by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Feb 2, 2024 | Deaths of Famous People
Orchestra conductors often live very long lives, but Leonard Bernstein died at the young age of 72 from a heart attack and severe lung damage, probably brought on by his excessive smoking, drinking and promiscuity. He was one of America’s greatest composers and...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jan 29, 2024 | Deaths of Famous People
Charles Osgood was a brilliant radio and TV host who died from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. He was best known for being the host of CBS News Sunday Morning TV show for 22 years, from April 1994 until September 2016, and of daily radio reports, “The Osgood...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jan 23, 2024 | Deaths of Famous People
Oppenheimer is likely to be recognized as the best film of 2024, having already won five Golden Globes and now nominated for thirteen Academy Awards. Its Oscar nominations announced today include best director, actor, supporting actor and supporting actress, best...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jan 15, 2024 | Deaths of Famous People
Adan Canto was a Mexican-born American actor in several television series including “The Cleaning Lady”, “The Following”, “Designated Survivor”, “Narcos” and “Blood and Oil.” He played Sunspot in the movie “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” and he wrote and directed...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jan 4, 2024 | Deaths of Famous People
Frank Ryan was an all-star quarterback in the National Football League in his 13 years primarily with the Cleveland Browns, and he was also an outstanding mathematician. He received his bachelor degree in physics and his Ph.D. in mathematics from prestigious Rice...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jan 1, 2024 | Deaths of Famous People
Tom Smothers and his brother, Dick, were known as “The Smothers Brothers”, a music, comedy and political statement team whose hit television show was the 16th most popular show on television in its first season. It ran on CBS television from 1965 through 1970, when...
