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Harry McCracken

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Possible addition: The 1929 death of Mary Gold in THE GUMPS, a shocking moment in one of the most popular comic strips of its time. amazon.com/LOAC-Essential

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This morning we’re publishing a mega-tribute to pop-culture mortality, Slate’s 50 Greatest Fictional Deaths of All Time. The best death scenes of the past 2,500 years, from plays, books, movies, comics, songs, and more: an extravaganza of expiration! slate.com/culture/2022/0

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7:20 PM · Jul 20, 2022

Stuart Robertson

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Enkidu for first place!

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Just spent an hour reading up on this bit of history. Thanks!

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Does Popeye's near death after getting shot in his first Thimble Theatre adventure count? Probably not, but it's certainly shocking.

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