“Edward M. Kennedy—the husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle we loved so deeply—died late Tuesday night at home in Hyannis Port. We’ve lost the irreplaceable center of our family and joyous light in our lives, but the inspiration of his faith, optimism, and perseverance will live on in our hearts forever. We thank everyone who gave him care and support over this last year, and everyone who stood with him for so many years in his tireless march for progress toward justice, fairness and opportunity for all. He loved this country and devoted his life to serving it. He always believed that our best days were still ahead, but it’s hard to imagine any of them without him.”
Senator Ted Kennedy lost his battle with brain cancer yesterday and we lost the last of the original Kennedy men. It is so sad to think that era is gone, but their legacy will live on. Ted was a big reason their legacy will live on due to all the great things he did in his over 40 years years in The Senate.
John Hughes whose movies have become a rite of passage for teens since the mid-’80s passed away today from a heart attack at the way too young age of 59 according to The Hollywood Reporter. He died today while talking a walk in Manhattan.
Some of the movies he is most known for are 16 Candles, The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Some Kind of Wonderful, Pretty in Pink, Weird Science and Home Alone. All movies that have shaped and will continue to shape teens forever. I still remember when I turned 16 and looking the mirror thinking just like Molly Ringwald, I still looked the same.
John Hughes us survived by his wife of 39 years, 2 sons and 4 grandkids. So sad.
So everyone go watch at least one of his movie tonight as an honor the brilliant cinematic legacy he leaves behind.
Legendary newscaster Walter Cronkite has passed away today at the age of 92 according to NY Times. Many of the biggest stories in the 20th century were broken to us by him. He was true journalist who was welcomed in to so many homes. Even though our TVs have not seen him tell us the news in a while, what huge stories he told us about will live on forever as a reminder for how a true journalist should report the news.
Karl Malden passed away today at age of 97 according to NY Times. The Academy Award winning actor has been in several classic movies like A Streetcar Named Desire, the TV show The Streets of San Fransisco and of course being the face of American Express. For all of things and so much more from his career that lasted over 70 years he will be remembered for. What a body of work he is leaving behind for us to remember him by.
Fred Travalena passed away yesterday after losing his 7 year battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The 66 year old impressionist was a f*cking genius who was taken away way too early. If you are not familiar with his work, watch that David Letterman appearance and be prepared to be blown away. It is viral videos like that will keep his legacy alive.
