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The End of an Era: Joey Bishop Dies

I like to pride myself on keeping up to date on the news. After all, I am constantly online. But somehow, I missed this story until today! Joey Bishop, the last official member of the Rat Pack, died Wednesday at the age of 89. With the last Rat Packer dead, it is truly the end of one cool era. The Rat Pack – Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Peter Lawford, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Joey Bishop (with unofficial female member Shirley Maclaine) – ruled Las Vegas during the 60s. They also ruled the big screen, appearing together in films such as … Continue reading →

In Memoriam – Part 4

More celebrities and notables who died in 2007: Joey Bishop – October 17 The last surviving member of the Rat Pack, Bishop died at age of 89. Porter Wagoner – October 28 The country singer, known for launching the career of Dolly Parton, died of lung cancer at age 80. Robert Goulet – October 30 Well known for playing Lancelot in the Broadway production of “Camerlot,” Goulet was waiting for a lung transplant when he died of pulmonary fibrosis at the age of 73. Col. Paul Tibbets – November 1 Tibbets was the pilot of the Enola Gay, which dropped … Continue reading →

Evel Knievel Dead at 69

Legendary daredevil jumper Evel Knievel died today at the age of 69. He had been in bad shape for years, suffering from Hepatitis C, diabetes, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Ah, when I was growing up, I loved Evel Knievel. Or maybe I really just loved George Hamilton after watching the 1971 movie Evel Knievel that starred George as Evel. I mean hey, I was only 8 years old. I am just kidding, I did love Evel. I really enjoyed watching him on the Wide World of Sports as he jumped over cars, buses, fountains – pretty much whatever got in … Continue reading →

Ailing Crooners

Singer Robert Goulet, 73, is heavily sedated and breathing through a respirator as he awaits a lung transplant. The doctors have told Goulet’s wife, Vera, that a lung transplant has the highest success rate (88 percent) of all transplants. However, a suitable donor for Goulet has not been found yet. The National Lung Association stated that in 2005, only 25% of the 3,500 people on the waiting list actually received a lung transplant. Goulet performed on September 20th in Syracuse, NY, but fell ill shortly after the concert when he was on his way home to Las Vegas. At first, … Continue reading →