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Richard Belzer, Actor Who Played John Munch on Law and Order: SVU, Dead at 78
Belzer portrayed the police detective for 22 consecutive seasons across several TV series. Richard Belzer, Actor Who Played John Munch on Law and Order: SVU, Dead at 78 Alex Young
Gerald Fried, Star Trek and Roots Composer, Dead at 95
Fried also scored episodes of Gilligan’s Island, Lost in Space, and Mission: Impossible. Gerald Fried, Star Trek and Roots Composer, Dead at 95 Alex Young
Kyle Jacobs, Country Musician and Kellie Pickler’s Husband, Dead from Apparent Suicide
Jacobs wrote music for Garth Brooks, Lee Brice, Kelly Clarkson, and more. Kyle Jacobs, Country Musician and Kellie Pickler’s Husband, Dead from Apparent Suicide Consequence Staff
Raquel Welch, One Million Years B.C. Star and Early Sex Symbol, Dead at 82
The actress became an instant pin-up icon thanks to a publicity shot of her in a prehistoric bikini. Raquel Welch, One Million Years B.C. Star and Early Sex Symbol, Dead at 82 Abby Jones
Trugoy the Dove, De La Soul Co-Founder, Dead at 54
Trugoy the Dove was one-third of De La Soul alongside Posdnuos and Maseo. Trugoy the Dove, De La Soul Co-Founder, Dead at 54 Consequence Staff
Chariots of Fire Director Hugh Hudson Dead at 86
Chariots of Fire won four Academy Awards including Best Picture. Chariots of Fire Director Hugh Hudson Dead at 86 Wren Graves
Melinda Dillon, Star of A Christmas Story and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Dead at 83
The Oscar nominee also had roles in Slap Shot, Harry and the Hendersons, and Paul Thomas Anderson's Magnolia. Melinda Dillon, Star of A Christmas Story and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Dead at 83 Wren Graves
George R. Robertson, Henry Hurst in Police Academy Films, Dead at 89
The award-winning actor and activist also appeared in 1970's Airport, 1979's Norma Rae, and 1991's JFK. George R. Robertson, Henry Hurst in Police Academy Films, Dead at 89 Abby Jones
Cindy Williams, Laverne & Shirley Actress, Dead at 75
Williams co-starred opposite Penny Marshall on the classic sitcom. Cindy Williams, Laverne & Shirley Actress, Dead at 75 Alex Young and Liz Shannon Miller
Lisa Loring, Wednesday Addams Actress, Dead at 64
Loring starred on the original series running from 1964 to 1966. Lisa Loring, Wednesday Addams Actress, Dead at 64 Alex Young
David Crosby, Legendary Songwriter and Member of CSNY, Dead at 81
David Crosby, legendary songwriter and member of The Byrds and Crosby Stills Nash and Young, has died at the age of 81, Variety reports. “It is with great sadness after a long illness, that our beloved David (Croz) Crosby has passed away,” his wife wrote in a statement to Variety. “He was lovingly surrounded by his wife and soulmate Jan and son Django. Although he is no longer here with us, his humanity and kind soul will continue to guide and inspire us. His legacy will continue to live on through his legendary music. Peace, love, and harmony to all who knew David and those he touched. We will miss him dearly. At this time, we respectfully and kindly ask for privacy as we grieve and try to deal with our profound loss. Thank you for the love and prayers.” Born August 14th, 1941, ...
Bruce Gowers, Director on Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Music Video and ‘American Idol,’ Dies at 82
Bruce Gowers, the Emmy and Grammy winner who directed nine-plus seasons of American Idol and hundreds of music videos, including the seminal “Bohemian Rhapsody” from Queen, has died. He was 82. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Gowers died Sunday in Santa Monica of complications from an acute respiratory infection, his family announced. Gowers also directed and co-created the long-running series of Kidsongs sing-along videos for Warner Bros. Records with his wife, Carol Rosenstein. A specialist in live events and TV specials, Gowers directed and/or produced the Emmys, the Billboard Music Awards, MTV’s Music Video and Movie awards, the ESPYs, the People’s Choice Awards and many other award shows. He called the shots for 23...
