RIP: Senator John McCain, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright Neil Simon and Singer Kyle Pavone Died – Short Overview
This weekend was unfortunate as Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Neil Simon, singer Kyle Pavone and Senator John McCain died.
Read the details on Nexter.org.
John McCain, August 25
Source: Arizona Governor’s Office
US Senator John McCain, a Vietnam War hero and towering political figure who became the 2008 Republican presidential nominee, passed away on August 25.
“Senator John Sidney McCain III died at 4:28pm on August 25, 2018. With the senator when he passed were his wife Cindy and their family,” his office said in a statement.
“At his death, he had served the United States of America faithfully for 60 years.”
Back in 2017, John McCain was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer and he battled it for one year until he chose to discontinue medical care.
Neil Simon, August 26
Source: Stage Milk
Neil Simon was an American playwright and screenwriter, who wrote more than 30 plays and around 30 movie screenplays.
Simon died of the complications with pneumonia around 1 a.m. Sunday at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, CNN reports.
He received Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1991 and more combined Oscar (four Academy Award won) and Tony nominations than any other writer.
He’s famous for the following comedies “The Odd Couple,” “Barefoot in the Park,” “The Sunshine Boys” and “Brighton Beach Memoirs.” These pieces of writing made him one of the most successful and famous writers in US.
Kyle Pavone, August 25
Source: Fox News
Musician and vocalist of We Came As Romans Kyle Pavone has passed away at the age of 28 on August 25. His band announced the death of a singer and shared their grief, writing: ‘Today music lost another great … Kyle’s tragic loss came too early in his life and those of his bandmates.’
“‘All are devastated by his passing. We will miss his smiles, his sincerity, his concern for others, and his impressive musical talent,” they added on Instagram.
He has been hospitalised for a week before the death. However, the cause of death is still unclear.
Other musicians and celebrities shared the feelings and memories about the late singer. Cody Carson says “Today is a sad day, we lost one of our brothers in music. So sad to know that you’re gone @kylepavone.”
Taylor Lumley also commented on the situation, “RIP @kylepavone, thankful for your friendship in life and glad we were able to share some truly fun and memorable times together.”
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