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BEACH BOYS BAND MEMBER HAS DIED

Beach Boys fans bask in nostalgia at Verizon – Orange County Register

Jeffrey Foskett, longtime touring member of the Beach Boys
who was dubbed the band’s “vice principal” by its principal
members, has died at 67 following a years-long battle with
anaplastic thyroid cancer.

Ultimate Classic Rock

Luis Sinco, Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

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BUYING THAT PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREE

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APOLLO SPACESUIT TO BE AUCTIONED

Apollo 11: Michael Collins' Personal Apollo-Era Flight Suit by | Lot ...

A collection of rare autographs and memorabilia, including a
spacesuit from Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins, is being
auctioned for more than $62,000, according to the Tyler
Morning Telegraph in Texas.

According to records, Collins wore the NASA flight suit in the
days and months following his return to Earth with the
Apollo
11 mission in July 1969.

The suit was removed from his personal locker just six months
after the historic flight following his retirement from
NASA in
January 1970.

Other highlights of the auction include a love letter from Elizabeth
Taylor to Richard Burton, with a starting price of $44,000, James
Dean’s high school yearbook, signed by the actor, with a starting
price of nearly $12,000 and a set of Beatles autographs from 1963, starting at over $12,500.
 
(FOX NEWS)

Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins passes away at 90
Michael Collins (1930-2021)

Apollo 11 logo

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ACTOR RYAN O’NEAL HAS DIED AT AGE 82

See related image detail. Ryan O'Neal young smiling portrait circa late 1960's era 8x10 inch photo - The Movie Store

Ryan O'Neal dies: 'Love Story' and 'Paper Moon' actor was 82 - Patabook ...
Ryan O’Neal (April 20, 1941 – December 8, 2023)


O’Neal was a native of Los Angeles, he trained as an amateur
boxer before beginning a career in acting in 1960. In 1964, he
landed the role of Rodney Harrington on the ABC nighttime
soap opera Peyton Place.

In April 2012, O’Neal stated he had been diagnosed with stage
4
prostate cancer. He later stated it was stage 2.

peyton place tv series dvd - Quinton Harley

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THE RETRO BLOG HUMOR DEPARTMENT

12.08.23
(FOX NEWS)

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