Jun 29 Martin Mull, comedian and actor in ‘Arrested Development’ and ‘Fernwood Tonight,’ dies at 80 By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Martin Mull, whose droll, esoteric comedy and acting made him a hip sensation in the 1970s and later a beloved guest star on sitcoms including “Roseanne” and “Arrested Development,” has died, his daughter said Friday. Continue reading
Jun 20 Actor Donald Sutherland, whose career stretched from ‘M.A.S.H.’ to ‘Hunger Games,’ dies at 88 By Jake Coyle, Associated Press Donald Sutherland, the film and television actor whose prolific career stretched from “M.A.S.H” to “JFK” to “The Hunger Games,” has died at 88. … Continue reading
Jun 18 French actress Anouk Aimée dies at 92 By Associated Press Born in Paris to parents who both worked as actors, Aimée worked with an array of acclaimed directors, including Federico Fellini, Bernardo Bertolucci and Robert Altman. Continue reading
Jun 12 French music icon Françoise Hardy dies at 80 By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press Hardy's lyrics often captured the angst and longing of adolescence, resonating deeply with young audiences. Her melancholic and introspective tone set her apart from the more exuberant pop music of her peers. Continue reading
Jun 12 NBA great Jerry West dies at 86 By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press He was a 14-time All-Star, a 12-time All-NBA selection, part of the 1972 Lakers team that won a championship, an NBA Finals MVP as part of a losing team in 1969 and was selected as part of the NBA’s 75th… Continue reading
Jun 10 Civil rights leader Rev. James Lawson Jr. dies at 95 By Christopher Weber, Travis Loller, Associated Press Lawson was an apostle of nonviolent protest — and close adviser to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. — who schooled activists to withstand brutal reactions from white authorities as the Civil Rights Movement gained traction. Continue reading
Jun 07 Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, has died in Washington plane crash By Gene Johnson, Audrey McAvoy, Associated Press The San Juan County Sheriff says a report came in shortly before noon Friday that an older model plane crashed into the water and sank near the north end of Jones Island. Continue reading
May 31 Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, dies at 86 By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Mrs. Robinson's death was announced Friday by Michelle Obama and other family members in statement that said "there was and will be only one Marian Robinson. In our sadness, we are lifted up by the extraordinary gift of her life."… Continue reading
May 27 Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies at 71 By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press Walton was the NBA's MVP in the 1977-78 season, a two-time champion and a member of both the NBA's 50th anniversary and 75th anniversary teams. Continue reading
May 25 Richard M. Sherman, composer who helped shape the ‘lyrical voice’ of Disney, dies at 95 By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Richard M. Sherman, one half of the prolific, award-winning pair of brothers who helped form millions of childhoods by penning the instantly memorable songs for "Mary Poppins," "The Jungle Book" and "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" has died. Continue reading