American actress Barbara Barrie died in terminal-stage cancer via assisted suicide, as first reported by The New York Times, citing confirmation from her daughter, Jane Harnick. Barrie, a Chicago native who built a prolific career on Broadway and television, earned an Oscar nomination for her role as Evelyn in the sports comedy-drama Breaking Away. Barrie … Read more
The Divadlo na Vinohradech theatre is awaiting a decision from the family regarding the final farewell for director Jan Novák, Novinky reported. Novák shaped the artistic profile of the Prague theatre during the second half of the 1980s through his work as head of dramaturgy and artistic chief. Early Career and Vinohradské Engagement Jan Novák … Read more
French-Russian actress Marina Vlady died at her home surrounded by her family and beloved animals, according to a report by Le Monde. She was 88 years old. Known internationally for her work across European cinema and the French New Wave, Vlady built a career that spanned film, television, and theater projects. Early Life and Acting … Read more
According to Profimedia.cz records, Bob Mackie has spent decades shaping the visual identities of global entertainment icons, most notably creating the sketch for the iconic sheer beaded dress worn by Marilyn Monroe for her “Happy Birthday” performance for President John F. Kennedy while Mackie was working as an assistant to costume designer Jean Louis. The … Read more
Cheetah Chrome, the guitarist of the punk rock band Dead Boys, has died, according to a statement released by his bandmates on Facebook. Born Eugene Richard O’Connor in Cleveland on February 18, 1955, Chrome helped forge the aggressive sound and raw energy of early American punk through blistering guitar riffs and a relentless stage presence. … Read more
Peter Cullen, the legendary Canadian voice actor globally renowned for breathing life into Optimus Prime and dozens of other iconic characters, has died at the age of 85, according to statements from his representative Kevin Motley reported by Deadline and additional coverage from The Hollywood Reporter via zeny.iprima.cz. Motley stated that Cullen passed away on … Read more
Tim Curry, the actor celebrated for his portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died on Tuesday evening at his home in Los Angeles, according to a report by The Independent. Born in 1946 in the English county of Cheshire and raised in Plymouth, Curry built an extensive career across stage and … Read more
Dolly Parton Dies at 80: Music Legend and Philanthropist Passes Away in Nashville American singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 after a short battle with cancer at a hospital in Nashville, according to a statement released by her media representative, Marcel Pariseau. Parton passed away at the … Read more
Jon Cypher, the American actor best known for his work on the television series Hill Street Blues and his role as the Man-at-Arms, Duncan, in the fantasy film Masters of the Universe, died on August 3, according to confirmation provided by his family to the news portal Ashland News and subsequently reported by outlets such … Read more
William Orbit, the electronic music producer and architect of Madonna’s 1998 multi-platinum album Ray of Light, has died, according to a family and friends statement reported by The Guardian. The exact cause of the producer’s death was not disclosed in the announcement, which noted that he will be deeply missed by many whose lives were … Read more