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Posted by Sampo, on March 29th, 2024  SANTA MONICA, CALIF. — Louis Gossett Jr., who won a supporting actor Oscar for playing the hard-as-nails drill instructor in 1982’s “An Officer and a Gentleman” a few years after winning an Emmy for his role as the cunning Fiddler in “Roots,” died here March 29. He was 87.
MSTies will recall that he was imitated during a host segment in episode 806- THE UNDEAD, recalling Gossett’s memorable catchphrase, “mayoNAISE,” from “An Officer and a Gentleman.” He was also was mentioned in a host segment in episode 417- CRASH OF MOONS.
The Washington Post has a nice obit.
Posted by Erhardt, on March 22nd, 2024
Posted by Sampo, on March 21st, 2024  St. Albans, Vermont — Character actor M. Emmet Walsh, best known for his gripping performances in films such as “Blood Simple” and “Blade Runner,” died from cardiac arrest on March 19 at a hospital here. He was 88.
MSTies may remember that he played Whitley in the movie in episode K15- SUPERDOME and was mentioned in a host segment in episode 301- CAVE DWELLERS.
The A.P. has the story.
Thanks to Tim for the heads up.
Posted by Sampo, on March 12th, 2024  Singer-songwriter Eric Carmen, frontman of the pop-rock band the Raspberries who went on to achieve success with songs such as “All By Myself” and “Hungry Eyes,” has died. He was 74.
MSTies may remember that Crow sang a bit of Carmen’s hit “All By Myself” in episode 622- ANGELS’ REVENGE.
Thanks to Ray Dunakin for the heads up.
Posted by Erhardt, on March 8th, 2024
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SANTA MONICA, CALIF. — Louis Gossett Jr., who won a supporting actor Oscar for playing the hard-as-nails drill instructor in 1982’s “An Officer and a Gentleman” a few years after winning an Emmy for his role as the cunning Fiddler in “Roots,” died here March 29. He was 87.
