Screen legend Jane Russell passed away today at the age of 89 according to KCOY. She was known for her roles in movies like Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Gentlemen Marry Brunettes and The Outlaw, but the younger generations will remember her from the Playtex ads. What you might not know about her is she founded Women’s Adoption International Fund (WAIF) which “is responsible for placing over 40,000 hard to place children in permanent homes.” She is leaving behind an amazing legacy both in front and behind the cameras. So today take some time and watch one of her classic movies in her honor and keep her spirit alive.
Betty Garrett passed away yesterday at the age of 91 from a short illness according to LA Weekly’s Stage News. To those of us from the younger generation we remember her as Irene Lorenzo on All in the Family and Edna Babish in Laverne & Shirley. But before she became a star on the small screen she was singing her way through the big screen in Neptune’s Daughter and On The Town. So today take a few minutes and remember her by watching one of her may classic roles because they just don’t make them like her anymore.
Jack LaLanne passed away yesterday at the age of 96 according to AP. Before there was Jane Fonda, Tony Little and Jillian Michaels to name a few there was Jack LaLanne. He helped to bring fitness to television and exercise and the small screen have never been the same.
So today follow his example and work out in his honor.
Tina Marie passed away in her sleep on Christmas at the age 54 according to MTV. She is best known for her songs Lovergirl, I Need Your Lovin’ and Fire and Desire with Rick James.
Shortly before she died she Tweeted, “Sarah Vaughan ‘May You never grow old, and may I never die’…” I wonder if she knew what was coming.
As of know cause of death is unknown.
Steve Landesberg passed away on Friday at the age of 65 from cancer according to The Hollywood Reporter. The actor is best known for his roles in the ’70s cop sitcom Barney Miller and to younger kids from Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Besides remembering him from as Arthur Dietrich, I also enjoyed him on Everybody Hates Chris.
So today take at least a half hour and watch Barney Miller in his honor.
