Who Died: Late June/Early July 2024 | News

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Late June/Early July 2024 (2024 Episode 27)
This video features “Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings” star Lizzy Musi, “Roseanne” and “Arrested Development” actor Martin Mull, San Francisco Giants slugger Orlando Cepeda, model and “Guiding Light” actor Renaud White, World War II veteran Romay Johnson Davis, Detroit Red Wings Stanley Cup champ Marty Pavelich, photorealist painter Audrey Flack, “This Old House” creator Russell Morash, “Black Girl in Paris” author Shay Youngblood, country singer and songwriter Rusty Golden, “Chinatown” screenwriter Robert Towne, and Zuzu’s Petals singer and writer Laurie Lindeen.
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Lizzy Musi legcy.co/3XS4ygE
Martin Mull legcy.co/4eOztjS
Orlando Cepeda legcy.co/3XRfvPp
Renaud White legcy.co/3XK4MpY
Romay Johnson Davis legcy.co/3VPCCaj
Marty Pavelich legcy.co/4buHPu7
Audrey Flack legcy.co/3xLZwaQ
Russell Morash legcy.co/3W7Imha
Shay Youngblood legcy.co/4eR5g3K
Rusty Golden legcy.co/3L7SvnM
Robert Towne legcy.co/4cQjoYX
Laurie Lindeen legcy.co/3RUcoCA
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#MartinMull, #LizzyMusi, #OrlandoCepeda, #RenauldWhite, #LaurieLindeen, #RobertTowne, #RIP

[@richardhussey-cq2se]

Dying of breast cancer at only 33. That is very sad.

[@charlesbaldo]

How true, I am 67 and think every person who passes away younger than 66 has passed away too young.

[@richardhussey-cq2se]

@@charlesbaldo I agree. Why mum was only 56. I thought that was very young!

[@angelicanieves2295]

😇🕊️🦋🙏🏼🌹🤍

[@ptommo1543]

Yep. Have no idea who she is but seemed like she was a go getter. Sadness 😢

[@Rose-jz6ix]

Have had several non blood relatives with breast cancer, all survived. My friend Lynn died from breast cancer, hers was very aggressive. RIP you are too young at 33, it must have been an aggressive type as well.

[@geminiecricket4798]

104 years old Respect🙏🏻

[@JamesSmith-pc6bh]

What deserves more respect, IMHO, is the fact that she served in the Army in wwII.

[@Jaybird165]

Martin Mull was a very accomplished comedian with the ability to bring laughs with a whole assortment of different movie and TV characters! I appreciated your talent! RIP Martin

[@surferbri5346]

Martin mull grew up in north ridgeville, Ohio and remember him before he got big doing local commercials

[@charlesbrentner4611]

One role was on Golden Girls as a man who had stayed in his apt. for several yrs due to a phobia. Dorothy (Bea Arthur) coaxes him out of his apt. to a local grocery store where he becomes the 1,000,000th customer! When a siren goes off as part of the announcement of his win He bolts.

[@kevinnelson66]

He was also a good musician.

[@charlesstein2880]

This is at least the 4th time in 3+ years that I was saddened by Martin Mull's passing. I've watched several internet shorts celebrating his life and his passing over the years. I'm morbidly looking forward to the next time he passes away now.

[@msr1116]

I saw him on a Two and a Half Men episode very recently as the local pharmacist----he popped up on a lot of sitcoms throughout the decades. I'm embarrassed to say I thought he'd already died awhile back and I just missed the announcement.

[@chrislindsay3104]

RIP Martin Mull. From Fernwood Tonight onward your comedy was legendary.

[@angelicanieves2295]

Yes he was

[@christyrawlings8631]

Thank you for sharing that he was on Fernwood Tonight. I couldn’t remember the show, and it was not mentioned 😢

[@tonyt8805]

He also played Garth Gimble on my favorite show "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" when I was in Jr. High(1976). 😎

[@commonsense6967]

I think he was also on "Mary Hartmann, Mary Hartmann", a favorite tv show of mine in the mid- 1970's. Funny guy!

[@debrariccio-dc2sj]

Your site is the only one I trust about celebrity deaths.

[@dalebannon8503]

I agree.

[@christineobrien7707]

They're very valid. No doubt about it. 👍

[@wendymcdowell2341]

Likewise! 😊😊😊

[@SusieHawkins-hd1iq]

Always done with good taste & respect.

[@beverlygoddard4307]

Just was thinking that glad someone else said so. I won't watch the others. THANKS

[@Ginalopez7877]

Thank you Linnea your such a great respectful narrator ❤

[@nancywareham979]

Martin Mull was an AWESOME artist. Such a joyful and dear man. You will be missed so.

[@Mszahnclass95]

I was so shocked when Martin Mull passed away ,he was. one my top favorite actor Rip too all of them 😢

[@minilea144]

I loved him on Roseanne

[@sandrasanders706]

Thank you Veteran Davis for your service!!🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@sailordude2094]

Martin is with his co-host Fred in Heaven now RIP.

[@arkansasboy45]

How do you know that? Was he a Christian?

[@YAH-1]

Stop putting people in Heaven 🙄

[@herbertdonnellgrayiii4305]

Oh no! Martin Mull was great on screen and standup. He had a very good reputation for being a good man. RIP

[@Jaybird165]

Orlando Cepeda along with the legendary Willie Mays and Willie Mcovey gave the San Francisco Giants a fearsome lineup. The baby bull was a very talented baseball player! RIP

[@smilanesi98]

Miss those guys. Recall in the early 60s Danny Kaye made a record characterizing a typical Dodger-Giant game of the era. In that record he enumerated the names of the Giants and Dodgers playing at the time. Cepedacwas included.

[@cindywilliams3542]

Thank you Legacy. Peace and comfort to those that mourn.

[@Gas8666]

The host of Legacy, has such a comforting and pleasant voice, considering the topic she is reporting on.

[@markbenson9334]

Martin Mull. True comedic genius. Remember Fernwood Tonight with him and his sidekick Fred Willard? Ahead of it's time. I will miss him

[@KarenGreer-vb1cc]

It was ahead of it's time

[@user-dt8vy2yb3d]

Two greats finally get his angel's wings . Rest in Eternal Paradise Martin Mull & Orlando Cepeda

[@kevinsnyder4425]

Lizzy Mussi was one of the best in drag racing! She fought a hard fight...! She will be missed, especially by her family. 33 is too young..!

[@YAH-1]

Way to Young 🙏🏿💙

[@diannekoca5836]

Martin Mull was also hilarious as Russell the Pharmacist in 2 & 1/2 Men

[@earllutz2663]

Thank you again Legacy for your accuracy in reporting on the passing of some of the people who have made contributions to the world which have touched quite a number of people.

[@glennmcgee1729]

I had two of Martin's albums growing up and his art was amazing, a very gifted artist in several areas.

[@thearch1tect249]

RIP Martin " Colonel Mustard" Mull . First time I seen him was in CLUE!!

[@ArcoirisDeZebulon]

❤

[@SeanVplayer]

Then you missed some of his most iconic work, like "Fernwood Tonight!", as well as his hilarious musical comedy albums.

[@marcomustang876]

RIP model Renauldo White - he was a Superstar great looking barrier breaking cool model 😔

[@ArcoirisDeZebulon]

❤❤❤❤

[@rjs1602]

I remember Katherine Helmond looking so good as she aged.

[@cclintrich]

Did know Jessica Tate passed away! 😮 Loved Katherine Helmond on TV show "Soap"!

[@ArcoirisDeZebulon]

❤❤

[@HotRod12667]

I loved Martin Mull on Hollywood Squares. He cracked me up.

[@leesashriber5097]

Beautiful and respectful, as always. Thank you. May all have eternal rest and peace. 🕊️❤️🙏

[@pegschwalbach2500]

I wait all week to hear you tell us who died. I love your speaking voice. You are very respectful. Thank you so much.😊❤

[@ChristChickAutistic]

Thank you for your service Ms. Davis. God bless our fighting men and women!

[@Highheels4ever]

Madam Curie, was such a brilliant scientist together with her husband Pierre. Her discovery of radium and polonium and her dedication to the field of science, left an enormous impact on the future of scientist generations. She not only won a Nobel Prize once in 1903 in Physics for discovering radioactivity; she won another Nobel Prize in 1911 in Chemistry for isolating Pure Radium. That speaks volumes about her character, career, dedication, in her distinguished career and her groundbreaking work in research. God bless Marie Curie’s soul for all her eternity……there are not too many Marie Curie out there, as she is and always will be one of the greatest scientist of the 20 century who is IRREPLACEABLE. 🙏💐

[@charlesbaldo]

RIP Renault White. For sure he broke barriers. You rarely see an ad today that doesn't have a person of color in it.

[@angelafisher299]

Yes, I remember him on the cover of GQ and Ebony Man (EM) magazines.

[@michaelbaucom4019]

Orlando Cepeda also had many great seasons with the St Louis Cardinals. Without those St Louis seasons,he wouldn't have made the HOF. RIP

[@loriparks8657]

Condolences To All Family Member's 🌹

[@MagnusPaul1976]

Thank you very much, Ma'am for everything you and the Legacy team do and for keeping the people of the world informed. 🙏❤️

[@jonathant.powell7281]

I recently saw him in an episode of "Psych" where they were doing a "Clue" rendition and he was, as always, so hilarious and to form with his notable dry sense of humor. He will be sorely missed, RIP MM!

[@lorettanericcio-bohlman567]

Heartbreaking Lizzy Musi. Drive on. Romay Davis, a true pioneer

[@Jxsteel8]

May all rest in peace!!🙌🙌🙌👏

[@pegallen6983]

RIP Rusty! I grew up listening to your daddy with the Oak Ridge Boys and remember how proud he always was of his boys. You will be missed

[@DianeHobbs-op4ym]

May everyone in this episode rest in peace 🙏🏽 ❤

[@anakelly76512]

Martin Mull was also in "Cool Kids". Just 1 season but it's good. I've watched him in "Roseanne" and "Sabrina the Teenage Witch". RIP to all.

[@chrislindsay3104]

@@anakelly76512 loved that show!

[@maryburrell3948]

I certainly remember Renauld White from black magazine covers back in the day. He was a handsome man. RIP to him.

[@corybeaver1909]

Man this year has been a tough one for the Oakridge Boys while on their farewell tour first losing their tenor singer Joe Bonsall to a long term illness forcing him to retire followed by Duane Allen losing his wife Norah Lee, bass singer Richard Sturban losing his father in law & now William Lee losing his son Rusty whose real name is William Lee Golden III

[@denicesanders4586]

My condolences to all in Oaks.

[@gaeilgesinger1]

Hard to hear of Martin Mull's passing. R.I.P. with many thanks for all the fond performance memories.

[@atreb56]

RIP Martin Mull and to all. Saw Martin in concert in 1978. What a great show. He was very accomplished in art and music also.

[@user-dt8vy2yb3d]

Karl Malden also starring in Quinn Martin series "The Streets of San Francisco" & doing American Express Travel Cheques commercials

[@voiceofraisin241]

I remember watching Martin mull on fernwood/America tonight back in 1976.

[@KarenGreer-vb1cc]

I always watch this channel and I love reading the very kind comments. But I had to add in that I've watched Martin Mull practically my whole life and thought he was so special because his brand of comedy was like nobody else. But what I really wanted to mention above all else is that he made a name for himself on the shoe Fernwood Tonight. I still think it was one of the funniest shows ever, and Martin Mull made it that way. I remember a bunch of us watching it together and laughing hysterically. I feel so grateful to be the age I am because I was there for some of the best TV shows. I absolutely love remembering my youth, and all of that laughter and well written shows that were just about entertaining. I feel just about everything on TV today is crab. Thank you Martin Mull for all that fun and laughter

[@susanferrazzano1957]

Martin Mull was also on Mary Hartman and Fernwood tonight!

[@user-hi4vg9te9s]

Martin Mull was a great actor in Jingle All the Way! R.I.P, sir! 😢😢😢😢

[@rebeccaclementz3756]

I remember him from Clue.

[@bocoxgurl]

He was on The Golden Girls too as the man who lived as a hippie into the late 1980s.

[@karltork6040]

Karen Black fightinng the doll in "Trilogy Of Terror"😱

[@randilevson9547]

Oh, I remember that movie. It was terrifying.

[@pthalovideo]

Audrey Flack was an amazing inspiration. I'm beyond honored to see my words about her. Thank you

[@jodialston6305]

I love Martin mull he was a great actor may he rest in eternal life ❤❤❤🙏💯❤️🙏🪽

[@JennieJohnson-xx9tc]

My condolences rest in peace

[@Relativecalm2]

One of the things I appreciate about the brief biographies provided is that I find out about moments in history that are new to me. An example this time is Romay Johnson Davis. I will now go find out more about this remarkable story and then pass that knowledge on to others when the opportunity arises. Thank you. 🌹

[@gloriag1888]

💜 🙏 All rest in blissful, eternal peace.🙏💜

[@marsham333]

So sad about Lizzie Musi, she was diadnosed a couple of years ago. She was ignored by her doctors until it was very advanced. She was an amazing driver, she will be missed. .

[@MZ412BABY]

I L❤VED MARTIN MULL ON THE COOL KIDS.

[@sealisa1398]

Martin Mull in Fernwood Tonight…too much! RIP. Never ending question about Chinatown will go unanswered now…RIP Robert Towne.

[@martryan2060]

Rip Martin Mull Loved your rapport with Jessica Walter Hopefully you have supprised here at the heavenly gates Thanks for the memories 🌄

[@howiemiller7698]

RIP to all the families and friends you will be missed Lizzy

[@commonsense6967]

Yes, she was truly fearless, as well as beautiful inside and out. RIP, Lizzie. Gone far to soon.

[@LaVanderWilliams]

R.I.P. to all who touched our lives. And, again, Legacy, for another obituary, done with the distinguished manner in which I've come to known as the best.

[@maryellengrayberg9146]

RIP to all🙏

[@sekenamcmurren2217]

I grew up watching this handsome model I believe he was the first black Super male model. Rip Renauld White!😔🙏🏼💔

[@anthonyhengst2908]

I got in extra early, RIP and my condolences to all the families and friends.

[@arnesw2647]

❤️ R.I.P ❤️

[@susanwahl6322]

There’s a book called “Sisters in Arms” by Kaia Alderson. It’s a fictional account of that unit but real enough to almost take you there.

[@ReceiptsCity]

Rip to all those highlighted this week. I remembered seeing Mr. White in all the advertisements back in the day. He definitely broke barriers for men of color in the modeling world.

[@hoponspot]

Lizzie Musi …. So sad that she was taken so young. Had such a bright future and was a great role model for girls and women to take part and succeed in motor sports.

[@shavonnestewart6904]

Wow 104 and more high ages amazing

[@YAH-1]

Really 🤔

[@MarkovianMan]

It's disappointing that with all the $ that has been invested in breast cancer research, women are still dying of it and it seems we aren't any closer to a cure.

[@BinkyTheElf1]

The full truth isn’t being told about why so many women over the past 50-60 years have gotten breast cancer.

[@ianfergalfarrar]

R.I.P to all 💔😢

[@Debbica]

How could U forget Michael Landon July 1st 1991😢

[@jodialston6305]

Much respect to Ms Davis of her long journey of her life of 104 years old

[@nmr6988]

Absolutely. ❤

[@Garrison_the_Barbarian]

Clue was one of my favorite movies as a kid and I would watch it over and over again for comfort. Martin Mull's portrayal of Colonel Mustard was second to none. Rest in Peace...

[@mygrammieis]

rest in Peace🙏🕊️

[@kevinnelson66]

There are quite a few members of the "27 club." Amy Winehouse, Anton Yelchin(Pavel Chekov in the Star Trek reboot trilogy), and the woman who played Trini, the original Yellow Power Ranger on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.

[@AuntDot]

Rest in peace to all & love of what you gave to All. Thank You for All that Contributed to the Making of This Channel....❤ You Are Appreciated 👈😌☺️

[@UphillGardener-ly5sh]

I'm English, so it's no great surprise that I didn't know who Lizzy Musi was, I was 100% sure she was going to say "died in a car accident" it's very young for breast cancer, all deaths are sad, but 33

[@karenlbellmont6560]

Yay! Laurie Lindeen. Amazing talent. You will be missed.

[@randilevson9547]

Yay???

[@monicakelloway3953]

Condolences to the families of those passed away. Some are too young to be gone. 😢❤. Thank you for the memories of those who have passes over the years ❤

[@terryisaacs9944]

FRENWOOD tonight. loved it.

[@nickmatoic9096]

I remember Martin Mull from the 70's as a kid he knew how to get the laugh . RIP Martin .

[@cindyjmk1]

I remember Martin Mull in his stand up comedy years. So funny! What a long and lustrous life and career. Will miss you, Mr. Mull. Thank you! RIP🙏

[@lilivonshtup3808]

Barth and Jerry, along with Happy Kyne and the Mirth Makers are coming to you (live?) from Fernwood, with tonight's guests, Virgil Sims and William W.D. "Bud" Prize. To quote one of Martin's songs, "Don't say au revoir, say hors d' oeuvre!"

[@YAH-1]

RIP Lizzy Musi 💜🙏🏿

[@LizzieBisMe]

Back in the 80's, Martin Mull did commercials for the company I worked for at the time. Anyone remember Mr. Telephone?

[@scottbrockman5883]

Martin Mull, known as Russell from Two and a half Men. I liked him and the actress who played Berta. It's sad that they're both gone. May he Rest In Peace 🙏 ✝️💒👦👧🤟.

[@mrkitty1367]

Thanks for posting this stuff !

[@zeennewus]

In memory of someone who brought so much joy and meaning into our lives.

[@amberford5658]

Rest in the Light beautiful souls🙏🙏

[@MichaelaH2059]

RIP all

[@jodialston6305]

I was born that year 1971 when Jim Morrison died 😢

[@SharonHelms-Dulin]

Martin Mull's "The History of White People in America" was a hoot! He made us laugh at ourselves.😂

[@joeheid2776]

RIP to all. 🙏

[@Fantasycastle337]

Happy late 4th of July.🇺🇲

[@user-ll9pv5iq1l]

So many people have come and gone to soon martin mull karl Malden Marlon Brando bian Jones Katherine Belmondo God bless them all May you rest in peace I love you so much your 1fan for life

[@alicetelford9027]

*too soon

[@timroot4207]

Thank you !

[@davidponseigo8811]

Martin Mull was most recently in the Hulu show Not Yet Dead and shortly before in The Cool Kids. Ironically on Not Yet Dead he played a recently deceased gentleman who came back as a ghost to help the main character. I will miss his wonderful talent.

[@micjam1986]

Other than my dad, there is no other man who affected my life like Russell Morash. I was able to retired at 52 as a carpenter/ builder. I learned so much from watching Norm and Tommy.. Julia child exposed my favorite seafood cook Jasper White and I now tend a big garden that I only dreamed about while watching Victory Garden. May you R.I.P. Mr. Morash

[@alanklein2996]

Orlando Cepeda dying within weeks of teammate Willie Mays. They have an incredible lineup on that side.

[@BobSebring]

RIP TO ALL 🙏

[@ddivincenzo1194]

I loved Martin Mull as Leon in "Roseanne" and as the father who became a hotel manager in "My Bodyguard" alongside the late great Ruth Gordon. I was 16 and in love with Adam Baldwin and Matt Dillon. RIP all here.

[@a.e.7988]

💔 Thanks for the memories Mr Mull.