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The legendary Ike Turner has died in his sleep at age 76. The incredibly talented performer was married to Tina Turner in a reportedly violent marriage. The two performed together as the Ike & Tina Turner Revue, and opened for many bands including the Rolling Stones.
Cause of death has not been reported yet.
If you’re over twenty, you probably remember that old TV ad, where the storekeeper would tell people “Don’t squeeze the Charmin”. Actor Dick Wilson, known as Mr. Whipple in the TV ad, passed away at 91.
Patricia Crane (aka Sigrid Valdis) passed away of lung cancer in mid October at 72. She had wanted no press, so the announcement was delayed. She played “Hilda” on the Hogan’s Heroes TV show and later married Bob Crane, star of the show. Bob Crane was found bludgeoned to death in 1978.
Jonathon Rhys Meyers, who was recently arrested in Ireland for public drunkeness, just lost his mother.