Ghostbusters' Egon Spengler, Harold Allen Ramis,Dies At 69

Chicago, USA  : Harold Allen Ramis,a famous American comedy actor, director and writer, who was best known as 'Egon Spengler' in Ghostbusters and 'Russell Ziskey' in Stripes, died on Feb. 24,2014 at his Chicago home,due to complications arising from vasculitis. He was 69.It is mentioned that Ramis was contracted an autoimmune inflammatory vasculitis complicated infection in May 2010.

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Name              : Harold Allen Ramis

Age                 : 69 (Nov.21,1944 - Feb. 24, 2014)

Family            : 1st wife- Anne Plotkin (m1967–1984; divorced);
                         Violet(daughter);
                         2nd wife- Erica Mann (m.1989-2014)
                         Julian Arthur & Daniel Hayes (Sons);

                                          Violet Hamis with his father, Harold Allen Ramis

Achievement  :St.Louis Walk of Fame (2004) ,
                        Austin Film Festival's Distinguished Screenwriter Awards(2005)
                     

                    

Acting.....

(1981)Stripes - role as ' Russell Ziskey '

           Heavy Metal - role as ' Zeke '

(1983)National Lampoon's Vacation - role as ' Marty Moose '

(1984)Ghostbusters - role as ' Dr.Egon Spengler '

(1987)Baby Boom - role as ' Steven Bochner '    

(1988)Stealing Home - role as ' Alan Appleby '

(1984)Ghostbusters II - role as ' Dr.Egon Spengler '

(1990)The Earth Day Special - role as ' Dr.Elon Spengler(Brother of Egon) '

(1993)Groundhog Day - role as ' Neurologist '

(1994)Airheads - role as ' Chris Moore '

           Love Affair - role as ' Sheldon Blumenthal '

(1997)As Good As It Gets - role as ' Dr.Martin Bettes '

(2000)High Fidelity - role as ' Rob's Dad '

(2002)Orange County - role as ' Don Durkett '

(2006)The Last Kiss - role as ' Professor Bowler '

(2007)Knocked Up - role as ' Ben's Dad '

           Walk Hard:The Dewey Cox Story - role as 'L'Chai'm '

(2009)Year One - role as ' Adam '

           Ghostbusters:The Video Game - role as ' Dr.Egon Spengler '

                                                      Dr. Egon Spengler in Ghostbusters

                                                           Russell Ziskey in Stripes

   

Reactions to Harold Allen Ramis's Death.....

 "Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my brilliant, gifted,
funny friend, co-writer/performer and teacher Harold Ramis.". 

—By Dan Aykroyd

"Sad to hear my friend Harold Ramis passed away. 

A brilliant, funny, actor and director.
 A wonderful husband and dad. Big loss to us all."

—Comedian Billy Crytal 

WWE's Big Daddy V,Nelson Frazier Jr,Dies At 42

Nelson Frazier Jr,a famous American professional wrestler who appeared with WWE's ring names Mabel, Viscera and Big Daddy V,spent his entire life in wrestling career, died on Feb. 18,2014 due to massive heart attack. He was died after 4 days turning 43. He was the 1995 King of the Ring.

Nelson Frazier Jr

BioGraphy

Name              : Nelson Frazier,Jr.

Age                 : 43 (Feb.14,1971 - Feb. 18, 2014)

Ring Name     :  Mabel
                        Viscera
                        Big Daddy V
                        Big Daddy
                        Big Daddy Voodoo
                        King Mabel
                        King V
                        Nelson Knight

Nicknames     :  "The World's Largest Love Machine"
                        "Big Vis"
                       "The Mastodon"
                                         

Achievement  :  All Japan Pro Wrestling 
                          AJPW All Asia Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Taru
                         Memphis Wrestling
                         Memphis Wrestling Southern Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
                         Music City Wrestling
                         MCW North American Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
                         New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame
                         Class of 2013
                         Ozarks Mountain Wrestling 
                         OMW North American Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
                         Pro Wrestling Federation
                         PWF Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Bobby Knight
                         Pro Wrestling Illustrated 
                         PWI ranked him #49 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 1995
                         United States Wrestling Association 
                         USWA Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
                         World Wrestling Council
                         WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
                         World Wrestling Federation 
                         WWF Hardcore Championship (1 time)
                         WWF World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Mo
                         King of the Ring (1995)
                         Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards 
                         Worst Feud of the Year (2007) vs. Kane
                         Worst Tag Team (1999) with Mideon
                         Worst Worked Match of the Year (1993) with Mo &
                         The Bushwhackers vs. The Headshrinkers, Bastion Booger, &
                         Bam Bam Bigelow at Survivor Series
                         X Wrestling Federation 
                         XWF Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

                                           

1995 King OF The Ring

 Big Daddy V

Viscera

Mabel

In Wrestling.....

Big Daddy V "Signature Moves"

1. Ghetto Drop (Samoan drop)
2. Spinning heel kick
3. Whirlwind of Love (Spinning side slam)
4. Visagra (Amateur-style back riding position with pelvic thrusts)   

Big Daddy V "Finishing Moves"

1. Big Daddy V Drop (Elbow drop, sometimes while running)
2. Embalmer / Viscera Driver / Sex Drive (Chokebomb)
3. Running splash

Puppeteer John Paul Henson Dies At 48

Saugerties, New York : John Paul Henson,an American puppeteer and the son of the late Muppets founder Jim Henson and late Jane Henson, died on Feb. 14,2014 at his home,due to heart attack. He was 48. It is reported that John Henson had been building an igloo in the snow with his daughter before the incident occurred.

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Name              : John Paul Henson

Age                 : 48 (Apr.25,1965 - Feb. 14, 2014)

Family            : Spouse
                         Gyongyi Henson
                        Children
                        Katrina Henson (born 1999),
                        Sydney Henson (born 2004)
                        Parent
                        Jim Henson ( Sep. 24,1936 - May. 16,1990)
                        Jane Nebel ( Jun. 16,1934 - Apr. 2,2013)
                        Siblings
                         Brian Henson
                         Lisa Henson
                         Cheryl Henson
                         Heather Henson

Achievement  :Television
                        CityKids
                        Muppets Tonight
                        Film
                        It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
                        Muppet Treasure Island
                        Muppets from Space'
                        The Muppets' Wizard of Oz
                        Video games
                        Muppets Party Cruise
                        Miscellaneous
                        Muppet*Vision 3D
                        The Muppet Show Live

Jim Henson & Jane Nebel Family 

Jim Henson & Jane Nebel Family 

John Paul Henson with Gyongyi Henson 

 Gyongyi Henson

Nancy Motes, Julia Roberts's Half Sister,Found Dead

Los Angeles, US : Nancy Motes,who was half sister of the Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts,died from a possible drug overdose on Sunday.She was discovered by paramedics and found death by her fiance John Dilbeck on her house's bathroom.It was reported that she has some medical issues history . She  left 5-pages suicide note blaming  her strain relationship with Julia Roberts.

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Name              : Nancy Motes

Age                 : 37

Family            : Julia Roberts (Half Sister)
                         Eric Roberts (Brother)

Notes Wrote By Nancy Motes Before Dies

 "So my 'sister' said that with all her friends & fans she doesn't need any more love.
 Just so you all know 'America's Sweetheart' is a B----!!'"
(Referring to Roberts' star turn in the 2001 rom-com “America's Sweethearts.)”  

—Tweeted by Nancy Motes on Jan. 20

Reactions to Nancy Motes Death.....

 "It is with deep sadness that the family of Nancy Motes confirms that she was
found dead in Los Angeles yesterday of an apparent drug overdose"

—Statement Released By Roberts Family to People Magazine

Maicon, Brazilian Shakhtar Donetsk Football Striker,Dies At 25

Donetsk, Ukraine : Maicon Pereira de Oliveira, a Brazilian footballer, who played as a striker for the Ukrainian club from Shakhtar Donetsk, died on Feb. 8,2014 in a tragic car accident. He was 25.The club confirmed his death in an official statement on Saturday morning.

BioGraphy

Name              : Maicon Pereira de Oliveira

Age                 : 25 (May.8,1988 - Feb. 8, 2014)

Achievement  : Youth Career
                        Fluminense (2004-2006) 
                        Flamengo (2007- 2008)
                        Senior Career
                        Atlético Mogi (2009)
                        Volyn Lutsk (2009-2012)
                        Shakhtar Donetsk(2012- 2014)

Reactions to Maicon's Death.....

 "He was a talented footballer, open and friendly guy.
Maicon loved life and knew how to make it positive and bright.
Tragic, untimely and absurd death took away a wonderful person from our ranks.
It is a terrible bereavement for each of us.
FC Shakhtar expresses condolences and sympathy to Maicon’s family and friends.
May he rest in peace..."

—Statement Released By FC Shakhtar

'Truman Capote' Philip Seymour Hoffman, Oscar Winner,Dies At 46

Manhattan, New York : Philip Seymour Hoffman,a famous American actor and director, who won  the best actor Oscar for film "Capote",2005 , 3 best supporting actor Oscar nominations and 3 Tony Award nominations , died on Feb. 2,2014 in his bathroom at West Village,Manhattan office apartment,due to drug overdose. He was 46.It is mentioned that Hoffman was found dead by playwright David Bar Katz.

BioGraphy

Name              : Philip Seymour Hoffman (菲力普‧西蒙‧霍夫曼)

Age                 : 46 (Jul.23,1967 - Feb. 2, 2014)

Family            : Mimi O'Donnell/咪咪·奧唐納爾 (1999–2014; his death);
                         3 children;
                         Gordy Hoffman (brother)

Achievement  :Capote-The Academy Award for Best Actor (2005) ,
                        3 Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor;
                        3 Tony Award nominations ;
                        51 feature film releases (1991-2014);
                        29 dramas,21 comedies, 1 animation
                        3 real life characters played : Lester Bangs, Truman Capote, Art Howe

                    

Film , Television And Theater.....

(1991)Law & Order, 

          Triple Bogey on a Par Five Hole

(1992)Szuler

           My New Gun

           Leap of Faith

           Scent of a Woman

(1993)Joey Breaker

          My Boyfriend's Back

          Money for Nothing

(1994)The Getaway 

          The Yearling  

          When a Man Loves a Woman  

           Nobody's Fool

(1995)The Fifteen Minute Hamlet

(1996)Hard Eight 

          Twister 

          The Skriker

(1997)Boogie Nights 

           Liberty! The American Revolution 

           Defying Gravity

(1998)Culture 

           Montana 

           Next Stop Wonderland 

           The Big Lebowski 

           Happiness 

           Patch Adams 

           Shopping and Fucking

(1999)Flawless 

           Magnolia 

           The Talented Mr. Ripley 

           The Author's Voice & Imagining Brad

(2000)Titanic 2000 

           State and Main 

           Almost Famous 

           True West 

           Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train

(2001)The Party's Over 

           The Seagull 

           The Glory of Living

(2002)Love Liza 

          Punch-Drunk Love 

          Red Dragon 

          25th Hour

(2003)Owning Mahowny 

           Cold Mountain 

           Our Lady of 121st Street 

           Long Day's Journey into Night 

           Dutch Heart of Man

(2004)Along Came Polly 

          Guinea Pig Solo 

          Sailor's Song

(2005)Strangers with Candy

          Empire Falls 

          Capote 

          The Last Days of Judas Iscariot

(2006)Mission: Impossible III 

          School of the Americas 

          A Small, Melodramatic Story

(2007)Before the Devil Knows You're Dead 

          The Savages 

          Charlie Wilson's War 

          Jack Goes Boating 

          A View From 151st Street

(2008)Synecdoche, New York

          Doubt 

          Unconditional 

          The Little Flower of East Orange

(2009)Mary and Max 

          The Boat That Rocked

          The Invention of Lying 

          Arthur 

          Othello

(2010)Jack Goes Boating 

          The Long Red Road

(2011)Moneyball 

          The Ides of March

(2012)The Master 

          A Late Quartet 

          Death of a Salesman

(2013)The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

(2014)A Most Wanted Man 

          God's Pocket 

          The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 

(2015)The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2

Reactions to Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death.....

 ""We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Phil
  and appreciate the outpouring of love and support.
This is a tragic and sudden loss and
we ask that you respect our privacy during this time of grieving.". 

—Statement Released By Hoffman Family

"Hoffman perhaps is the most ambitious and
widely admired American actor of his generation."

—The New York Times