Category Archives: Dim the Lights

Dim The Lights – Whitney Houston

You already know. The impact is endless. Another legend gone. We send our condolences to the family of iconic singer Whitney Houston, who died suddenly in Beverly Hills on Saturday, prior to Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy party. Houston was 48 years … Continue reading

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Dim the Lights – David Peaston

Unfortunately, when the death train  starts rolling, it seems never-ending. In addition, to the deaths of Soul Train creator Don Cornelius and boxing icon Angelo Dundee, singer David Peaston died on Wednesday. Peaston was best known for his multiple-win run … Continue reading

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Dim the Lights: Angelo Dundee

As we continue to deal with the death of Don Cornelius, boxing training legend Angelo Dundee also died on Wednesday of a heart attack. Dundee was best known as the legendary trainer for boxing greats Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray … Continue reading

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Dim the Lights: Don Cornelius

As we all know by now, the world is dealing with the loss of Don Cornelius, creator and host of the iconic, Soul Train, from an apparent suicide. Authorities responded to a call reporting hearing gunfire and discovered Cornelius dead … Continue reading

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Dim the Lights – Joe Frazier and Heavy D

Losing is never an easy thing to deal with. When we lose our love ones, it is always difficult as we deal with death, grief, and moving forward in various ways. What proves more difficult is what those losses truly … Continue reading

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Dim the Lights – Andy Rooney

  Andy Rooney died Friday night at the age of 92  from complications from minor surgery. Rooney recently stepped down from his post at 60 Minutes, capping a storied 60+ year career complete with rhetoric and funny gripes for all. … Continue reading

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Dim the Lights: Steve Jobs

When I learned of Steve Jobs succumbing to pancreatic cancer yesterday at the tender age of 56, I was in a study room at the public library with my 9-year-old son in our usual battle of wills (namely third grade … Continue reading

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Dim the Lights: Bubba Smith

Sad to hear news that former NFL great and actor Bubba Smith died yesterday at the age of 66. Found deceased in his Baldwin Hills home, circumstances surrounding his death are still unknown. Who could forget him as Officer Hightower … Continue reading

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Dim(ming) The Lights – All My Children and One Life To Live

When I first heard the rumors about popular soap opera All My Children heading to the chopping block, I totally dismissed it. I must admit I never imagined daytime television without Erica Kane and the lovelorn residents of good old … Continue reading

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Dim the Lights – The Extended Version

I knew when they announced Elizabeth Taylor’s passing, I thought back to my late grandmother saying “it always comes in threes.” Back after a brief break and, to my dismay, the Grim Reaper has been working overtime. Every time I … Continue reading

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