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Rest In Peace Dennis Ritchie

Clive Mathias — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:56:37 +0000

Here is a man that most of you have probably never heard of, but in the computing world Dennis Ritchie is a legend! He is known for developing C and for having influence on other programming languages, as well as operating systems such as UNIX.

September 9, 1941 – October 12, 2011

via NY Times

Rest In Peace Steve Jobs

Clive Mathias — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 03:07:13 +0000

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs died today at age 56. While I’m not an Apple user, I certainly can’t dispute that the man was a genius and revolutionary mind. He will be missed.

February 24, 1955 – October 5, 2011

via CBC News

RIP Ryan Dunn

Clive Mathias — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:15:53 +0000

As many of you probably know by now, Jackass star Ryan Dunn died in a car accident late Sunday night. Sad to see him go at such a young age. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the crazy stunts of Ryan Dunn, here’s a short highlight reel.

RIP Dennis Hopper

Clive Mathias — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:07:17 +0000

Most people will remember Dennis Hopper for his incredible acting career, but we’ll always remember him Fishing With John.

May 17, 1936 – May 29, 2010

RIP Gary Coleman

Clive Mathias — Fri, 28 May 2010 23:08:14 +0000

Another memorable actor from my youth has passed away, may he rest in peace.

February 8, 1968 – May 28, 2010

More details from CBC News.

RIP Captain Phil Harris

Clive Mathias — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:19:24 +0000

Captain Phil Harris died Tuesday at the age of 53 after suffering a stroke two weeks ago. Phil was owner and captain of the crab fishing boat FV Cornelia Marie, which is featured on the reality TV show, Deadliest Catch.

April 28, 1956 – February 9, 2010

From Jake and Josh Harris:

“It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our dad — Captain Phil Harris. Dad has always been a fighter and continued to be until the end. For us and the crew, he was someone who never backed down. We will remember and celebrate that strength. Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and prayers.”

via digg

Rest In Peace Jack Gartside

Clive Mathias — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:41:07 +0000

Whenever I thinking of fly fishing, one man comes to mind. Jack Gartside. Although I only met and fished with the man once, he left a ever lasting impression. He lived and breathed fishing like no one else I’ve ever met. It’s with great sadness that I share his passing here today. After a lengthy battle with lung cancer, he passed away December 5th.

John Clarence “Jack” Gartside
1942 – 2009

From JackGartside.com

Sad news. Last evening, after a hospitalization of several weeks, Jack finally lost his protracted battle with lung cancer. He was in bed resting comfortably, attended by friends, with the first snow of the season falling silently outside.

Visiting hours will be held the evening of Wednesday December 9 in East Boston. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday December 10 at Saint John’s Episcopal Church in Winthrop MA. Read full details on the Ruggiero-Mazzarella funeral home web site.

You will be missed my friend.

Goodbye Benson

Clive Mathias — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:32:54 +0000

Another record fish has passed away. This time Britain’s biggest common carp, known as Benson, has died. Nobody knows how just how the 64lb 2oz (29kg) carp died and we may never know. It is believed that in her 25 years of life, she was caught more than 60 times.

RIP Benson

via Times Online

RIP Jackson, Fawcett and McMahon

Clive Mathias — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:36:30 +0000

It’s been an unusual week in Hollywood to say the least. Three well known celebrities have passed away, most recently Michael Jackson. McMahon died at age 86, Fawcett was 62 and Jackson was 50.

Michel Jackson, August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009

Farrah Fawcett, Febuary 2, 1947 – June 25 2009

Ed McMahon, March 6, 1923 – June 23, 2009

via Google News

RIP David Carradine

Clive Mathias — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:56:44 +0000

I cant begin to tell you how many hours I wasted watching Kung Fu: The legend Continues after school. Its always strange to hear about an iconic actor passing away – especially one who could dodge bullets!

December 18, 1963 – June 3, 3009.