To those no longer with us....

[dlodoski]

Music industry titan Quincy Jones, who produced some of Michael Jackson’s best-known albums and collaborated with legends including Frank Sinatra and Count Basie, passed away at age 91, media outlets reported Monday.

Was also the father of actress Rashida Jones.

[OBI-wan]

Jimmy Carter, 100. God rest his soul.

[MadMax359]

are you sure about Jimmy? i'm not seeing this in other sources

[dlodoski]

are you sure about Jimmy? i'm not seeing this in other sources

Indeed. This would be front page just about everywhere.

[mudmaiden]

I just saw a news announcement that it was Jimmy Carter's grandson that died, not the former 100-year-old president. This is another example how misinformation can be confusing and dangerous.

[OBI-wan]

I’m sorry, I saw it in Find a grave.com

[BogDog]

That's OK. I nearly did likewise when someone posted that Elton John passed away (he hadn't). Luckily I tried to verify it first before posting and then did not post when I couldn't find anything to back it up.

[OBI-wan]

Tony Todd, 69 Candyman and Worf’s brother Kurn.

[BogDog]

NASCAR Hall of Fame member Bobby Allison died Saturday. He was 86.

His family said in a statement that Allison had died at home and surrounded by family.

“Bobby was the ultimate fan’s driver,” the family said. “He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his fans and would stop to sign autographs and have conversations with them everywhere he went. He was a dedicated family man and friend, and a devout Catholic.”

Allison is one of the winningest drivers in NASCAR Cup Series history. His 85 victories rank fourth among all drivers; only Richard Petty (200 wins), David Pearson (105) and Jeff Gordon (93) have more victories. Allison had been tied for fourth on the all-time wins list with Darrell Waltrip until just weeks ago, when NASCAR awarded him an 85th victory.

(Back when NASCAR was still fun!)

[OBI-wan]

Jim Abrahams, 87 Airplane! and Police Squad!