First up, we said farewell to David “Davy” Jones—not the Monkees one, but the legendary soul crooner behind a dozen platinum records. You’ve hummed his 1973 hit “Sweet Southern Rain” even if you didn’t know it. Fun fact: Jones famously hated his own voice and once paid a producer $10,000 to bury the master tapes. The producer, wisely, framed them.
His death at 78 was peaceful, surrounded by family and a stack of unfinished lyric sheets. It’s a reminder that even the most self-critical artists leave behind gold. Practical tip: Digitize your own voice notes this weekend. Your future self might love what your current self hates.
Hollywood’s Silver Fox
Next, we lost Robert “Bobby” Hargrove, the face of every 90s airport thriller. You know him—the guy who always played the skeptical detective or the charming rogue with a secret. He died on set, which sounds tragic until you learn he was filming a cameo for his grandson’s student film. Talk about commitment.
Bobby once famously turned down a role in a blockbuster franchise because it conflicted with his Tuesday poker game. “My friends are worth more than a paycheck,” he said. That’s a lifestyle lesson we could all use: prioritize the people who make you laugh, not the gigs that make you rich.
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