Super Mario]

I share the same sentiments too, it's their affairs and we got our own to deal with.

 

[trash panda]

Singer Origa passed away a few days ago. Has this been mentioned yet?

 

[Ⓐaron]

This satire piece pretty much sums up my thoughts on Saudi Arabia. This is worth noting too:

 

[Ⓐaron]

Colleen McCullough, author of The Thorn Birds and The Masters of Rome series, is dead at age 77. She will be missed.

 

[Ⓐaron]

Singer-songwriter Lesley Gore, of "It's My Party" fame, has died age 68 of lung cancer.

Additionally, confectioner Michele Ferrero, inventor of Tic-Tacs and several other candies, died age 89 on Valentine's Day.

 

[Octo]

inventor of Tic-Tacs and several other candies

Oh only Nutella and Ferrero Rocher! Ambrosia of the gods. Tsk tsk Aaron, that would be like saying 'John Lennon writer of 'The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill' and some other songs'

 

[Jason Tandro]

Colleen McCullough, author of The Thorn Birds and The Masters of Rome series, is dead at age 77. She will be missed.

A bit late, but my mother loves The Thorn Birds. I'll have to let her know.

 

[Ami]

RIP, Leonard Nimoy. Such sad news.

 

[ForceStealer]

"Remember!"

 

[Cthulhu]

Ah, here's the thread I was trying to find last night,

Alan Howard, the voice of Sauron, died the other day.

Also *re-reads thread* wait whu? Aww, sadfeis

 

[Ⓐaron]

Man, both of those suck so much

 

[Ⓐaron]

Star Trek is probably more responsible for my political views than any other program of my childhood, and Spock is a tremendous portion of that. "The means of the many outweigh the needs of the few" has stuck with me ever since I heard it. Would that our world could be a bit more like Star Trek and a bit less like it is now. We'd all be better off for it. Rest in peace, Leonard.

 

[Cabaret]

That's really sad, but no one can say that he didn't live a good life.

 

[Ⓐaron]

This is true; he did. Also:

Still, he played one of the biggest heroes of my childhood so I'm pretty bummed about it.

Also, nice Slate piece:

How Leonard Nimoy Left Us With the Best Scene in Star Trek

 

[Interslicery]

 

[X-SOLDIER]

Via: https://twitter.com/writing_wrongs/status/571396202538897408

(Also, too perfect not to add after Inter's comment)



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[Dawnbreaker]

"I have been - and always shall be - your friend."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPBGZRRrEKM

 

[X-SOLDIER]

An article very worth reading about him: http://io9.com/rip-leonard-nimoy-who-showed-us-what-it-truly-means-to-1688470007



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[Tennyo]

 

[ForceStealer]

Yeah that one's rough.

 

[Ⓐaron]

Westboro Baptists Beam Down to Wrong Coordinates, Miss Spock’s Funeral

lol owned

 

[Ⓐaron]

Simpsons producer and philanthropist Sam Simon is dead, age 59, of colon cancer.

This may also be of interest. It's a shame he bought into PETA's agenda but he seems like a genuinely good person.

 

[The G'randiest' Daddy]

RIP Sir Pratchett. Your writing was brilliant, and you will be missed!