SEATTLE — Alan White, the longtime drummer for the progressive rock band Yes, died May 26 at his home here, after a brief illness. He was 72.

A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, he joined Yes in 1972 and stayed with them for the next 50 years.He also performed with John Lennon in the Plastic Ono Band — he’s featured on both “Instant Karma” and “Imagine” — and with George Harrison on “All Things Must Pass.”

MSTies will recall that the Yes song “Owner of a Lonely Heart” (on which he played drums) was discussed in a host segment in episode 1008- FINAL JUSTICE.

Thanks to Tim for the heads up.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC–actor Ray Liotta, best known for portraying the real-life mobster Henry Hill in the Martin Scorsese-directed film “Goodfellas,” died in his sleep here. He was 67.

The actor was in the Dominican Republic, shooting a new film.

The Associated Press has the story.

MSTies may recall that Liotta was mentioned in a host segment in episode 904- WEREWOLF.