2021 Celebrity Death Thread

[Merzbow]

Kentaro Miura, best known for writing the comic Berserk since 1989 and was still being published today has died at 54. It's one of those mangas that achieved a cult status even with those that don't really read the medium for it's extremely dark more Western style of fantasy, it makes GoT look tame in comparison in nearly all ways. It was probably the number one inspiration behind the 'Souls series of games, too.

[Carbomb]

1 hour ago, Merzbow said:

Kentaro Miura, best known for writing the comic Berserk since 1989 and was still being published today has died at 54. It's one of those mangas that achieved a cult status even with those that don't really read the medium for it's extremely dark more Western style of fantasy, it makes GoT look tame in comparison in nearly all ways. It was probably the number one inspiration behind the 'Souls series of games, too.

It's very grim, lots of dark, nightmarish, grotesque demons and monsters. Not to mention some horrendous stories about what happens to Guts growing up. Nearest comparison I can think of in the West would be the 2000AD series Slaíne.

[Merzbow]

And home to some of the best fantasy art ever drawn, some of those double pages are outstanding with far more grotesque detail than you'd imagine.

You can definitely see what inspires him, I wouldn't be surprised if Hellraiser was a huge influence especially with the God Hand.

[Hugh Thesz]

Max Mosley has died.

https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/19325313.ex-formula-one-chief-max-mosley-dead-aged-81/

[Thunderplex]

Was a belt and a lemon involved?

[LSM]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/metro.co.uk/2021/05/25/samuel-e-wright-dead-little-mermaid-star-dies-aged-74-14645581/amp/

 

Samuel E. Wright who will mostly be remembered for playing the role of Sebastian the crab in Disney's The Little Mermaid has passed away.

That was an iconic role in Disney films and I was unaware that "Under the Sea" which he sang won an Academy Award for Best Original Song back in 1989.

[Marc Ambush Solo]

Children book author Eric Carle (91): Eric Carle, author and artist behind 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar,' dies at 91 - CNN

School Of Rock actor Kevin Clark (32): ‘School Of Rock’ Drummer Dead; Kevin Clark Dies In Bike Accident At 32 – Deadline

Real Milli Vanilli singer John Davis (66): Real Milli Vanilli Singer John Davis Dies at 66 - Variety

Edited May 27, 2021 by Marc Ambush Solo

[Chili]

Freddy Marks (the dark haired one) of Rod, Jane and Freddy fame passed yesterday aged 71.

[Tim Healys Chutney Spoon]

One we probably all remember:

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-57417179

[gmoney]

My dad used to see him down the pub a lot back in the day. Prodigious drinker.

[Hugh Thesz]

Kirkland Laing has died.

Man fought many battles 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-9672715/amp/Kirkland-Laing-British-boxing-champion-beat-Roberto-Duran-dies-aged-66.html

[Keith Houchen]

Ah that’s a shame. One of the classic “What ifs” of British boxing. 

[Keith Houchen]

Ned Beatty. Was in two of the only superhero films that were good as a brilliant stooge, squealed like a pig in Deliverance, and was a shoe in for Bill Dauterive if there was ever a King Of The Hill live action film. He really could play them all. 

[chokeout]

He also delivered this belter (aka the 'other' monologue from Network) 

 

[Tim Healys Chutney Spoon]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-57674117

 

Donald Rumsfeld