Category Archives: Obituaries
Aaron Brown, CNN Anchor During Sept. 11 Attacks, Dies at 76
Aaron Brown, a news anchor known for his coverage during CNN’s broadcast of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, died on Sunday in Washington, D.C., his family confirmed to CNN. He was 76. Brown b...
Lauren Coates Dec 31, 2024
Johnnie Walker, BBC DJ Known for Hosting ’Sounds of the 70s,’ Dies at 79
Johnnie Walker, a former BBC Radio 2 DJ known for hosting the "Sounds of the 70s" show, died Monday. He was 79. The news was announced live on the station by Bob Harris, who took over Johnnie Walker's...
Matthew Minton Dec 31, 2024
Angus MacInnes, Who Appeared in ‘Star Wars’, Dies at 77
Angus MacInnes, a Canadian actor who appeared in “Star Wars: A New Hope” and “Rouge One,” has died. He was 77. MacInnes died on Dec. 23 peacefully and surrounded by family, acc...
Jack Dunn Dec 30, 2024
Celebrities Who Have Died in 2024
Movie, TV and music fans are remembering notable figures who have died since the start of 2024. “Beverly Hills 90210” star Shannen Doherty, “Bob Newhart Show” star Bob Newhart,...
Pat Saperstein Dec 30, 2024
Linda Lavin, Star of TV’s ‘Alice’ and a Tony Winner, Dies at 87
Linda Lavin, star of CBS’ long-running sitcom “Alice” and a Tony winner for Neil Simon’s play “Broadway Bound” who remained active in TV and on stage, died Sunday. ...
Cynthia Littleton Dec 30, 2024
Kieran Turner, Documentary Filmmaker Who Created Web Series ‘Wallflowers’, Dies at 56
Kieran Turner, a documentary filmmaker who created the web series "Wallflowers," died Dec. 23 in West Hollywood. He was 56. Turner's death after a battle with cancer was confirmed by Christy Grosz, pr...
Matthew Minton Dec 29, 2024
Jimmy Carter, Former U.S. President and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, who may have left an even greater legacy with his efforts in his post-White House years, in which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his ef...
Pat Saperstein Dec 29, 2024
Dayle Haddon, Canadian Actress and Model, Dies at 76
Canadian actress and model Dayle Haddon died Friday from a suspected incident of carbon monoxide poisoning which took place at the home of her son-in-law, Marc Blucas, who starred in the TV series ...
Andrés Buenahora Dec 28, 2024
Charles Shyer, ‘Father of the Bride’ Director and ‘Private Benjamin’ Co-Writer, Dies at 83
Charles Shyer, who was Oscar-nominated for co-writing “Private Benjamin” with Nancy Meyers and went on to direct a string of hit comedies including “Father of the Bride” and ...
Pat Saperstein Dec 28, 2024
Olivia Hussey, ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and ‘Black Christmas’ Star, Dies at 73
Olivia Hussey Eisley, a British-Argentine actor who was cast as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet” at the age of 15 and went on to star in the slashe...
J. Kim Murphy Dec 27, 2024