Deaths
Film Legend Paul Newman Dies
Paul Newman, the Academy-Award winning superstar who personified cool as the anti-hero of such films as “Hud,” “Cool Hand Luke” and “The Color of Money” — and as an activist, race car driver and popcorn impresario — has died. He was 83.
Newman died Friday after a long battle with cancer at his farmhouse near Westport, [...]
In a World Without Voiceovers… Don LaFontaine Has Died
Don LaFontaine, the man whose deep voice made him a film and television celebrity, has passed away today from complications from to Pneumothorax. While the name Don LaFontaine may not sound all that familiar to you at first (unless of course you’ve seen the recent Geico commercial he starred in), it’s almost a certainty that [...]
Singer/Actor Isaac Hayes Found Dead at 65
In what’s becoming a week of deaths starting with Bernie Mac, is now leading to Isaac Hayes. The AP is reporting that Hayes was found unresponsive next to a treadmill by a family member. He was rushed to Baptist East Hospital in Memphis where he was pronounced dead.
Comedian/Actor Bernie Mac Dead at 50
Actor and Comedian Bernie Mac (Bernard Jeffrey McCollough) has passed away today of complications involved with pneumonia. The actor has been in the hospital for a bit longer than a week. He was 50.
Best known for his role in the Ocean’s Eleven series (Ocean’s Eleven, Ocean’s Twelve, Ocean’s Thirteen) and his FOX series The Bernie [...]
Breaking News: George Carlin Passes Away at 71
These are the kind of posts you never like writing as a blogger. At the age of 71, George Carlin has died tonight of heart failure. Being a big fan of stand up and comedy in general, I’ve seen tons of George Carlin’s stuff over the years and this is not only a huge loss [...]
God Damn You Dirty Apes: Charlton Heston Has Passed Away
CNN is reporting that Charlton Heston has passed away this evening. He was 84. Heston has starred in over 125 movies since his career began in 1941. Charlton was suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease. In honor of the life of this esteemed performer, check out some of his [...]
