Deaths of Minor Celebrities

[SeanE]

Tim Considine, aged 81.
The oldest of the 'sons' in the tv series "My Three Sons".

‘My Three Sons’ Star Tim Considine Dies At 81

Tim Considine is remembered as oldest son Mike for the first five seasons of sitcom "My Three Sons" from 1960 to 1965.

www.forbes.com

 

[SeanE]

Mitchell Ryan, aged 88

Mitchell Ryan, Who Played the Villain in ‘Lethal Weapon,’ Dies at 88

Mr. Ryan, who appeared in the TV series “Dark Shadows,” played a brutal businessman in “Santa Barbara” and a wealthy father in the sitcom “Dharma & Greg.”

www.nytimes.com

 

[SeanE]

Laurel Goodwin, aged 79

'Star Trek' Actress Laurel Goodwin passes away at 79

Laurel Goodwin, an actress who is best known for her roles in Girls! Girls! Girls! and the rejected Star Trek pilot, has breathed her last at the age of 79.Goodwin died on Feb. 25. The star’s...

www.thenews.com.pk

 

[SeanE]

Emilio Delgado aged 81 (Luis from Sesame Street)

Beloved Sesame Street actor Emilio Delgado dead at 81

celebrity.nine.com.au

 

[SeanE]

William Hurt, aged 71

William Hurt, Oscar Winner and Thunderbolt Ross Actor, Dies at 71

William Hurt, an Oscar-winning actor and mainstay in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has died. His son Will shared news of his father’s passing Sunday afternoon. He was 71. “It is with great sadness that the Hurt family mourns the passing of William Hurt, beloved father and Oscar winning actor...

comicbook.com

 

[Isee]

Peter Bowles, Age 85

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-60777622

 

[SeanE]

Madeleine Albright,aged 84

Madeleine Albright, the First Woman Secretary of State, Has Died at 84

The celebrated diplomat made history as the highest-ranking woman in U.S. government.

jezebel.com

 

[Kingston]

Beloved creator of the GIF dies following complications from COVID, wife confirms

Steve Wilhite, the creator of the GIF, died at age 74 due to complications from COVID-19.

www.npr.org

 

[Isee]

Taylor Hawkins, Drummer Foo Fighters, 50

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dies while band tours South America

The Foo Fighters are devastated by the "tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins", the band said in a statement.

www.abc.net.au

 

[oddjob]

Ernie Carroll, 92, creator of Ossie Ostrich

Ossie Ostrich creator Ernie Carroll dies

Friend and former co-star Daryl Somers announced the television pioneer’s death on Wednesday night

www.smh.com.au

 

[SeanE]

C W McCall, aged 93

CW McCall, Artist Behind ‘Convoy’ and Other Trucker Anthems, Dies at 93

"Convoy" was a hit on pop and country charts at the height of of the trucking craze in the 70s.

www.thedrive.com

 

[timmy]

Estelle Harris, Estelle Costanza on Seinfeld, died, also aged 93.

Estelle Harris, Seinfeld and Toy Story actor, dies at 93

As Estelle Costanza, Harris put a memorable stamp on her recurring role in the smash 1990s sitcom

www.theguardian.com

 

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The Costanzas were the best parents as side-characters ever added to a show.

 

[February]

Dot Cotton of EastEnders She was my all time favourite character.

June Brown: EastEnders star who played Dot Cotton dies aged 95

EastEnders bosses paid tribute to the star who they said was ‘loved and adored by everyone’ on set

www.standard.co.uk

 

[Isee]

Bobby Rydell, Musician/teen hearthrob of the mid 20th century, Age 79

US rock 'n' roll heart-throb and Bye Bye Birdie star Bobby Rydell dies aged 79

Bobby Rydell, a famed teenage idol of the 1950s and 60s, dies in his birthplace, Pennsylvania, at 79, from complications of pneumonia.

www.abc.net.au

 

[SeanE]

Norma Swank-Haviland (97) - the voice of Chip from Chip 'n' Dale.

Norma Swank-Haviland, Long-Time Chip Voice Actor, Dies At 97

A painter and final checker in Disney's ink and paint department, she took on several voice acting gigs over three decades.

www.cartoonbrew.com

 

[February]

Dennis Waterman.
I grew up with him on the telly.

Dennis Waterman — star of The Sweeney, Minder and New Tricks — dies, aged 74

The British actor whose career spanned six decades — including starring roles on The Sweeney, Minder and New Tricks — dies peacefully in hospital, aged 74.

www.abc.net.au

 

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John Cripps, 95, Pink Lady apple creator

Creator of the world famous Pink Lady apple, West Australian John Cripps, dies aged 95

A horticulturalist known across the globe as the inventor of Pink Lady and Sundowner-Joya apples, a culmination of 25 years of research and listed in Australia's top 100 inventions, has died.

www.abc.net.au

My favourite fruit.

 

[SeanE]

Fred Ward, 79

Veteran actor Fred Ward dies aged 79

Veteran film and television actor Fred Ward, 79, best known for playing gruff, tough-guy roles in movies such as Tremors, Escape from Alcatraz, and The Right Stuff, has died.

www.abc.net.au

 

[SeanE]

Vangelis, aged 79
The Guardian: Vangelis, composer of Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner soundtracks, dies aged 79.

Vangelis, composer of Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner soundtracks, dies aged 79

Greek composer topped US charts and won an Oscar with Chariots of Fire’s uplifting piano-led theme

www.theguardian.com