In Memory Of ...

[Zytin]

Kelly Preston

October 13, 1962 – July 12, 2020

Actress Kelly Preston died after losing her battle with breast cancer, her husband John Travolta said in a post on Instagram Sunday. She was 57 years old.

Preston had been battling breast cancer for two years, Travolta said, and "fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many. My family and I will forever be grateful to her doctors and nurses at MD Anderson Cancer Center, all the medical centers that have helped, as well as her many friends and loved ones who have been by her side. Kelly's love and life will always be remembered."

In an exclusive with PEOPLE, a family representative said that Preston passed away on Sunday morning. "Choosing to keep her fight private, she had been undergoing medical treatment for some time, supported by her closest family and friends," the representative told PEOPLE.

Preston had starred in 90's classics like "Jerry McGuire" and "For Love of the Game."

[Zytin]

Grant Imahara

October 23, 1970 – July 13, 2020

Grant Imahara, host of Discovery Channel's "MythBusters" and Netflix's "White Rabbit Project," has died, according to a statement from the Discovery Channel. He was 49 years old.

The host was known in Hollywood for his work in electronics and animatronics.

"We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant. He was an important part of our Discovery family and a really wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family," a statement from Discovery sent to CNN said.

No cause of death was available.

Former "MythBusters" co-host Adam Savage said on Twitter:

I'm at a loss. No words. I've been part of two big families with Grant Imahara over the last 22 years. Grant was a truly brilliant engineer, artist and performer, but also just such a generous, easygoing, and gentle PERSON. Working with Grant was so much fun. I'll miss my friend.

— Adam Savage (@donttrythis) July 14, 2020

[Zytin]

I have been a Mythbusters fan since 2003 when it premiered; Last year I found the out that the Science Channel runs old Mythbusters episodes and I set my DVR to record them all. Grant was such and important part of that show.

Here's a Discovery Channel Tribute to Grant Imahara:

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[L-Kabong]

Imahara died suddenly following a brain aneurysm, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. "We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant. He was an important part of our Discovery family and a really wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family," a representative for Discovery said in a statement Monday.

So we now know the cause of his death and not related to covid-19 but still a very sad and sudden loss of a well respected and good man.

[SynchroDub]

Paolo Borsellino

19 January 1940 – 19 July 1992

A true hero of this country. Gone but never forgotten.
Thank you for what you have done for this country, Paolo.
R.I.P.

Paolo Borsellino was an Italian judge and prosecuting*magistrate. From his office in the Palace of Justice in Palermo, Sicily, he spent most of his professional life trying to overthrow the power of the Sicilian Mafia. After a long and distinguished career, culminating in the Maxi Trial*in 1986–1987, on 19 July 1992, Borsellino was killed by a car bomb in Via D'Amelio, near his mother's house in Palermo.

Borsellino's life parallels that of his close friend*Giovanni Falcone. They both spent their early years in the same neighbourhood in Palermo. Though many of their childhood friends grew up in the Mafia background, both men fought on the other side of the war against crime in Sicily as prosecuting magistrates. They were both killed in 1992, a few months apart. In recognition of their tireless effort and sacrifice during the anti-mafia trials, they were both awarded the Italian "Medaglia d'oro al valore civile" (Gold medal for civil valour). They were also named as heroes of the last 60 years in the 13 November 2006 issue of Time Magazine.

[Lonewolf]

Regis Philbin
August 25, 1931 - July 25, 2020

Regis Philbin has died ... TMZ has learned.

The iconic TV host, actor, singer and all-around media personality who was once dubbed "the hardest working man in showbiz" passed away this weekend -- this according to a statement from his family.

They told People, "His family and friends are forever grateful for the time we got to spend with him – for his warmth, his legendary sense of humor, and his singular ability to make every day into something worth talking about. We thank his fans and admirers for their incredible support over his 60-year career."

A source tells TMZ Regis died Saturday morning after suffering a heart attack at his home in Manhattan, New York -- although we have not confirmed that with the family at this point.

We know he'd been battling heart disease for a while now -- even having an angioplasty done in the '90s, not to mention a triple bypass surgery in 2007. Up until last year, Regis had said he was feeling relatively healthy in retirement.

In light of his death, we must say ... Regis was a star among stars, and had a storied career.

Regis got his start in Hollywood back in the '50s while working on 'The Tonight Show,' under which he served as a page. He went on to work in local news for a bit and even had his own show before getting more network exposure in the '60s on 'The Joey Bishop Show.'

From there, the ball kept rolling -- he went on to replace talk show host Steve Allen on his own show, but fell short up against Johnny Carson's strong ratings. Regis then bounced around in media, but stayed on with hosting gigs ... everything from radio shows, variety shows, game shows, lifestyle shows, talk shows and more. The guy was getting airtime.

In the late '80s, he perhaps got his biggest break by landing a co-hosting gig with Kathie Lee Gifford, which most know as 'Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee' -- a nationally-syndicated morning talk show that has continued to this day, with other hosts filling in over the years ... perhaps most notably, Kelly Ripa, who filled in when Kathie Lee left her hosting gig.

Regis co-hosted the show until 2011, when Michael Strahan replaced him. But even during all those years in between, the man stayed busy -- as game show fans might already know.

Of course, Regis is also super well known for being the original host for the uber game show 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire' -- which he hosted from 1999 through 2002 ... as well as a couple different special event series spinoffs in '04 and 09. He hosted other game shows as well throughout the 2000s, not to mention the first season of 'America's Got Talent.'

Regis has worked on countless TV series and shows over the years as a special guest, guest host, co-host or just cameos in general, including recurring appearances on 'Today,' 'Rachael Ray,' 'The Talk,' 'The Meredith Vieira Show,' 'The Tonight Show,' 'Entertainment Tonight,' 'The View,' 'The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,' 'Late Show with David Letterman,' 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!,' 'Good Morning America,' 'Wheel of Fortune,' 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien,' 'Jeopardy!,' 'The Rosie O'Donnell Show,' and on and on.

Regis is survived by his wife, Joy.

He was 88. RIP

source: tmz.com, et. al.

[allworkboy]

RIP Regis.

[KDO]

Peter Green
October 29, 1946 - July 25, 2020

Peter Green, Fleetwood Mac Co-Founder and Guitar Great, Dead at 73 - RollingStone

Peter Green: Fleetwood Mac co-founder dies aged 73 - BBC

Fleetwood Mac Blues Guitarist Peter Green Is Dead at 73 - NYT/AP

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[Lando Griffin]

Chadwick Boseman, star of Black Panther, dies at 43.

http://variety.com/2020/film/news/chadwick-boseman-dead-dies-black-panther-1234753232/

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Originally Posted by Lando Griffin

Chadwick Boseman, star of Black Panther, dies at 43.

http://variety.com/2020/film/news/chadwick-boseman-dead-dies-black-panther-1234753232/

NO!!! I can't believe this......damn
I'm very sorry to hear this.
Hope, at least, that he has finally found peace.
4 years battling cancer is definitely rough.

R.I.P. Chadwick