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Calgary Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
14 notable deaths in the first half of 2025
Article content The year may only be half over, but already the list of notable people who have passed away in 2025 is significant. Here's a look at some of the well-known people and celebrities who died in the first half of 2025. Article content Michelle Trachtenberg: This Gossip Girl and Harriet the Spy actress passed away at age 39, from complications related to diabetes on Feb. 26. Val Kilmer: An acclaimed acting talent, Kilmer was lauded for his roles in movies such as The Doors, Tombstone and Top Gun, before passing away at age 65 of pneumonia on April 1. Wayne Osmond: The second oldest brother in the pop singing sensation Osmond Brothers, Wayne Osmond was also known for his musical prowess, playing eight instruments while in the group. He suffered a stroke on Jan. 1 and died at age 73. George Foreman: Foreman — a world heavyweight boxing champ, Olympic gold medallist and creator of the infamous George Foreman Grill — was 76 when he died on March 21. George Wendt: Nominated six times for an Emmy for his role of Norm on the TV show Cheers, Wendt died of cardiac arrest May 20 at age 76. Marianne Faithfull: A leading female singer who was part of the British invasion of the 1960s, Faithfull was 78 when she died Jan. 30. David Lynch: A renowned director, writer and multiple-Oscar nominee for films including The Elephant Man, Lynch was 78 when he died Jan. 16, suffering from emphysema complications. Sly Stone: At age 82, Stone — the musical genius behind Sly and the Family Stone — passed away June 9, after battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other health problems. Brian Wilson: A co-founder of the Beach Boys and pop music icon, Wilson was 82 when he died of an undisclosed illness on June 9. Loretta Swit: The Emmy-winning Swit, known for her Margaret 'Hot Lips' Houlihan role on M*A*S*H, died May 30 at age 87 of still-unannounced natural causes. Pope Francis: The head of the Catholic Church, Argentina-born Pope Francis, became revered for his moderate approach and accepting nature before dying April 21 at age 88. Roberta Flack: This Grammy-winning Killing Me Softly with His Song songstress died Feb. 24 of cardiac arrest at age 88. Richard Chamberlain: The Emmy-nominated actor, known for roles in Dr. Kildare and The Thorn Birds, died at age 90 on March 30 after suffering a stroke. Gene Hackman: One of Hollywood's great actors, Hackman won two Oscars (for the French Connection and Unforgiven) and received a myriad of other awards before dying Feb. 26 at age 95 of heart disease.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hulk Hogan Claims He Was The Catalyst For Wrestlers Getting Entrance Music In WWE
Image Credit: WWE Hulk Hogan has claimed he was the catalyst for wrestlers getting entrance music in WWE. Hogan recently appeared on Try That in a Small Town Podcast to talk about his journey from an aspiring rock star to one of pro wrestling's greatest attractions. Advertisement During the conversation, the multi-time Hall of Famer claimed he was denied entrance music for his career-defining MSG bout against the Iron Sheik by the WWE. However, Hogan says he pushed it through by paying a production guy to play 'Eye of the Tiger' for his entrance. Hulk Hogan says he paid $500 to make sure he got music 'The cool thing about it was they told me no music,' Hogan said. 'So I went to the sound guy and said, 'The hell with this.' [I get] 'Eye of the Tiger' cranking. I gave him 500 bucks. And when that music started, that dump, dump, dump, dump, the roof of the place blew off. 'Then I told Vince, 'Man, I've been selling merchandise, T-shirts and headbands and hats and koozies and wristbands and making a ton of money doing it because nobody else is the man.' Vince picked up on it real quick and it just took off. And then everybody wanted entrance music. So Jimmy Hart sat up all night, most nights, writing entrance music for all the wrestlers.' Advertisement It's unclear how much, if any, of Hogan's story is true. He did use 'Eye of the Tiger' for a brief period before transitioning to his classic 'Real American' theme song. That song, however, was not written for Hogan, as it was originally used for Barry Windham and Mike Rotunda. For years, Hulk Hogan claimed a missed phone call was the reason he missed out on putting his name on the famed George Foreman Grill. However, that claim was recently debunked. Bret Hart also recently revealed the most truthful thing Hulk Hogan has ever said. RELATED: 'Greatest' Lies Hulk Hogan Has Told The post Hulk Hogan Claims He Was The Catalyst For Wrestlers Getting Entrance Music In WWE appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Chicago Tribune
14-04-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Boxing legend George Foreman remembered for his love of family, faith and cheeseburgers
HOUSTON — George Foreman was remembered Monday in a memorial service in his hometown of Houston for his legendary boxing career as well as for his love of God, family, horses and cheeseburgers and for his desire to help his fellow man. 'He preached love all the time. That's what this life is all about. It's all about love and George was pure because George lived and believed what he preached,' said James Douglas, a longtime friend and former president of Texas Southern University in Houston. During a nearly 1½ hour memorial service, Foreman's family and friends recalled anecdotes about a man who was a two-time boxing heavyweight champion but who was also a pastor who delivered life-affirming sermons at his church in northeast Houston and a savvy businessman best known for the George Foreman Grill. Foreman even addressed the crowd posthumously at the Wortham Theater Center, a performing arts center that hosted the memorial, with audio messages recorded previously. 'Winning and losing can never assure a lasting smile. But saying to the face you see daily, 'I did my best,' can,' Foreman said on the recording. Many of the people who spoke at the memorial, including George Foreman IV, one of five sons of the boxing legend, highlighted the importance of faith in the elder Foreman's life and how God guided his efforts to help others. ''How well do I remember how Jesus brought me through? I prayed, I walked a night or two. I said, Lord, why don't you take and use me? That's all that I can do. I give my life to Jesus, what about you?' That was a song my grandmother gave to my father. He was going through a hard time. So now I've given it to you,' George Foreman IV said as his four brothers stood behind him. Foreman had 12 children, including five sons who are all famously named George Edward Foreman. 'Rest well, dad. We will carry your love with us always,' said George Foreman IV, who is also a pastor. Former boxer Michael Moorer, who Foreman defeated in 1994 to become the oldest man at age 45 to win the heavyweight championship, told the crowd that the two went from being competitors to having a relationship 'built on respect for over 30 years.' 'George was a champion in life. His faith transformed the shy country boy from Texas to a successful businessman and a voice for the less fortunate,' Moorer said. Dr. Adan Rios, a longtime friend of the boxing great, recalled how Foreman bought land to create a food bank for AIDS patients and donated $1.7 million to help treat adolescent patients with cancer. Foreman died on March 21 at age 76. Foreman's family has not disclosed his cause of death, only saying on social media that he 'peacefully departed … surrounded by loved ones.' Born in Marshall, Texas, Foreman was raised in Houston's Fifth Ward, one of the city's historically Black neighborhoods. He began his boxing career as an Olympic gold medalist in 1968, turning pro the next year. Foreman became the heavyweight champion of the world when he beat Joe Frazier in 1973. But he lost the title the following year when Muhammad Ali beat Foreman in the famous 'Rumble in the Jungle' fight in Zaire. Foreman then gave up boxing and after a religious awakening, became an ordained minister in 1978. He began preaching in Houston, later founding The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in 1980. The middle-aged fighter returned to the ring after a 10-year absence and in 1994 pulled off one of the most spectacular knockouts in boxing history, flooring Moorer — 19 years his junior — with a surgical right hand to claim Moorer's two heavyweight belts. Foreman retired in 1997 with a 76-5 career record. He then moved on to the next chapter in his life as a businessman, pitchman and occasional actor. He became known to a new generation as the face of the George Foreman Grill. The simple cooking machine sold more than 100 million units and brought him more wealth than boxing. A biographical movie based on his life was released in 2023. 'Of all the traits that I could mention, his faith, his family, his boxing career, his business career, the one that stands out to me as a friend of George Foreman, he never forgot where he came from,' said Houston Mayor John Whitmire.
Boston Globe
14-04-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Boxing legend George Foreman to be honored at Houston memorial service
'We're going to celebrate the life of George Foreman, two-time heavyweight champion of the world and certainly the face of how great Houston is,' Whitmire said. Advertisement Foreman died on March 21 at age 76. Foreman's family has not disclosed his cause of death, only saying on social media that he 'peacefully departed … surrounded by loved ones.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Born in Marshall, Texas, Foreman was raised in Houston's Fifth Ward, one of the city's historically Black neighborhoods. He began his boxing career as an Olympic gold medalist in 1968, turning pro the next year. Foreman became the heavyweight champion of the world when he beat Joe Frazier in 1973. But he lost the title the following year when Muhammad Ali beat Foreman in the famous 'Rumble in the Jungle' fight in Zaire. Foreman then gave up boxing and after a religious awakening, became an ordained minister in 1978. He began preaching in Houston, later founding The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in 1980. Advertisement The middle-aged fighter returned to the ring after a 10-year absence and in 1994 pulled off one of the most spectacular knockouts in boxing history, flooring Moorer — 19 years his junior — with a surgical right hand to claim Moorer's two heavyweight belts. Foreman retired in 1997 with a 76-5 career record. He then moved to the next chapter in his life as a businessman, pitchman and occasional actor. He became known to a new generation as the face of the George Foreman Grill. The simple cooking machine sold more than 100 million units and brought him more wealth than boxing. A biographical movie based on his life was released in 2023. Foreman had 12 children, including five sons who are all famously named George Edward Foreman.
The Independent
14-04-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Boxing legend George Foreman to be honored at Houston memorial service
Family, friends and the public are preparing to remember boxing legend, pastor and entrepreneur George Foreman during a memorial service in his hometown of Houston. George Foreman IV, one of five sons of the boxing legend, along with Houston Mayor John Whitmire and former boxer Michael Moorer, who Foreman defeated in 1994 to become the oldest man at age 45 to win the heavyweight championship, are expected to speak at the service Monday. The service will be hosted by Foreman's family and the city of Houston at the Wortham Theater Center, a performing arts center that is home to the city's ballet and opera companies. 'We're going to celebrate the life of George Foreman, two-time heavyweight champion of the world and certainly the face of how great Houston is,' Whitmire said. Foreman died on March 21 at age 76. Foreman's family has not disclosed his cause of death, only saying on social media that he 'peacefully departed … surrounded by loved ones.' Born in Marshall, Texas, Foreman was raised in Houston's Fifth Ward, one of the city's historically Black neighborhoods. He began his boxing career as an Olympic gold medalist in 1968, turning pro the next year. Foreman became the heavyweight champion of the world when he beat Joe Frazier in 1973. But he lost the title the following year when Muhammad Ali beat Foreman in the famous 'Rumble in the Jungle' fight in Zaire. Foreman then gave up boxing and after a religious awakening, became an ordained minister in 1978. He began preaching in Houston, later founding The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in 1980. The middle-aged fighter returned to the ring after a 10-year absence and in 1994 pulled off one of the most spectacular knockouts in boxing history, flooring Moorer — 19 years his junior — with a surgical right hand to claim Moorer's two heavyweight belts. Foreman retired in 1997 with a 76-5 career record. He then moved to the next chapter in his life as a businessman, pitchman and occasional actor. He became known to a new generation as the face of the George Foreman Grill. The simple cooking machine sold more than 100 million units and brought him more wealth than boxing. A biographical movie based on his life was released in 2023. Foreman had 12 children, including five sons who are all famously named George Edward Foreman. ___ Follow Juan A. Lozano on X at juanlozano70.
