ObitTree Blog

Michael Parks Actor April 24, 1940 – May 10, 2017 Talented character actor and Quentin Tarantino favorite Michael Parks, has passed away at the age of 77. The actor’s death was announced by Director Kevin Smith and has since been confirmed by multiple sources. Parks’ career began during the 1960’s appearing in small roles on

Christopher “Big Black” Boykin Reality TV Star January 13, 1972 – May 9, 2017  Christopher “Big Black” Boykin of the hit MTV reality show “Rob & Big” has passed away from an undisclosed cause according to multiple sources. Boykin was best known as being the bodyguard and best friend to skateboarder and entrepreneur Rob Dyrdek.

Stanley Weston Toy Creator, Merchandiser April 1, 1933 – May 1, 2017 Stanley Weston, the creator of the “G.I. Joe” Action figure has passed away at the age of 84 according to multiple reports. Weston was most well-known for creating the iconic children’s action figure in 1963. He was drafted into the army shortly after

Aaron Hernandez Athlete November 6, 1989 – April 19, 2017 Former NFL tight end Aaron Hernandez has passed away at the age 27. Hernandez was found dead in his jail cell from an apparent suicide according to Massachusetts Department of Corrections.  At 3:05 AM guards found Hernandez had hung himself with a bedsheet attached to

Jonathan Demme Director, Producer, Screenwriter February 22, 1944 – April 26, 2017 Academy award winning director, Jonathan Demme has passed away at the age of 73 according to his publicist and multiple reports. Demme was diagnosed and successfully treated for esophageal cancer in 2010. Unfortunately, it recurred in 2015 and complications led to Demme’s death.

Legendary comedian and actor Don Rickles passed away at the age of 90 from kidney failure according to multiple sources.He was best known for his insult style of stand-up comedy. His comedy attracted many hecklers which he would then use to fill his act.

Charlie Murphy, older brother of Eddie Murphy has passed away at the age of 57 from leukemia, according to multiple sources. Murphy was a talented writer, comedian, & actor and is well-known for his work on Comedy Central’s sketch comedy show “Chappelle’s Show”.