Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas.
https://www.npr.org/2026/04/23/nx-s1-5797482/michael-tilson-thomas-dead
Moved him to my alt list after having him on my list for several years. Blerg.
A great conductor. But some points for me.
Not exactly a well-known celebrity, but former MLB catcher Ellie Rodríguez passed away on April 23 at the age of 79. He played for six big-league clubs over a 9-year career. In 1969, he was picked up the in the expansion draft by the Kansas City Royals, and that season he became the club’s first All-Star representative.
David Wilcock, personality from Ancient Aliens dead at 53.
David Wilcock dead: History Channel star dies at 53 in police incident
Mentioned upthread.
Already mentioned. Suicide, by the way. Always tragic even if I haven’t heard of this guy. I’d rather hear your problems than read of your death.
1970s TV staple and longtime Broadway actress Mariclaire Costello has died at 90. She was also the longtime wife of Allan Arbus.