Peter Crombie, the actor who played “Crazy” Joe Davola on Seinfeld, has died at the age of 71. TMZ first reported and The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Crombie died January 10 following a brief illness, his ex-wife Nadine Kijner wrote on social media. “It is with shock and extreme sadness …
Read More »David Soul, 'Starsky & Hutch' Actor and Soft Rock Singer, Dead at 80
David Soul, the actor-singer who famously starred as Kenneth “Hutch” Hutchinson in the beloved TV series Starsky & Hutch and scored a Number One hit with the soft rock ballad “Don’t Give Up on Us,” has died at the age of 80. Soul’s wife, Helen Snell, confirmed her husband’s death …
Read More »Shecky Greene, Legendary Las Vegas Comedian, Dead at 97
Shecky Greene, the legendary stand-up comedian who spent decades as one of the biggest acts in Las Vegas, has died at the age of 97. Greene’s widow Marie Musso Greene, his wife of 41 years, confirmed the comic’s death Sunday to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, noting that he died at …
Read More »Tom Wilkinson, British Actor Who Starred in 'The Full Monty' and 'Batman Begins,' Dead at 75
Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor best known for roles in The Full Monty, In the Bedroom, and Batman Begins, has died at the age of 75. Wilkinson’s family confirmed the charactor actor’s death Saturday in a statement (via the BBC), noting that he died “suddenly.” “It is with great …
Read More »Laura Lynch, Founding Member of the Dixie Chicks, Dead at 65
Laura Lynch, a founding member of the Dixie Chicks (now the Chicks) who played on the country act’s first three albums, has died at the age of 65. Lynch died following injuries sustained in a car accident on a highway outside of El Paso, Texas, TMZ first reported and the …
Read More »Colin Burgess, AC/DC's Original Drummer, Dead at 77
Colin Burgess, AC/DC’s original drummer who played on the hard rock legends’ earliest single, has died at the age of 77. AC/DC announced Burgess’ death on social media Saturday; no cause of death was provided. “Very sad to hear of the passing of Colin Burgess. He was our first drummer …
Read More »Suzanne Somers, 'Three's Company' Actress, Dead at 76
Suzanne Somers, the actress who starred in sitcoms like Three’s Company and Step by Step in addition to leading a health and wellness empire, has died at the age of 76. Somers’ publicist R. Couri Hay confirmed the actress’ death Sunday in a statement to Rolling Stone, with Somers’ death …
Read More »Irish Grinstead, Singer in R&B Girl Group 702, Dead at 43
Irish Grinstead, a member of the R&B girl group 702 best known for the 1999 hit “Where My Girls At?,” has died at the age of 43. Grinstead’s sister and fellow group member Lemisha Grinstead announced Irish’s death on Instagram. “It is with great sadness that I have to let …
Read More »Rodriguez, Obscure Rocker Rediscovered by 'Searching for Sugar Man,' Dead at 81
Sixto Rodriguez, the Mexican-American singer-songwriter who languished in obscurity for decades before his brilliant music was rediscovered and chronicled in the 2012 Oscar-winning documentary Searching for Sugar Man, died on Tuesday. He was 81. Rodriguez’s death was announced Wednesday on his official website. “It is with great sadness that we …
Read More »John Gosling, Keyboardist for the Kinks, Dead at 75
John Gosling, who served as keyboardist for the Kinks throughout their fruitful Seventies period, has died at the age of 75. The band announced Gosling’s death in a statement Friday, “We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of John Gosling. We are sending our condolences to John’s …
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