He wasn’t as well known as the three people we lost last week, but infomercial pitchman Billy Mays (he’s the guy who always shouted no matter what product he was pitching) was found dead in his home yesterday morning.
And TV sitcom pioneer Gale Storm died on Saturday. Her acting and singing talents earned her three stars on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. She was 87.
UPDATE: I just learned (thanks, Brandy!) that comedian Fred Travalena died yesterday, as well. He was 66.
Not a good time to be a celebrity.
On this date in 1933, silent film star Fatty Arbuckle died while in the midst of preparing a comeback. His career was derailed after the 1921 death of starlet Virginia Rappe when Arbuckle was accused of her death. Though eventually acquitted of the crime (and getting an apology from the jury!), his career had been ruined by the publicity. He was 46 at the time of his death.
There isn’t a thing on tonight so I’ll be catching up on recorded stuff. And I’m going to take a short break from writing. Recharge the batteries, as it were.
Reading: Now I’m reading Dead Sexy by Tate Hallaway. This is the second Garnet Lacey book. I find them fun. 
I saw something on CNN about another comedian died as well, Fred Travalena. You know the most interesting facts! I tried to the Tate Hallaway books, just couldn’t get into them. I’m glad you like them.
I hope your writing vacation helps!
I also hope you have a wonderful day!
Comment by Brandy — June 29, 2009 @ 1:21 pm
I remember Gale Storm. I didn’t know she passed. Geeze, it’s not a great time to be a celebrity.
Comment by Dru — June 29, 2009 @ 5:53 pm
Yikes… they’re dropping like flies!
Comment by Marianne — June 30, 2009 @ 5:16 am
So strange about all the celeb deaths. Hope the massage therapist works out for you!
Comment by Melissa Mc — June 30, 2009 @ 7:49 am