One of the 1960s and ’70s biggest stars has died. Ryan O’Neal, best known as the star of the massive ’70s hit Love Story, passed away on Friday. He was 82 years old. His death was revealed by his son Patrick on his Instagram account. “This is the toughest thing I’ve ever had to say,” Patrick … Read more
One of the most important TV producers in the history of the medium has died. Norman Lear, whose work completely reshaped the American television sitcom, passed away in Los Angeles on Tuesday. He was 101 years old. Born in Connecticut in 1922, Lear served in the Air Force in World War II, where he took part … Read more
Marty Krofft, who created H.R. Pufnstuf, Land of the Lost and more with brother Sid, has died at the age of 86. Marty Krofft, one half of the legendary team behind H.R. Pufnstuf, Land of the Lost and so many more, has passed away at the age of 86. The cause of death was kidney … Read more
The creator of one of the most iconic posters in movie history has died. Roger Kastel was as an acclaimed illustrator and artist whose work appeared in many forms — but his single most famous piece is the one that became the poster for Steven Spielberg’s Jaws, with its bullet-shaped Great White shark racing out of the … Read more
Matthew Perry, beloved star of enduringly popular sitcom Friends, has died. He was only 54 years old. According to the Los Angeles Times, “authorities responded about 4 p.m. to his home, where he was discovered unresponsive. The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation was ongoing, did not cite a cause of death. No … Read more
One of the 1970s’ enduring cinematic icons has died. Richard Roundtree, best known to generations of moviegoers as the title character in the Shaft film series, passed away on Tuesday in Los Angeles. The cause of death, according to his manager, was pancreatic cancer, which he had been diagnosed with several months earlier. Roundtree was 81 … Read more
Few film franchises have made an impact on generations of audiences like Rocky. And for most of that franchise, the guy by underdog boxer Rocky Balboa’s side was Paulie, the surly brother of Rocky’s one true love Adrian. The man who made Paulie lovable, despite all of his endless flaws and problems, was actor Burt Young, who … Read more
Burt Young — the Oscar-nominated actor who portrayed Paulie Pennino in the Rocky movies — has died. He was 83 years old. In a statement to The New York Times (via Deadline), Young’s daughter — Anne Morea Steingieser — confirmed that the actor passed away on Sunday, October 8. Young was born Gerald Tommaso DeLouise … Read more
Suzanne Somers, who had prominent roles on Three’s Company and Step by Step, in addition to popularizing the Thighmaster, has died. Suzanne Somers, who perfected the bimbo blonde and helped turn a fitness fad into a surefire phenomenon, has died after a battle with cancer. Somers was 76. A statement issued by Suzanne Somers’ publicity … Read more
If you only know Marvel and DC from its movies and shows you may not know the name Keith Giffen. But if you do watch a lot of Marvel and DC shows and movies, then you do know his work; not only because his stories as a writer and artist for both companies were adapted to … Read more