Robert McNamara Dead at 93
Breaking news from CNN: "Former Defense Secretary Robert McNamara, architect of U.S. war in Vietnam, has died at 93, according to his family." I click the link and get: Seriously? AP has a more fitting obituary: [caption id="attachment_39010" align="alignright" width="318" caption="In a Nov. 17, 1961 file photo, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara holds a news conference at the Pentagon. Former Defense Secretary Robert S. ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 6, 2009 09:20
Abe Vigoda Still Alive
The list of major celebrities who have died in recent days is staggering. Ed McMahon. Farrah Fawcett. Michael Jackson. Billy Mays. Karl Malden. Steve McNair. Ironically, however, Abe Vigoda -- who was famously erroneously declared dead by People magazine way back in 1982 -- is still alive and kicking at 88.Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 5, 2009 12:11
Failure of Breaking News Reporting?
Aaron Brazell argues that, with the advent of instant-reporting of rumor via Twitter and other social media, the mainstream press has fallen behind. He cites yesterday's Steve McNair murder, the false rumors that Jeff Goldblum had died, and Michael Jackson's death. He laments that, while the McNair news broke on two Nashville stations but "It was a long time (30 minutes ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 5, 2009 09:03
Steve McNair Killed in Tennessee
Steve McNair is dead: Former NFL MVP Steve McNair has been shot and killed. Titans owner Bud Adams confirmed the quarterback's death in a brief statement released Saturday. Adams called him "one of the finest players to play for our organization and one of the most beloved players by our fans. He played with unquestioned heart and leadership and led us to ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 4, 2009 17:31
Michael Jackson Dead at 50
BREAKING: LA Times: Michael Jackson hospitalized - Yahoo News Michael Jackson has been rushed to the hospital, a fire department official told the Los Angeles Times. Capt. Steve Ruda said Thursday that Jackson was not breathing when Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to a call at his Los Angeles home about 12:30 p.m. The paramedics performed CPR and took him ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on June 25, 2009 18:04
Farah Fawcett Dead at 62
Breaking: Actress Farrah Fawcett dies at 62, according to AP CNN (Farrah Fawcett, sex symbol and actress, dies): Farrah Fawcett, the blonde-maned actress whose best-selling poster and "Charlie's Angels" stardom made her one of the most famous faces in the world, has died. She was 62. People (Farrah Fawcett Dies of Cancer at 62): Farrah Fawcett, who skyrocketed to fame as one of a ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on June 25, 2009 12:54
Ed McMahon Dead at 86
Breaking: Ed McMahon, who gained fame as Johnny Carson's sidekick on "The Tonight Show," has died, his representative says. NBC: Ed McMahon died at a hospital in Los Angeles this morning, his agent said today. The 85-year-old TV personality and former "Tonight Show" host died this morning at Ronald Regan UCLA Medical Center, his agent said today. McMahon, who is best known as Johnny Carson's ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on June 23, 2009 08:33
Condolences
My condolences go out to videoblogging pioneer John Amato, who is mourning the loss of his father. Despite living on opposite coasts, I've had the good fortune to meet and spend time with John on a couple of occasions. While our politics and personalities couldn't be much more different, he's one of the good guys, a warm, decent fellow who presumes the ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on June 15, 2009 12:34
John Wayne: 30 Years Later
Alex Massie and Radley Balko remind me that John Wayne died 30 years ago today. I recall it well, having just recently returned to the States from Germany and waiting to start 8th grade in El Paso. I've seen most of his movies since and become a bigger fan. Someone (Robert Prather, perhaps) shared via Google Reader a superb tribute by Roger ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on June 11, 2009 16:15
Jack Kemp Dead at 73
Jack Kemp has died. Jack Kemp, the ex-quarterback, congressman, one-time vice-presidential nominee and self-described "bleeding-heart conservative" died Saturday. He was 73. His spokeswoman Bona Park and longtime friend and former campaign adviser Edwin J. Feulner confirmed that Kemp died after a lengthy illness. Kemp had announced in January 2009 that he had been diagnosed with cancer. He said he was undergoing tests ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on May 2, 2009 21:36
Bea Arthur Dies at 86
Bea Arthur, star of "Maude" and "The Golden Girls," has died of cancer at 86. [caption id="attachment_35333" align="alignright" width="254" caption="This Aug. 29, 1988 file photo shows actress Beatrice Arthur accepting her Emmy award at the 40th annual Emmy Awards ceremony in Pasadena, Ca. Family spokesman Dan Watt says the 86-year-old Arthur died at home early Saturday, April 25, 2009. He says ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on April 25, 2009 16:40
Freddie Mac CFO Commits Suicide
Freddie Mac CFO David Kellerman has killed himself, DC's WUSA9 reports. David Kellermann, Acting Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Freddie Mac, was found dead this morning. Fairfax County Police officials tell 9NEWS NOW they responded to his home around 5 a.m. after his wife alerted them to his suicide. Kellermann was 41 years old. According to Freddie Mac's website, Kellerman was ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on April 22, 2009 08:38
Tom Braden, ‘Crossfire’ Creator, Dead at 92
Tom Braden has passed at the ripe old age of 92. Tom Braden, the creator and co-host of CNN's "Crossfire," which pioneered the talk-show format that pitted a conservative against a liberal, died Friday at age 92. Daughter Susan Braden said he died of natural causes at his home in Denver, Colorado. In 1982, Braden took "Crossfire" to CNN from a local ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on April 5, 2009 06:55
Roger E Burgess. R.I.P.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to OTB contributor John Burgess on the loss of his brother, Roger.Posted in Outside The Beltway on March 4, 2009 14:40
Paul Harvey Dead at 90
Paul Harvey, one of the pioneers of broadcast journalism, has died, aged 90. Known for his deliberate delivery and pregnant pauses, Harvey's broadcasts were heard on more than 1,200 radio stations and 400 Armed Forces networks and his commentaries appeared in 300 newspapers, according to his Web site. He had been hosting his radio shows part-time for much of the past year, ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on March 1, 2009 07:13
