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A chronology of the bucket-kickers.

3 Feet Under

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“No? Why would I have any lollypops?”

Andre H. Arruda
Comedian, actor, “anti-giant.”
March 11, 1983 – January 31, 2017.
Aged 33 years.

Most recognized for: Had a handful of TV & movie roles, but was most celebrated as a Canadian comic. Apparently, the 51st state has a thing for funny dwarves.
 
 
 

Into the Void

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“Duuuuuuude. Wanna burn one?”

Geoff Nichols
Musician,  songwriter, heavy metal Swiss Army Knife.
February 28, 1948 – January 28, 2017.
Aged 68 years.

Most recognized for: With the exception of drums, he played just about every instrument for Black Sabbath at one point in time or another.
 

Gone Guinnea

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“Gabba gabba gool, yo!”

Frank Pelligrino Sr.
Actor, restaurateur, wanna-be wise guy.
May 13, 1944 – January 31, 2017.
Aged 72 years.

Most recognized for: Played the Jersey Fed that bugged Tony’s lamp  and wired up Adriana on the Sopranos.  Also co-owner of Rao’s restaurant – a popular dining spot for New York greaseballs.
 
 

Heat of the Moment Turns Cold

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“I’m so wholesome.”

John Wetton
Singer/songwriter, musician, 70’s session bassist du jour.
June 12, 1949 – January 31, 2017.
Aged 67 years.

Most recognized for: Founder/bassist/vocalist for early 80’s supergroup Asia. Not to be confused with Toto, who took us to “Africa” or Europe who gave us “The Final Countdown.”
 
 

Bitches Aint Shit

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“99 problems?! Not even close.”

Mohammed Bello Abubakar
Muslim cleric, Nigerian superpolygamist, glutton for punishment.
January 3, 1924 – January 28 2017.
Aged 93 years.

Most recognized for: He was sentenced to death at one point for refusing to divorce 82 of his 86 wives… but got off the hook(?)  By the time of his death, he was up to 120 wives… and 203 children.

Peace, Frog.

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“Shave my armpits?! What ever for??”

Emmanuelle Riva
Actress, poet, Parisian loner.
February 24, 1927 – January 27, 2017.
Aged 89 years.

Most recognized for: Held the record for oldest Best Actress nominee (85) for her role in 2012’s Amour. Aside from that, she was in a bunch of dumb French movies.
 
 

Game Over

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“You collect Hello Kitty Stuff too? Sweet.”

Masaya Nakamura
Film producer, businessman, Japanese amusement kingpin.
December 24, 1925 – January 22, 2017.
Aged 91 years.

Most recognized for: Widely known as “The Father of Pac-Man,” he founded Namco – the arcade company responsible for the squandering of your allowance in the 80’s, one quarter at a time.

Dead End on Della Street

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“Ive got a box that’ll warm your meat in seconds. Of course, I’m talking about the new Amana Radar Range!”

Barbara Hale
Actress, Golden Boot winner, appliance company spokesperson.
April 18, 1922 – January 26, 2017.
Aged 94 years.

Most recognized for: Played Della Street, Perry Mason’s gal Friday… and posed for some of Gil Elvgren’s cheesecake pinup photos. So I guess that makes her a naughty secretary.
 
 

Mannix Depression

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“They’re making a sequel to ‘Swamp Women?’ You’re shitting me.”

Mike Connors
Actor, WWII vet, Armenian chameleon.
August 15, 1925 – January 26, 2017.
Aged 91 years.

Most recognized for: Taking 17 bullets and being beaten unconscious 55 times over the course of 8 seasons as TV’s favorite glass-jawed detective Joe Mannix.
 
 
 

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