Character actor Lou Jacobi, who appeared on Broadway, in movies and on television, dies at 95October 25th, 2009 Character actor Lou Jacobi dies in NYC at 95NEW YORK — Actor Lou Jacobi, who was known for comic roles and won praise in dramatic ones over a long career in the theater and movies, has died. He was 95. The Canadian-born actor died Friday at his home in Manhattan.
Charismatic wrestler Captain Lou Albano, who appeared in a Cyndi Lauper video, dies at 76October 14th, 2009 Charismatic wrestler Captain Lou Albano diesLOS ANGELES — Captain Lou Albano, the charismatic professional wrestler who appeared in Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" video, has died. He was 76. World Wrestling Entertainment confirmed the death Thursday on its Web site.
Giraffe in movies, Toys R Us commercials dies unexpectedly at Boston zooSeptember 15th, 2009 Giraffe in Toys R Us ads, films dies at Boston zooBOSTON — A giraffe that starred in a series of TV commercials for Toys R Us and appeared in Jim Carrey's movie "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" has died at a Boston zoo. American Humane, an animal welfare group that oversees animal treatment on movie sets, said Tweet the giraffe died Friday at the Franklin Park Zoo where producers are filming the Kevin James movie "The Zookeeper."
The 18-year-old giraffe didn't belong to the zoo and had no known health problems.
Rourke Wants An English WifeSeptember 9th, 2009 MICKEY ROURKE is looking for love in London - he is determined to find himself "an English wife". Rourke has been married twice, with his rocky union with Carre Otis ending in December 1998.
Rocky CarrollSeptember 1st, 2009
more imagesRocky Carroll stops for lunch at a local restaurant while out shopping in Hollywood.Los Angeles, California - 01.09.09Mandatory Credit: (IANS-WENN)
Mary Morris, among first female Associated Press photographers, dies at 95August 27th, 2009 Morris, among 1st AP female photographers, diesOAKLAND, Calif. — Mary Morris Lawrence, one of The Associated Press' first female photographers, has died.
Ellie Greenwich, co-writer of hits such as 'Chapel of Love,' 'River Deep, Mountain High," diesAugust 26th, 2009 Ellie Greenwich, co-writer 'Chapel of Love,' diesNEW YORK — Ellie Greenwich, who wrote such classic pop songs as "Chapel of Love," ''River Deep, Mountain High" and "Be My Baby" with Phil Spector, has died, according to her niece. She was 68 years old.
Actress Davis Dies At 90August 18th, 2009 Former child star VIRGINIA DAVIS, known as WALT DISNEY's first movie star, has died. She was 90 years old.
John Quade, who played villain in Clint Eastwood films, dies in Southern California at 71August 13th, 2009 Character actor John Quade dies at 71LOS ANGELES — John Quade, who played the heavy in several Clint Eastwood movies and was the sheriff in the TV miniseries "Roots," has died. He was 71. His wife Gwen says Quade died in his sleep of natural causes Sunday at his home in the Southern California desert town of Rosamond.
PRODUCER SWANSON DIESAugust 5th, 2009 Hollywood producer TED SWANSON has died from congestive heart failure, aged 72. Swanson, who worked on a string of classic films including Rocky and Caddyshack, passed away on 23 July (09).
Brenda Joyce, only actress to play Jane opposite 2 'Tarzan' actors, dies in Santa Monica at 92July 22nd, 2009 'Tarzan' actress Brenda Joyce dies at 92SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Brenda Joyce, a movie actress who played Jane in five "Tarzan" films, has died.
Beverly Roberts, who co-starred with Humphrey Bogart in 'Two Around the World,' dies at age 96July 17th, 2009 Beverly Roberts, Bogart co-star, dies at age 96
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. — A relative says Beverly Roberts, who co-starred with Humphrey Bogart in the 1936 film "Two Around the World," has died.
Lennox Lewis heads inductees into Boxing Hall of Fame; joined by Canizales, MitchellJune 15th, 2009 Lennox Lewis inducted into boxing hall of fameCANASTOTA, N.Y. — In a sport many view for its violence, Lennox Lewis said Sunday he wanted to be remembered for making it a "sweet science, a magical dance" as he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
De La Hoya's company to launch new Friday night boxing TV series in LAMay 9th, 2009 De La Hoya to feature boxing prospects in LALOS ANGELES — Oscar De La Hoya is keeping busy in retirement with the upcoming launch of a monthly boxing TV series featuring his top prospects. "Fight Night Club" begins June 11 with bouts televised from the new Club Nokia across the street from Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles.
Veteran Hollywood actor Dom DeLuise diesMay 6th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Actor Dom DeLuise, a wisecracking persona who starred in movies like 'Blazing Saddles', 'Silent Movie' and 'The Cannonball Run', has died after a year-long bout with cancer, his family announced Tuesday. He was 75. DeLuise died Monday in a Santa Monica hospital surrounded by his family.
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