Who Died: May 2024 Week 3 | News

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May 2024 Week 3 (2024 Episode 21)
This video features Canadian sports journalist Darren Dutchyshen, Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage, “9 to 5” and “Tootsie” actor Dabney Coleman, stand-up comedian Diane Ford, CNN political commentator Alice Stewart, Boston chef Jasper White, Oakland Raiders center Jim Otto, blues harmonica master Phil Wiggins, Medal of Honor recipient Clarence Sasser, “I Remember You” singer Frank Ifield, World War II flying ace Clarence “Bud” Anderson, Staind drummer Jon Wysocki, Precious Moments artist Sam Butcher, “Miracle on Ice” hockey player Mark Wells, “Star Search” champion and “American Idol” vocal coach Peggi Blu, Minneapolis musician “Spider” John Koerner, “Serpico” and “Midnight Run” actor Richard Foronjy, minicomputer pioneer C. Gordon Bell, “Finding Neverland” Oscar-winning composer Jan A.P. Kaczmarek, Train bassist Charlie Colin, and Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer David Wilkie.
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[@leesashriber5097]

Dabney Coleman was a legend. Loved him in everything he did. May all rest peacefully and eternally. ❤️🙏🕊️

[@GatchamanG4]

He was so so good in 9-5!!

[@piper998877]

I thought he died like 20 years ago. He's not been in anything for a long time.

[@spudth]

They never mentioned Buffalo Bill!

[@spudth]

At least we've still got his look alike Gerald Mcraney!

[@longagoandfaraway7868]

He was good as Dr. Prang in 'Young Doctors In Love'

[@indolentcheese]

No one did bad better than Dabney Coleman. One of Hollywood's greatest character actors. RIP

[@stevengolden9009]

He was also great in the sports film "North Dallas 40" as well.

[@MJA5]

Dabney Coleman was someone I will always remember from my childhood

[@jamessimms415]

Cloak and Dagger is a wonderful movie.

[@indolentcheese]

Too many great films to mention. He was a presence on camera that made the leads in the movie or show that much better. Over 179 films & TV appearances; what a legacy indeed!

[@darkwood777]

I never heard a bad word said about Dabney Coleman.

[@ms.felonystrutter2472]

THANK YOU ALL VETS!!!! Especially from WW2 and who were drafted

[@jamesmanolakis2420]

Man I forgot all about Dabny Coleman. He was in so many movies I loved as a kid. 9 to 5, War Games and Modern Problems to name a few. R.i.P Mr.Coleman. Mahalo for the laughs....

[@KathrynRucker]

He was so great 👍 ❤

[@ltvanburen8555]

I watched him on Boardwalk Empire. He portrayed a really evil man. I had not seen him in a dramatic part before and he was fabulous. But, to echo Lilly Tomlin’s character, to me he’ll always be F art.💕

[@markquick3332]

North Dallas Forty!

[@driver4011]

how to beat the high cost of living.

[@barbararobinson1208]

Cloak & Dagger! First time I saw him as a Good Guy character. He was in so many things when I was growing up it seems like he's embedded in the fabric of my childhood...

[@cindywilliams3542]

Thank you everybody at Legacy. Thank you to all our Veterans, particularly our disabled Veterans and Gold Star families. Everybody enjoy Memorial Day weekend and stay safe!!!!

[@jrussellcase]

RIP Dabney Coleman. ☹☹☹ I grew up watching him, he was one of my favorite actors. He was also a fellow Texan.

[@cmtippens9209]

I hadn't seen the news about Dabney Coleman until now. He was an excellent actor.

[@FrankieHansen-sc2ys]

I can't believe that Dabney Coleman died he was a great man please let him rest in peace 🙏.

[@Crazychick64]

He will always be F. Hart to me

[@blackolive1802]

I can’t believe it, either.

[@Sigmund1924]

If there is one thing I can believe in this world, it’s that a person in their nineties died. Why is it hard to believe?

[@warrenscorner]

Thank you for your service Bud. One of the Greatest Generation!

[@JamesJohnson-l6y]

Dabney Coleman definitely an excellent actor to play a villian (television and movies). May him Rest in Eternal Paradise

[@leesashriber5097]

All Armed Service past and present, you are always remembered and will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸 🙏❤️

[@corinnepmorrison1854]

YES! GOD BLESS ANYONE WHO HAS SERVED IN ANY BRANCH OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA’S MILITARY!! ❤️🇺🇸💝 I STILL MISS YOU, MY LITTLE BROTHER…DOUG 💔 PFC MALCOLM D WHITING, III ON THE WALL PANEL 21 West LINE 96 USMC SEMPER FI AND OOHRAH

[@Mr.Glidehook]

Every time we lose a veteran, it gets easier to forget why we should treat them better. The passing of any veteran hurts me, and a courageous MOH award leaving us makes their service easier for young people to forget what honor is.😢 rest in peace, troops. Well done. Thank you.

[@johnbailey3877]

Beautifully said....

[@JudyB1980]

Nailed it. Beautiful.

[@virginiaconnor8350]

Thank you for honoring our veterans! My dad was in USA Army for about 28 years and would be 105 on Aug.14. My brother is a US Navy veteran and still alive.

[@Jeff-xn1ew]

To the veterans on this video 🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸.

[@richardgeorge3136]

A true American Hero C. Bud Anderson. Little known fact about Bud...multiple missions flown in WW2 and never once did his Old Crow P-51 ever take hits from enemy fire. RIP Bud.

[@jameswaters3939]

I was a swimmer with Wilkie in his days at the University of Miami. He was involved in the invention of the modern day competitive swimming goggles. Great guy. World-class, very fast!

[@naturalobserver1322]

Dabney Coleman was the perfect villain in Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. R.I.P. 😥

[@commonsense6967]

I loved that show!😂

[@erinmalone2669]

9-5 was my favorite film even from a very young age. He was a great bad guy❤

[@JamesJohnson-l6y]

Never forget Jim Otto (#00). One of the Original Oakland Raiders players in the AFL & NFL. Rest in Eternal Paradise

[@MaurytheHedgehogDog]

In the 80s Jim Otto owned some Burger King franchises near Placerville Ca. He had some memorabilia there. We stopped whenever we were in the area

[@spokanetomcat1]

Did you know his nickname was Bucket Head. He had the biggest helmet in the NFL at that time.

[@littlewing6231]

Google his hands. Some of the worst arthritis I’ve ever seen on a human being. Unreal how mangled they were.

[@lenajacobs501]

I always loved Dabney Coleman in all his movies. No matter what role he was playing I would always take his side. He reminded me soo much of my late father so his death hurts my heart. 😢😢 RIP to both my father and Dabney 🙏🎉 Gone but wil never be forgotten. ❤❤

[@sandralyn5869]

I'm heartbroken over the death of Dabney Coleman. He was amazing in everything he did but my two favorites are definitely "On Golden Pond" & "9-5"! May he Rest in Peace 🕊️

[@micjam1986]

I gave a family member one of Jasper Whites seafood cookbooks and they brought it into one of his restaurants and Jasper came out of the kitchen and signed it and shared a few recipe secrets not in the book.. such a great guy!!

[@jasonstroud01]

To all that fought and gave their lives for our country , Thank you ! To the heroes noted on this video and for all others that make this country free. Thank you!

[@bobsmith3217]

How many millions of people were blessed by the contributions of Sam Butcher (the Precious Moments collection) and C. Gordon Bell (mini-computers)?

[@Mszahnclass95]

Rip Dabnay Coleman 😢 i grew up watching him during the 80s .he was s hate but love character .

[@rawbacon]

Even in the bad guy roles Dabney Coleman was still lovable.

[@obertbrinley6541]

I enjoy him in Millan & wife. He was Mac's right handman.

[@om92555]

I remember him on Bright Promise. I believe he was a doctor on that soap.

[@darranweston9425]

Honouring my Great Grandfather, Thomas William Emmerson, who passed away 14/09/1915. A Sapper who tunnelled under German lines in The Somme. To all of our War Heroes, you will never be forgotten ❤

[@barbarafox5524]

❤

[@bobloblaw2958]

R.I.P. Medal of honor hero Sasser. Salute🇺🇸

[@kathylovingshimer6708]

I love the lady who reads these her voice is so comforting .

[@shellyweiers121]

You and me both Kathy she is perfect for this narration love her voice

[@virginiaconnor8350]

Thankfully, I can understand her.

[@ovzimsedoc5739]

Great Wisconsin accent.

[@Sigmund1924]

She was great in Fargo.

[@sherbear861]

salute to all who served our country then and now as we are upon memorial day salute to my uncle who joined many years ago we will always appreciate all they have done and do 🇺🇲🙏🏼❤️ 🫡

[@patrickryan1515]

Just hearing the name, Roseannadanna, I erupt in laughter. Gilda Radner sure left her mark -- in a most delightful way. Rest in peace, funny lady.

[@Terry-hm4bs]

Just heard about Morgan Spurlock of the movie, "Super Size Me" fame. May he rest in peace.🕊️

[@sherbear861]

yes so sad he had some type of cancer and so young he will be in next weeks video i am sure

[@Terry-hm4bs]

@@sherbear861 I agree and the poor guy just died today. I feel sorry for his family.😓

[@christina3521]

Thank you for the mention

[@littlekingtrashmouth9219]

Whoa, for real? I remember seeing Super Size Me in theaters.

[@Terry-hm4bs]

@@littlekingtrashmouth9219 Sadly, it's true

[@georgiehollander2199]

Beautifully and tastefully done...........Thank you.................

[@provost5752]

There's an older movie called Short time with Dabney Coleman. No one ever talks about it but it's really funny. I highly recommend and RIP Mr Coleman, thanks for all the laughter you brought us.

[@trevamusick5255]

I’ve tried to find a copy of the movie, but to no avail. It was hilarious!

[@jan4222]

I loved Diane Ford's stand up. Her slightly snarky delivery was perfection. R.I.P. Diane.

[@whiteschnauzerkayla8311]

Oh no, Dabney Coleman ! I’ll always remember him in Tootsie.

[@nancydemoss2945]

And in 9 to 5. He played an egotistical bigot really good for being a really nice man. RIP 🙏

[@sherbear861]

me too poor dolly parton is so torn up over his passing he was incredible rip 🙏🏼

[@Marysfaithwalk]

I liked him in Cloak and Dagger, watched with my sons about a gazillion times 😄

[@tracyseymour6059]

​@@Marysfaithwalk "Cloak And Dagger" is an excellent movie. I owned that movie on VHS back in the day

[@ReWilliams-h1s]

These people were not old, At all. Cherish life every second and minutes.

[@virginiaconnor8350]

Don't say you're ___ years old. Just say you'll be __on your next birthday! I stole that from a Vulcan, Cdr. T'Pol, on "Enterprise".

[@pacificblue3955]

Jim Otto owned a Burger King in Auburn CA, that was filled with his football memorabilia. I remember going to that Burger King growing up and seeing his collection of jerseys, footballs, and pictures. It’s pretty cool.

[@SlipKid1975]

I believe he actually owned a few other Burger Kings at one time.

[@pacificblue3955]

@@SlipKid1975 i know he does. i just remember the one i went to in Auburn.

[@Nicksonian]

Thanks for mentioning Mark Wells. We were classmates at Bowling Green State University. Although Mark didn’t know me, I watched him play many hockey games. And it was so exciting to watch Mark and fellow classmate Ken Morrow take part in the Miracle on Ice in 1980.

[@custodiansrock]

As a Canadian sports fan, thank you for remembering Darren. He always had a smile on his face and had a great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by his family, TSN sports family, and sports fans across Canada.

[@SHERRY0010]

Owen Hart was from my home city of Calgary, Alberta . His father started Stampede Wrestling . The Hart Foundation honours his memory , and is a worthy cause to donate to . RIP Owen , we miss you ❤ ❤❤

[@richardisner3671]

RIP Owen. He is missed.

[@Lavander-rr6kh]

R.I.P. to everyone. I remember Dabney Coleman the most, because of his legacy of work throughout my lifetime, as well as the anniversary celebrities that were mentioned. And thank you again, Legacy for another respectful obituary. I'm so at peace knowing you don't throw anything around in the form of hearsay.

[@jennybates]

RIP Frank Ifield. He was the original "Yodelling Cowboy".

[@kevinrowe3933]

Thank you Mr. Coleman you kept me in stitches as a kid loved All your stuff R I P

[@MemphiStig]

Thank you for your excellent work honoring those we have lost.

[@ernestcruz6316]

On behalf of my sister Dolores, I'd like to mention the 24th anniversary of our dad Leoncio Cruz's passing. He served in the Korean War and died on 5/21/2000. Also a salute to all those vets who have passed, either in combat or otherwise.

[@re575817]

I loved to hate Dabney Coleman. He was amazing. 9 to 5!

[@karamf7694]

He sure was!

[@ValerieMiller-b1u]

I ❤️ watching Dabney Coleman growing up he was really funny and extraordinary remarkable actor .God bless his family and friends. 🙏🙏💐💐💐🌹🌹🌹😪😪

[@puirYorick]

Thanks for remembering folks on the anniversary week of their *birth* rather than when they happened to die. This is something I try to promote in my family. Remember the date they came into the world more than eternally harping on their date of their passing each year.

[@gugurupurasudaikirai7620]

Dabney Coleman's been in so many things that even if you don't know his name you've probably seen him in a movie or TV show before. RIP

[@danicegewiss862]

Buffalo Bill was a favorite show of mine back in the day. What blew me away is how believable his characters were. Rest in peace, Mr. Dabney Coleman and everyone else who passed this week.

[@sazonsongs]

RIP to all of these special and talented people who directly and indirectly impacted our lives. Also RIP to Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me)who I just learned, died of cancer.

[@heels-villeshoerepairs8613]

I met Frank Ifield and have him short cut directions to a town on a regional tour twenty years ago. I also have a piece of sheet music from that tour. An AMAZING underrated singer. Sad.

[@helenpomerleau6455]

My condolence to Sam Butcher's family, as listening to your program I have a small painting of his that he had given to my mother in 1971

[@brianscott9906]

Dabney Coleman was memorable in every part he played including his supporting part in You've Got Mail as Tom Hanks father. RIP

[@anim8torfiddler871]

Mr. Coleman leaves many happy memories of laughter as a wonderful Legacy. God Bless you Dabney Coleman!

[@ArsPraestigium]

For future reference, a Medal of Honor recipient isn't introduced as a "veteran of ____ war;" he is introduced as Medal of Honor recipient. His (or her) campaign history is secondary information. Requiescat in pace, Specialist Sasser.

[@peterruddick1952]

Frank Ifield "I Remember You" outstanding vocalist

[@AuntDot]

Thank You for Sharing ❤ You are very much appreciated 😌

[@mov1ngforward]

I went to junior high with Jennifer Otto...back then, the football players lived among us...nothing fancy. Jennifer died young of cancer. May they both RIP. 🙏🏻❤

[@craigmytton1405]

Still hard to believe Tina Turner isn't with us anymore & also that it's been 1 year already. May she rest in heaven.

[@LindaThomas-y5e]

Ms. Turner left an indelible mark not only on the music industry but her fans around the world ! She was as beautiful as she was talented . RIP Tina Turner aka Queen of Rock & Roll Gone but not forgotten

[@waynetubbs3809]

Dabney Coleman also played as Chief Quimby on Inspector Gadget, Mr. Drysdale on The Beverly Hillbillies, and he was the voice of Mr. Prickley on Recess.

[@carlcushmanhybels8159]

Mr. Drysdale --yes. I'm surprised this video didn't mention Dabney Coleman as Mr. Drysdale. But he was mentioned for so many other roles.

[@davidponseigo8811]

I grew up watching movies with Dabney Coleman , he will be missed.

[@earllutz2663]

Thank you again Legacy for your accuracy in your reporting.

[@jeffreyriley8742]

I will miss Dabney Coleman.

[@22lyric]

SI many heroes, so many that have meant so much to so many people. RIP❤️

[@carolynpurser7469]

May they all rest in peace.

[@alancrisp1582]

May God protect their families from the greedy evil 😈 I.R.S Tax_Man. Be afraid, very afraid 😨 !..

[@virginiaconnor8350]

​@@alancrisp1582Gee. My sister works for the IRS. She's just trying to earn a living. So did my dad who worked for the Ga. Dept.of Revenue. They're aren't all evil.

[@NorbertoFontanez]

Doc Sesser deserves MUCH MORE than he received... It took TWO years for Congress to approve his medal 🥇 of honor?...

[@greendesertgoddess]

I bet!

[@debralynnpaxton5238]

Bless the memory of every person and their families ❤❤❤

[@loriprihoda8731]

Life is short and precious Rest In Peace 🕊️

[@birdofevil7970]

Life is ahort only if your life is worth living. Mine isn't. Every day l wish for death my life is a horror.

[@ediekoller1144]

I remember Dabney Coleman in many movies and he was very good in all of them. Thanks to all the vets who served their country too. ❤ I will always be in mourning for my wonderful father who passed away 5 days before his 89the birthday May 22 at the age 88, he is in my heart and mind forever. From one Vet to another and all other people I hope you all enjoy Memorial Day weekend and think of all those who served and lost their lives for the USA so we could all live in peace and be free from tyrants in the world.❤❤❤

[@jagvavaa9664]

RIP to all our vets. You will never be forgotten. Perhaps i missed it, but was there any mention of the conjoined schapell twins? Thanks Legacy for your respectful mention of the deceased.

[@calliopivogiatzis2235]

Dabney Coleman and Jim Otto were the top notables in this list!

[@ilovemydogs3975]

Raisi "The Butcher of Tehran" should never have been mentioned on this channel!! For shame! Especially along with our Veterans for memorial day!

[@teriowen5744]

And yet, when the anniversary of the death of Rush Limbaugh occurred, no mention was made here. Someone said it might be considered controversial. That's ridiculous. RIP to all who served our country.

[@Charlie-px7xk]

How many US Presidents should ever be remembered then? Most commit war crimes. You are hypocritical.

[@kevinnelson66]

I was surprised he was even mentioned.

[@brigidspencer5123]

Well criminals are now being honored even if they have died or allowed to run for office. Standards of behavior have gone down.😢

[@SeekerGoOn2013]

Being mentioned doesn’t necessarily mean being honored.

[@maryellengrayberg9146]

RIP to all.🙏

[@sydfreed9818]

Even a terrorist leader? I don't think so.

[@croach69]

​@@sydfreed9818got that right

[@tammycaskey6990]

Coleman played the "sleezy man" very good.

[@judithcatlett8518]

Dabney Coleman also played Tom Hank’s father in “You Got Mail.”

[@shannahuffman4655]

Rest in Peace to those who Served and thank you for paving the way those to come

[@colleenstevens7651]

92 years old rest easy mr Coleman ❤❤

[@lisathornton6374]

RIP Clarence Sasser.

[@susantaulli6580]

Dabney Coleman was the villain you love to hate. He will be missed. RIP to all.

[@deanmikalauskas2826]

It's impossible to name all the great people we have lost and on May 9th Canada lost an incredible Canadian and journalist Rex Murphy.

[@ArcoirisDeZebulon]

Awarded* or Earned* the Medal of Honour, not given.

[@enigmawyoming5201]

I thought the exact same thing when I heard it.

[@kathylovingshimer6708]

We have several Precious Moments figurines my mom loved them and I do also

[@maryburrell3948]

I loved those little Precious Moments figurines ❤

[@kevinallen1699]

Jim Otto was a BEAST !

[@beverlygoddard4307]

Lost my COWBOY on Memorial Day... His name was John but Momma called Him Jack... her name was Loretta.. No one did a obituary on them. I miss them . His Father was in Normandy and cried for the fallen soldiers. May all people RIP. Taps was playing when I lost my MAN

[@sherbear861]

rest in peace to all of these wonderful actors, sports icons and the other icons and many prayers and condolences are out for their fans as well as families and friends your work will never be forgotten ❤🙏🏼

[@monicakelloway3953]

Condolences to the families of those who have passed away recently May they RIP. Thank you for remembering the anniversaries of those who have gone through the years ❤

[@kimlee1416]

Dabney Coleman was a great actor, I enjoyed him in 9 to 5 and other movies. RIP Dabney you are sadly missed.

[@sharonbaulch]

Frank Ifield an amazing musician and vocalist. Thanks Frank for your talent shared with the world. Rest peacefully❤

[@RichardRoeder-p4e]

So many people have come and gone to soon dabney Coleman Tina Turner Roger Moore Robin Gibb gilda radner God bless them all May they rest in peace I love you so much your 1fan for life

[@rogernash-fz2yl]

Dabney Coleman in Mary Hartman.... what an enjoyable actor!!!

[@1977TA]

Dabney Coleman wasn't a bad guy to me. He was war hero Captain Jack Flack. "Cloak and Dagger" is the first film I saw him in when I was a kid. He gave a memorable performance as Jack Flack and the father of the kid protagonist played by Henry Thomas.

[@ArcoirisDeZebulon]

Agreed! ❤

[@Renee-n9y]

DABNEY COLMAN! Excellent actor even when you don't like the character.

[@karamf7694]

R.I.P ALICE STEWART, you were an ICON!! You will be missed!! Thanks always for standing up for being a great voice in the Conservative Community!!!!

[@perrypresley9630]

Kids, I know you mean well, but Mr. Sasser was not "given." The medal of Honor; Mr. Sasser earned the Medal of Honor. Thanks

[@gloriag1888]

All rest in blissful, eternal peace . 🙏💜

[@DebbieandEddieBFF]

Franklin Hart 9 to 5! Thank you so much ❤

[@cynthiat6505]

Butcher gave the world scripture in the form of ceramic babies. Loved his creations!

[@bobsebring2819]

Sad, but at least the majority had lived a long life. RIP.

[@stevengolden9009]

That is one thing you will notice watching videos of notable people dying in the past. Quite a few died in their 40s and 50s, and most from smoking related influences (lung cancer, throat cancer, heart attacks, etc)

[@joycemckeown789]

I wouldn't say dying at the at the age of 53 living long life .

[@virginiaconnor8350]

​@@joycemckeown789Dr. Denmark lived to be 114 in Ga. Now, that's a good long life!