Category Archives: Obituaries
Lynn Ban, ‘Bling Empire’ Star, Dies at 51 After Skiing Accident and Brain Surgery
Lynn Ban, a jewelry designer and cast member of Netflix’s "Bling Empire: New York," died Monday after a skiing accident in late December, her son announced Wednesday. She was 51. “My mum p...
Jordan Moreau Jan 22, 2025
Francisco San Martin, ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Jane the Virgin’ Actor, Dies at 39
Francisco San Martin, an actor known for his roles in "Days of Our Lives” and “Jane the Virgin,” died last Thursday. He was 39. San Martin died by suicide, confirmed by the Los Angel...
Matthew Minton Jan 21, 2025
Bertrand Blier, Provocative Oscar-Winning French Director of ‘Going Places,’ Dies at 85
Provocative French filmmaker Bertrand Blier, who scored hits with transgressive comedies featuring Gerard Depardieu and Isabelle Huppert such as "Going Places" and "Get Out Your Handkerchiefs," has di...
Nvivarelli Jan 21, 2025
Elizabeth Nissen, Veteran ABC News Correspondent, Dies at 71
Elizabeth Nissen, a veteran ABC News correspondent, died Jan. 7 in Ann Arbor, Mich., three days after her birthday. She was 71. Nissen's death was first reported and confirmed by ABC News, although th...
Matthew Minton Jan 19, 2025
Claire van Kampen, Theater Composer, Director and Wife of Mark Rylance, Dies at 71
Claire van Kampen, a theater composer, director, playwright and the wife of actor Mark Rylance, has died. She was 71. According to an announcement from her family, van Kampen died on Saturday morning ...
Ellise Shafer Jan 18, 2025
Eric Weissman, Veteran Entertainment Lawyer Who Represented Gene Wilder and Elizabeth Taylor, Dies at 94
Eric Weissman, the noted Hollywood entertainment lawyer who represented many actors including Gene Wilder, Elizabeth Taylor and Rita Hayworth, died Dec. 15. He was 94. Weissman's death was only just n...
Matthew Minton Jan 17, 2025
Joan Plowright, Acting Legend of Stage and Screen and Laurence Olivier’s Widow, Dies at 95
Joan Plowright, perhaps the greatest Anglophone actor of the 20th century and the widow of Laurence Oliver, died on Thursday. She was 95. Plowright was a prominent actress of stage and screen in her o...
Ellise Shafer Jan 17, 2025
Jeannot Szwarc, French Director of ‘Jaws 2’ and ‘Somewhere in Time,’ Dies at 85
Jeannot Szwarc, the French filmmaker known for directing “Jaws 2,” “Somewhere in Time” and “Supergirl,” died Wednesday. He was 85. Jane Seymour, who played Elise Mc...
Abigail Lee Jan 16, 2025
Ronnie Yeskel, ‘Pulp Fiction’ Casting Director, Dies at 76
Ronnie Yeskel, casting director of “Pulp Fiction,” “Reservoir Dogs” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” died on Jan. 4 at The Motion Picture & Television Fund Retiremen...
Lauren Coates Jan 16, 2025
Bob Uecker, Broadcast Voice of the Milwaukee Brewers, Dies at 90
Bob Uecker, a former baseball catcher, actor and longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster, died Thursday, the Brewers announced. He was 90. Uecker had small-cell lung cancer and was diagnosed in 2023, h...
Abigail Lee Jan 16, 2025