Who Died: May 2024 Week 1 | News

Deaths in the News is a weekly video series from Legacy.com covering recent national news obituaries we’ve published.
May 2024 Week 1 (2024 Episode 19)
This video features “Titanic” and “Lord of the Rings” actor Bernard Hill, CoppaFeel! breast cancer charity founder Kris Hallenga, Los Angeles Lakers basketball player Darius Morris, bluegrass mandolinist Frank Wakefield, pro golfer and golf announcer Peter Oosterhuis, record-setting pilot Dick Rutan, minimalist artist Frank Stella, New York Giants football player Aaron Thomas, Chicago Bears quarterback Bob Avellini, “Wonder Woman” stuntwoman Jeannie Epper, The Dicks lead singer Gary Floyd, “Game of Thrones” actor Ian Gelder, Denver Broncos and Buffalo Bills coach Joe Collier, U.S. Congressman Pete McCloskey, “Grease” actress Susan Buckner, music producer Steve Albini, and Hall of Fame San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jimmy Johnson.
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Kris Hallenga legcy.co/3Wx7oqp
Darius Morris legcy.co/4aae5lm
Frank Wakefield legcy.co/44tFJst
Peter Oosterhuis legcy.co/4bkcBGd
Dick Rutan legcy.co/3UxLK2G
Frank Stella legcy.co/3y7o2mF
Aaron Thomas legcy.co/3ULePJk
Bob Avellini legcy.co/3WrRaPl
Jeannie Epper legcy.co/3Wx0Tnv
Gary Floyd legcy.co/4bqaYXN
Ian Gelder legcy.co/3y8qfOH
Joe Collier legcy.co/3JYH9Sd
Pete McCloskey legcy.co/4braiBk
Susan Buckner legcy.co/4bqaXD9
Steve Albini legcy.co/3QF89u1
Jimmy Johnson legcy.co/3yo5ePR
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[@legacycom]

CORRECTION: Joe Collier's age at the time of his death was 91. We apologize for the error in the narration and appreciate the viewers calling attention to the mistake.

[@drunettaspencer1653]

Condolences 🙏, sorry for your loss

[@monicakelloway3953]

Thank you for remembering those who passed away. My son was murdered 11 years ago May 4, he was only 31. RIP and condolences to their families ❤

[@gailknight3128]

So sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathy to you. ❤

[@janice9230]

Bless your heart momma 💔 So sorry to hear this....❤

[@janschild]

I’m so very sorry for the loss of your beloved son🙏🏽🕊️

[@Barbara-pe2jf]

I’m so sorry for your loss.

[@A-uf3so]

Condolences for your loss, your son is sleeping and you will see him again! 🙏

[@jackieashley9948]

RIP George Peppad my favorite on THE A TEAM Show love his saying "I LOVE IT WHEN A PLAN COME TOGETHER "IN almost every episode!

[@Cindy-zl1je]

Eddie Rabbitt died May 7, 1998, 26 years ago and should have been included in the anniversaries. RIP Eddie. I love a rainy night!!

[@susantaulli6580]

Wow I can’t believe it’s been that long.

[@markthomas2436]

Yep. He died of lung cancer, and is buried in Nashville.

[@sarahlynn7894]

Yea they dropped the ball on that one! I loved Eddie Rabbit.

[@XYtotheZ]

RIP Bernard Hill. One of my favorite actors.

[@wolfman6941]

"Gissa job! I can do that!” May Bernard Hill R.I.P.

[@LaVander-ht9ne]

R.I.P to all. Thank you again, Legacy, for another distinguished obituary.

[@melanieBrady-vb3rv]

I remember Susan Buckner as Patti Simcox in Grease, she’ll be missed. RIP 🪦 Susan.

[@KathrynRucker]

I remember her also when they filmed 🎥 the movie 🎬 at my #Highschool❤🎉😂

[@jessicaholman7205]

I remember her in grease I love that movie

[@leesashriber5097]

One the greatest movies with an awesome soundtrack.😊

[@vivienleigh2121]

I saw her on a Love Boat episode a month ago. RIP Sympathies to her loved ones.

[@royallison5307]

She was in a movie with Sharon Stone called "Deadly Blessing ,1981. West Craven film.

[@sailorhms]

Bernard Hill will always be to me, Yosser Hughes. RIP big man.

[@tattiepeelneil7658]

Gis a job.

[@lorihallenbeck8781]

I'll always think of him as Theoden,king of Rohan."Forth,Eorlingas!'

[@wolfman6941]

Me too.

[@corybeaver1909]

The Country Music community had a few death anniversaries this week too: Mickey Gilley (May 7, 2022) Eddy Arnold (May 8, 2008) Eddie Rabbit (May 7, 1998) & 35 years ago yesterday Keith Whitley (May 9, 1989)

[@nancyanne1402]

All greatly missed and left a sound list of music behind. But Keith, so too young and new to music. Imagine at least another 10 yrs of THAT VOICE! “When you say nothing at all” does not fit right now.

[@mov1ngforward]

My friend and I watched Urban Cowboy yesterday. He had never seen it before. RIP Mickey!

[@kingcosworth2643]

Poor Kris Hallenga. Public medicine really has it's faults. I new a women who had a very similar story here in Australia. Diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 28, fought it, again at 36, fought it and then when she turned 40 it came back again, she went to hospital to get the tumours removed and the surgeon only removed the tumours from one breast, left a golfball size tumour in her other breast. It metastasised and that was that, dead at 41, a nicer soul you couldn't find.

[@debby8428]

that is so sad

[@andyroid5028]

_Sorry to hear about your friend's sad & untimely death._ Doctor's do make mistakes... but that was a huge consequential mistake. 😕

[@janschild]

That is shameful . So many healthcare providers simply don’t care. May she rest in peace🙏🏽🕊️

[@YAH-1]

May she RIP 🙏🏾💙🕊️💐

[@shell7629]

Thank you for sharing her story.✝️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@bronwyndobbins282]

My sons 18 year old best friend took his own life Wednesday morning. It still doesn't seem real. He was an amazing soul, going places. Everyone loved him. To all those who have lost a special someone, stay strong.

[@denicesanders4586]

So sad. Rest in paradise young man.

[@bronwyndobbins282]

@@denicesanders4586 thankyou, it is so hard. Bless you.

[@robertbarnier45]

So sorry ❤

[@bronwyndobbins282]

@@robertbarnier45 thankyou.

[@randilevson9547]

I am so sorry for the loss of your son's best friend. At 18 years old, that life had barely begun. I hope your son can get help with his grief. I know from experience that counselling helps.

[@johnotis6764]

Albini's death shook me. One never expects someone as visionary and irascible as he could ever succomb to anything. He was a luminary not a celebrity, a master sculptor in sound, a bon-fide genius. He never compromised, never. Farewell, Steve

[@deniselakatos5418]

Bernard Hill RIP. The horn of Helm Hammerhand shall sound in the deep one last time-King Theoden.

[@creativecatalyst777]

R.I.P. and may your mourners find and share your peace❤ Thank you Legacy for your compassion and admitting your mistakes with grace and class❤

[@MichaelaH2059]

Susan Buckner was a beautiful woman ❤ RIP all

[@bighand1530]

That scene where Gandalf talks to Pippin hits all the more.

[@maryrosekent8223]

I absolutely adored Fred Astaire-the day he died I cried on and off all day long, and it was a couple of weeks before I stopped crying entirely. One of the greatest dancers of all time!

[@beverlygoddard4307]

Yes he was a wonderful Dancer but it was said he couldn't act... he sure showed the industry

[@YAH-1]

🤔

[@maryrosekent8223]

@@beverlygoddard4307 Good thing the acting was secondary…

[@DW-nb2zc]

Damn Astaire must've been about 150 when he died

[@maryrosekent8223]

@@DW-nb2zc A quick glance at Wikipedia told me he died in 1987, which made him 88. I’m gonna guess we’re not close in age…

[@rosieposie6671]

George Peppard and Rick Nelson were quite handsome.

[@RS3isRealscape]

i love it when i plan comes together

[@mauricebate5069]

This channel show so much respect to those who have passed 👍🏼❤

[@digital2500]

Jimmy Johnson was the younger brother of Olympic Decathlon champion Rafer Johnson, who passed away in December of 2020.

[@luciereyes7043]

Really?? Didn't know that Thanks But he was 66 not 86 as mentioned.

[@funkywagnalls]

Shocked and saddened by Susan Buckner's death. Probably one of the most famous people from my neighborhood.

[@jenniferkleczka279]

Sometimes it surprises me more about how long these people have been gone more the the passing of the current passing.

[@user-hi4vg9te9s]

R.I.P to all! 😢😢😢😢

[@user-dt8vy2yb3d]

A legend for the Chicago Bears. Helping winning Superbowl XX & teammate of Walter Payton. May him Rest in Eternal Paradise & #BEARDOWN!!!

[@amandafranklin1914]

Steve Albini also wrote a legendary essay in Maximum Rock n' Roll about just how major labels rip off their talent. Like, if you haven't read it, go look for it. (It is not safe for work.)

[@MJA5]

Rutan would be classified as a USAF retiree, there are a couple subtle differences in that and a veteran. As a retiree, apart from receiving a monetary pension, you are a lifelong member of the retired reserve (active on the rolls until 30 years of service) and you also retain your rank title (in the case of Rutan, LtCol, retired.) RIP to him and all those of note, and those less-known this week. edit: retirees are indeed, veterans, just a subtle clarification.

[@saraking7390]

She said he fought in Vietnam so that would make him a veteran, right?

[@leesashriber5097]

May all we have lost have eternal peace. 🕊️🙏❤️ Thank you

[@lonknight3197]

Stephan Furst was also an important character in the show "Babylon 5". For 4 seasons.

[@Blackness4444]

Thanks for remembering them

[@chuckarock2001]

Thanks again. Regards from Australia 🦘🇦🇺

[@Nigelsmom2136]

R.I.P. Bernard Hill and Ian Gelder.

[@gynandroidhead]

What a great Cornerback Jimmy Johnson was.

[@kirkmorrison6131]

May they all Rest in Peace. It is terrible that so many were taken relatively young. The world lost a lot of light when we lost some of them. I loved Ricky Nelson's music from the late 1950s to the 1970s.

[@KatLadyNWFL]

Rest in Peace to everyone who has passed away recently 🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@AuntDot]

Thank You for Sharing ❤ You are Appreciated 👍

[@angelarankin9842]

God Rest and God Bless

[@Bigchet1223]

The lady that played in Grease was absolutely stunning. Smile worth a million dollars.

[@user-ll9pv5iq1l]

So many people have come and gone to soon Bernard Hill Susan Buckner and Ricky Nelson I was named after you my grandmother loved to watch Ozzie and Harriet God bless them all May they rest in peace I love you so much your 1fan for life

[@loriparks8657]

Condolences To All Family Member's ✝️

[@kotysuefawcett6538]

We are glad to hear you back again,Linnea.👍💓🤗✌️ You are awesome!

[@beverlygoddard4307]

Thankful for your work otherwise we wouldn't have knowledge of some we've lost. To all Mothers Happy Mothers Sunday

[@denises.8203]

🙏⚘️🕊 Praying all transitioned peaceful. 👋thanks for posting.

[@ALRIGHTYTHEN.]

5:57 He sang pro Communist and anti authoritarian songs while in drag? He was all kinds of confused. You can't get more authoritarian than Communism.

[@lesliejackson8188]

*Thank you. Linnea! ❤*

[@loriemoorhead9017]

I recently purchased a monopoly century of flight game that was signed by both Dick and Bert Rutan. What a surprise seeing his passing. Praying for his family.

[@robotrix]

Majority of doctors to women with health issues - "Have you tried losing weight?"

[@sheilascott7318]

I wonder if they say the same thing to men

[@dukecraig2402]

Not the place for holier-than-thouism.

[@vangu2918]

It is if it helped lead to someone's death.

[@ravenmoon4819]

Yeah, that or “let’s get you on an antidepressant.” Disgusting.

[@ravenmoon4819]

@@dukecraig2402Says the man. How was that holier than thou? If you were patted on the head and sent out of the doctor’s office after not only getting no help, but being insulted, you’d likely feel the same.

[@StephenLyons-tl8ie]

May they all Rest in Perfect Peace.

[@randallpetroelje3913]

That is really cool that you remember pretty much everybody and keep a open mind and an open ear to anybody who is recently passed and to report that. And those were passed before us. You also have a reminder I thank you.❤

[@clove7934]

Thank you for your beautiful voice! I pray that all the family will take comfort! 3:28 Evening 05-12-2024! It is not easy!!

[@ChristChickAutistic]

RIP James Gregory. ❤

[@shadowfilm7980]

Great female voice for this channel. Thank you.

[@tomreedyjr3631]

R I.P. OOSTIE.. Your announcing was always informative and enjoyable..

[@marywenzel3199]

RIP to all. Bernard Hill was such an elegant man.

[@arnesw2647]

R.I.P ❤️

[@corinnepmorrison1854]

Amen…🙏🏻

[@ianfergalfarrar]

R.I.P To All 😢

[@plantfeeder6677]

Thank you Legacy and may all Rest i Peace. Most notably to me Jimmy Johnson RIP brother thank you being a great 49er. Am proud to say I saw you play. The best

[@Highheels4ever]

May all these people Rest in Peace always 🙏💐

[@Queen-Of-Hearts727]

Oh, I remember Dana Plato, didn't know that she had past.😢

[@garytaylor6657]

The same week that the state of Oklahoma was ravaged by tornadoes where she lived .

[@RS3isRealscape]

she had a lot of drug issues

[@Sheriff_GrimLaw]

Of course she had a past. A present and a future too. Until she passed.

[@denisemeredith2436]

RIP to all

[@butchbinion1560]

Thanks. ✌🏻👊🏼

[@michellelogreco3351]

Always a wonderful job!

[@ptommo1543]

Audrey Hepburn. If God does have Angels by his side she should be one. Beautiful human being ❤ This channel is so respectful and the comments are nice. :)

[@virginiaconnor8350]

RIP to ALL!

[@user-oo1ud8th6x]

I just love your brilliant programme

[@trishlangford5773]

It is so sad that so many people seem to be dying too young. They haven't had a fair go at life. Its tragic.

[@bobbyhathorn8847]

Frank Wakefield, then the Mandolinist with Ralph Rinzler, was on the same show with Bob Dylan the night Dylan was discovered by Bob Shelton.

[@robertbarnier45]

Nicely done. Thanks. RIP all 🩷

[@doctorbohr1585]

Steve Albini died? Damn 😢

[@PaulTesta]

Joe Collier died @ age 91.

[@bobg6638]

Life is too short and very fragile

[@peterzabinski26]

Also Dennis Thompson from Mc5 passed away please talk about him next week thanks

[@Allie-oop]

Awe, I’m so sorry to hear that, They played at my high school in the early 70’s

[@candyh9876]

RIP 🕊JAMES GREGORY🕊

[@MalcolmJames-sg3zg]

thanks for the sad news, and the time and effort making these videos

[@tj921able]

TY for your beautiful tributes & half-staff memorials. May they RIP. God Bless You & stay safe.

[@corybeaver1909]

Comedian James Gregory died Wednesday but I'm guessing it was announced after this video posted

[@RS3isRealscape]

on James Gregory website all his dates have been cancelled it no mention of his passing at all

[@nancydemoss2945]

Bernard Hill- I know your face - King Theoden

[@sharrielee911]

Rest in paradise to all🌹🙏🏼😇🙏🏼🌹

[@gloriag1888]

🙏They rest in blissful, eternal peace 🙏🩷

[@denicesanders4586]

You did an excellent job of pronouncing Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Most people destroy the pronunciation. I grew up there but left years ago.

[@legneil]

RIP

[@virginiaconnor8350]

Some countries like Canada won't pay for mammograms before the age of 40. A shame because Breast Cancer would have spread by then. There was an actress who moved to the USA to get one and conquer hers before it got worse.

[@louisejohnson6057]

Only 4% of people who get breast cancer are under the age of 40. Unless the person has a family history of early breast cancer, our medical system cannot bear the burden of giving people an expensive test that is unnecessary 96 out of 100 times that it's done. It used to be that you needed to be 50+ to get a mammogram, but with an increase in people in their 40 developing breast cancer, the age was adjusted to reflect that. Unnecessary testing like this would just add more weight to an already overburdened medical system. Our low cost medical system is expensive enough as it is, let's not add to it without due cause. Plus mammograms hurt like hell, why get one if it's not necessary?

[@hughwalker5628]

​@@louisejohnson6057rubbish. My neighbour died aged 26 because she was refused a mammogram. She was a pretty, talented, vibrant young girl. Every one of those 4% is a human being who you've written off. In the UK last year, there were 55900 cases diagnosed. So you've written off 2,236 young women as too expensive to care about.

[@lvelez1999]

**Please don't take birth control

[@lvelez1999]

Even the 4% matter. To God, Who made us all, EVERY LIFE matters ❤ ✝️

[@kenkunz1428]

If you don't have health insurance in the United States, you are out of luck, regardless of what ailments you have.

[@JennieJohnson-xx9tc]

Rest in peace to them

[@littlekingtrashmouth9219]

Nirvana wanted Steve Albini originally to produce Nevermind because they loved Pixies’ Surfer Rosa album. I’m glad Nevermind sounded like it did and In Utero (the album Albini produced) sounded like it did. RIP

[@Zen_Ali_123]

I saw Shellac at the Clermont Lounge in Atlanta. I hung after the show and as I was leaving I heard behind me, "Hey, can you hold that door?" It was Steve helping the drummer carry his kit to the van. Circa 96, 97

[@THEDISH54]

Miss LENA HORNE was my ex boss and she was a gem! Doing her Broadway Show was a BLESSING AND HONOR!!! God Bless Her Soul and thank you! Say hello to Mamma Auderie Whitmore our wardrobe supervisor on the show! Amen! ChinaDoll of the Platters

[@HotRod12667]

I've been noticing many people born in the 1940s and 50s are passing, including my mom. Her parents and many of that generation lived into their 90s and 100s. What happened? That's a significant drop in life expectancy in one generation.

[@debrariccio-dc2sj]

I've never heard of any people but may they all be at peace

[@charleneyoung1674]

I loved King Theoden in Lord of the Rings.

[@jontaylor6068]

RIP Comedian James Gregory

[@cathywilbanks9291]

Please when did he die. I really loved his shows, would laugh do much my sides ached thankyou

[@jontaylor6068]

@@cathywilbanks9291 May 9th 2024

[@michaelwolf6424]

Gregory had plans to visit a local Atlanta talk radio show called "The Kimmer Show". Just two days before he passed, he called one of the show's producers and announced that he was in the hospital but was looking forward to recovering and then making an appearance at a future date. Apparently he wasn't aware of his situation and/or illness. He was a local Ga legend. Probably making people laugh wherever he is.

[@trishlangford5773]

Sammy Davis Jr passed away today 16th .May 1990. Still missed so much.

[@michaelselman9885]

Rest in peace, all you beautiful souls ❤🙏🏻

[@nans969]

Saddly, Kris Hallenga's situation was and is not unique. Women are not listened to when we know something is not right with our bodies. We are told it's mental or menstrual. Especially under the age of 40. She as in her 20s when she knew something wasn't right. Since the last couple decade has seen younger deaths from things that if diagnosed early would have lead to a longer life. Hopefully we can learn from her. RIP

[@ArcoirisDeZebulon]

💯 Waste of co-pays. The good ones retired or pushed out of the Practice.

[@YAH-1]

? Everything though 🤔

[@lorettanericcio-bohlman567]

Audrey Hepburn, miss you and your grace 💕💜

[@WhatWeKnow-cn9dv]

"I go to my fathers; in whose mighty company I shall not now feel ashamed." "Hail the victorious dead." Two of my favorite quotes by Bernard Hill [aka King Theoden]. Rest in peace. You will always be remembered wonderfully.

[@ptommo1543]

Kris Hallenga. What a beautiful brave soul. RIP lovely girl ❤

[@maryrosekent8223]

I worked as the receptionist in Pete McCloskey’s WDC office from 1974 to 1976. He was a good man and a truly dedicated public servant. PeeEnEmMcCee (how he always dictated his signature, like somehow those of us transcribing his dictaphone letters were going to be thrown by what to put), I salute you!

[@kimr5479]

RIP to all!😥

[@KathrynRucker]

RIP 🙏🏽 🪦 to #All

[@SC-jh9qp]

To we Brits of a certain age Bernard Hill will always be Yosser Hughes.

[@ronaldduchac7396]

Chuck Connors would be 100 yesterday

[@stuboyd1194]

8 May 2003 my last grandmother died age 88. RIP nana.