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

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

Legendary Filmmaker Sidney Lumet Passes Away at 86 Years Old

By Ethan Anderton

This weekend brought some tragic news to Hollywood in the form of a great loss from cinema's short but sparkling history. The NY Times reported yesterday that director Sidney Lumet, the many responsible for such classic films as 12 Angry Men, had passed away at 86-years old. His stepdaughter revealed the legendary filmmaker had succumbed to lymphoma. Though he only made a few films in the past decade, they did include evidence of his great directing by getting a decent performance out of Vin Diesel in Find Me Guilty, as well as a phenomenal crime drama in the form of Before the Devil Knows Your Dead.

› Posted April 10 in Movie News, Obituaries | 5 Comments

Legendary Oscar Winning Actress Elizabeth Taylor Has Died at 79

By Ethan Anderton

On the heels of news about David Fincher directing a new feature about the Egyptian queen comes sad news that the star of the original 1963 film Cleopatra has passed away. CNN reports this morning that Elizabeth Taylor passed away after congestive heart failure at age 79. The actress' publicist announced the sad news saying Taylor died "peacefully today in Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. Though she had recently suffered a number of complications, her condition had stabilized and it was hoped that she would be able to return home. Sadly, this was not to be." We remember the legendary actress and her work below.

› Posted March 23 in Movie News, Obituaries | 14 Comments

Veteran Actor and Batman Franchise Star Michael Gough Dies at 94

By Ethan Anderton

While The Dark Knight has an array of gadgets and sheer physical prowess to survive the rough nights and crime fighting of Gotham City, his alter ego Bruce Wayne couldn't keep sane without his trusty butler and guardian Alfred Pennyworth. Today I'm sad to report that Michael Gough, a veteran actor best recognized as playing Batman's loyal caretaker in the Batman films from Tim Burton & Joel Schumacher, has passed away at 94-years old. TMZ has the news on the actor passing away, and while the details of his death have not been revealed, at his age, it's not unlikely that it was just his time to step out of the spotlight.

› Posted March 17 in Movie News, Obituaries | 15 Comments

Golden Age Hollywood Actress Jane Russell Passes Away at Age 89

By Ethan Anderton

Yesterday brought the unexpected passing of director and producer Gary Winick, and today more sad news starts off our morning. The Chicago Sun-Times reports Golden Age actress Jane Russell has passed away at age 89. Her family revealed the historical actress died due to resporatory failure sometime on Monday. The sexy and busty beauty got her start as an actress when Howard Hughes gave her the chance of a lifetime with a role in The Outlaw. But before the movie was even released, Russell found herself gaining fame and affection as pictures of her in sexy costumes and swimsuits made her a favorite pin-up girl.

› Posted March 1 in Movie News, Obituaries, Opinions | 3 Comments

'13 Going on 30' Director and Indie Proucer Gary Winick Dies at 49

By Ethan Anderton

Hollywood had a big night last night, but sad news follows as IFC News independent film producer Gary Winick has passed away at the young age of 49. Sadly his passing was too late for his name to end up on the traditional "In Memoriam" montage honoring those talents Hollywood lost within the past year. Matt Dentler from Cinetic announced the sad news via Twitter saying, "Gary Winick died today. Too late to make the Oscars tribute, but way too early. He leaves behind a legacy of supporting indie film and NYC." While his work behind the camera may be better known to general audiences, his work in independent film is certainly inspiring. More below.

› Posted February 28 in Movie News, Obituaries | 7 Comments

James Bond Films' Composer John Barry Has Passed Away at 77

By Ethan Anderton

The action of Agent 007 on Her Majesty's Secret Service would never have been so thrilling if it wasn't for that sultry, signature theme music. Sadly, Reuters reports composer John Barry, the man behind the sexy orchestral arrangements that charged up many adventures with James Bond, has just passed away. EON Productions, the company behind James Bond released a statement this morning saying, "It is with great sadness that the family of composer John Barry announce his passing on January 30 in New York." Though no official cause of death was provided, apparently the legendary music man suffered a fatal heart attack.

› Posted January 31 in James Bond, Movie News, Obituaries | 9 Comments

'Bullitt' & 'Krull' Director Peter Yates Passes Away at 82 Years Old

By Ethan Anderton

Sad news kicks off this January week as Deadline reports director Peter Yates, the man behind the prolific action-filled cop drama Bullitt has passed away at 82-years old. Though he hadn't directed anything since 2004, Yates had already left a permanent impression on the film industry. After studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, the filmmaker worked as an assistant and assistant director before finally getting his first feature, Summer Holiday starring Cliff Richards, in 1963. But it wouldn't be until he helmed Robbery in 1967 that he would catch a break that would lead him to direct one of the most memorable cop movies of all time.

› Posted January 10 in Movie News, Obituaries | 4 Comments

Acclaimed Actor Pete Postlethwaite Has Passed Away at Age 64

By Ethan Anderton

Unfortunately, we have sad news to kick-off our return to work in 2011 as Reuters has learned that Oscar nominated actor Pete Postlethwaite has passed away at 64 years old after a long fight with cancer. A PR spokesperson revealed the actor died at a hospital in England while receiving treatment for the cancer he had been struggling with for the past couple years, "He had been unwell off and on for around two years and not worked as frequently as normal during the past year because of the cancer and its side effects." Even so, the actor still appeared in the recent Clash of the Titans remake, The Town and Inception all in 2010.

› Posted January 3 in Movie News, Obituaries | 39 Comments

Legendary 'Pink Panther' Creator Blake Edwards Has Died at 88

By Ethan Anderton

Though people may not be a fan of the recent film adaptations of The Pink Panther featuring Steve Martin as bumbling French detective Inspector Clouseau, those films are merely the tip of a much more impressive iceberg in the history of comedy on film. Therefore, it is sad to hear Variety's report that Blake Edwards, the creator and writer/director of many films in the iconic film series, has passed away at age 88. Along with crafting no less than six films with Peter Sellers as the infamous Inspector Clouseau, the writer/director has left his mark on cinema with various other projects and even more late, great talents from decades past.

› Posted December 16 in Movie News, Obituaries | 3 Comments

'Empire Strikes Back' Director Irvin Kershner Passes Away at 87

By Ethan Anderton

As if the death of legendary funnyman Leslie Nielsen wasn't enough of a punch to the gut to end the long Thanksgiving holiday, yet another influential talent has left us. Most casual Star Wars fans know George Lucas is responsible for the sci-fi legacy (both good and bad). However, more seasoned fans of the franchise know that it was Irvin Kershner who directed The Empire Strikes Back, a movie largely considered to not only be the best movie in the series, but one of the best sequels ever made. Sadly, the AFP news service reported this morning that Kershner passed away at his home in Los Angeles at 87 years old. More below.

› Posted November 29 in Movie News, Obituaries, Opinions | 25 Comments

Hilarious Master of Spoofs Leslie Nielsen Has Passed Away at 84

By Ethan Anderton

"Surely you can't be serious?" "I am serious. And don't call me Shirley." Earlier this year we said goodbye to actor Peter Graves, and now sad news hits again as another legendary cast member of the comedy Airplane! has passed away. Canadian talk radio station CJOB 68 in Manitoba reports actor Leslie Nielsen has passed away due to complications from pneumonia at age 84. His nephew Doug Nielsen revealed the very sad news tonight that after being hospitalized for nearly two weeks, the infection was "just too much and at 5.30, with his friends and his wife by his side, he just fell asleep and passed away." We remember Leslie Neilsen below.

› Posted November 28 in Movie News, Obituaries, Opinions | 49 Comments

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