Penthouse founder Bob Guccione passed away today at the age of 79 from cancer according to Houston Chronicle. Bob founded the magazine in England in 1965 before launching it in his native United States in 1969. It was the first one to show full pubic hair in the United States, up until then Playboy only showed glimpses of it because full frontals were considered obscene.
So boys grab a Penthouse, go to the bathroom and honor the magazine he created 45 years ago.
BTW I wonder if Hugh Hefner and Larry Flynt are nervous because deaths come in threes.
Tom Bosley passed away from a staph infection at the age of 83 according to TMZ. He will be best be remembered as Howard Cunningham on Happy Days and the title role in Father Dowling Mysteries. So take a few minutes today to remember one the iconic fathers in television and watch Happy Days to honor him and keep his legacy alive.
Celebs respond on Twitter about the passing of Tom Bosley: Scott Baio on his TV father-on-law: Mr. Tom Bosley will be missed by many. He was a great actor, teacher and man. Neil Patrick Harris: Sad news: Tom Bosley has passed away. Such a wonderful man. We worked together in Cabaret on Broadway. So kind. He will be missed…
Writer/Director Kevin Van Hook: Tom Bosley has died. Great in THE FALLEN ONES. Sat beside me @ premiere. Lights up, he smiled and said, “You did good. That’s a fun movie!” I’ve been privileged to work with many great actors, young & old. The saddest part of being touched by people is watching them go. RIP, TOM.
Barbara Billingsley passed away today at the age of 94 from rheumatoid disease according to Reuters. The actress was best known for her role as June Cleaver in Leave It To Beaver and then for speaking Jive in the movie Airplane. I loved her in both and also for her one of her last acting roles on Roseanne. It is so sad to see a legendary TV mom no longer grace us with her earthly presence, but she will live on thanks to Beaver still playing in syndication somewhere. So take some time today to remember her and watch the classic sitcom that made her a household name. Dig!
Legendary actor Tony Curtis passed away yesterday at age of 85 from a heart attack according to The LA Times. His daughter Jamie Lee Curtis released this statement about her father’s passing, “My father leaves behind a legacy of great performances in movies and in his paintings and assemblages. He leaves behind children and their families who loved him and respected him and a wife and in-laws who were devoted to him. He also leaves behind fans all over the world. He will be greatly missed.” He really will be, so today watch one of the movies like Some Like Hot, The Defiant Ones, Sweet Smell of Success or one of the other 100 films that he that will let his legacy live on forever!
Here are some Tweets about his passing: Jason Alexander: Once met Tony Curtis at a farmer’s market. He was odd and funny and charming. He made a great contribution. RIP, sir. Best to Jamie Lee. Ralph Macchio: Spent few days shooting a film w/Tony Curtis. Some of the greatest stories he shared w/me. Iconic experience. Was my privilege. RIP Nia Vardalos: RIP Tony Curtis – 1st actor we spotted when we moved to LA. He was rockin’ a bolero jacket at Spago. Ah, perfect. Melissa Gilbert: Awww jeez. Just heard about Tony Curtis. He knew and loved my father very much. I loved Tony. I will muss him. My love, thoughts and prayers to his family and friends
Comedian Greg Giraldo passed away today from complications due to his accidental drug overdose at the age of 44 according to The Improv. He is survived by his wife and three sons.
Greg was most known for being one of the roasters at the Comedy Central Roasts and this summer he was one of the judges on NBC’s Last Comic Standing.
I interviewed him several times at the Roasts and he was always a cool dude who would make me laugh during our interviews. His death at such a young age really saddens me. When I spoke to him last month at the Comedy Central Roast for David Hasselhoff, I asked him who he would want to roast and he told me Jesus. Well Greg do a good job roasting him tonight as we know you did when you did it for the Comedy Central ones.
Here are some Tweets from people who knew about his sad passing: Jim Norton: Greg Giraldo passed away today. This is the last photo of us together, taken June 28 at Noam’s wedding. RIP buddy. Jeff Ross: This one is tough. Over the years Greg was my lawyer, pal, competitor, & teammate. The dais won’t be the same without him. He also forced me to up my game and I’ll always owe him for that. Greg Giraldo: Roast In Peace you miserable fuck. ⤠Lisa Lampanelli: There are no words 2 express what a shame it is 2 lose Greg Giraldo. His smart humor was unparalleled & he will be missed for yrs to come. David Hasselhoff: Really sad to learn about Greg Giraldo. He was a funny guy and was great on the roast. RIP, Greg… John Stamos: http://bit.ly/d8qVTl honor to be roasted by one of the best- RIP greg giraldo – i was a huge fan. (ps uncensored clip) Craig Robinson: Greg Giraldo…rest is peace brother. Natasha Leggero: I got to know Greg Giraldo this year and he was one of the most intelligent, naturally hilarious people I’ve ever met. Andy Kindler: Rest In Peace, my sweet friend, Greg Giraldo. So brilliant. My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family. Love all the people. Felipe Esparza: Thanks Greg Giraldp for believing the moment you saw me on Last Comic standing .Today the world is less funny. Sarah Silverman: RIP Greg Giraldo. Belly-laugh hilarious, prolific, good & kind. A thousand oys can’t express David Faustino: R.I.P. Greg Giraldo. Keep ’em laughin’. Jamie Kennedy: greg giraldo. the world has lost a brilliant mind. i was very fortunate to watch greg at the laugh factory many times. he was gutbusting.RIP Daniel Tosh: sorry to hear about the passing of greg giraldo. thank you for everything. Jimmy Kimmel: Greg Giraldo was a great and funny man Louis CK: Greg giraldo was a good guy. The kind of you’re always glad to see. Also a funny comic and person. He died today. Goodbye friend. Aziz Ansari: Very sad to hear the news about Greg Giraldo. One of the most respected comics I can think of. The world has lost a hysterical man. RIP. Dave Coulier: RIP Greg Giraldo. So funny. So sad. Margaret Cho: So sad about greg giraldo. Such a funny and awesome man. Its terrible Denis Leary: Greg Giraldo: massively talented. Good guy. Heartbreaking.
