Fatality: 2019

[MoodyBlues]

Given the subject (Neil Armstrong) and nature of this thread, particularly on the heels of Mr, Kraft’s death and the 50th anniversary date marked by Saturday last, I thought this a preferable place for this somewhat heartbreaking story regarding the (likely premature) death of the first man to walk on the moon. Thanks again for your dedication, Mr. Armstrong.

https://apple.news/AVPBWi6_jQ6iNY4-NXrIJPA

Thanks for sharing.

It's quite a long article, but well worth a read.

 

[mikedt]

Given the subject (Neil Armstrong) and nature of this thread, particularly on the heels of Mr, Kraft’s death and the 50th anniversary date marked by Saturday last, I thought this a preferable place for this somewhat heartbreaking story regarding the (likely premature) death of the first man to walk on the moon. Thanks again for your dedication, Mr. Armstrong.

https://apple.news/AVPBWi6_jQ6iNY4-NXrIJPA

NY Times has a pay wall, can't read the article as I don't have an account of course.

 

[joe71]

Thanks for sharing.

It's quite a long article, but well worth a read.

Okay I have several thoughts and opinions on the article.
First Mr.Armstrong himself. In this day and age everyone wants their 15 minutes of Fame plus ten years
With Armstrong you get a sense after about five minutes of fame and being shower with affection and admiration he was good.
I think after those five minutes was up and he made public appearances, I believe he was a watch watcher. The type of person who attends something but not entirely because they want to but more because circumstances require it w
I also think that he might have stayed out of the public spot light in order to give his family a normal life.
His death. First any surgery brings risk . Yes there varying degrees of said risk but none the less risk remains.
The wires that were supposed to help with his pace maker, did the nurse remove them on her/his own or under supervision of a doctor?
The one thing I noticed that most of the medical experts pretty much agreed on in around about way was the decision to take him to the cather lab instead of the o.r
The settlement.
Okay I am trying not to judge, and I could be totally wrong , but this whole law suit the $6 million? Seems to me that this was about the sons getting paid.
What was Mr. Armstrong net worth when he passed $8-$10 million probably from his teaching /NASA career combine with any writing or speaking engagement
I think we know that had he wanted to with. the right public relations firm he could have had ten times that amount.
I have read plenty of articles about family members passing and law suits that follow, most of the time I understand it's corporate greed that lead to some safely feature or policy being scrapped because it meant less for share holders.
However I have read plenty where either a parent or child dies and the surviving parties sues and reason (0ne of the reasons) for the law suit is so the surviving party can reclaim any loss wages the deceased might have earned that the next of kin could have benefit from.
Simply put I can't help but think that his kids are simply riding the coat tails of their fathers fame.
Another thing is Mr. Armstrong had this surgery when he was in his 80's
Overall he had an incredible life
Rest in peace Mr Armstrong

 

[dontpanicbobby]

Lots of people die, die. Most of my friends they've died.

 

[Dngrsone]

NY Times has a pay wall, can't read the article as I don't have an account of course.

The NY Post wrote an article based off the Times

 

[Bearsyzf]

The good Boxer ( when boxing was relevant ) Pernell " sweet pea " Whitaker died last week.. R.I.P

 

[tube517]

RIP Rutger Hauer.

Blade Runner,Ladyhawke and The Hitcher are the ones I remember the most

 

[dontpanicbobby]

"Blind Fury" made an impression on me.
I'll miss that guy.

 

[joe71]

Just saw about Rutger Hauer, another truly great actor who was truly under appreciate
Why was it every time he played a bad guy you ended up getting mad each time he lost?

 

[MoodyBlues]

Okay I have several thoughts and opinions on the article.

While I completely agree that any surgery involves risk, this was a post-op issue. The nurse would've been removing the wires on his/her own, like when they remove a central line. These are considered low-risk procedures--but, as with Armstrong, there can be problems.

The nurses are trained to recognize possible complications, and from the article I don't think any nurse did anything wrong.

I do think the doctor(s) made the wrong call, initially taking him to the catheterization lab instead of the OR. But even so, I think that in the moment, when the scope of the problem was unknown, they surely believed they were doing the right thing.

The lawsuit--I agree with you.

 

[MoodyBlues]

The inventor of the label printer and portable keyboard, Bob Olodort, has died after a battle with multiple myeloma.

He was only 73, which is still young in today's world.

He sounds like a very interesting man, someone it'd be cool to hang out with and watch the wheels turning in his brain.

RIP, Bob, and thanks for your innovative products.

 

[Bearsyzf]

@joe71 Without a good villain there can be no hero.

 

[MoodyBlues]

The voice of Disney's Minnie Mouse, Russi Taylor, has died at 75.

She must've had a blast doing her job! My mom's best friend worked at Disney Studios her whole career, and always told us what a wonderful environment it was. Ms Taylor brought joy to countless people, young and old, around the world in her job.

RIP...

 

[joe71]

The voice of Disney's Minnie Mouse, Russi Taylor, has died at 75.

She must've had a blast doing her job! My mom's best friend worked at Disney Studios her whole career, and always told us what a wonderful environment it was. Ms Taylor brought joy to countless people, young and old, around the world in her job.

RIP...

My daughter loves Minnie Mouse, the girl has three different Minnie Mouse stuff animals, multiple Minnie Mouse purses, sungalases , shirts, even her bedding is Minnie Mouse theme

 

[Milo Willamson]

The voice of Disney's Minnie Mouse, Russi Taylor, has died at 75.

She must've had a blast doing her job! My mom's best friend worked at Disney Studios her whole career, and always told us what a wonderful environment it was. Ms Taylor brought joy to countless people, young and old, around the world in her job.

RIP...

She also did Martin in the simpsons too. But yeah it must of been a blast of having such a great connection to her.

 

[MoodyBlues]

Broadway producer/director Hal Prince, of Phantom of the Opera and Cabaret, has died. He was 91.

Prince was truly a hit-making machine, whose work was recognized by, among other things, 21 Tony Awards.

Here's to a long, distinguished career that brought pleasure to untold numbers of people.

 

[MoodyBlues]

Saoirse Kennedy Hill, the granddaughter of the late Robert F. Kennedy, was found dead

Ms Hill's family, including grandmother Ethel, must be beside themselves with grief and questions. Losing someone so young to what was surely suicide, is a profound loss.

RIP, Ms Hill. There was help available; I don't know if you tried it, shunned it, or what, but at least now you can rest in peace.

 

[joe71]

The news reports are saying she died of a drug overdose. If a family has ever been cursed it's the Kennedy family, sad she was so young

 

[dontpanicbobby]

One of my friends died, my sweetheart too. No one anyone would know.

 

[MoodyBlues]

One of my friends died, my sweetheart too. No one anyone would know.

I'm sorry for your loss, dpb.

 

[Shotgun84]

Doubt many here will know who he is but Joe Longthorne MBE passed away on Saturday. He was a big singer/impressionist/variety performer in England in the 80's and 90's. He worked hard for charities too .You'll be missed RIP.

 

[maire5]

My mind keeps going back to that suffering soul that wrestled the door open and jumped out of a plane at 3500 feet in Madagascar. What a horrible way to die.

 

[MoodyBlues]

My mind keeps going back to that suffering soul that wrestled the door open and jumped out of a plane at 3500 feet in Madagascar. What a horrible way to die.

I'm lost...can you fill me in on who you're referring to, and where/when this happened?

 

[maire5]

A British 19 year old young lady was in Madagascar on a study trip that was supposed to last six weeks. She was incoherent when she called home and it was decided she would go home after only eight days. The plane was taking her to the airport where she was to catch a flight home when her companion and the pilot fought with her for five minutes to keep her in the plane. She wrestled away from them and jumped to her death somewhere in the savanna. They say that they may never find her body (carnivorous animals). The pilot said she was totally silent when this happened and looked ill when she boarded the plane. It is thought that she had a psychotic reaction to antimalarial drugs. This happened now four days ago. She was a student at Cambridge, her name was Alana Cutland.

 

[MoodyBlues]

She was a student at Cambridge, her name was Alana Cutland.

Thanks for the info.

This article gives a good rundown on what happened.

Even though they tried their best, but failed, to hold onto her, I'll bet the two people feel terrible guilt. I hope they seek professional help to cope with this tragedy.

Her parents...I just can't imagine. When we sent our daughter off to England as her college graduation gift, it was such a happy and exciting time. No one expects it to end in such a terrible tragedy.