Deceased people that are basically forgotten

[Ricky88]

I know that there are many people(acting, sports, etc) who were very talented in their profession, and are pretty much forgotten for what they have done. I'd like to mention some people who have been forgotten even after their accomplishments.



Drazen Petrovic was a guard for the Portland Trail Blazers and the New Jersey Nets in the late 80s/early 90s. Drazen left his native Yugoslavia for the United States, where he was one of the first to do so. On January 23, 1991, Drazen demanded, and was traded to the New Jersey Nets in a 3 team deal that saw Walter Davis go to Portland, Terry Mills go to New Jersey, and Greg Anderson go to Denver. Drazen made the Nets a much better team, and in his first full season, led the Nets to the playoffs for the first time in six years. Although the Nets lost in four games to the Cavs, the Nets had a bright future. Petrovic led the Nets to the playoffs again in 1993, losing in five games to the Cavs. On June 9, 1993, the Nets franchise was devastated when they learned Drazen was killed in a car accident in Germany. Drazen was 28 years old. With heavy hearts and the will to win, the Nets won 45 games in 1993-94, the most games they had won in a single season since 1984. Drazen opened the door for many young kids from all over Europe. I have met Drazen personally, and can honestly say he is a true hero(even to black kids).



Mr. Rogers, in the 1960s, started his own television show for young kids. His homemade sweaters and unique personality were very popular. For over 30 years, he entertained young children in many different ways. Mr. Rogers passed away in Feburary 2003, and has been basically forgotten.



Reggie Lewis was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1987. Reggie was expected to take over once Larry Bird retired. Lewis always showed potential, and his potential would be questioned once Bird retired in 1992. Lewis averaged over 20 points per game in the 1992-93 season, leading the Celtics to a 48-34 record, and the #4 seed, earning home court in the first round. The Celtics won game 1, and lost the next 3. On July 27, 1993, Reggie collapsed while practicing at a nearby college. He went into cardiac arrest, and died soon after. He was 27 years old.

[JuicyCoutureGirl]

I've never forgotten Mr. Rodgers . God rest his soul..

Please add to the list...

Judith Barsi(1978-1988)-Hungarian American child star. T.V guest star in popular 80's sitcoms such as Punky Brewster, Cheers, Remington Steele and etc. Dozens of T.V movies and commericals. Movies such as The Land Before Time(yep, yep,yep!!!!!), All Dogs Go To Heaven etc. Murdered along with her mother Maria by Josef Barsi after years of abuse.

Brenda Benet(1945-1982)-Actress, starred in Walking Tall among other movies and T.V appearances, best know as Lee Dumonde on Days of our Lives. Committed suicide in 1982.

[sara]

How could anyone forget Mr Rogers?!

[AKA]

Originally Posted by sara

How could anyone forget Mr Rogers?!

I don't think anyone has. He accomplished so much for children's television.

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[Sharop]

Vitas Gerulaitis (26th July 1954 - 18th September 1994)

I'm no sure if he's been forgotten, but people don't seem to talk about him. He was a tennis player, a good friend of John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors, Bjorn Borg and many others. He died of carbon monoxide poisoning at a friend's home - there was some sort of problem with the heating system.

[JuicyCoutureGirl]

Originally Posted by _Jen_

Dominique Dunne
Date of birth: 23 November 1959
Date of death: 4 November 1982
Details: Los Angeles, California, USA. (homicide)

Karen Carpenter
Date of birth: 2 March 1950
Date of death: 4 February 1983
Details: Downey, California, USA. (heart failure caused by chronic anorexia)

Heather O'Rourke
Date of birth: 27 December 1975
Date of death: 1 February 1988
Details: San Diego, California, USA. (cardiopulmonary arrest)

Rebecca Schaeffer
Date of birth: 6 November 1967
Date of death: 18 July 1989
Details: Los Angeles, California, USA. (homicide)



That's so sad. I looked up who she was because the name didn't sound familiar.

I remember crying for days when I heard that she died. I couldn't believe that someone my age (we were both ten at the time) could die of something so horrible that child services could have fixed!!! They dismissed the Barsi case and looked what happened! My friend went to school with her and my friend needed a shoulder to cry on.

I remember Rebecca's death also, another death that shouldn't have happened. No one bothered to get this bastard Bardo some help or better yet lock his ass for a long time in a mental ward. Why in the blue hell would the DMV give this bastard info on Rebecca? Again, back then the system was, pardon my french, f**ked up, hell, even today.

[Sharop]

Originally Posted by _Jen_

Karen Carpenter
Date of birth: 2 March 1950
Date of death: 4 February 1983
Details: Downey, California, USA. (heart failure caused by chronic anorexia)

I like the Carpenters' music a lot, so there's at least one person who hasn't forgotten Karen Carpenter.

My Mum likes her too, and my Dad, while not being a big fan, does think that their music is nice.

[Brad Russ]

Glenn Quinn, who played Mark on Roseanne, and also played on the show Angel, with David Boreanaz. The only places I ever heard about his death, were online at message boards and stuff. I believe he died in late 2002, and I never once heard the media mention anything about his death. He was a great actor, and definitely should have gotten more respect then he did. I will ALWAYS remember Glenn Quinn!!

[gilligan fanatic]

To many to list, but a lot of politicians are forgotten about. No matter what they did when they were in office good or bad, it is forgotten about when they die or even leave office for that matter.

[Nighthawk76]

Andy Gibb (singer/younger brother of the Bee Gees): 1958-1988

Steve Clarke (guitarist for Def Leppard): 1963-1991

Terry Kath (guitarist for Chicago): 1946-1977

Nicolette Larson (singer): 1953-1997

Patty Donahue (lead singer of the New Wave band The Waitresses): 1956-1996

[Jrnygrl]

Jon-Erik Hexum
Len Bias
Carol Wayne

[freshprinceofLA]

Len Bias

Born November 18, 1963
Died June 19, 1986 (cocaine overdose)
He was a very talented basketball player. He was drafted #2 by then defending champion boston celtics in the 1986 nba draft. He was a very gifted forward. Many people speculate had he not died from a cocaine overdose he would've been better than michael jordan.

Dave DeBusschere

Born: October 16, 1940
Died: May 14, 2003 (Heart attack)
Hall of fame forward. He was a great defensive player. Many people forget how good this guy really was.

Jam Master Jay aka Jason Mizell

Born January 21, 1965
Died October 30, 2002 (homicide)
One of hip-hop's fore fathers. He was arguably the greatest DJ of all time. He helped make the rap/hip-hop group Run D.M.C. of the greatest groups in music history. Without him there is no hip-hop.

Sonny Liston

Born May 8, 1932 (many people unsure about when liston was born)
Died December 30, 1970 (body was found on jan 5, 1971) Declared by police as heroin overdose
Perhaps being remembered most for his 2 fights against Muhammed Ali. Liston was a great boxer. He was a heavyweight champion. The precise cause of Liston's death is mysterious; the police declared it a heroin overdose, yet Liston was well known to have a phobia of needles. After winning the title, Liston at first refused to go on an exhibition tour of Europe when he was told he would have to get shots before he could travel overseas. All this prompted rumors that he could have been murdered by some of his underworld contacts. The case of Liston's death remains unsolved. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonny_L..._boxing_career)

[dawsongirl]

Originally Posted by JuicyCoutureGirl

Brenda Benet(1945-1982)-Actress, starred in Walking Tall among other movies and T.V appearances, best know as Lee Dumonde on Days of our Lives. Committed suicide in 1982.

Tragic story. There were sooooo many ways all that could have been prevented. I mean, a simple trip to the doctors could have saved two lives.

[Danisel331]

I remember when both Drazen and Reggie died. I was so upset when that happened. Here is my lil list that I think should be mentioned...

Freddie Prinze (1954-1977) Accidental self inflicted gunshot


Mildred Bailey (1907-1951) heart failure, due to diabetes.


Jonathan Brandis (1976-2003) Suicide


Lupe Velez (1908-1944) Senecal Overdose

[BrownEyedGirl523]

Originally Posted by JuicyCoutureGirl

I've never forgotten Mr. Rodgers . God rest his soul..

Please add to the list...

Judith Barsi(1978-1988)-Hungarian American child star. T.V guest star in popular 80's sitcoms such as Punky Brewster, Cheers, Remington Steele and etc. Dozens of T.V movies and commericals. Movies such as The Land Before Time(yep, yep,yep!!!!!), All Dogs Go To Heaven etc. Murdered along with her mother Maria by Josef Barsi after years of abuse.

I'm glad someone mentioned Judith, I would've put her on the list if you hadn't. I'm pretty sure that her death helped change the way the CPS in California handled their cases. Their atrocious handling of her case led in part to her death.