Word: aneurysm
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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DIED. TED BESSELL, 57, actor; of an aortic aneurysm; in Los Angeles. Bessell co-starred as Marlo Thomas' long-suffering boyfriend Donald in the 1960s TV comedy series That Girl...
...note. One gets the same impression listening to this CD, as Cobain sings, "I'm worse at what I do best" on a frantic version of Smells Like Teen Spirit, or when he howls, "Love you so much/ It makes me sick" on a jagged yet controlled rendition of Aneurysm. Performed live, the hurt is more apparent--affection is an affliction, talent a curse, and the crowd roars with every howl of pain. Alternative rock was meant to be a refutation of processed pop--this CD, recorded, flaws and all, at various concerts, is a tribute to untamed rock...
...Burkett expected to be was on the mound for the opening game of the playoffs. But that is just where they will be Tuesday night when Cone's Yankees take on Burkett's Rangers in Game 1 of the American League playoff series. Cone, who underwent surgery on an aneurysm in his throwing shoulder on May 10, and Burkett, who was toiling with the lowly Florida Marlins before being traded to Texas, each played key roles in righting their struggling teams in September. Cone rejoined the Yankees on September 2, with their 12-game lead over the Orioles down...
Today R.E.M. finds itself at a crossroads. The band's tour in support of its last album, Monster, was problem-ridden: drummer Bill Berry suffered an aneurysm (he has since recovered), bassist Mike Mills underwent surgery for an intestinal problem, and Stipe developed a hernia. So far, no tour has been planned for New Adventures in Hi-Fi. The album is also R.E.M.'s last under its current deal with Warner Bros., setting the band free to renegotiate, N.B.A.-style, for a megacontract...
...crowd of 1,500 claimed nothing less than his lifesaving powers. Perot worker Debbie Kraus told of her sister, who in April was found to have an inoperable brain tumor--until Perot had her flown in his private jet to a team of Dallas neurosurgeons, who discovered a treatable aneurysm. Ex-sergeant David Campbell, who suffered near fatal wounds in the Gulf War, attested to how Perot helped dispatch a team of doctors to rescue him from death's door. Besides testimonials, the main business was to hear the Reform candidates for President.Winner: Perot, with 65% of party members' ballots...