The world lost another creative angel. 2/27/2023 10:57 AM PT. On Oct. 14, actor Robbie Coltrane's agent confirmed to Deadline that the beloved Scottish actor who brought Hogwarts gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid to life in the "Harry Potter" movies was dead at 72. Besides belting the title track in Fame, Cara starred in the role of aspiring artist Coco Hernandez, and the song helped make the films soundtrack a multi-platinum album. "The authorities have determined that Bob passed from head trauma. the "Look Who's Talking" franchise actress. The webloid reported that Stephen's wife, dancer Allison Holker with whom he celebrated his nine-year wedding anniversary three days earlier "ran into an LAPD station Tuesday [Dec. 13], and she was frantic because she said Stephen had left home without his car something that was not like him at all," the webloid wrote, adding that shortly after, police "got a call for a shooting at an L.A. hotel," where they found Stephen. Country singer Jake Flint has died just hours after getting married, according to people close to him. Madeleine Albright the first female U.S. secretary of state died from cancer in Washington, D.C., on March 23, her family confirmed. Singer-actress Shonka Dukureh, who played Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton in Baz Luhrmann's 2022 film "Elvis," died on July 21. Quick witted. The cause of death is unknown and will be released when more information is available, she added. The actor who appeared in projects including "The Wild Bunch," "Gunsmoke," "The Virginian," "Bonanza," "Charlie's Angels," "Hawaii-Five-0" and "The Incredible Hulk" was 94. Nichelle Nichols,who's best known for her work as communications officer Lieutenant Uhura on TV's "Star Trek," died in Silver City, New Mexico, on July 30 of natural causes. Elsewhere" and "Serpico" actor David Birney who starred alongside future ex-wife Meredith Baxter on the lauded but short-lived '70s sitcom "Bridget Loves Bernie" died on April 27 in his home in Santa Monica, California, daughter Mollie confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. French actorGaspard Ulliel who stars as Midnight Man in Marvel's buzzy upcoming "Moon Knight" series died on Jan. 19 following a ski accident in the French Alps, news agency AFP reported. Her Majesty's reign,which began in 1952 when she was 25, was the second-longest of any world sovereign and the longest for a British monarch. Flint died in his sleep Saturday, his publicist told The Oklahoman. The native New Yorker's publicist Judith Moose. Today these special memories bring a smile to my face and a tear to my eye. Sacheen, who appeared in movies including "Winterhawk," "Shoot the Sun Down" and "The Trial of Billy Jack," was blacklisted from the film industry after participating in Brando's Oscars protest over the portrayal of Native Americans on the big screen and federal law enforcement's response to the occupation of Wounded Knee, South Dakota, by members of the American Indian Movement. A cause of death was not announced. In announcing the death, Moose added a message on Caras Twitter page Saturday saying: This is the absolute worst part of being a publicist. Character actress Mary Mara drowned in the St. Lawrence River in Cape Vincent, New York, on June 26 after going swimming, New York State Police confirmed. He was 24. So lucky to have known her.". I'd like to say a bunch of pretty words right now, but it just isn't the time. It took a beautiful dreamer to write and perform the soundtracks for those who dare to dream.. They changed their name to the Beefeaters, and then the Byrds. TheLos Angeles County Sheriff's Department told TMZ that a housesitter (later described as a housekeeper) found the singer's body in a bathtub. It was a result of losing him, of losing John Kennedy and Martin Luther King. During the Nineties, Crosby gained more attention for a unique act of celebrity generosity when he became the sperm donor for Melissa Etheridge and Julie Cypher. Flashdance star Jennifer Beals was among the first of Caras colleagues to pay tribute to her talent: Thank you brilliant Irene for your open heart and your fearless triple threat talent, Beals, 58, posted to Instagram. Stephen "tWitch" Boss who's best known for his work as the DJ on Ellen DeGeneres's talk show from 2014 to 2022 is dead at 40, reported on Dec. 14. "My heart is gone and I just really need him to come back," his wife wrote on Facebook. Rock music developed from the rock and roll music that emerged during the 1950s and includes a diverse . Tom Parker of The Wanted died at 33. He received a liver transplant in 1994, and recorded another album with CSN, the commercially unsuccessful After the Storm. My thoughts and prayers to Jakes wife, and family. Broken hearts and feisty heroines Loretta Lynn in 2016. Our Privacy / Cookie Policy contains detailed information about the types of cookies & related technology on our site, and some ways to opt out. His other bestselling novels include "The Loop," "The Smoke Jumper," "The Divide" and "The Brave.". Morgan Stevens who was best known for his roles as teacher David Reardon on two seasons of "Fame" and as Nick Diamond on "Melrose Place" was found dead in his Los Angeles home on Jan. 26. Flint's passing came just hours after his wedding to wife Brenda. The band's last album was the well-loved HEY WHAT., Robert Plant and his group, Saving Grace, paid tribute to Parker with a cover of Low's 2005 song Monkey. According to Yahoo!, he said, Weve been drawn to the music of the great duo Low from Duluth, Minnesota, and sadly tonight, we know that unfortunately weve lost one of those two people.. People. Ben Kweller added that he had been helping his son record his music in the familys barn. Louise Fletcher, the actress best known for playing villainous Nurse Ratched opposite Jack Nicholson in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" a performance that won her a best actress Oscar died at her home in Montdurausse, France, on Sept. 23. #IreneCara was such a gifted and beautiful genius. Facebook. IE 11 is not supported. She was 50. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans," Allison wrote. Country music singer Jake Flint died just hours after his wedding Saturday. The actress was diagnosed with stage 4 cervical cancer in 2020 and shortly before she passed away shared that she'd developed four new tumors. Country singer-songwriter Jake Flint, known for his singles including, "What's Your Name?" died at the age of 37 on Nov. 27. She was 94. And so I spoke out and protested I was an articulate liberal, and that was bad." "Our hearts are truly broken. "Anne will be deeply missed but she lives on through her beautiful sons, her iconic body of work, and her passionate advocacy. June Pointer died in 2006 while Bonnie passed away in 2020. Please keep my family in your thoughts [and] prayers as we navigate through this terrible tragedy," stepmother Jessica Cashmyer wrote onFacebook. On Aug. 12, a rep for Anne Heche confirmed that the Daytime Emmy-winning actress was gone at 53 a week after she crashed her Mini Cooper car into a house, never regaining consciousness. Coolio's manager told TMZ it's believed he suffered a heart attack. He was 37. He and Allison also hosted reality TV shows including"Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings. Vin, who'd earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a Presidential Medal of Freedom, was 94. Bob, who was also a singer and musician,originated or was the most frequent performer of some of the most classic "Sesame Street" musical numbers including "People in Your Neighborhood" and "Sing a Song.". I thought I might possibly get to sing it to her, and so, Im singing it to her now. David Redfern/Redferns/Getty Images. According to a social media post from the Orange County Sheriff's Office, "Detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use in this case." It starred Sissy Spacek as Lynn, and earned seven Oscar nominations, with Spacek winning best actress for her performance. The star died Tuesday, April 5, 1994, at just 27 years old. The native New Yorkers publicist Judith Moose announced Caras death Saturday morning, saying in a statement she died in her Florida home. Fame co-star and famed choreographer Debbie Allen, 72, also paid homage: My Heart is Broken. His parents spoke out after the findings were released, with mom Ginger Sanders explaining that she wanted people to know their family, like others, "never thought this could happen to us," and that "Tyler had a strong support system and still could not overcome his persistent depression." But I was shocked at the behavior of my government and its mistreatment of my industry. Sister Toni Braxton took to Instagram to mourn, writing on behalf of her family, "She was a bright light, a wonderful daughter, an amazing sister, a loving mother, wife, grandmother and a respected performer. The talented accordion-playing beauty, who came to fame as a stand-up comic in the '80s and later acted in a variety of projects, was 72. His wife said he had been in hospital for the past three months. Cara also saw success with songs like Why Me and Breakdance.. Migos rapper Takeoff (real name: Kirshnik Khari Ball) died in the early morning hours of Nov. 1 in a shooting outside a bowling alley in Houston. His publicist, Clif Doyal, told The Oklahoman that Flint died in his sleep. He was 88. Farrah also appeared on shows including "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman," "Ned and Stacey," "Party of Five" and more as well as in films like "Disclosure" and "Heat. My heart is gone and I just really need him to come back. Carter was born on November 19, 1985, in Montgomery, Texas. A few years later, as a student in the theater division, I would walk by it proudly as well as in awe." Nichelle who before becoming a groundbreaking sci-fi icon sang and danced as a performer with Duke Ellington's orchestra had been living with her son, Kyle Johnson, and had recently been hospitalized,The Hollywood Reporterreported. He was 82. Estelle Harris the actress who played George Costanza's mother, Estelle, on "Seinfeld" and voiced Mrs. He was 28. Ivana Trump the Czechoslovakia-born former champion skier, model and businesswoman who came to fame as the first wife of former president Donald Trump is dead at 73, her family confirmed on July 14 after New York City paramedics responded to a cardiac arrest call at her Upper East Side apartment, ABC News reported. Singers and musicians who died today in 2023 100 Recent Deaths Musicians and singers who died recently in 2023 Bruce Barthol # 1 He died aged 75 years 3 months 9 days Born 11 November 1947 Died 20 February 2023 Bassist, played with psychedelic rock band Country Joe And The Fish Read more. The South China Morning Post reported that Kenneth was discovered unconscious in his room by health care workers conducting checks on travelers and was soon pronounced dead. I am certain there won't be a day that goes by that we won't honor his memory. And such a first-rate actor, which pales next to him as a first-rate human. Steve Brown (producer) died January 2, 2021. Kailia Posey, who appeared on TLC's "Toddlers & Tiaras" in 2012, died days after her 16th birthday, her mother announced on May 3. Our mother's zest and passion for life, her children, grandchildren and her many animals, not to mention her eternal joy of creating, were unparalleled and leave us inspired to live life to the fullest just as she did.". Lynn died at home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, on 4 October, her family confirmed. To be honest, we found our way to each other thru him he was a childhood friend of Tico [Torres] and brought Richie [Sambora] to see us perform. This new period began with 2014s Croz, featuring Raymond among the guest musicians, and a cover photo taken by Django. We extend our deepest sympathies to Ann's family and to anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her," the brand captioned a slideshow of photos of Ann, who was five months old when she posed for Gerber in 1928. The talented beauty who walked runways and posed for magazine covers and was engaged to model-artist Luke Volker, reported played assassin Syonide on the DC Comics series "Black Lightning" on the CW and is the lead in the upcoming movie "Triangle of Sadness," which co-stars Woody Harrelson. Just to hang out with my 16yr old in this way, to help him explore his creative soul is something that Ill never take for granted. Vachik Mangassarian died from complications of COVID-19 on Jan. 22, his manager, Valerie McCaffrey, confirmed toUSA Todaydays later. I was raised as a little goddess who was told she would be a star.. The 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time Jay Weaver, a musician with the contemporary Christian band Big Daddy Weave, has died following a battle with COVID-19, his brother . She appeared not only in Broadway shows including "Sundown Beach," "Detective Story," "Coco," and "45 Seconds From Broadway" but had a following for her work on soap operas like "Search for Tomorrow," "Love of Life," "The Edge of the Night" and "How to Survive a Marriage.". He was 63. My heart is gone and I just really need him to come back. Brad William Henke a former NFL player-turned-actor who's best known for playing a prison guard on "Orange Is The New Black" passed away in his sleep, his cause of death unclear, on Nov. 29, TMZ reported, citing sources connected to his family. Brad Johnson, a former rodeo cowboy and Marlboro Man and Calvin Klein model who starred in Steven Spielberg's romantic drama "Always" and appeared on "Melrose Place," died from COVID-19 complications on Feb. 18 in Fort Worth, Texas, his rep confirmed toThe Hollywood Reporteron June 2. His father, David Sanders, said Tyler was an "ambitious, hard-working actor" who "struggled to find relief" from his depression "and chose to experiment with drugs," adding, "Tyler fell into drug use, not as a way to have fun socially, but rather as an attempt to overcome his profound mental health struggle." The rising country music star was killed by a gun that was being used as a music video prop, according to Houston's ABC 11 . Don Wilson the rhythm guitarist and last surviving founder of surf-rock pioneers The Ventures died on Jan. 22 in Tacoma, Washington, of natural causes. I was 4, he was 7," she told People magazine in a statement. They had six children together, three of them before Lynn was 20. He was 85. A few years later, Cara co-wrote the smash hit Flashdance What a Feeling for the film Flashdance, which led to her winning an Oscar for Best Original Song and a Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. We should be going through wedding photos but instead I have to pick out clothes to bury my husband in. The American Theatre Hall of Famernotably starred in projects including the original Broadway production of "Fences," "Sparkle," "I'll Fly Away," "Awakenings," "To Sleep With Anger," "The Bonfire of the Vanities," "A Different World," "The Women of Brewster Place," "Oz," "The Matrix Revolutions"and more. The tweet had footage of him playing a piano version of The Specials' Friday Night, Saturday Morning, and was accompanied by a caption that said, Terry, you meant the world to me. (MTV viewers will remember Jordan's struggles with homelessness and her parents' disapproval of Derek, which were chronicled on the show.) He died on May 26 after being hit by a car while biking, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The cause of death was cancer, her publicist confirmed. Beyond Heartbroken. DailyMail.com reported that the former reality TV star was found in a Washington state park, and later on May 3, her family confirmed her cause of death in a statement to TMZ. She was 32. Whitney Houston . "Liz was always the sweetest, nicest TV mom a son could wish for," Jerry tweeted, adding, "Every time she came on our show it was the coziest feeling for me. ", . He was 90. And always styling. He was 83. The legendary TV host died on July 24, 2020, at 88 years old. I wont tell anyone about that. He was 37. "He was an inspiration to so many people. Our son, Dorian Zev Kweller, was killed last night," Ben Kweller wrote alongside a photo of his son. "Thank you brilliant Irene for your open heart and your fearless triple threat talent," "Flashdance" star Jennifer Beals wrote, adding, "It took a beautiful dreamer to write and perform the soundtracks for those who dare to dream." The band's debut album I Could Live In Hope was released in 1994, and for the next 27 years, they went on to release 13 more albums. Details from Anne's autopsy and toxicology report were released on Dec. 6. "Addiction plagues many families, and our family was not immune to it," the Cashmyers shared on the fundraising site, revealing that four months earlier, baby Lyla also "lost her father to addiction." Im so very sorry Brenda for you, his wife, family and friends! She was reputed to be a novelist. ", Character actor Stuart Margolin who won back-to-back Emmys for his work opposite James Garner on "The Rockford Files" died on Dec. 12, his stepson Max Martini, an actor,announced on Instagram. Funny. He was 82. In addition to Rio's famous parents, more stars publicly mourned him, with Renee Zellweger calling him "a titan of kindness, love, class, courage. The voice actor's agent, Dylan Novak, told the webloid that Peter, who had bipolar disorder and struggled with addiction issues in the past, had sought in-patient treatment at a California mental health hospital but discharged himself on Jan 18. Thats between David and I, Nash said. He was one-third of the dynamic Holland-Dozier-Holland team that penned dozens and dozens of hits including Martha and the Vandellas' "Heat Wave" and "Jimmy Mack," the Supremes' "You Can't Hurry Love," "Where Did Our Love Go?" People magazine reported on May 2, citing multiple sources, that the beloved singer died by suicide. (Neil Young joined them on lucrative reunion tours in 1974, 2000, 2002, and 2006.) Great Talent. He was groundbreaking and exciting, and he pulverized the piano. When we sang that third time, my life changed., The trio went into the studio a few months later to record their debut LP. That number will forever hold an even greater meaning for me now I'll love you till the end of time Don't forget to visit. It's just an enormous loss to literature," he said. US Weekly. She was 99. The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time We need prayers its all so surreal, Cline continued. Off-the-map things. He was 87. Considered one of. "With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican," the Holy See's press office director announced. (Ronnie wed managerJonathan Greenfield in 1982 years after leaving an abusive relationship with famed Wall of Sound producer Phil Spector, who died in 2021 while serving a prison sentence for murder.) The visionary who was famousfor his sculpted and pleated pieces, popular perfumes and for creating the black turtlenecks worn by late Apple CEO Steve Jobs was 84. Individually and together, we cherished Christine deeply and are thankful for the amazing memories we have. Pinterest. One more time. In those three playings of that song, I had learned my harmony. His creative partnership with Lynch led to some of the most creative, visceral scores in both cinema and television. The Grammy winner whose best known songs include "Coal Miner's Daughter" (which inspired Loretta's book about her life as well as a Hollywood movie of the same name), "You Ain't Woman Enough," "The Pill," "Don't Come Home a Drinkin' (With Lovin' on Your Mind)," "Rated X" and "You're Looking at Country" was the first woman to ever win entertainer of the year at both the Country Music Association Awards and the Academy of Country Music Awards, feats she accomplished in the '70s. Though critically savaged at the time, the languid, meditative album later gained a cult following, with its influence heard in the contemporary neo-folk of Fleet Foxes and Grizzly Bear. "Jake Flint was an Ambassador of the Oklahoma Red Dirt music scene. We were just about to embark on some business together after he and Brenda got married which was yesterday. Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer. Thats really a beautiful song. Nicki was 47. The Czech musician's. While we mourn privately, we hope those who knew him through his films will remember him always. Theres no way that I can be typing this but I am . Our son, Dorian Zev Kweller, was killed last night, Ben Kweller wrote alongside a photo of his son. Well never get over him as long as were here on earth. The director of celebrated '70s films "The Last Picture Show," "What's Up, Doc? LEGENDARY Pulp bassist and producer Steve Mackey has died aged 56 - and Jarvis Cocker has paid tribute. Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake diedon Aug. 5 from liver cancer, theMiyake Design Office announced days later. She sat quietly at the back making notes. I felt that he didnt give us credit where it was due.. I havent sat around and tried to look pretty Ive worked my butt off!, Cara graduated on to the major TV networks with appearances on The Original Amateur Hour, The Ed Sullivan Show and The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.. Kenny Rogers (21 August 1938 - 20 March 2020) Country Music Hall of Fame singer Kenny Rogers died "peacefully at home from natural causes" at the age of 81. Terry Hall was famously known for being the lead vocalist and frontman of the English 2 tone and ska revival band, The Specials. The talented beauty who walked runways and posed for magazine covers and was engaged to model-artist Luke Volker TMZ reported played assassin Syonide on the DC Comics series "Black Lightning" on the CW and is the lead in the upcoming movie "Triangle of Sadness," which co-stars Woody Harrelson. He died September 1, 2021 at the age of 66 after a three-year-long . The "Cheers" and "Veronica's Closet" star passed away after a private battle with colon cancer, her rep confirmed. I cant believe Ive had to write this, let alone release the news.. Irene Cara, the iconic 80s singer and actress best known for massive soundtrack hits to the films Flashdance and Fame, has died. The musician also crafted the music for many other films including "The Wicker Man," "Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors" and "The City of Lost Children" as well as for the long-running PBS series "Inside the Actors Studio." ", Air Force veteran-turned-actor Fred Ward died on May 8 at 79. The star, who shot to fame at 12 with the release of sophomore album "Aaron's Party" in 2000, was 34.