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Claudia Barratt died on 30th April, aged 91. Her first film appearance was uncredited in White Heat and she appeared in several high profile films thoughout the 50s into the 60s, including a lead role in Robot Monster, "one of the worst films of all time". She retired from acting in 1964, though stayed within the industry working for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.

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On 09/06/2021 at 12:24, alt obits guy said:

Larry Gelman, a character actor with over a 50 year Hollywood career, with multiple appearances on TV shows including The Odd Couple, The Bob Newhart Show, Maude, Eight is Enough and Barney Miller, as well as individual appearances on series like Touched by an Angel and ER, has died. He was 90. One of his Barney Miller appearances nabbed him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Series.

 

https://www.newsfromme.com/2021/06/08/larry-gelman-r-i-p/

 

 

Has this been confirmed anywhere else yet?

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27 minutes ago, Gooseberry Crumble said:

https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/john-paragon-dead-pee-wees-24345561

 

American actor John Paragon has died aged 66. Most famous role was playing  Jambi the genie in Pee Wees playhouse.

 

Mekka lekka hi mekka hiney ho. I used to love peewees playhouse 

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47 minutes ago, Leon Brittan said:

Mekka lekka hi mekka hiney ho. I used to love peewees playhouse 

Apparently he died in April but it has only just become public knowledge. 

Sad for you as a fan but to be honest I had not heard of him until the sad news was released. But that is either generational or just a reflection on me . Certainly not on him. 

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On 18/06/2021 at 09:38, YoungWillz said:

John Paragon was in Star Trek Deep Space Nine - Scavvy Hunt Miss.

 

This is going to be coming up a lot over the next year I suspect...

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US-actress Joanne Linville, who has been a frequent guest star on several television series such as Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Twilight Zone, Star Trek, Gunsmoke, Bonanza and Charlie's Angels, dies at 93 years: https://deadline.com/2021/06/joanne-linville-dead-star-trek-romulan-commander-twilight-zone-hawaii-five-0-1234778979/

She had also a role in the Barbara Streisand starring film A Star is Born.

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SAG-AFTRA Spring 2021 In Memoriam list available to read here.

Don't have time to go through all of it today to see if there are any off radar deaths but I see we have a death date for Biff McGuire finally (March 9th). His death was reported on April 1st.

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Robert Sacchi, the actor who made a career from looking like Humphrey Bogart has died age 89.

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Richard Donner (wiki), director of The Goonies, Superman, The Omen, Scrooged, Ladyhawke, Lethal Weapon etc. etc. dead at 91.

Picked by 3 teams in the DDP and suggested by @RolandDeschain in the Ideas and Possibilities for 2021 thread.

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19 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said:

Richard Donner (wiki), director of The Goonies, Superman, The Omen, Scrooged, Ladyhawke, Lethal Weapon etc. etc. dead at 91.

Picked by 3 teams in the DDP and suggested by @RolandDeschain in the Ideas and Possibilities for 2021 thread.

 

Qualifying Obit from The Sun.

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Got a hit. :)

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Actress Suzzanne Douglas, famous for playing Jerri Peterson on The WB comedy series The Parent 'Hood, died at 64 years:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-9763783/Suzzanne-Douglas-actress-best-known-Parent-Hood-passes-away-64.html

She was also notable for her work in the films How Stella Got Her Groove Back and Jason's Lyric.

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1 hour ago, TomTomTelekom said:

Underground filmmaker Robert Downey Sr., known for writing and directing the films Hugo Pool, Putney Swope, and Greaser's Palace, died at 86 years:

https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/3236911/robert-downey-sr-dead-iconic-filmmaker/

He is also the father of actor Robert Downey Jr. 

Wow, my third hit, in just as many days. He was also an actor, too.

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4 hours ago, TomTomTelekom said:

Underground filmmaker Robert Downey Sr., known for writing and directing the films Hugo Pool, Putney Swope, and Greaser's Palace, died at 86 years:

https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/3236911/robert-downey-sr-dead-iconic-filmmaker/

He is also the father of actor Robert Downey Jr. 


He wrote and directed “Chafed Elbows”, which is one way to get ahead in Hollywood.

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Suzanne Douglas

Dead at 64 from Cancer.  Ton of tv and film credits over the years,most notably in How Stella Got Her Groove Back,School Of Rock, Tap and When They See Us . Also starred in the 90s family sitcom  "The Parent Hood"

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16 hours ago, TomTomTelekom said:

Underground filmmaker Robert Downey Sr., known for writing and directing the films Hugo Pool, Putney Swope, and Greaser's Palace, died at 86 years:

https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/3236911/robert-downey-sr-dead-iconic-filmmaker/

He is also the father of actor Robert Downey Jr. 

 

Also directed Up The Academy, an Animal House cash-in that's meant to be one of the worst films of all time.

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Actor Chick Vennera, known for roles in Thank God It's Friday and The Golden Girls has died at age 74. 

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1 hour ago, mollyafox said:

Actor Chick Vennera, known for roles in Thank God It's Friday and The Golden Girls has died at age 74. 


He was "Kid Pepe", the boxer who wanted to be a violinist in TGG.

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Actor William Smith, perhaps most well known for his portrayal of Anthony Falconetti in the miniseries Rich Man, Poor Man, died at 88 years:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/william-smith-dead-laredo-rich-man-poor-man-1234979961/

He is also notable for his role as James "Kimo" Carew in Hawaii Five-O, as well as for his work in The Virginian; The Asphalt Jungle; Laredo; and Zero One. He is also famous as television's last tobacco-advertising Marlboro Man.  His notable film credits include roles in Eye of the Tiger (1986), Red Dawn (1984), and The Mean Season (1985). In addition, he appeared in numerous horror movies of the 1980s, '90s, and early 2000s.

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