Actor Tony Todd died on November 6, 2024 at the age of 69. The news was revealed by his wife, Fatima, who said he died at home after a long illness. If you are an entertainment fan of any kind, chances are will recognize the name, the face or his voice.
For horror fans, may recognize him as the star of Candyman franchise or appearances in Final Destination movies among many horror movies he was in. For TV fans, he was the voice of Zoom in The Flash, was on Law & Order, three Star Trek shows, Homicide: Life on the Streets and many more.
For movies, he was in Platoon, Lean on Me, Colors, Night of the Living Dead remake, and again many more. For video games, he voice Venom in Spider-Man 2, and voiced characters in Half-Live, Call of Duty and yep more. Animation he was the go-to voice for Darkseid in various DC animated movies among his many voice roles. Seeing the theme? He was basically everywhere in TV, movies, video games and animation with over 200 acting credits.
“You gotta have audience sympathy for the character in some way or another,” Todd told Deadline in a 2022 interview. “There’s gotta be something attractive about the character that makes people want to root for them but at the same time feel repulsed by the idea. And for me personally, for every film that I do, I create a backstory for all my tortured people and my heroes alike.”
New Line Cinema summarized it best saying "The industry has lost a legend. We have lost a cherished friend. Rest in peace, Tony."
The acting world lost a giant on Monday as James Earl Jones died at the age of 93. The actor most famous for being the voice of Darth Vader throughout the character's appearances from the movies to the cartoon for nearly 50 years. He was also just famous for his voice. He voiced Mufasa in The Lion King, performed voices in all kinds of animated cartoons, performed voice overs, called the voice of CNN for their ads and more.
Jones was born on January 17, 1931 in Arkabutla, Mississippi during the Great Depression. While his parents looked for work, he moved to Michigan to live with his grandparents. He attended the University of Michigan where he discovered his love acting. When he graduated in 1955 he began on stage, often in Shakespearean roles. Eventually he moved to New York, working a a janitor to support himself while he studied at the American Theatre Wing. This lead to occasional TV roles and in 1964 he was cast in the acclaimed movie Dr. Strangelove.
His return to stage in 1967 to star in The Great White Hope earned him many fans and a Tony Award for Best Actor In A Play. He continued to work on Broadway with starring roles in The Iceman Cometh, Of Mice and Men and others. Then in 1977 he was cast as the voice of Darth Vader. During the 80s and 90s when not voicing Darth, he would guest on many TV series and work on bunch of movies including Coming To America, The Hunt for Red October, Field of Dreams and more.
“Denzel Washington, Sidney Poitier, Robert Redford, Tom Cruise: those guys have well-planned careers,” Jones told The Guardian in 2009. “I’m just on a journey. Wherever I run across a job, I say, ‘OK, I’ll do that.'” To call him an acting legend is underselling his contributions to the arts and pop culture over his long career.
Hollywood has lost one its most prolific and greatest actors with the death of Donald Sutherland. Regardless of generations, chances are you have seen his face and a movie or TV show he was in. His death was announced by his son Keifer Sutherland who wrote "With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away. I personally think one of the most important actors in the history of film. Never daunted by a role, good, bad, or ugly. He loved what he did and did what he loved, and one can never ask for more than that. A life well lived."
He definitely loved acting with over 200 credits. The long list of notable work includes JFK, The Dirty Dozen, Animal House, Backdraft, The Italian Job, The Hunger Game movies, M.A.S.H., Ordinary People, and well it just keeps going. His choice in projects was varied and showed no limitation to his acting skills and presence. He won an honorary Oscar in 2017, showing that Oscar often gets as much wrong as it does right as he should have had a shelf full of them. As filmmaker Joe Russo put it best, "RIP to the GOAT.” Condolence's to his family on their loss. You can read more about him and Hollywood reaction here and here.
Andre Braugherdied Monday, December 11, due to lung cancer, a battle he chose to not make public. One of the unsung heroes of the acting world might be most famous to many as Captain Holt on Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Frank Pembleton in Homicide: Life on the Streets which lead to his first Emmy win. His second was for his role in the mini-series Thief. His career began in 1989 in series of Kojak films and role in Glory (1989). While he did continue to work in movies such as City of Angels, Primal Fear, and more he is perhaps best known for is many roles on television such as the last season of The Good Fight, Last Resort, Men of a Certain Age, Gideon's Crossing and more. He elevated every project he was in.
From NBC, “Andre Braugher was the actor that others in the profession would always aspire to be. He infused Det. Frank Pembleton on ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ with both righteous ferocity and quiet dignity. In addition to his prowess as a dramatic actor, his comedy chops were also on full display as the determined and passionate Capt. Holt in ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine.’ His performances will continue to inspire future generations and we will miss him tremendously.”
From Fox, "Everyone at Fox is devastated by the sudden loss of our friend and colleague, the incredibly talented Andre Braugher. He will most certainly be remembered for his iconic comedic and dramatic roles across both film and television, but he will be remembered mostly for his big heart, kindness and the lasting impact he made on his friends, family and fans everywhere. Andre was the heart and soul of the Nine-Nine and will forever be our Captain. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Andre’s family and loved ones at this time.”
You can read further comments from those he acted with here, here, here, and here. An acting legend has died and the arts are poorer for it. Condolances to his family and friends on their loss.
The comic book industry lost a giant as comic book writer and artist Keith Giffen died at the age of 70 due to a stroke. The news was announced on his Facebook page per his instructions "I told them I was sick…Anything not to go to New York Comic Con, Thankx, Bwah ha ha ha ha.” If your a fan of Guardians of the Galaxy movies, you have him to partially thank for that as co-creator of Rocket Raccoon with Bill Mantlo in 1976, his first year in the comics industry. His other influenctual co-creations in the years that followed included Lobo, Ambush Bug, Jaime Reyes' Blue Beetle, Maxwell Lord and the humorous Justice League International.
He worked basically for all the comic companies including DC (Legion of Super-Heroes, Doctor Fate, 52, Countdown to Final Crisis), Marvel (Annihilation, Drax The Destroyer, The Defenders), Dark Horse (Division 13, Agents of Law, and Valient Comics (X-O Manowar, Magnus, Solar). He even took a break from comics to storyboard for TV which including working on The Real Ghostbusters, Static Shock, Batman Beyond, and Spider-Man Unlimited).
What I listed is just a fraction of his writing and artistic output. His influence on the comic world is basically everywhere as many current artists and writers drew inspiration from his work, Marvel movies, DC movies, and more. A true legend has died. Condolences to his family on their loss.
Keith was one of the most brilliantly creative humans I’ve ever known. A curmudgeon with a heart of gold. A generous collaborator. An old, dear friend. And, as my wife observed, “He was like a character out of a Keith Giffen story.” Safe travels, Keith. You will be missed. - J.M. DeMatteis
I adored Keith Giffen.
Spending half an hour with him meant hearing so many original ideas it made you dizzy.
Everyone told me he could be crabby, instead, he was lovely and generous to me every time we talked.
I will always be a fan and carry awe for that man. - Gail Simone
Gutted to hear the passing of the legendary comic book creator Keith Giffen. He personified creativity to me in everything he did. Whether it was writing, plotting, drawing, kibitzing or creating—Keith did it like no other in the modern age. - Jim Lee
When it comes to sheer creative talent and the ability to come up with great ideas, one after another, no one did it better than Keith Giffen. Working with him was one of those fun, creative roller coaster types of experiences that made any project more fun. R.I.P, my friend. - Dan Jurgens
The voice of Batman for a generation or two, Kevin Conroy, has died at the age 66 after a fight with cancer. The actor worked in theatre and television but he is most know for becoming the iconic voice of Bruce Wayne/Batman in Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League cartoon, animated movies, Batman: Arkham, Injustice video games and more. According to The Hollywood Reporter he voice the character for "60 different productions, spanning 15 films and 400 episodes of television." He was even given a chance to play Bruce Wayne in the CW crossover "Crisis on Infinite Earths", a choice made specifically because of his iconic work with the character with the live action version based on the "Kingdom Come" version of Batman.
The news of his death first came from Diane Pershing (voice of Poison Ivy) who wrote "Very sad news: our beloved voice of Batman, Kevin Conroy, died yesterday. He's been ill for a while but he really put in a lot of time at the cons, to the joy of all of his fans. He will be sorely missed not just by the cast of the series but by his legion of fans all over the world" where she included recent pictures of the actor with her at a convention.
Another icon in the animation realm, casting and voice director Andrea Romano wrote "Kevin was far more than an actor whom I had the pleasure of casting and
directing — he was a dear friend for 30-plus years whose kindness and
generous spirit knew no boundaries. Kevin’s warm heart, delightfully deep laugh and pure
love of life will be with me forever."
Mark Hamill known to some as Luke Skywalker, is also a definitive voice, this time for The Joker. He said "Kevin was perfection. He was one of my favorite people on the planet,
and I loved him like a brother. He truly cared for the people around him
– his decency shone through everything he did. Every time I saw him or
spoke with him, my spirits were elevated. Kevin was a
brilliant actor. For several generations, he has been the definitive
Batman. It was one of those perfect scenarios where they got the exact
right guy for the exact right part, and the world was better for it. His
rhythms and subtleties, tones, and delivery – that all also helped
inform my performance. He was the ideal partner – it was such a
complementary, creative experience. I couldn't have done it without him."
If interested in a recent long interview with the actor, watch the Inside of You podcast. Below are a few tribute videos fans created when they learned of his death. It appears the last time he voiced the role is for the video game MultiVersus. Condolences to friends and family on their loss.
The most famous monarch in the world, Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022. The second longest reigning monarch in human history is succeeded by her son King Charles III. Her legendary reign began on February 6, 1952 and has been a world constant ever since. Generations not just in the United Kingdom, but all over the world, have just always known she was there. Many are confused by a monarch, questions it viability or use, but regardless there was comfort in knowing that the Queen was always there. Sadly that is no more and the world is different for that. The world is lesser without her being in it. Canada's Justin Trudeau said it succulently, "In a complicated world, her steady grace and resolve brought comfort to us all." Condolences to the people of the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, her family, and really to the world.
Legendary actor Sean Connery died at age 90 after a long illness. The retired actor left behind an amazing filmography whose career took off when he was cast as 007 James Bond for Dr No. and reprising the role for additional 6 movies. He later played a critical role in Highlander, moved on to the russian submarine commander in The Hunt for Red October, and play Henry Jones Sr. in Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade with a then surprise appearance as King Richard in Robin Hood Prince of Thieves. His one Oscar came from playing Jimmy Malone in The Untouchables. The actor retired in 2003 with his final role in The League of Extraordinary Gentleman. His resume is worth giving a look followed by a movie binge as he always elevated every film he was in. Condolances to his family and friends on their loss.
Spider-Man, X-Men, Fantastic Four, The Avengers, Hulk, Iron Man, Black Panther, Inhumans, Daredevil, Thor, Sandman, Sinister Six, She-Hulk, Wasp, Ant-Man, the list just goes on and on. All co-created by on man - Stan Lee. In effect, Marvel Comics existed because of the prolific imagination of this amazing person. Today, we lost a true legend. Stan Lee passed away today at the age of 95 leaving behind a legacy unlike any other. A legacy of great imagination married with conveying great responsibility while reflecting the imperfect world we lived in so can marvel at it all. His creativity, his approach to story telling has inspired and will continue to inspire generations.
Stanley Lieber was born on December 8, 1922 in New York City. As a teenager growing up during the depression he worked various jobs to help his family until eventually working for his cousin-in-law at Timely Comics. There he met his fellow legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby (creators of Captain America). A sign of his creativity was his very first work called "Captain America Foils the Traitor's Revenge", two pages of text story that existed due to postal regulatations. In the story Captain America threw his mighty shield for the first time, a now iconic signature move of the character. It was in this story that his nom de plume "Stan Lee" first appeared before it eventually became his legal name.
Amazingly Timely Comics let go Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Their replacement editing the books at the ripe old age of 18 was Stan Lee. The attack on Pearl Harbor led to Lee enlisting to fight World War II as a member of the signal corps and then joining the Training Films Division as "playwright". Once he returned he married his wife of 70 years, Joan Clayton Boocock and returned to Timely Comics now called Atlas Comics. They had two children, Joan Celia born in 1950, and Jan who died after only three days. Throughout the 1950s Stan Lee worked on whatever needed to be done to get comics to shelves be it stories for then popular genres of westerns, horror and crime stories.
By the end of the 1950s Stan Lee was simply tired of writing these kinds of stories. However an opportunity arose as DC Comics successfully spurred a new age, the Silver Age of comics with an updated version of the Flash and the creation of the Justice League of America. In 1961, Lee was assigned to task of coming up with a superhero team for Atlas to ride the Justice League wave of popularity. An assignment he didn't really want to do. By now the barely surviving Atlas Comics had changed names once again, to Marvel Comics. However, his wife told him to go for broke, tell the story his way with his characters because what did he have to lose? Late that year debuted The Fantastic Four. This was shortly followed by the debut of Spider-Man. The popularity of the titles led to the immediate production of new superhero titles. Just between 1961 to 1963 he co-created Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, X-Men, Daredevil, Doctor Strange, formed The Avengers, revived the Sub-Mariner, Captain America, a slew of villains and supporting characters and so much more rising to Editor-in-Chief. In short Marvel Comics and the entire cinematic universe exists because a wife pushed her husband to his imagination free leading to an explosion of creative output.
Another "creation" of Stan Lee is the engagement with comic fans that he strongly encouraged. He built a sense of community with fans and creators by introducing the credit panel naming the writer, penciller, inker and letterer of each story. Before then it was rare and almost unheard of. He created the Bullpen Bulletins page to keep fans up to date on new hires and upcoming story-lines and "Stan's Soapbox" to reach his readers directly. He actively and regularly participated in the letter columns, providing responses to fan letters often ending his letters and opinion pieces with "Excelsior!". Lee would give out the "No-Prize" to fans for finding continuity errors in the comics, called that Lee put it "there will be no prizes, and therefore, no losers" and the only real prize was having their letter published and an acknowledgment from Stan Lee. For most fans, that was the prize.
In 1972 Stan Lee was promoted to Publisher at Marvel shifting from writing stories to becoming the public face of Marvel at comic book conventions and on college campuses. The 1980 and on was Lee in Los Angeles pushing for the TV and movie version of Marvel properties, continuing to be the public face of Marvel, while also creating various companies, none of which were particularly successful. Regardless of where he was in his life, he never strayed far from Marvel constantly showing up at conventions and of course doing cameos in Marvel movies (see below). In short he loved what he did, he loved Marvel, and more than that he loved sharing his love of superheroes with the fans.
A legend died today. The world is a little less. What he left behind is simply marvelous. Thank you Stan "The Man" Lee for your creative genius, generosity of spirit, and being the best ambassador for comics it could ever have. Be at peace with your wife. You will be missed.
A true end of an era as 70 year old Toys R Us is shutting down world wide, selling off its assets over the next coming months. Some form of it may survive as negotiations are ongoing for some stores but the business multiple generations of kids grew up with will cease to exist, likely by the beginning of the summer. The cause is varied but primarily it can be placed at the feet of Bain Capital that makes profits by destroying companies after saddlings them with far more debt then they can handle or ever dig themselves out from. TRU went from $50 of million in debt in early 2005, sold to be Bain which drove that number to around $5.5 billion in that same year. The economics fails me but the net result is the company had not means of expanding, updating its stores, exploring new business models or anything else. Finally after 12 years, saddled with even more debt despite over 15 years of over of solid multi-billion years of sales, the company simply couldn't survive under the load. Its a sad day. The only year takeaway is if you know your company is owned by Bain Capital, look for an exist strategy as that company is exists to destroy.
Boxing greatest and the sport's world most famous champion, Muhammad Ali, died Friday night at the age of 74. He died in Phoenix, AZ due to respiratory issues and likely complications from his long fight with Parkinson's Disease.
"Words can't explain what Muhammad Ali (has) done for the sport of boxing," Floyd Mayweather told ESPN. "He's one of the guys that paved the way for me to be where I am today. We lost a legend, a hero and a great man."
Said Cavaliers star LeBron James: "The reason why he's the GOAT [Greatest of All Time] is not because of what he did in the ring, which was unbelievable. It's what he did outside of the ring, what he believed in, what he stood for -- along with Jim Brown and Oscar Robertson, Lew Alcindor, obviously who became Kareem [Abdul-Jabbar], Bill Russell, Jackie Robinson. Those guys stood for something. He's part of the reason why African-Americans today can do what we do in the sports world. We're free. They allow us to have access to anything we want. It's because of what they stood for, and Muhammad Ali was definitely the pioneer for that."
Oscar winner and decades long composer James Horner died Monday when his plane crashed near Santa Barbara. The composer, probably most famous for the score to Titanic, was 61. He probably wasn't world famous but should have been for his music was some of the greatest created in the modern era. His scores include Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (whose queues continued to be use for decades after), Avatar, Aliens, A Beautiful Mind, An American Tail, Fields of Dreams, Apollo 13, The Rocketeer, and many more. Some of my favorite music includes his scores including Searching for Bobby Fischer, Glory, Bicentennial Man, and Braveheart. He really was one of Hollywood's great composers and a loss to music in general. Even without you knowing it he probably helped play a strong part into why you enjoyed some of your favorite movies as his beautiful music accompanied a favorite scene. Condolences to his family.
Today marks the passing of an entertainment legend. Leonard Nimoy died this afternoon at the age of 83 at his home due to end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease that the actor freely admits was probably caused by his years of smoking.
What can you say about his acting, his directing and his writing? His career though wasn't just limited to Spock. Depending on your age you might remember him from Bonanza, The Twilight Zone, Mission: Impossible (the TV series), In Search Of and later Fringe. For Transformers fans he is known as the voice of Galvatron in Transformers: The Movie and Sentinel Prime in Transformers: Dark of the Moon. His directing efforts including Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home and 3 Men and a Baby. (Hero Complex Video Retrospective) He also helped with writing Star Trek IV and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. His free time was often spent on writing poetry, photography and music where he used his twitter account to remain connected with fans and friends. Regardless of his other work, all roads lead back to Spock. (Top Quotes)
Damn. One of my favorite actors of all time is dead at the age of 63 after committing suicide this morning in his home. The actor, who has spent decades battling depression and his various drug and alcohol addictions is suspected of dying from asphyxiation. One of my favorite movies of his was Dead Poets Society. I still remember seeing it a theater with my family. I also watch most of his Mork and Mindy episodes as a child. Really I consumed most of his work, be it comedy, drama, TV, movies, it didn't matter. Robin Williams was always entertaining and the best at what he did. I think his demons are really the only reason he isn't one of awarded actors in history as the skills were there and when allowed to be on display he simply had no equal. He was a four time Oscar nominee with nominations for Good Morning, Vietnam, The Fisher King and Dead Poets Society before finally winning Best Supporting Oscar for Good Will Hunting. He also one four Grammy Awards and three Emmy Awards. The actor is survived by his three children Zachary, Zelda and Cody along with current wife Susan Schneider and previous wives Valerie Velardi and Marsha Garces. His humor and gravitas will be missed and a true loss to entertainment.
Fantastic character actor Bob Hoskins died today at 71 due to pneumonia that was possibly related this is multi-year fight with Parkinson. The actor retired after learning of the diagnosis after completing his last major role in Snow White and the Huntsman. For most though he is most known for his role of Eddie Valiant in Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Some of his other famous roles include The Long Good Friday, Mermaids, Hook, and Super Mario Bros. Not mentioned by many but one I really enjoyed was his portrayal of Winston Churchill in "When Lions Roared" (I still have the VCR recording of the mini-series). I always thought he was an amazing actor that could play whatever role was thrown at him. If anything, it is a shame that Hollywood didn't pay more attention and use him more. Condolences to his family.
It has been a while since the last linkfest. Sadly this one starts with the dead of a legend, goes to a great Lego creations, then comments about Veronica Mars movie, Google Reader closure, and finally a fan made trailer for Calvin and Hobbes.
R.I.P. Roger Ebert (6/18/1942-4/4/2013)
Today the entertainment industry lost a legend in the form of long time movie critic Roger Ebert. The 45 year veteran of the Chicago Sun-Times didn't have an opinion he wasn't willing to share (about all forms of entertainment), died today from cancer. To say Ebert loved the movies would be an understatement. Probably not words in the dictionary that can describe that love. Even when he hated the movie, I suspect he loved that it existed and added a little bit to the collected culture even if seen by few. Ebert, the other half of Siskel &, rose to fame starting with his review television show in 1975 that eventually morphed into "At the Movies" with its famous thumbs up or thumbs down reviews. Even after losing his lower jaw in 2006 to cancer, the critic continued to share his opinions about all forms of entertainment. Well except video games which he didn't consider art to the consternation of video games fans worldwide. That his opinion on the subject matter shows that even the current generation of kids knew who he was and cared what he thought. There really doesn't exist a critic today of his caliber and fame and in this age of dispersed entertainment, I doubt there will be one again. While Ebert probably didn't influence many of our entertainment choices, I suspect his influence on Hollywood was quite large. So by relation, the impact of Ebert on our day to day entertainment choices will likely never be known. Condolences to his family, I suspect he will be watching from on high, watching ever movie that comes out from now until the end of time.
Today Michael Duncan Clarke passed at the age of 54 way before his time. This mountain of a man was never considered A-list by Hollywood standards but that was due to lack of vision, not his lack of ability or skill. He had many memorable roles such John Coffey in The Green Mile, receiving a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award nomination. He was also The Kingpin in Daredevil, Manute in Sin City, Bear in Armageddon, and so many more roles. His distinctive voice brought to life the characters of Kilowog in the Green Lantern series, Commander Vachir in Kung Fu Panda, and Atlas in God of War II.
Honestly I rarely care when a celebrity dies. It’s why most of the RIPs get jammed into one of my link fests. But there are exceptions and Mr. Clarke was one of them. I am truly upset at his passing. Hollywood and film has lost an icon.
I watched the TV series The Finder simply because he was in it. He brought a level of joy to his roles that few actors do. You could tell he loved what he was doing and took pleasure doing it. Something it seems few in Hollywood are capable of. I never read a bad thing about him from his peers. He seemed like a kind soul and it was because of him that I know what the phrase "a kind face" really means. I enjoyed what he brought to every role, and believe every moment he acted in. He was an immense talent and Hollywood will likely never see his like again. He will be missed by his legions of fans. Condolences to his family and friends.
This weeks linkfest includes a goodbye to a great children's author, Emmy nomininations, cool Lego builds, launch of 135 shuttles, Oz trailer and a dig at the usual GOP hypocrisy.
R.I.P. Donald Sobol Donald J. Sobol, the author and creator of the Encyclopedia Brown children's books, died at the age of 87 around July 11th. He wrote more than 80 books with 29 of them Encyclopedia Brown books from 1963 with the final book called "Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Soccer Scheme" coming out in October. I remember reading his books as a child, always trying to find a new one that I had not read before at the library. His books are the reason I developed a love of reading. A love that continues despite the mini-war my English teachers had waged on it. I think it’s time I do some catching up on those stories, just to see what mysteries I have missed. Thank your Mr. Sobol for teaching me to love reading.
2012 Emmy Nominations Announced Hit the link to see what favorite TV shows were nominated for the 2012 Emmy Awards. The winners will be announced on September 23, 2012. Few surprises in the list with the safe choices (those who offend least) occupying most of the categories. A few surprises include Lena Dunham for Girls (decent choice), Veep (really? not that funny a show), Don Cheadle (could do the role in his sleep), Kathy Bates (really? not enough to fill the category?), Ashley Judd (more proof that "movie stars slumming it" always get Emmy love even when not deserved) and lots of love to Sherlock (sweet). Sadly that mostly awful American Horror Story was also given lots of nominations. While a fan of the lovely Connie Britton, it doesn't deserve to win a single category. I am sure there are lots of snubs but except for Fringe, I can't think of any I care about.
Happy July the 4th! This week's link fest remains politics free with links to an amusing Star Wars parody music video, Atari's 40th, Snorkisms, YouTube 301 views, and SDCC schedule.
RIP Andy Griffith An icon died today as Andy Griffith died at the age of 86. For your parents’ generation he was known as the town sheriff in The Andy Griffith Show. For me, I grew up on him as defense attorney Matlock. His 60+ year long career included movies, specials, radio, and a whole lot more. Condolences to his family.
The Star Wars That I Used To Know Take the Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know" music video, and some Star Trek fan frustration and here is the result. Pure gold, if only to hear "George Lucas" sings his response to the complaints.
For once a non-political post but sadly one with posts of dead entertainers with a mix of movie trailers.
Kathryn Joosten, Dead at 72 Over the weekend, TV lost a fan favorite with the death of Kathryn Joosten at the age of 72 after a long battle with lung cancer. She came onto my radar do to her memorable character of Dolores Landingham on The West Wing, a character that died all too soon in the series. She popped up again and again on TV, often for brief but excellent roles including another favorite of mine in Scrubs. Her final role was on Desperate Housewives which ended its series run in May. Never knew her personally but she did what I think any entertainer wants... to be remembered for their work. I remember hers and was looking forward to her popping up again on TV. I guess now we will just have to stick with our memories and repeats.
