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Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Billy Mays Make Three!
They say all bad things happen in groups of three’s! The past few days have proven that to be correct, once again. It starts on Thursday, with the news that the king of pop Michael Jackson had passed away at age 50, from unknown causes. Then the word had started to spread about the death of actress Farrah Fawcett, the former “Charlie’s Angels” star! Then on Sunday morning the entertainment world was buzzing once again, this time with the news that celebrity pitchman Billy Mays, 50 had also passed away!
With the passing of Mays, it now means the grouping of three is complete as Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Billy Mays make three! They’ll be missed and also remembered for the type of person they were, and what they gave the world. As all three of them were special and unique in their own way. For myself personally I’ll remember them for who they were and what they gave this world!
Farrah Fawcett who was one of the stars for the ABC’s hit show “Charlie’s Angels” along with Kate Jackson and Jaclyn Smith in the late 1970’s. Lost her own battle with cancer after a two and a half year battle, she’ll also be remembered for being one of the first “hottest” leading actresses in a TV series. As the “Angels” show was the first one in prime-time television to feature some good ole T&A.
Plus as any young adolescent or teenage boy can tell in she was a one of a kind “pin-up girl” as her famous poster from Life magazine has sold more than 12 million copies worldwide. I was just a little to young to have that poster up on my wall growing up. But I can only imagine that America had a ton of teenage boys, who would sit back, and stare at that famous photo of Fawcett for hours upon hours.
Anyone who’s ever had trouble sleeping at night knows the name and the man Billy Mays. He was the king of late night “infomercials” for OxiClean, Orange Glo, and many others. Mays who was 50 at the time of his passing could and would sell just about any product, if he believed in it. It was his booming loud voice and the enthusiasm that drew you right in. Making you want and feel like you needed that product. I’ll be honest and admit there have been many nights when I’ve been bored and flipping through the channels.
I’ve stopped and watched a number of his various infomercials and actually ordered a few of them. I must admit I love that OxiClean, definitely makes my life a heck of a lot easier with it. The man was so good at his job he’d suck you right in and make you want the product, as you fell in love with it. Mays, was so good I’m sure he could sell a stack of ribs to a vegatierain if he wanted too.
The cause of death for Mays is still undetermined at this time. An autopsy was scheduled for today, and the full results might not be known for months from now. He is survived by his family and friends, and shall be missed by many more. God Bless you and all the loved one’s you leave behind, Mr. Mays!
For Michael Jackson besides his trademark silver glove, the red zippered jacket and his famous moon-walking, it’s his music. The way he pioneered the industry and helped single handily turn MTV into what they are today. I remember being a kid of about eight years old and first seeing the video “Thriller” thinking it was “cool” as it pretty much freak-in scared the daylights out me. Then other hits such as “Beat It” and “Billie Jean” and he kept getting bigger and bigger. His final biggest hit that I actually liked or cared for was the world renowned smash hit “Black or White”. He’s also the reason I choose Pepsi as my favorite soda beverage, since he was a Pepsi spokesperson for years, in the early 80’s! I was hooked on MJ, for about 1o years or so, until he started to really to lose it.
When allegations of child abuse first started to surface and we started seeing a different “stranger” side of him. Even though it was never 100% proven if the charges were true or not, the damage had been done. His reputation was tarnished from that moment on. Plus his music was becoming less and less the main focus of the world’s attention, as the man himself was just becoming ”weirder” by the minute. Then there were the countless operations and surgeries to change and alter his appearance. Which in the end just have us all shaking our heads and wondering “Was he really Black or White?”
MJ, you’ll always be one of the greatest Pop/R&B artists I’ve known in my lifetime. Here’s hoping that the world, your family and friends, and the millions of fans you will always have never forget that!
Billy Mays makes 4. Ed McMahon Died on June 23rd he was first. Then Farrah Fawcett Died on June 25th in the morning. The Michael Jackson Died on June 25th in the evening. Then Billy Mays died on June 28th. so technically we should expect two more Hollywood deaths very soon. So sad, especially Michael and Billy I mean 50 is so young to die. RIP all four of them
June 29th, 2009 at 1:38 pmEd McMahon was first knucklehead
June 29th, 2009 at 1:40 pmLets not forget about Ed McMahon, comedian Fred Travalena died yesterday and Gail Storm 2 days ago
June 29th, 2009 at 1:55 pmDon’t forgot Pro Wrestler Misawa (46) who died in the ring June 13.
June 29th, 2009 at 2:05 pmDavid Carradine died around June 5. Time to put this dead celebrity trio thing to rest. Always thought it was kind of silly.
June 29th, 2009 at 2:36 pmFirst off how can u be a fan and say u loved him until the allegations and then say that it was never 100% proven stupid. Plus the author starts off with saying that it wasn’t the man but the music and how he impacted the world. But again he was judged by who people SAID he was. How many stars today get plastic surgery? How many have gone more than once and denied it eventhough it was obvious? How many have had scandals or sexual cases? My thing is either you love him fo who u thought he was, but u never let someone change ur mind of a person. Im a mj fan and I have never faltered. If they would have proved the allegations then everyone could talk or joke but they never did. They might as well have because he became labeled as a molestor. All of this is ridiculous. It just shows how if your in the spotlight, do have insecurities because the media and people will eat you alive. No one truly cares for you because when times get hard the FANS(fake ones) will turn their back on you. R.I.P MJ….they still try and take away your rest but I love u
June 29th, 2009 at 3:08 pmwallace was right, Ed McMahon was first, and YOU ARE A NUCKLEHEAD!
June 29th, 2009 at 3:40 pmDavid Carradine, Ed McMahan, Farrah Fawcet, Michael Jackson, Billy Mays, Gale Storm all passed away this month. You can take off your tinfoil hat now.
June 29th, 2009 at 5:41 pmThat’s weird they all died in the same week and at age 50 of all tragic accidents. Wicked!
June 29th, 2009 at 7:50 pmJon, Wallace and Cindee;
Thanks for reminding about Ed McMahon, I had forgotten all about his death. I Remember now seeing it mention, then the MJ and FF broke on Thursday and McMahon seemed to be lost in the shuffle, so to speak!
Justin;
Thanks for letting me know about Misawa, it’s been years since I’ve followed wrestling. So I had no idea about his death. Never even heard it mentioned which is bad, especially since you said it happened in the ring.
Matt
June 29th, 2009 at 9:33 pmYou are oh so cruel, and not too much of a reporter, as you obviously don’t have a clue. You Caradine who died of suspicious causes that was ruled it was not a suicide. Anyhow as one person already stated Michael Jackson was proven and I quote “Innocent” of all the charges. I actually feel trully sorry for you as I am not a reporter but even I could see what a gifted performer this wonderful person was, he never had a chance to be a kid, he would cry while passing the park as he saw the other kids playing and then he got beat for it. He bought Neverland as his way of having his very own place of “Magic so to speak” he believed he could fix anything, when that one child lost his battle to cancer and he lost it while at Neverland it nearly killed MJ he couldn’t understand how something so tragic could happen there. He trully felt and believed this child was safe from harm as long as he was there. For your information MJ had 38 charities he supported regularly, no other artist has ever given so much of themself. I feel you people in the media are to blame for his death, you laughed at him no matter what he did, even his children’s names weren’t off limit. I will miss this amazing man, I no he is better off as now finally nobody can hurt him anymore. Please show some respect and print the truth in the future, if you don’t you could wind up having someonelse come along and do it for you. I wish to offer my sincere condolences to the families of all these amazing people we lost, Farah R.I.P sweet “Angel” you now have your wings, fly free and suffer no more!
June 30th, 2009 at 2:52 amThey obviously die in fours because we had 8 stars die within in one month. They are all missed. RIP!
1. Ed McMahon (TV Personality Entertainer) died at age 86 years old on June 23rd, 2009 with bone cancer and pneumonia
July 20th, 2009 at 10:27 pm2. Farah Fawcett (Actress on Charlie’s Angel’s) died at age 62 years old on June 25th, 2009 from a 3 year battle with cancer
3. Michael Jackson (Singer and Entertainer) died at age 50 years old on June 25th, 2009 from cardiac arrest (heart-attack)
4. Billy Mays (Oxy Clean and Orange Glo guy) died at age 50 years old on June 28th, 2009 from most likely a hard hit to the head
5. Fred Travalena (Late Night Show Impressionist) died at age 66 years old on June 28th, 2009 from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
6. Gail Storm (Perky Star (actress) from the 1950’s) died at age 87 years old on June 27th, 2009 from failing health or alcoholism
7. Mitsuharu Misawa (Japanese Pro Wrestler) died at age 46 years old on June 13th, 2009 his heart stopped in the ring
8. David Carradine (Actor from Kill Bill) died at age 72 years old on June 4th, 2009 from suicide or natural causes
JUST TO SET EVERYONE STRAIGHT – THESE ARE ALL THE STARS WHO DIED JUNE 2009 AND IN THE ORDER THEY DIED.
1. David Carradine June 4th, 2009
2. Mitsuharu Misawa June 13th, 2009
3. Ed McMahon June 23rd, 2009
4. Farah Fawcett June 25th, 2009
5. Michael Jackson June 25th, 2009
6. Gail Storm June 27th, 2009
7. Billy Mays June 28th, 2009
8. Fred Travalena June 28th, 2009
July 20th, 2009 at 10:32 pmRobin;
Thanks for setting everyone straight and especially for building this list. Let’s just hope July’s a better month than June was!
Matt
July 21st, 2009 at 6:44 am