Ray Stevenson, Actor in ‘Punisher: War Zone,’ ‘RRR’ and ‘Thor’ Films, Dies at 58
Ray Stevenson, the Irish actor who starred in films like “Punisher: War Zone,” “King Arthur,” the “Thor” films and shows like HBO’s “Rome” and the upcoming “Ahsoka” series,” died on Sunday in Italy, Variety has confirmed with his publicist. He was 58.
No cause of death was available.
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'Queen of rock 'n' roll' Tina Turner dies at 83
May 24 (Reuters) - Tina Turner, the American-born singer who left a hardscrabble farming community and abusive relationship to become one of the top recording artists of all time, died on Wednesday at the age of 83.
She died peacefully after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, her representative said.
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I don't think her influence on music and not-on-music cannot be overstated.ap215 wrote: ↑Wed May 24, 2023 1:59 pm
'Queen of rock 'n' roll' Tina Turner dies at 83
May 24 (Reuters) - Tina Turner, the American-born singer who left a hardscrabble farming community and abusive relationship to become one of the top recording artists of all time, died on Wednesday at the age of 83.
She died peacefully after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, her representative said.
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Sheldon Reynolds of Earth, Wind & Fire and The Commodores Dead at 63
American guitarist and singer Sheldon Reynolds has died. He was 63.
Reynolds' death was announced by his former Earth, Wind & Fire bandmate, Philip Bailey.
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American guitarist and singer Sheldon Reynolds has died. He was 63.
Reynolds' death was announced by his former Earth, Wind & Fire bandmate, Philip Bailey.
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Bill Lee, Father of Spike Lee and 'Do The Right Thing' Composer, Dead at 94
Bill Lee, the father of Spike Lee who scored many of his son's early films, has died. He was 94.
The filmmaker confirmed the news in an Instagram post, sharing a link to his father's obituary in The New York Times. According to The Times, Lee died on Wednesday morning at his home in Brooklyn, New York.
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Bill Lee, the father of Spike Lee who scored many of his son's early films, has died. He was 94.
The filmmaker confirmed the news in an Instagram post, sharing a link to his father's obituary in The New York Times. According to The Times, Lee died on Wednesday morning at his home in Brooklyn, New York.
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Gary Kent, Fabled B-Movie Stuntman, Actor and Director, Dies at 89
Gary Kent, the iconic B-movie stunt performer, actor and director who worked with Peter Bogdanovich, Richard Rush and Monte Hellman and served as an inspiration for Brad Pitt’s character in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, has died. He was 89.
Kent died Thursday evening at an assisted care facility in Austin, his son Chris Kent told The Hollywood Reporter.
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Gary Kent, the iconic B-movie stunt performer, actor and director who worked with Peter Bogdanovich, Richard Rush and Monte Hellman and served as an inspiration for Brad Pitt’s character in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, has died. He was 89.
Kent died Thursday evening at an assisted care facility in Austin, his son Chris Kent told The Hollywood Reporter.
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Samantha Weinstein, 'Carrie' actor and voice over star, dies at 28 from ovarian cancer
Samantha Weinstein, an actor who starred in the 2013 remake of "Carrie" and voiced roles in several cartoons, has died. She was 28.
Her father David Weinstein confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY Thursday that she died of ovarian cancer on May 14 at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto, Canada.
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Samantha Weinstein, an actor who starred in the 2013 remake of "Carrie" and voiced roles in several cartoons, has died. She was 28.
Her father David Weinstein confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY Thursday that she died of ovarian cancer on May 14 at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto, Canada.
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Ed Ames, Singer and ‘Daniel Boone’ Sidekick, Dies at 95
Ed Ames, the deep-toned baritone pop singer and actor who portrayed the faithful Cherokee sidekick Mingo on the 1960s NBC series Daniel Boone, has died. He was 95.
Ames died Sunday at his home in Los Angeles after a battle with Alzheimer’s, his wife Jeanne told The Hollywood Reporter.
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Ed Ames, the deep-toned baritone pop singer and actor who portrayed the faithful Cherokee sidekick Mingo on the 1960s NBC series Daniel Boone, has died. He was 95.
Ames died Sunday at his home in Los Angeles after a battle with Alzheimer’s, his wife Jeanne told The Hollywood Reporter.
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Ed Ames was a talented singer and actor. He had a hit records in 1967 with My Cup Runneth Over[/u] and co-starred on the TV show Daniel Boone. He also had one of the funniest moments in TV history on Johnny Carson's show when he tried to teach Johnny how to throw the tomahawk.ap215 wrote: ↑Fri May 26, 2023 3:58 pm Ed Ames, Singer and ‘Daniel Boone’ Sidekick, Dies at 95
Ed Ames, the deep-toned baritone pop singer and actor who portrayed the faithful Cherokee sidekick Mingo on the 1960s NBC series Daniel Boone, has died. He was 95.
Ames died Sunday at his home in Los Angeles after a battle with Alzheimer’s, his wife Jeanne told The Hollywood Reporter.
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Marlene Clark, 'Sanford and Son' Actress, Dead at 85: 'An Extraordinary Woman'
Marlene Clark, best known for her role on Sanford and Son and Ganja & Hess, has died. She was 85.
The actress died at her home in Los Angeles on May 18, her friend Tamara Lynch confirmed to PEOPLE.
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Marlene Clark, 'Sanford and Son' Actress, Dead at 85: 'An Extraordinary Woman'
Marlene Clark, best known for her role on Sanford and Son and Ganja & Hess, has died. She was 85.
The actress died at her home in Los Angeles on May 18, her friend Tamara Lynch confirmed to PEOPLE.
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UK Wrestling Legend Brian Dixon Passes Away
In some sad new coming out of the United Kingdom it has been announced that longtime promoter and legendary figure Brian Dixon has passed away with many in the business already sharing tributes to the man.
Brian Dixon was the founder and promoter of All Star Wrestling/Wrestling Enterprises in Birkenhead, a promotion that has been active since October 1970. He was the brain behind the Giant Haystakcs gimmick, one which would go on to achieve huge fame later on for a different company.
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In some sad new coming out of the United Kingdom it has been announced that longtime promoter and legendary figure Brian Dixon has passed away with many in the business already sharing tributes to the man.
Brian Dixon was the founder and promoter of All Star Wrestling/Wrestling Enterprises in Birkenhead, a promotion that has been active since October 1970. He was the brain behind the Giant Haystakcs gimmick, one which would go on to achieve huge fame later on for a different company.
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George Maharis, ‘Route 66’ Star, Dies at 94
George Maharis, the star of “Route 66” who went on to appear on “Fantasy Island” and other shows, died Wednesday in Beverly Hills.
His friend and caretaker Marc Bahan announced his death on Facebook, writing that he was “above all a great guy who would do anything for anyone. My dear friend, you will be terribly missed.”
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George Maharis, the star of “Route 66” who went on to appear on “Fantasy Island” and other shows, died Wednesday in Beverly Hills.
His friend and caretaker Marc Bahan announced his death on Facebook, writing that he was “above all a great guy who would do anything for anyone. My dear friend, you will be terribly missed.”
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Milt Larsen, Co-Founder of The Magic Castle in Hollywood, Dies at 92
Milt Larsen, who wrote for the game show Truth or Consequences for nearly two decades and co-founded The Magic Castle in Hollywood, died Sunday of natural causes in Los Angeles, his family announced. He was 92.
Larsen produced TV specials for ABC, CBS and NBC and wrote songs with Richard Sherman, the Oscar winner who partnered with his late brother, Robert, to create tunes for such Disney classics as Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Jungle Book.
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Milt Larsen, who wrote for the game show Truth or Consequences for nearly two decades and co-founded The Magic Castle in Hollywood, died Sunday of natural causes in Los Angeles, his family announced. He was 92.
Larsen produced TV specials for ABC, CBS and NBC and wrote songs with Richard Sherman, the Oscar winner who partnered with his late brother, Robert, to create tunes for such Disney classics as Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Jungle Book.
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Former Brewers player Young, involved in memorable lineup snafu, dies at age 63
The Baltimore Orioles tweeted Monday that former outfielder Mike Young had died at age 63.
Young played from 1982 to 1989 in Major League Baseball, mostly with Baltimore, though he also happened to be involved in a memorable lineup snafu during his ultra-brief tenure with the Milwaukee Brewers.
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The Baltimore Orioles tweeted Monday that former outfielder Mike Young had died at age 63.
Young played from 1982 to 1989 in Major League Baseball, mostly with Baltimore, though he also happened to be involved in a memorable lineup snafu during his ultra-brief tenure with the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Longtime college football, NFL assistant Bill McGovern dies at age 60
Longtime college and NFL assistant coach Bill McGovern has died. He was 60 years old.
McGovern, who died Tuesday morning at his California home surrounded by family, spent the last year at UCLA where he was hired in early 2022 as the Bruins’ defensive coordinator. However, McGovern was away from the team for much of the 2022 season due to undisclosed health issues. The family disclosed Tuesday that McGovern had cancer.
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Longtime college and NFL assistant coach Bill McGovern has died. He was 60 years old.
McGovern, who died Tuesday morning at his California home surrounded by family, spent the last year at UCLA where he was hired in early 2022 as the Bruins’ defensive coordinator. However, McGovern was away from the team for much of the 2022 season due to undisclosed health issues. The family disclosed Tuesday that McGovern had cancer.
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‘Don of Dough’ Andrew Bellucci dies after heart attack in Astoria pizza shop
Andrew Bellucci, New York City’s beloved pizza legend and owner of Andrew Bellucci’s Pizzeria in Astoria, died from a heart attack late Wednesday, May 31, in his Astoria shop.
While making a pie, Bellucci collapsed at around 7:30 p.m., according to his business partner Matthew Katakis, who said he performed CPR until EMS arrived. Bellucci was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after.
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Andrew Bellucci, New York City’s beloved pizza legend and owner of Andrew Bellucci’s Pizzeria in Astoria, died from a heart attack late Wednesday, May 31, in his Astoria shop.
While making a pie, Bellucci collapsed at around 7:30 p.m., according to his business partner Matthew Katakis, who said he performed CPR until EMS arrived. Bellucci was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after.
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Cynthia Weil, Co-Writer of ‘You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,’ ‘Make Your Own Kind of Music,’ ‘On Broadway’ and More, Dies at 82
Grammy-winning Songwriters Hall of Fame member Cynthia Weil — who co-wrote “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” “On Broadway,” “Make Your Own Kind of Music,” “On Broadway,” “Walking in the Rain,” “You’re My Soul and Inspiration,” “Uptown,” “Kicks,” “Here You Come Again,” “Through the Fire,” “Somewhere Out There” and many other hits with her husband and Brill Building colleague Barry Mann — has died, her daughter confirmed to TMZ on Friday morning. No cause of death was announced; she was 82.
“My mother, Cynthia Weil, was the greatest mother, grandmother and wife our family could ever ask for,” Jenn Mann said. “She was my best friend, confidant, and my partner in crime and an idol and trailblazer for women in music.”
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Grammy-winning Songwriters Hall of Fame member Cynthia Weil — who co-wrote “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” “On Broadway,” “Make Your Own Kind of Music,” “On Broadway,” “Walking in the Rain,” “You’re My Soul and Inspiration,” “Uptown,” “Kicks,” “Here You Come Again,” “Through the Fire,” “Somewhere Out There” and many other hits with her husband and Brill Building colleague Barry Mann — has died, her daughter confirmed to TMZ on Friday morning. No cause of death was announced; she was 82.
“My mother, Cynthia Weil, was the greatest mother, grandmother and wife our family could ever ask for,” Jenn Mann said. “She was my best friend, confidant, and my partner in crime and an idol and trailblazer for women in music.”
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Ricardo Rocha: An Iconic Figure in Mexican Journalism, Passes Away
Mexican journalism is in mourning after the departure of Ricardo Rocha, renowned journalist and host, who left an outstanding legacy in the field of communication.
His departure took place on the afternoon of this Sunday, June 4, and various personalities and media have expressed their regret for the loss of this national journalistic benchmark.
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Mexican journalism is in mourning after the departure of Ricardo Rocha, renowned journalist and host, who left an outstanding legacy in the field of communication.
His departure took place on the afternoon of this Sunday, June 4, and various personalities and media have expressed their regret for the loss of this national journalistic benchmark.
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Former Giants manager and three-time World Series champ Roger Craig dies at age 93
Former major-league pitcher and manager Roger Craig has passed away at age 93, according to the San Francisco Giants. Craig managed the Giants from 1985-92 and it was what he was most known for later in his life.
"We have lost a legendary member of our Giants family," Giants president Larry Baer said in a statement. "Roger was beloved by players, coaches, front office staff and fans. He was a father figure to many, and his optimism and wisdom resulted in some of the most memorable seasons in our history. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his wife, Carolyn, his four children, Sherri Paschelke, Roger Craig Jr., Teresa Hanvey and Vikki Dancan, his seven grandchildren, his 14 great-grandchildren as well as his extended family and friends."
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Former major-league pitcher and manager Roger Craig has passed away at age 93, according to the San Francisco Giants. Craig managed the Giants from 1985-92 and it was what he was most known for later in his life.
"We have lost a legendary member of our Giants family," Giants president Larry Baer said in a statement. "Roger was beloved by players, coaches, front office staff and fans. He was a father figure to many, and his optimism and wisdom resulted in some of the most memorable seasons in our history. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his wife, Carolyn, his four children, Sherri Paschelke, Roger Craig Jr., Teresa Hanvey and Vikki Dancan, his seven grandchildren, his 14 great-grandchildren as well as his extended family and friends."
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Barry Newman, Star of ‘Vanishing Point’ and ‘The Limey,' Dead at 92
Barry Newman, known for his role in the cult action thriller The Vanishing Point, died on May 11 in a New York City hospital, according to multiple reports.
The Emmy-nominated star was 92 years old. No further details have been released on his death.
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Barry Newman, known for his role in the cult action thriller The Vanishing Point, died on May 11 in a New York City hospital, according to multiple reports.
The Emmy-nominated star was 92 years old. No further details have been released on his death.
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Norma Hunt, Matriarch Of Chiefs, Dies At 85
Norma Hunt, who as the wife of late Kansas City Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt attended all 57 Super Bowl games, has died, according to a statement released by the team.
She was 85 years old.
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Norma Hunt, who as the wife of late Kansas City Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt attended all 57 Super Bowl games, has died, according to a statement released by the team.
She was 85 years old.
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Robert Hanssen, former FBI agent convicted of spying for Russia, dead at 79
Robert Hanssen, a former FBI agent who was one of the most damaging spies in American history, was found dead in his prison cell Monday morning, according to the Bureau of Prisons.
Hanssen, 79, was arrested in 2001 and pleaded guilty to selling highly classified material to the Soviet Union and later Russia. He was serving a life sentence at the federal penitentiary in Florence, Colorado.
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Robert Hanssen, a former FBI agent who was one of the most damaging spies in American history, was found dead in his prison cell Monday morning, according to the Bureau of Prisons.
Hanssen, 79, was arrested in 2001 and pleaded guilty to selling highly classified material to the Soviet Union and later Russia. He was serving a life sentence at the federal penitentiary in Florence, Colorado.
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Astrud Gilberto, bossa nova singer of The Girl from Ipanema, dies aged 83
Astrud Gilberto, whose dreamy interpretation of The Girl from Ipanema became the most popular version of the song, has died aged 83.
Paul Ricci, a collaborator with Gilberto, confirmed the news on social media, writing that he had been asked to announce it by Gilberto’s son Marcelo. “She was an important part of ALL that is Brazilian music in the world and she changed many lives with her energy,” he added.
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Astrud Gilberto, whose dreamy interpretation of The Girl from Ipanema became the most popular version of the song, has died aged 83.
Paul Ricci, a collaborator with Gilberto, confirmed the news on social media, writing that he had been asked to announce it by Gilberto’s son Marcelo. “She was an important part of ALL that is Brazilian music in the world and she changed many lives with her energy,” he added.
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George Riddle, Actor on ‘The Onion News Network’ and ‘The Fantasticks,’ Dies at 86
George Riddle, who portrayed the crusty gold prospector turned presidential candidate Joad Cressbeckler on the 2011 IFC comedy The Onion News Network and enjoyed a long run on the stage in The Fantasticks, has died. He was 86.
Riddle died Friday of duodenal cancer in North Plainfield, New Jersey, his longtime friend Christie Wagner told The Hollywood Reporter.
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George Riddle, who portrayed the crusty gold prospector turned presidential candidate Joad Cressbeckler on the 2011 IFC comedy The Onion News Network and enjoyed a long run on the stage in The Fantasticks, has died. He was 86.
Riddle died Friday of duodenal cancer in North Plainfield, New Jersey, his longtime friend Christie Wagner told The Hollywood Reporter.
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Anna Shay, Bling Empire star, dies at 62
Anna Shay, the heiress who rose to fame on the Netflix reality series Bling Empire, died unexpectedly from a stroke at the age of 62, EW can confirm.
In a statement, Shay's family remembered her as a "loving mother, grandmother, charismatic star, and our brightest ray of sunshine."
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Anna Shay, the heiress who rose to fame on the Netflix reality series Bling Empire, died unexpectedly from a stroke at the age of 62, EW can confirm.
In a statement, Shay's family remembered her as a "loving mother, grandmother, charismatic star, and our brightest ray of sunshine."
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