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Al Davis Dies at the Age of 82

by Bruce Simmons on October 8, 2011

The Oakland Raiders long-time owner, Al Davis, has passed away todayat the age of 82.

Al Davis: July 4th, 1929 – October 8th, 2011.

http://www.raiders.com/

The website, at the time of this article, is dedicated with all info pulled from the site and a note that a statement will be released later today. (Saturday)

Whether you liked or hated his methods, he was an instrumental force to be reckoned with, within the halls of the NFL. He was a man who didn’t care what anyone thought about his methods, but he got the job done.

Raiders fans will mourn this loss, as ESPN is noting that Al Davis had been experiencing failing health over the last several days.

Team ownership will initially go to his son, Mark.

R.I.P. Mr. Davis.

Starz To Pay Tribute to Andy Whitfield & Andy’s Last Words Before Passing

by Bruce Simmons on September 18, 2011

in Entertainment, television

Andy Whitfield lost his battle to non-Hodgkin Lymphoma recently. Fans of Andy Whitfield and his latest project, Spartacus: Blood and Sand, were very sad to receive this news.

Starz has shown a pleasantly abnormal amount of support for Andy Whitfield and fans are appreciating it.

For those who are able to subscribe to Starz, you’ll be pleased to know that Starz will be paying a short tribute to the man by airing five of his best episodes of Spartacus: Blood and Sand on October 2nd.

They will then be playing the entire season of Spartacus: Blood and Sand on December 16th, 2011.

After the break, a quote from the network and tribute video:

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