time 8,579 Posted June 10, 2021 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. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markb4 887 Posted June 11, 2021 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markb4 887 Posted June 13, 2021 As mentioned elsewhere, actor Ned Beatty, has passed away at the age of 83. https://www.thewrap.com/ned-beatty-prolific-superman-and-network-character-actor-dies-at-83/ 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,336 Posted June 14, 2021 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/john-gabriel-dead-ryans-hope-1234967378/ Another Hollywood death in addition to Ned Beatty. John Gabriel singer and actor who starred in TV soap Ryans Hope, Gilligans Island ,77 Sunset Strip and The Mary Tyler Moore show has died aged 90. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,336 Posted June 17, 2021 https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/celebrities/15312516/dawsons-creek-writer-heidi-ferrer-dead-by-suicide/ Heidi Ferrer, writer of hit US tv show Dawsons Creek , has committed suicide in Los Angeles aged 50. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,336 Posted June 18, 2021 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. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leon Brittan 291 Posted June 18, 2021 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 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,336 Posted June 18, 2021 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. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 20,950 Posted June 18, 2021 3 hours 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. John Paragon was in Star Trek Deep Space Nine - Scavvy Hunt Miss. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,735 Posted June 19, 2021 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... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,727 Posted June 21, 2021 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. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,492 Posted June 29, 2021 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. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,579 Posted June 29, 2021 Robert Sacchi, the actor who made a career from looking like Humphrey Bogart has died age 89. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,492 Posted July 5, 2021 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. 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Unknown Man 584 Posted July 5, 2021 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. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,727 Posted July 7, 2021 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. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,727 Posted July 7, 2021 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. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewd_Squirrel 331 Posted July 7, 2021 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. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,069 Posted July 7, 2021 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. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,972 Posted July 7, 2021 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" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,498 Posted July 8, 2021 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. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mollyafox 455 Posted July 8, 2021 Actor Chick Vennera, known for roles in Thank God It's Friday and The Golden Girls has died at age 74. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,498 Posted July 8, 2021 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. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,727 Posted July 9, 2021 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. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites