Tom Magliozzi deceased at 77.

[68custom]

Please, nobody take this the wrong way- but after seeing family members with Alzheimers and other dementia, it is hard to not wonder if they're better off just passing on quickly, than lingering in that state.

How hard must it be, to know, for fleeting moments, what you used to be able to do with your brain, and realizing that it's all slipping away- and there's nothing you can do about it?

In all, I hope his family can find some solace in his struggle being finally finished- and hope that they can remember how he WAS in his GREATNESS in his prime, and not so much dwell on what he must have been reduced to, in his final hours. They deserve to have good memories of him...

Regards,
Gordon.

I totally agree with you! when my grandfather passed it was a relief for the whole family. his mind had been gone for years.

 

[Pio1980]

Please, nobody take this the wrong way- but after seeing family members with Alzheimers and other dementia, it is hard to not wonder if they're better off just passing on quickly, than lingering in that state.

How hard must it be, to know, for fleeting moments, what you used to be able to do with your brain, and realizing that it's all slipping away- and there's nothing you can do about it?

In all, I hope his family can find some solace in his struggle being finally finished- and hope that they can remember how he WAS in his GREATNESS in his prime, and not so much dwell on what he must have been reduced to, in his final hours. They deserve to have good memories of him...

Regards,
Gordon.

Quite agree, Gordon.


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[JBL GUY]

This is sad news indeed.

 

[Dan ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ]

Yes, heard about it this morning. RIP Tommy.

 

[analog]

Please, nobody take this the wrong way- but after seeing family members with Alzheimers and other dementia, it is hard to not wonder if they're better off just passing on quickly, than lingering in that state.

How hard must it be, to know, for fleeting moments, what you used to be able to do with your brain, and realizing that it's all slipping away- and there's nothing you can do about it?

In all, I hope his family can find some solace in his struggle being finally finished- and hope that they can remember how he WAS in his GREATNESS in his prime, and not so much dwell on what he must have been reduced to, in his final hours. They deserve to have good memories of him...

Regards,
Gordon.

Agree, I watched my Dad fade away with dementia, not an easy thing to do.

RIP Tommy, I seldom missed Car Talk.

 

[DC]

"Doctor Stupey" will be missed dearly.

 

[Naptown Rob]

You're right, Gordon. And I can't imagine what it was like for Tom. He was "a wicked smart guy", an MIT grad.

As a listener, I really enjoyed his work.

As a broadcaster a really respected it.

Tom and Ray would never stand a chance in hell of getting hired at a commercial station. Any demo tape they submitted would have been laughed right in to the PD's wastebasket.

But they were naturals, and they were great. A long time friend had the pleasure of working with them at WBUR & reports that what you heard on the air was simply an honest reflection of the brothers. In her words "laughter just bounced off the walls whenever they were in the station".

 

[iramegdal]

Sirius

They are on Sirius in repeats 4 hrs. per day. Channel 121. Still enjoy them very much. The fact that they may be discussing 1984 cars is beside the point.

 

[mhardy6647]

Y...
But they were naturals, and they were great. A long time friend had the pleasure of working with them at WBUR & reports that what you heard on the air was simply an honest reflection of the brothers. In her words "laughter just bounced off the walls whenever they were in the station".

http://hereandnow.wbur.org/2014/11/03/tom-magliozzi-dies

 

[EchoWars]

Car Talk Host Tom Magliozzi, Dead at 77

http://www.npr.org/2014/11/03/357428287/tom-magliozzi-popular-co-host-of-nprs-car-talk-dies-at-77

God, I loved that show. He and his brother Ray could make fun of and laugh about damn near anything. He'll be sadly missed.

 

[whoaru99]

Bummer.

Often I'd grab some coffee and go for a nice little drive to listen to the show. Indeed will be missed.

R.I.P.

 

[Beatnik]

What am I going to listen to Saturday morning in the truck ? Very sad to hear RIP

 

[SPL db]

Sad news indeed, thanks for the laughs over the years! :sadwave:

 

[jhoyt]

This is sad news. He was 77 and had Alzheimers? I never would have imagined. Evidently Car Talk has been in re-runs for a couple years.

RIP to one of the most cheerful voices I knew.

 

[drknstrmyknight]

Apparently the last couple of years have been rebroadcasts as he was suffering from Alzheimer's. Surely this is an American Treasure lost. I tried numerous times to get a call in while restoring my '77 Avanti, but never got the chance to talk to the boys.
It would be great if Ray could hook up with a young, hip mechanic and reinvent the show with and old-school / new-school tension! You can comment at http://www.npr.org/2014/11/03/357428287/tom-magliozzi-popular-co-host-of-nprs-car-talk-dies-at-77.

 

[ConradH]

Very sad. I still read their re-run columns in the Saturday paper. Loved them for many years.

 

[EchoWars]

Apparently the last couple of years have been rebroadcasts as he was suffering from Alzheimer's.

Yeah, I listened to their last show. Seems like it was about 18 months ago or so. Had no idea he was suffering from Alzh till I heard the news yesterday.

 

[Omegaman]

ya mean Frick and Frack, the tappet brothers

NPR at its best

 

[BMWCCA]

ya mean Frick and Frack, the tappet brothers

NPR at its best

Can't tell if you're joking, or not, but of course that's: "Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers".

 

[Oerets]

Yes very sad indeed news. Saturday mornings listening to the show was something I looked forward to. Will miss his laugh, but not alone I feel.



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