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    Which of the following people are no longer among us: game show host Chuck Woolery, comedian George Carlin, actor Billy Dee Williams ("Lady Sings the Blues", "The Empire Strikes Back") or actress/comediene Madeline Kahn ("Blazing Saddles" and "Young Frankenstein")?

    Question #63543. Asked by may. (Mar 15 06 4:18 PM)


    mediamike

    Madeline Kahn

    Mar 15 06, 4:30 PM
    Snipes25

    Madeline Kahn?

    Mar 15 06, 4:47 PM
    xfacilitatorx

    Chuck Woolery (born March 16, 1941) is a popular game show host. One of the most recognizable faces in game show television, he has hosted Wheel of Fortune (1975-1981), Love Connection (1983-1993 (est.)), Scrabble (1984-1990, 1993), The Home and Family Show (1996-97, co-host), Greed (1999-2000), The Dating Game (1999 update), and Lingo (2002-present). In addition, he was the subject of a reality show, Chuck Woolery: Naturally Stoned (2003).

    George Dennis Carlin (born May 12, 1937 in New York City) is an Irish American ("I used to be Irish Catholic, now I'm an American. Y'know: you grow.") stand-up comedian, actor, and author, noted especially for his irreverent attitude and his observations on language and religion. He is considered by many to be a worthy successor to Lenny Bruce.

    Billy Dee Williams (born April 6 1937) is an African American actor.
    His first big break was in the acclaimed Television movie, Brian's Song in which he played Gale Sayers. His next hit came in 1973 when he played Louis McKay in Lady Sings the Blues.
    His most famous role is Lando Calrissian in the epic science fiction film series, Star Wars ; the character made appearances in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. He originally auditioned for the role of Han Solo, however, during the casting of Star Wars.




    Madeline Kahn (September 29, 1942 – December 3, 1999) was an American actress of movie, television, and theater.


    Wikipedia

    Mar 15 06, 5:39 PM
    SanGermain

    George Carlin is now making God laugh...

    http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0137506/

    Date of Death: June 22, 2008, Santa Monica, California, USA (heart failure).

    [DOD added -- Zb]





    Jul 01 08, 11:23 AM


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