Obituaries, Tributes and Awards

Former child actor Rory Sykes killed in LA wildfires after ‘water ran out’ & helpless mum watched house burn to ground

2025-01-11T09:49:00Z

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Legendary college football coach Bill McCartney dead at 84

2025-01-11T13:25:00Z

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MLB All-Star Felix Mantilla dies at 90 nearly 70 years after Braves’ upset of Yankees in 1957 World Series

2025-01-12T12:10:00Z

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Phyllis Dalton, ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ and ‘Doctor Zhivago’ Costume Designer, Dies at 99

2025-01-12T20:33:00Z
The two-time Oscar winner also worked on ‘Oliver!,’ ‘The Princess Bride’ and three Kenneth Branagh films and knew the importance of “having the mud in the right place.”

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Marty DeMerritt, Former Bounty Hunter Turned MLB Pitching Coach Nicknamed ‘Mad Dog’ Passes Away

2025-01-12T16:59:00Z

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Leslie Charleson, ‘General Hospital’ Icon Known as Monica Quartermaine, Dies at 79

2025-01-12T23:26:00Z

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Jackie Farry, ’90s Music Figure and Francis Bean Cobain’s First Nanny, Dies at 58

2025-01-13T00:26:00Z
Raised in the controversial Synanon community, she also served as tour manager for Elliott Smith, the Lemonheads and other indie rock acts.

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Claude Jarman Jr., Young Star of ‘The Yearling,’ Dies at 90

2025-01-13T01:47:00Z
His brief time in the Hollywood limelight included a Juvenile Academy Award and appearances in ‘Rio Grande,’ ‘Intruder in the Dust’ and ‘Roughshod.’

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José “Cha Cha” Jiménez, who turned Chicago’s Young Lords gang into human rights activist group, dies at 76

2025-01-13T04:45:00Z

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Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Top Prizes To ‘I’m Still Here,’ Zoe Saldaña, ‘No Other Land’ And More

2025-01-12T20:25:00Z

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Oliviero Toscani Dies: Italian Photographer & Shock Advertising Guru Known For Provocative Benetton Campaigns Was 82

2025-01-13T10:27:00Z

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Mike Hynson, the co-star of ‘The Endless Summer,’ passes away

2025-01-13T12:50:00Z

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Owen Leahy, Rock Musician, Passes Away Suddenly at Just 28 Years Old: GoFundMe Established To Support Family

2025-01-13T15:27:00Z

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Michael Schlesinger, Repertory Executive and Champion of Films, Dies at 74

2025-01-13T16:11:00Z
A friend of cinephiles everywhere, he wrote and produced a U.S. version of ‘Godzilla 2000’ and directed a retro comedy starring Marilu Henner.

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Blues Brothers Actress Dalyce Curry Dead at 95 After Home Was Destroyed in Los Angeles Fires

2025-01-14T02:13:00Z
The remains of 95-year-old Dalyce Curry, who appeared as an extra in The Blues Brothers, were recovered at her home after it was destroyed by the ongoing Los Angeles fires.

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Journalist Furio Colombo dies at 94

2025-01-14T11:30:00Z

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Thelma Hopkins, Olympic high jump silver medalist, has died at the age of 88.

2025-01-14T12:00:00Z

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Tony Book, Manchester City title winner and ‘club legend’, dies aged 90

2025-01-14T12:19:00Z

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Tony Slattery Dies: Comedian, Actor & ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ Star Was 65

2025-01-14T14:18:00Z

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Robert Machray, Veteran Stage Actor and Fire Marshal Dobbins on ‘Cheers,’ Dies at 79

2025-01-14T18:09:00Z
For the theater, he appeared on Broadway in ‘Amadeus,’ starred as Orson Welles and received plaudits for his turns in ‘The Boys Next Door’ and ‘Waiting for Godot.’

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Michael Schlesinger, Repertory Executive and Classic Film Enthusiast, Dies at 74

2025-01-14T20:54:00Z

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Heinz Kluetmeier, Olympic Photographer and International Swimming Hall of Famer, dies at 82

2025-01-15T03:50:00Z

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Linda Nolan death: The Nolans singer dies aged 65 following incurable cancer diagnosis

2025-01-15T12:46:00Z
The Nolans were best known for their 1980 disco hit ‘I’m in the Mood for Dancing’

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Ronda Cooper, Longtime Talent Agent, Dies at 77

2025-01-15T18:14:00Z
Her clients at The Characters agency in Toronto over 35 years included Mena Massoud of Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ fame.

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Michael Gerety, Former Publicist and MGM Executive, Dies at 82

2025-01-15T21:14:00Z
He also worked at American International Pictures and Newslink Corp. during his long career.

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Dodgers’ Brooklyn Native Who Welcomed Jackie Robinson Dies

2025-01-15T22:38:00Z

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Christian Juttner, Young Actor in ‘Return From Witch Mountain’ and ‘I Wanna Hold Your Hand,’ Dies at 60

2025-01-16T01:12:00Z
His credits also included Irwin Allen’s ‘The Swarm’ and episodes of ‘The Bionic Woman’ and ‘The Magical World of Disney.’

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Quiksilver co-founder and surfwear pioneer Alan Green dies aged 77

2025-01-16T03:31:00Z
Melbourne-born surfer turned fashion visionary credited with designing ‘yoke waist’ boardshorts

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David W. Duclon Dies: ‘Punky Brewster’ Creator Was 74

2025-01-16T04:01:00Z

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Paul Danan Dies: Former ‘Hollyoaks’ & ‘Love Island’ Star Was 46

2025-01-16T11:05:00Z

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Jack Hoffman, young cancer patient who captured hearts of Nebraska football fans with touchdown run, dies at 19

2025-01-16T13:04:00Z

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Bob Uecker, Light-Hitting Catcher Turned Comic Actor and Broadcaster, Dies at 90

2025-01-16T15:57:00Z
The beloved voice of the Milwaukee Brewers starred in ‘Mr. Belvedere’ and ‘Major League,’ and was delightfully self-deprecating on ‘The Tonight Show’ and in beer ads.

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Ronnie Yeskel Dies; Casting Director For ‘Pulp Fiction’ & ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Was 76

2025-01-16T17:06:00Z

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David Lynch Dies: ‘Twin Peaks’, ‘Blue Velvet’, ‘Elephant Man’ & ‘Eraserhead’ Visionary Was 78

2025-01-16T18:23:00Z

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Eric Weissmann, Entertainment Attorney Who Repped Robert Altman and Elizabeth Taylor, Dies at 94

2025-01-16T19:15:00Z
His clients also included Gene Wilder, Rita Hayworth, Keith Carradine, Peter Bogdanovich and Paul Mazursky.

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NBA great Gus Williams, who led Sonics to lone championship, dead at 71

2025-01-16T18:31:00Z
Williams suffered a stroke in 2020

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‘Moonshiners’ Star Kenny Law Dead at 68

2025-01-16T19:41:00Z

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Jeannot Szwarc Dies: French Director Of ‘Jaws 2’ & ‘Supergirl’ Was 85

2025-01-17T04:21:00Z

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Fitness Influencer Chris O’Donnell, Known as Creeohdee on TikTok, Dies at 31

2025-01-17T04:39:00Z

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Hopefully, if he’s a believer, he’ll finally be in the front row.

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Joan Plowright Dies: Oscar-Nominated British Acting Legend Was 95

2025-01-17T10:00:00Z

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Merle Louise Dies: Original ‘Gypsy’ Cast Member, Sondheim Favorite Was 90

2025-01-17T16:32:00Z

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Robert Verrall, Oscar-Nominated Animation Pioneer, Dies at 97

2025-01-17T21:59:00Z
He worked at the National Film Board of Canada from 1945 to 1986 in animation, documentary and fiction films.

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Eric Weissman, Veteran Entertainment Lawyer Who Represented Gene Wilder and Elizabeth Taylor, Dies at 94

2025-01-17T23:19:00Z

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Claire van Kampen, Theater Composer, Director and Wife of Mark Rylance, Dies at 71

2025-01-18T16:36:00Z

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Veteran ABC News Correspondent Elizabeth Nissen Dies At 71

2025-01-19T21:52:00Z

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Former Chicago White Sox, Florida Marlins Manager Jeff Torborg Dies at 83

2025-01-20T13:30:00Z
Jeff Torborg caught Sandy Koufax’s perfect game with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1965 and won AL Manager of the Year with the Chicago White Sox in 1990.

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Cecile Richards, former Planned Parenthood president, has died

2025-01-20T15:47:00Z

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Lynne Taylor-Corbett, Choreographer for ‘Footloose’ and Broadway’s ‘Swing!,’ Dies at 78

2025-01-20T17:07:00Z
She also worked on ‘Titanic’ for the Great White Way and ‘My Blue Heaven’ and ‘Vanilla Sky’ for the big screen.

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Tom McVie dies at 89, was ‘quite a character’ as coach for Devils, Capitals, Jets

2025-01-20T21:58:00Z
Had served as Bruins ambassador for past 30 years

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John Sykes, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy Guitarist and Co-writer of ‘Still of the Night’ and ‘Is This Love,’ Dies at 65

2025-01-21T00:39:00Z

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Francisco San Martin Dies: ‘Days Of Our Lives’ Actor Was 39

2025-01-21T00:51:00Z

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Rebecca Wylie Simms death: Food influencer dies following ‘surgery complications’

2025-01-21T13:05:00Z
Simms founded the popular Lady and Larder store in Los Angeles

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Jules Feiffer, Famed Cartoonist and ‘Carnal Knowledge’ Screenwriter, Dies at 95

2025-01-21T15:21:00Z
The Pulitzer Prize winner and Tony nominee started out with Will Eisner, and his work appeared in The Village Voice for decades.

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Garth Hudson, Last Surviving Member of the Band, Dies at 87

2025-01-21T15:28:00Z

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Bertrand Blier, Provocative Oscar-Winning French Director of ‘Going Places,’ Dies at 85

2025-01-21T16:34:00Z

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Bob Kuban Dies: Drummer & Bandleader Who Had Hit With ‘The Cheater’ Was 84

2025-01-21T21:36:00Z

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Charles Phan, Famed Chef of Slanted Door, Dies at 62

2025-01-22T04:28:00Z
Chef Charles Phan is considered the inventor of modern Vietnamese cuisine in America

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Former El Salvador President Mauricio Funes who lived in exile in Nicaragua dies at 65

2025-01-22T11:22:00Z
Former El Salvador President Mauricio Funes, who spent the final years of his life in Nicaragua to avoid various criminal sentences, died late Tuesday

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Lynn Ban, ‘Bling Empire’ Star, Dies at 51 After Skiing Accident and Brain Surgery

2025-01-22T15:03:00Z

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Bernadette O’Brien, Emmy-Nominated Costumer on ‘MacGyver,’ Dies at 90

2025-01-22T19:59:00Z
The Dublin native also worked on ‘Murder, She Wrote,’ ‘T.J. Hooker,’ ‘For the Boys’ and ‘Another Stakeout.’

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Barry Michael Cooper, ‘New Jack City’ Writer, Dies at 66

2025-01-22T23:29:00Z

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