A lot of people seems to me died in their 50s and 60s. I guess medicine and less smoking playing a role. Don't abuse your body folks if you want to live a long healthy life.
Perfect salute to Humphrey Bogart. That scene always brings tears to my eyes. The chemistry between Bogart and Bergman was palatable. And both looked fabulous in those hats! Bravo on another excellent In Memoriam! Thank you!
Ben Hardaway's nickname was "Bugs" and he was also the (alleged) source for Bugs Bunny's name. Hardaway was the animator and people in the office referred to the rabbit as Bugs' Bunny. At least, that's the way the story goes.
It's interesting that even as far back as 1957, there are a couple people on this list who could hypothetically still be alive today in 2024 if not for an accident.
We have 70's rockers still touring in their 80's. I'm 58 and always amazed at how young some of these people passed, and considered elderly at the time. I'm encouraged outside any events to watch how this whole thing unfolds, another thirty years :)
George Cleveland was great as Gramps on the old Lassie episodes. Sad when he passed away.Thats when Hugh Reilly, June Lockhart, and Jon Provost replaced Jan Clayton and Tommy Rettig. Oliver Hardy, another great one.
...Another one to add (or not) to a future revision: "The Mad Hatter", "The Lord High Executioner", Albert Anastasia, assassinated 25 October 1957, Park Sheraton Hotel Barber Shop, New York City... ...or, depending on how one views his "legacy", maybe he does not deserve to be mentioned in dignified company...
