Famous and Gravy: Dead celebrity biographies

This person died in 2014 at age 82. He once said his technique of using biographical teasers to introduce songs drew upon the Arabic tradition of storytelling that he witnessed as a child of Lebanese immigrants. His biggest role off the radio was in the TV cartoon series “Scooby-Doo” as the voice of Shaggy. He retired in 2004, handing over host duties of American Top 40 to Ryan Seacrest. Today’s d...

This person died in 2020 at age 81. His career as a solo artist did not gain traction until he was 38 years old. He sang in a husky voice that exuded sincerity and warmth, and duet recordings were a prominent part of his repertoire. Long before the ascendancy of Garth Brooks and Shania Twain, he was among the first country artists to sell out arenas. He won a Grammy for his signature song and...

This person died in 2019 at age 79. He inspired John Lennon to write the line “I know what it’s like to be dead,” which appeared in the Beatles’ song “She Said She Said.” In the 1970s and 80s, his career cooled, while that of his sister flourished. He earned a best original screenplay nomination for “Easy Rider,” the iconic movie in which he also starred. Today’s dead celebrity is Peter Fonda. Fam...

This person died in 2019 at age 89. He had a squeaky, country-boy twang and ears that stuck out like on a Mad Magazine cover. He made a fortune in computer services. In 1979 he staged a commando raid that freed two of his employees from captivity in revolutionary Iran. He ran for president of the USA as a 3rd party candidate in 1992 and 1996. Today’s dead celebrity is H Ross Perot. Famous & Gr...

This person died in 2015 at age 90. He was known in part for his proverbs, which testified to a goofy and philosophical nature. He inspired a cartoon character. He appeared in a number of television advertisements including for Miller Lite and Yoo-Hoo chocolate drink. As a catcher for the New York Yankees, he played the most grueling position in baseball. He has won more W...

This person died in 2017 at age 89. Early on, he expressed interest in becoming a commercial artist, and as a teenager worked at an animation company. He had a cameo in “The Cannonball Run” run in 1981, the car race comedy starring Burt Reynolds. Though he was not American, he was well known to American audiences. He played James Bond in seven films, and was the oldest Bond ever hired fo...

This person died in 2019 at age 76. He was a mild-mannered figure, and often appeared on air in elegant attire. He got his nickname from the future governor of Minnesota, Jesse Ventura. His professionalism helped lend a certain gravitas to an enterprise that was hardly known for it. Today's dead celebrity is Gene Okerlund, better known as “Mean Gene.” Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by...

This person died in 2015 at age 83. His artistic pursuits included poetry, photography, and music, in addition to acting. In 1970 he released a country album. He wrote two autobiographies – the first published in 1975 was called, “I am not Spock”, and the second, published in 1995, was called “I am Spock”. Today's dead celebrity is Leonard Nimoy. Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Amit...

This person died in 2012 at age 84. He was part of a group that fought fascists on the streets of London in the years following World War II. When he was young, his mother had a premonition that he would become a hairdresser. He was known for fashioning his clients’ hair into geometric shapes and sharp angles to complement their facial bone structure. He became a business pioneer, creating a...

This person died in 2018 at age 76. He sold children’s shoes briefly at Lord & Taylor in New York before getting a job with The Daily News. He was widely recognized and just as widely parodied. He had a distinctive, British-accented voice and exuberant, exclamation-point delivery. He was a symbol of unapologetic opulence. For over 12 years, he profiled the lives of the wealthy as host and...

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