Coronation Street actress Maggie Jones (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8391523.stm) age 75
James Garner (Bret Maverick)
I don't think he was saying Garner had passed...I think he was just telling me another star of a classic western who's still alive. Some others I know are still around are Clint Walker (Cheyenne), Will Hutchins (Sugarfoot), Johnny Crawford (the son on The Rifleman), Fess Parker (Daniel Boone) and and Robert Conrad (The Wild Wild West).
QuoteI don't think he was saying Garner had passed...I think he was just telling me another star of a classic western who's still alive. Some others I know are still around are Clint Walker (Cheyenne), Will Hutchins (Sugarfoot), Johnny Crawford (the son on The Rifleman), Fess Parker (Daniel Boone) and and Robert Conrad (The Wild Wild West).
This whole time I thought this thread was for people who had died. Whoops.
Actually, it is. I was just responding to his post on Western actors who are still alive.
If the name is linked, it's to an obituary
Roy Disney, nephew of Walt , and Michael Eisner's bane.
Oh dear, what a shame. I feel so bad for her family. I wonder if it was drugs or suicide - what a pity.Just my feeling, but I'm sure that those weight fluctuations had a role in this. It couldn't be good for the heart to play with it that much? That's the reason of the Karen Carpenter death no? This isn't the first young actress who will died because of that and be prepare to see a lot of really known name appear in the years to come here...
I was just over at the IMDB and saw that Pernell Roberts has died at the age of 81. He was best known for TV roles, being a regular in both Bonanza (as one of the original Cartwright family) and later as the lead in Trapper John, M.D.As kids we always thought he was the coolest of the three sons, as he wore all black all the time. Made it special when he appeared; he was not as regular as Hoss or Little Joe (as that the correct original names...?)
Maybe when you were watching, you were watching the reruns and they mixed up the early episodes (with Adam) and the later ones without him?That is possible but clearly too long ago (30 years...) to remember.
Zelda Rubenstein (http://www.inquisitr.com/54481/zelda-rubenstein-dying/), of Poltergeist has days to live.
Damn this is a busy thread. :weep:
I just learned that Fess Parker has died at the age of 85...which happens to be my father's age. He seemed to make a career out of wearing coonskin caps as he played Davy Crockett in a handful of episodes of The Wonderful World of Walt Disney...as well as starring in the weekly series Daniel Boone which lasted several years. I actually only recall him in a couple of other things including the western movie Smoky.
Art Linkletter
No, it was relatively recent I saw him on the news just about managing to accept an awarded. Hollywood star maybe? Can't remember now.
I liked few of his films, buy I always liked him.
No, it was relatively recent I saw him on the news just about managing to accept an award. Hollywood star maybe? Can't remember now.
I liked few of his films, but I always liked him.
Jon, congrats on the 5000th post. :thumbup:
:o
Woah! I hadn't noticed. Damn, I'd have made it more interesting. ;)
"why change habits"... Who said that? :-[
Rue McClanahan (http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20390844,00.html) of the Golden Girls. I hadn't realized she had a minor stoke a year ago. She had a massive stoke today that took her life.
Rue McClanahan of the Golden Girls. I hadn't realized she had a minor stoke a year ago. She had a massive stoke today that took her life.
Harvey Pekar (http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/archives/2010/07/harvey_pekar_co.php):o
Harvey Pekar (http://www.ottawacitizen.com/American+Splendor+writer+Harvey+Pekar+dies/3269213/story.html)
In two years, we've got the Olympics and hopefully we'll be a country worthy of hosting it.
Maybe they'll create a special event for your country...Olympic Hooligan Rioting :whistle: :tease: :hysterical:And maybe the Eastern Bloc and Communist countries will boycot again so you guys can look good! :devil:
Maybe they'll create a special event for your country...Olympic Hooligan Rioting :whistle: :tease: :hysterical:And maybe the Eastern Bloc and Communist countries will boycot again so you guys can look good! :devil:
(Just kidding) :surrender:
Mitch Miller (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/03/arts/music/03miller.html?hp)
Mitch Miller (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/03/arts/music/03miller.html?hp)
Bummer. Can't tell you how many times, as a child, I followed the bouncing ball!
And this one will sadden all the anime fans here...
Satoshi Kon (http://www.uk-anime.net/newsitem/Director_Satoshi_Kon_passes_away.html)
Jimmy will mourn this actress...
Ahna Capri (http://sixtiescinema.com/2010/08/24/r-i-p/), the leading lady of Enter the Dragon and Payday, in a car accident.
And this one will sadden all the anime fans here...
Satoshi Kon (http://www.uk-anime.net/newsitem/Director_Satoshi_Kon_passes_away.html)
That indeed is sad news and not that old either. As to films directed by him, I have Millenium Actress, Paprika and Perfect Blue and to me they are 3 enjoyable films. I also have Tokyo Godfathers but not yet viewed that.
Dave
And this one will sadden all the anime fans here...
Satoshi Kon (http://www.uk-anime.net/newsitem/Director_Satoshi_Kon_passes_away.html)
And this one will sadden all the anime fans here...
Satoshi Kon (http://www.uk-anime.net/newsitem/Director_Satoshi_Kon_passes_away.html)
That indeed is sad news and not that old either. As to films directed by him, I have Millenium Actress, Paprika and Perfect Blue and to me they are 3 enjoyable films. I also have Tokyo Godfathers but not yet viewed that.
Dave
Looks like another Anime artist has died...
Shojuro Yamauchi (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-08-25/director/key-animator-shojuro-yamauchi-passes-away)
And this one will sadden all the anime fans here...
Satoshi Kon (http://www.uk-anime.net/newsitem/Director_Satoshi_Kon_passes_away.html)
Here's a good article on him...
http://madara-blog.livejournal.com/58530.html (http://madara-blog.livejournal.com/58530.html)
Glenn Shadix (http://joemygod.blogspot.com/2010/09/beetlejuices-otho-dies-at-age-58.html), Otho from Beetlejuice
I've been watching season 1 of HBO's Carnivale ...
Barbara Billingsley (http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/leave-it-to-beaver-barbara-billinglsey-died-18768/) (Leave it to Beaver mom)
And now I just read that actor James MacArthur has passed away. He was the son of Oscar-winning actress Helen Hayes and is probably best remembered for playing Danno on the original version of Hawaii Five-O. I think he was around 72 or 73.
Sebastien I supposed you are too young and never see him fight or his TV work?
That was very well done. :thumbup: The Academy Awards could learn something from that because their tribute every year is usually the most poorly executed part of the entire show. It's always rushed, terrible timing, people still talking when it starts and always a glaring omission or two from tribute itself.
That was very well done. :thumbup: The Academy Awards could learn something from that because their tribute every year is usually the most poorly executed part of the entire show. It's always rushed, terrible timing, people still talking when it starts and always a glaring omission or two from tribute itself.
I loved how they did the three that were in Airplane!, one after another.
Pete Postlethwaite (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-12106753)Very sad news indeed.
:( We've lost one of the greats today. And only 64.
Never the star but always a highlight of any film he was in.
Pete Postlethwaite (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-12106753)
:( We've lost one of the greats today. And only 64.
Bill Erwin (http://jam.canoe.ca/Television/2011/01/04/16752956-wenn-story.html)
Bill Erwin (http://jam.canoe.ca/Television/2011/01/04/16752956-wenn-story.html)
Already posted on previous page ;)
Michael Gough (http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/815617/michael_gough_19162011.html)
Coincidentally I had looked him up this week because I was curious about what became of him.
Elizabeth Taylor (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2011/03/abc-actress-elizabeth-taylor-dies-at-age-79/1)This is a big one for me. I have nearly her entire filmography in my collection. RIP.
I just read about this and was going to post it. Surprisingly such an iconic actress and I only have 3 movies with her in it. 2 of which I have yet to see. So while I don't know her work very well... I do know her by her reputation.I have 60-something. :laugh: After I last posted, I remedied my Elizabeth Taylor completism by getting The Blue Bird and A Little Night Music. :training:
"I call upon you to draw from the depths of your being — to prove that we are a human race, to prove that our love outweighs our need to hate, that our compassion is more compelling than our need to blame."Great quote! :thumbup: Reflecting on her films this morning as I drove to work, I recall that the first film I watched when I upgraded to a plasma TV was Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. That's my idea of a demo disc. ;D
Elizabeth Taylor
:rip:
Farley Granger (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118034555)I have to admit, I thought he was long dead. :-[
Sidney Lumet (http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2011/apr/09/sidney-lumetdies-86)12 Angry Men, Fail-Safe, Dog Day Afternoon, Network...
Director of Serpico and The Verdict, amongst many other great films.
Sidney Lumet (http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2011/apr/09/sidney-lumetdies-86)12 Angry Men, Fail-Safe, Dog Day Afternoon, Network...
Director of Serpico and The Verdict, amongst many other great films.
RIP.
Sidney Lumet (http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2011/apr/09/sidney-lumetdies-86)12 Angry Men, Fail-Safe, Dog Day Afternoon, Network...
Director of Serpico and The Verdict, amongst many other great films.
RIP.
And The Hill and The PawnbrokerSidney Lumet (http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2011/apr/09/sidney-lumetdies-86)12 Angry Men, Fail-Safe, Dog Day Afternoon, Network...
Director of Serpico and The Verdict, amongst many other great films.
RIP.
Prince of the City, too.
:( One of the great directors... RIP.
Michael Sarrazin (http://www.montrealgazette.com/entertainment/Michael+Sarrazin+dies+Montreal/4635866/story.html):(
Elisabeth Sladen (http://www.digitalspy.com/celebrity/s7/doctor-who/news/a315485/elisabeth-sladen-dies-aged-63.html)
This is sudden and very unexpected. :( Elisabeth played Sarah Jane, a companion of Doctor Who in 1973, and viewers of the newer series will recognise her from a couple of cameos. She also did the spin-off, Sarah Jane Adventures.
Elisabeth was only 63. Details of her passing are not yet clear, although one report I saw said it was due to complications from a battle with cancer. I had no idea she was ill.
Marie-France Pisier (http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110424/en_afp/francefilmentertainment_20110424135944)Au revoir, Colette. :(
Phoebe Snow (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110426/ap_on_en_mu/us_obit_phoebe_snow)I've been listening to her music since I heard the news. I had really hoped she was going to overcome the brain hemorrhage from last year. RIP.
may he rot in HellAccording to his religion he won't since he died as a martyr....
Please everybody don't take it bad :fingerchew:Not quite, it should have been "According to his interpretation of his religion ... "may he rot in HellAccording to his religion he won't since he died as a martyr....
Yvette Vickers (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/2011/05/03/2011-05-03_mummified_remains_of_attack_of_the_50foot_woman_star_found_in_home_officials.html)
This is a sad story. Actress Yvette Vickers' remains were found in a mummified state...she had apparently died close to a year before and it was only recently that someone thought to check on her. The story has an error...they list her as 82 but IMDB lists her birth year as 1936 so she actually would only be 74 now.
Seve Ballesteros (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/golf/13311206.stm)
I know he's a sportsman and I don't even like golf, but I think he was a charismatic gentlemen and I always enjoyed seeing his interviews. I suppose the mere fact I knew of him so well is proof of how he was bigger than his sport to me.
Gil Scott-Heron (http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/2011/05/28/18205406-wenn-story.html)
Amy Winehouse (http://www.tmz.com/2011/07/23/amy-winehouse-dead-dies-london-apartment/)
Loriot (Vicco von Bülow) (http://www.faz.net/artikel/C31013/zum-tod-loriots-er-hat-es-uns-immer-so-leicht-gemacht-30490165.html):weep:
Die Ente bleibt draussen!
He was the guy to answer the question "What should be written on your gravestone?" with "The name would be useful"
Cliff Robertson (http://movies.yahoo.com/news/oscar-winner-cliff-robertson-dies-ny-88-004551369.html)
Andy Whitfield (http://tv.yahoo.com/news/spartacus-star-whitfield-dies-lymphoma-39-004301065.html), who played Spartacus in "Spartacus: Blood and Sand".
Is this all you do now, Mr Grim Reaper? ;) Not heard from you in a while properly. How's the dodgy computer? Done any reviews lately?
I don't understand.Easy :P
I don't understand. The footage they found in 2004 (I think) was of scenes they were forced to cut from the film before they were allowed to release it (and there are rumours Warner Bros did a bit of their own extra trimming) and thought to be lost.
It wasn't Ken Russell deciding to have another go, like Ridley Scott did, they were simply putting back what was taken out.
I believe the real version of a film is what the film-makers wanted you to see, not what the studios/censors allow you to see.I agree here no problem on the studio part, but what we remember of a movie is what we have seen and not what we could have been seen (seem I put a lot of verbe there... is it grammatically corect?). Sometimes new cut sound like cash-in ripoff to my ears. Unless the director supervise the work himself (I'm not convince he did in this case) and only if it isn't changing history as Lucas and Spielberg did so many times...
And sometimes there's a big difference between them.Not necessary true in this case, but more often than not it isn't the case. Just adding one F word and a bare bottom to jack up the rating of a dvd release doesn't make a big difference.
...only if it isn't changing history as Lucas and Spielberg did so many times...
I meant the Final Cut when I said that, sorry I wasn't clear. And I still think the point stands - Ridley Scott used technology to make a film he couldn't have made in 1982 (or whenever it was), so in a sense he "had another go".
I think I'll get the BFI version. From what I read in Mark Kermode's book MGM apparently still s no closer to appreciating the film. Maybe we need to suggest tis film to The Criteion Collection :hmmmm:
I would imagine the X rated theatrical cut is maybe the most complete we'll ever see ths film...? Maybe Kermode will comment some more in the months to come.
Frederica Sagor Maas (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/silent-film-era-screenwriter-dies-279234): Silent Film Era Screenwriter Dies at Age 111
:( I liked him on Birds of Prey... among other things of course.
Ben Gazzara (http://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/ben-gazzara-dies-81-35089)
Whitney Houston (http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/02/11/whitney-houston-dies-at-48/)
and where were all Houston's entourage over her declining years?
It's kinda hard to find real scotch here, I had to do many liquor store. Most only have American Whiskey and Bourbon.
At the time it seemed like a good idea to post this.With a bottle of McCallan in the veins almost everything will look like a good idea.
Levon Helm in the final stages of his over-decade long bout with throat cancer (http://www.arktimes.com/RockCandy/archives/2012/04/17/levon-helm-in-the-final-stages-of-his-battle-with-cancer). :(
Levon Helm in the final stages of his over-decade long bout with throat cancer (http://www.arktimes.com/RockCandy/archives/2012/04/17/levon-helm-in-the-final-stages-of-his-battle-with-cancer). :(
I missed this post and was going to post the news about Helm's death.
The Band was one of the first concerts I saw - they toured w/ Bob Dylan in 1966. I remember him best as the drummer of The Band:
http://youtu.be/sjCw3-YTffo
Jonathan Frid (http://www.kathrynleighscott.com/?page_id=298), he probably saw the preview of Tim Burton's version of Dark Shadows and it killed him. ;)
He also played Loretta Lynn's father in Coal Miner's Daughter
Jonathan Frid (http://www.kathrynleighscott.com/?page_id=298), he probably saw the preview of Tim Burton's version of Dark Shadows and it killed him. ;)
That's a little unfair. You only have to read the blog your link came from to get an idea of how generous both sides were in the making of the new version. After all, the original was only a soap opera with a very cool premise. It can stand a re-interpretation and it sounds like Jonathan Frid had fun being involved.
R.G. Armstrong (http://westernboothill.blogspot.com/2012/07/rip-rg-armstrong.html?m=1)Being a kid of the '50s I remember him fondly from all the westerns. Funny, before I saw your post just now I had just watched 'My Name is Nobody' when he was in.
I couldn't believe it when I read about Michael Clarke Duncan. Such a shame.
Alex Karras (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/10/alex-karras-dead-former-lions-star-actor_n_1954452.html), RIP Mongo
RIP Oscar! :(:(
Patti Page (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-patti-page-obituary-tennessee-waltz-singer-dies-85-20130102,0,6127626.story)A great song bird ... It is sad
Richard Griffiths 1947-2013 (http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=36982)
aka Uncle Monty (Withnail and I)
Richard Griffiths 1947-2013 (http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=36982)To me he is Henry Crabbe, because I have the complete Pie in the Sky on DVD, and I'm slowly going through it. So sad to hear he passed away. He was the same age as me. I feel old age slowly creeping up on me... :(
Richard Griffiths 1947-2013 (http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=36982)Another of the truely great character actors. Amazingly enough not from the *golden age* of film .. one of the few we have had now.
aka Uncle Vernon Dursley (Harry Potter)
aka Uncle Monty (Withnail and I)
aka Swelter (Gormenghast)
(http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-basic/rip.gif)
Deanna Durbin (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/01/movies/deanna-durbin-1930s-star-of-universal-pictures-dies-at-91.html?hpw&_r=1&)A great talent hers
Ray Manzarek (http://blog.sfgate.com/loaded/2013/05/20/ray-manzarek-of-the-doors-dies-at-74/)Wow ... Ray Mazarek wrote great haunting melodies and was the backbone of "The Doors". He put out some create solo work and a really good bit with John Densmore , Robby Krieger and the singer from ... oh man i am drawing a blank ... But it was out on YouTube and the performance was great. Shows that with another great front man The Doors still would have made it on their music.
Dennis Farina (http://www.seattlepi.com/entertainment/television/article/Publicist-Actor-Dennis-Farina-police-officer-4679485.php)How strange, I just today bought season one of Crime Story, the first thing I remember seeing Dennis Farina in. I liked him a lot. He will be missed. Rest in peace, Dennis!
Dennis Farina (http://www.seattlepi.com/entertainment/television/article/Publicist-Actor-Dennis-Farina-police-officer-4679485.php)a great character actor ... from one of his first roles as Jack Crawford in the underrated Manhunter (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manhunter_(film)) to humors roles in
Michael Ansara aka Kang, the Dahar Master
He was 91.
(http://sharetv.org/images/star_trek_deep_space_nine/cast/large/dahar_master_kang.jpg)
Could this be true?? Just heard Eddie Murphy (http://eddie.murphy.mediafetcher.com/news/top_stories/actor_skiing.php) Right one?
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Eleanor Parker (http://www.examiner.com/article/eleanor-parker-baroness-the-sound-of-music-dies-at-91?cid=PROG-AEDM-IP-EleanorParkerDeath-121013-8.30am)Never a *great* actress (at least for me) she did have some very good roles in the 50's.
Pete Seeger (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-25923852)The definition of Greatness in a performer.
Philip Seymour Hoffman (age 46)Although I have liked a lot of his stuff for me he was really good in State and Main (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_and_Main). A great quirky movie. A great actor and will be missed.
Mary Grace Canfield (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/green-acres-actress-mary-grace-680985)The character Ralph was really a hoot (as most things Green Acres) and she played it so well ...
I was astonished to learn that Ramis was 69. I thought "He looked so young in Ghost Busters". Then I realized that Ghost Busters was released 30 years ago! Now I really feel old.
Rest in peace, Harold, and thanks for all the good stuff you brought us!
Studio Ghibli (http://oh-totoro.com/post/93700803450/studio-ghibli-announces-closure-toshio-suzuki)
Lauren Bacall (http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/08/12/lauren-bacall-dies/)
Lauren Bacal .. many that photo in the link says it all really .. just put on To Have and Have Not (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_Have_and_Have_Not_%28film%29). Although I enjoyed her in some of her other roles, when she and Bogart were on the screen together .. wow
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3f/To_Have_and_Have_Not_%281944_film%29_poster.jpg)
Geoffrey Lewis (http://www.ew.com/article/2015/04/08/geoffrey-lewis-obit)Too sad .. he was a very go character actor. And I loved his bits in And Which Way You Can and Every Which Way but Loose among many others ..
Ron MoodyEveryone knows Christopher Lee and my heart goes out to his family. But lots of people don't know who Ron Moody is/was. What a great character actor with great performances in Oliver!, Murder Most Foul and The Twelve Chairs among may other.
Christopher Lee
No way ... what a loss this is.
SlySoft (http://www.slysoft.com): Software Company Says It Is Shutting Down After 13 Years Due to 'Regulatory Requirements'
Peter Lustig (http://m.spiegel.de/kultur/tv/a-1079036.html):(
I grew up watching his excellent “Löwenzahn“ TV program..