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'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' Star David Kelly Dies at Age 82

Over the weekend it appears news of the highly publicized death of Whitney Houston overshadowed the passing of another great talent. Variety has word that Irish actor David Kelly, likely best known for playing Grandpa Joe in Tim Burton's adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, has passed away. After working on stage, screen (both big and small) and even radio, the actor passed away on Sunday, February 12th at 82-years old. At the time of his passing, a cause of death was not announced, but after 82-years alive on this planet, a reason to leave it isn't really necessary. More below.

›› Posted February 15 in Movie News, Obituaries | 7 Comments

'Lord of the Rings' & 'Star Wars' Swordsman Bob Anderson Has Died

By Ethan Anderton

At some point in their lives, pretty much everyone on the planet has pretended to wield a sword, lightsaber or some kind of deadly blade in an epic battle to the death. However, Olympic fencer Bob Anderson actually handled swords in real-life as an Olympic fencer and one of the foremost sword-fighting trainers and choreographers in cinema. Sadly, we must report a tragic loss at the beginning of 2012 as TheOneRing.net reports that Anderson, who has worked on such iconic films as The Lord of the Rings trilogy and the original Star Wars trilogy, passed away early this morning at a hospital in the UK.

›› Posted January 2 in Movie News, Obituaries | 9 Comments

'Deliverance' Mountain Man Bill McKinney Passes Away at Age 80

By Ethan Anderton

It's been a sad week of losing great talent from the likes of filmmaker Ken Russell, to comedian Patrice O'Neal, leaving us all too soon, and unfortunately we end the week losing another fantastic actor. THR reports Bill McKinney, the actor who scared the hell out of some adventurous campers and telling one in the terrified party to "squeal like a pig" in the 1972 thriller Deliverance, has passed away at 80-years old after losing a battle with cancer of the esophagus. McKinney was acting right up until his death with recent roles in How Do You Know and Pride and Glory and a Doritos commercial shot just two weeks ago.

›› Posted December 2 in Movie News, Obituaries | No Comments Yet

Comedian and Actor Patrice O'Neal Tragically Passes Away at Age 41

By Ethan Anderton

More sad news comes this week after the passing of Ken Russell over the weekend. Now Reuters has word that comedian and actor Patrice O'Neal has passed away far too young at age 41. O'Neal had recent suffered a stroke back on October 19th, and today his agent Matt Frost said, "It is with terrible sadness we must report that Patrice O'Neal has passed away this morning due to the complications of the stroke he suffered." Though most of O'Neal's work can be found in his countless stand-up sets and TV appearances on late night talk shows with Conan O'Brien and David Letterman, he also left his mark on several films.

›› Posted November 29 in Movie News, Obituaries, Opinions | 13 Comments

'Tommy' and 'Women in Love' Director Ken Russell Has Passed Away

By Ethan Anderton

Though the product of his unique filmmaking eye hasn't been prominent on the big screen for many years, director Ken Russell has certainly left his mark on filmmaking with his groundbreaking adaptation D.H. Lawrence's novel Women in Love and his take on The Who's rock opera Tommy. However, we have sad news for our return from the long Thanksgiving break as The Guardian reports Russell has passed away at age 84. Russell is best known for the controversy his films stirred, especially following the male wrestling scene in Women in Love which featured full frontal male nudity, but that didn't stop Oscar nominations.

›› Posted November 28 in Movie News, Obituaries | 4 Comments

Visionary Apple & Pixar Co-Founder Steve Jobs Has Passed Away at 56

By Alex Billington

Very sad news to report today. The AP/NY Times are reporting, with confirmation from Apple, that Apple co-founder, Pixar co-founder, businessman, vanguard and father of four & family man Steven P. Jobs has died today. Steve Jobs, as he was better known, passed away at the age of 56, shortly after resigning from Apple CEO in August. While I know Jobs is known more in the tech world, I thought it important to write something about his death, as his help with Pixar early on and influence on Hollywood is certainly evident. He was a great innovator, a great leader and businessman, and will certainly be missed, but never forgotten.

›› Posted October 5 in General News, Obituaries | 27 Comments

R.I.P. - 'Happy Gilmore' Actress Frances Bay Passes Away at Age 92

By Ethan Anderton

Even though Ben Stiller put her through hell in one of the worst nursing homes on film, actress Frances Bay and her sweetness prevailed as the charming grandmother in Happy Gilmore starring Adam Sandler. However, we're sad to hear from The Huffington Post that the veteran actress of film and TV passed away last week at age 92 after being diagnosed with pneumonia in a Los Angeles area hospital. Bay started her acting career in the 1930's on the radio before WWII, but it wouldn't be until the 1970's that she would return to acting in various roles on "Happy Days" as well as "The Dukes of Hazaard." Read on.

›› Posted September 19 in Movie News, Obituaries | 7 Comments

Veteran Actor and Oscar Winner Cliff Robertson Has Died at Age 88

By Ethan Anderton

After a career on film that spans over 50 years and just one day after his 88th birthday, the LA Times reported over the weekend that longtime actor Cliff Robertson had passed away. His longtime personal secretary Evelyn Christel confirmed that Robertson died of natural causes at Stony Brook University Medical Center in New York. Though his most praised role is probably his turn as a mentally disabled bakery janitor in the 1968 film Charly, a performance that snagged the actor the Oscar for Best Actor. However, most of today's audiences know him as Uncle Ben from Sam Raimi's Spider-Man films.

›› Posted September 12 in Movie News, Obituaries | 10 Comments

'Columbo' Star and Oscar Nominee Peter Falk Passes Away at Age 83

By Ethan Anderton

While it's pretty much a cliché for detectives to adorn trench coats, fewer on-screen investigators wore the signature wardrobe as well as Peter Falk when he played iconic TV detective "Columbo." While the actor is better know for his work in television, he also leaves behind a legacy in film as TMZ reports Falk has sadly passed away at age 83. In the last years of his life, the actor became plagued with dementia and tragically it has been said that he couldn't even remember his iconic role as Lieutenant Columbo on TV. Thankfully, audiences spanning generations will remember the actor through is many performances on TV and film.

›› Posted June 24 in Movie News, Obituaries | 14 Comments

'Jackass' Star Ryan Dunn Tragically Killed in Car Accident at Age 34

By Ethan Anderton

After partaking in plenty of hilarious yet foolish stunts on MTV's television series turned film franchise known the world round, Jackass star Ryan Dunn has sadly passed away. However, it wasn't the crazy antics of the stunt crew that resulted in his passing, but as TMZ has confirmed with Bam Marger'a mother, a car crash late last night is the cause of death. A car with Dunn and an unidentified passenger slammed into a tree and burst into flames (see the photo of the accident site right here) at Route 322 and New Street in West Goshen Township, Pennsylvania. At this time it's not clear who was driving the automobile.

›› Posted June 20 in Movie News, Obituaries | 42 Comments

'Spider-Man' Franchise Producer Laura Ziskin Passes Away at Age 61

By Ethan Anderton

Sad news starts off our week as Variety reports longtime producer Laura Ziskin succumbed to her battle with breast cancer over the weekend and passed away at the age of 61. Perhaps best known for producing Sam Raimi's Spider-Man franchise, Ziskin was diagnosed with breast cancer back in 2004 while working on Spider-Man 2, but she battled the disease for seven years and continued to work as best she could. One wouldn't expect anything less from a woman who was part of a whole generation of women who climbed the ladder and fought gender bias to become Hollywood executives and producers in the 80's and 90's.

›› Posted June 13 in Movie News, Obituaries | 5 Comments

'Restrepo' Co-Director Tim Hetherington Reportedly Killed in Libya

By Ethan Anderton

Some sad news was rumored this morning as Business Insider picked up on a since removed Facebook status update from photographer Andre Liohn saying that a group of photographers, including Restrepo co-director Tim Hetherington, had been killed in Libya. The New York Times has since learned more about the situation and has confirmed that Hetherington has indeed died after a rocket propelled grenade exploded near photographers on the frontlines in the city of Misurata. Meanwhile, the rest of the photographers seem to be alive but in varying health conditions after the attack. Check NY Times for more.

›› Posted April 20 in Movie News, Obituaries | 12 Comments

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