Hans Rosling 68 Data Visionary

Richard Hatch, 71, American actor (All My Children, Battlestar Galactica, The Streets of San Francisco)

R.I.P "Apollo".

From variety.com :
Richard Hatch, ‘Battlestar Galactica’ Actor, Dies at 71

Richard Hatch, star of the original “Battlestar Galactica” and the Syfy remake, died on Tuesday after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his manger confirmed to Variety. He was 71.

Hatch died around 1:30 p.m. at his home in Santa Clarita, Calif., with his son Paul by his side.

“I will always remember him fondly for his inspiring sense of youthful wonder, his boundless passion for creative expression, and his huge, kind heart,” his manager Michael Kaliski told Variety.

Hatch was best known for playing Captain Apollo in the original “Battlestar Galactica” series, which aired from 1978-79, a role that earned him a Golden Globe nomination for best actor in a television series – drama. He portrayed a different character, Tom Zarek, in the 2003 reimagined series.

"PROFESSOR" IRWIN COREY (1914 - 2017)

"Professor" Irwin Corey, the classic comedian billed as the World's Foremost Authority, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2017. He was 102.

The centenarian funnyman was known for a decidedly weird routine. Dressed in the garb of an absent-minded professor – wild hair, a shabby suit, and sneakers – he'd wander onstage distractedly. He'd consult his notes, maybe laugh at something he saw there, pocket the notes, consult them again … finally, the first word of his routine, always the same: "However …" What followed was a masterpiece of doublespeak, improvised by Corey and thoroughly confusing and amusing his audience.

Al Jarreau (76), jazz-, pop- and r&b-singer

Stuart McLean passed away yesterday, February 15th, 2017, at age 68. Radio lost a great story teller.

Peter Skellern 69 Singer

Dick Bruna, 89, Dutch author, artist, illustrator and graphic designer. His most notable creation is Miffy (Nijntje in the original Dutch), a small rabbit drawn with heavy graphic lines, simple shapes and primary colors.

Bill Paxton 61 Actor

No season 2 then of Training Day?

Bill Paxton 61 Actor

Did he play " Cprl Hicks "in Aliens ?? i didn't think he was that old if that's him or was he in Indipendance day , anyway another one gone r.i.p

Yes he was in Aliens. I liked him in Twister. Sorry Jord, no season 2 will Bill anyway :-(

Judge Wapner of People's Court.

R.I.P.

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Former Formula 1 and motorcycling world champion John Surtees has died at the age of 83

One of the sports greats on 4 wheels and 2 , from the time were deaths were all to common and he was a true Gent R.I.P

link to the story

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39235608

Robert James Waller, 77, writer (The Bridges of Madison County)

John Forgeham 75 Actor (The Italian Job, Footballers Wives)