Tisn’t

Frank McCourt has died at the age of 78.

And That’s The Way It Is

Walter Cronkite has died at the age of 92.

All These People Dying Is Just Making Walter Cronkite Cocky

Robert McNamara has died at the age of 93.

Did We Miss Anything While We Were Gone?

We’re back.  Of course, usually when SMC goes on break, we publish the odd obituary if someone significant passes away. As it turns out, we were busier writing obits the past two weeks than if we were on our regular publishing schedule.  We did miss the Sanford thing while we were away, but fortunately, Sarah Palin resigned just in time.

OK, Fates, Put Down The Fucking Scissors Already

NFL QB Steve McNair was murdered in Nashville, TN at the age of 36.

The Obits Writer At The New York Times Just Passed Out

Actress Mollie Sugden, best known as Mrs. Slocombe on Are You Being Served?, has died at the age of 86.

Slocombe

American Express Traveler’s Checks: Don’t Leave Earth Without Them

Karl Malden has died at the age of 97.

Rich Little Heard Yelling, “I WIN!”

Impressionist Fred Travalena has died at the age of 66.

THE LAST HUSTLE OF THE MUSCLE WITHOUT THE TUSSLE

Television commercial spokesperson Billy Mays has died at the age of 50.

Remember The Way You Make Me Feel

The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Michael Jackson has died at the age of 50.

From Charlie’s Angels To Actual Angel

Farrah Fawcett has died at the age of 62.

Heeeeeeere’s Johnny!

Ed McMahon has died at the age of 86.

Grasshopper

David Carradine has died at the age of 73.

The Queen Of The Blues Is Dead, Long Live The Queen

Koko Taylor has died at the age of 80.

But Not Before Dropping A Necklace Into The Ocean

Millvina Dean, the last survior of the Titantic disaster, has died at the age of 97. Her last request was that anyone who suggested playing “My Heart Will Go On” at her funeral be drawn and quartered.

If You Ever Come Out West To Hollywood, Look Me Up: Bernie, The Agent

Dom DeLuise has died at the age of 75.

The End Of An American Renaissance

Jack Kemp has died at the age of 73.

Just One More Round, Friend, Then Homeward Bound, Friend. Don’t Forget Me In Your Dreams.

Bea Arthur has died at the age of 86.