Mike Barnes
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George Maharis, Star of ‘Route 66,’ Dies at 94
He had to leave the popular 1960s CBS series after coming down with hepatitis. → Read More
Ray Stevenson, Actor in the Thor Movies and ‘RRR,’ Dies at 58
Ray Stevenson, the British actor who starred as the villain Volstagg in the Thor films and as as the evil governor in RRR, has died. He was 58. → Read More
Bill Saluga, “You Can Call Me Ray” Comedian, Dies at 85
He was also a member of the improv comedy group Ace Trucking Company with Fred Willard and Patti Deutsch. → Read More
Tom Sizemore, ‘Saving Private Ryan,’ ‘Heat’ and ‘Natural Born Killers’ Actor, Dies at 61
Tom Sizemore, the actor known for his supporting roles in Saving Private Ryan, Heat, Black Hawk Down and Natural Born Killers, has died. He was 61. → Read More
Robert Dalva, Oscar-Nominated Film Editor on ‘The Black Stallion,’ Dies at 80
He worked on the original 'Star Wars' and collaborated with director Joe Johnston on movies including 'Jumanji' and 'Captain America: The First Avenger.' → Read More
George R. Robertson, Chief Hurst in the ‘Police Academy’ Films, Dies at 89
The Canadian actor appeared in the first six films in the franchise and in three Oscar nominees for best picture. → Read More
Ronnie Turner, Son of Tina Turner, Dies at 62
He appeared in 'What's Love Got to Do With It,' the 1993 film about his parents. His mother paid tribute to him by posting that he "left the world far too early." → Read More
Thilo Kuther, Founder of VFX Company Pixomondo, Dies at 58
The effects outfit, known for its award-winning work on 'Hugo' and 'Game of Thrones,' was acquired by Sony in October. → Read More
Anne Heche Taken Off Life Support, Rep Says
After portraying twins on 'Another World,' she enjoyed a hot streak that included starring turns in 'Donnie Brasco,' 'Wag the Dog,' 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' and the 'Psycho' remake. → Read More
Anne Heche Declared Brain Dead, Still on Life Support Following Car Crash, Rep Says
The actress' team said Heche, who has been hospitalized since last week, was being kept on life support until it's determined whether her organs could be donated. → Read More
Aaron Latham, Screenwriter, Journalist and Husband of CBS News’ Lesley Stahl, Dies at 78
Aaron Latham, the journalist, screenwriter and husband of CBS News veteran Lesley Stahl who penned the articles that served as the basis for the John Travolta films Urban Cowboy and Perfect, has died. He was 78. Latham died Saturday at Bryn Mawr Hospital in Pennsylvania after a battle with Parkinson’s disease, his wife told The Hollywood Reporter. […] → Read More
Tanya Kersey, Hollywood Black Film Festival Founder, Dies at 61
The onetime soap opera actress also ran the trade publication Black Talent News for more than a decade. → Read More
Monty Norman, Composer of the James Bond Theme, Dies at 94
The London native was hired by producer Cubby Broccoli to work on the first 007 film, 'Dr. No,' then sued years later to assert his authorship. → Read More
Barry Garron, Former Chief TV Critic for The Hollywood Reporter, Dies at 72
He worked at The Kansas City Star for 24 years and at THR for 11 and served as president of the TV Critics Association. → Read More
David Brenner, Oscar-Winning Film Editor for Oliver Stone, Dies at 59
He cut nine films for the director and worked with Zack Snyder on the two 'Justice League' versions, plus 'Man of Steel' and 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.' → Read More
Eric Yellin, Assistant Director on ‘Jack Reacher’ and ‘The Squid and the Whale,’ Dies at 55
Eric Yellin, a veteran assistant director with credits including Todd Field's 'In the Bedroom,' Noah Baumbach's 'The Squid and the Whale' and Christopher McQuarrie's 'Jack Reacher,' has died. He was 55. → Read More
Dwayne Hickman, Star of ‘The Many Lives of Dobie Gillis,’ Dies at 87
Dwayne Hickman, who starred as the hopelessly in love high school kid on the popular CBS comedy series The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, has died. He was 87. Hickman, who earlier starred as a crazy teenager on The Bob Cummings Show, died Sunday morning in Los Angeles of complications from Parkinson’s disease, publicist Harlan […] → Read More
Marilyn Bergman, Oscar-Winning Lyricist, Dies at 93
Marilyn Bergman, the lyricist who teamed with her husband Alan Bergman to win three Academy Awards, has died at 93. → Read More
Sidney Poitier, Regal Star of the Big Screen, Dies at 94
Sidney Poitier, celebrated big-screen actor and star of 'In the Heat of the Night' and 'Lillies of the Field,' has died at 94. → Read More
Max Julien, Star of the Blaxploitation Classic ‘The Mack,’ Dies at 88
He played Goldie, an ex-con turned pimp, in the film, which also starred a young Richard Pryor. → Read More