Piper Laurie, died on October 14th, 2023, at the age of 91. She was an American actress, best known for her roles, as Margaret White, in the 1976 supernatural horror film, Carrie. And Catherine Martell, in the television series, Twin Peaks. She also starred in films, such as, The Faculty. The Hustler. And Children of a Lesser God. In total, during her 73 year career, she has appeared in more than 100 films, and television series, and was nominated for 3 Academy awards.
Suzanne Somers, died of cancer, on October 15th, 2023, at the age of 76. She was an American actress, best known for her role, as Chrissy Snow, in the American television sitcom, Three's Company. She also played, Sheriff Hildy Granger, in the sitcom, She's the Sheriff. And Carol Foster Lambert, in the sitcom, Step by Step. In total, during her career, she has appeared in 45 films, and television series.
Michael Gambon, passed away peacefully, in hospital, on September 27th, 2023, at the age of 82. The cause of death was pneumonia. He was an Irish English actor, best known for his role, as Hogwarts headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, in six Harry Potter films. In a career spanning over 6 decades, Michael Gambon has appeared in more than 150 films, and television series, including, The 1965 film, Othello. The 1999 film, Sleepy Hollow. The 2001 film, Gosford Park. The 2010 film, The Book of Eli. The 1989 film, The Cook, the Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover. And the television series, The Singing Detective.
Phyllis Coates, passed away on October 11th, at the age of 96. She was an American actress, best known for her role, as Lois Lane, in the first season of the 1950s television series, Adventures of Superman. And in the 1951 American independent black-and-white superhero film, Superman and the Mole Men. In 1994, she appeared, as the mother, of Lois Lane, in the TV series, Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. Phyllis Coates also played, Dale Marshall, in the 1959 film, The Incredible Petrified World. And Clarissa Holliday, in the television series, This Is Alice. In total, during her 50 year career, she has appeared in 145 films, and television series.
David McCallum, died of natural causes, on September 25th, at the age of 90. He was a Scottish actor, best known for playing medical examiner, Donald Mallard, in the American police procedural television series, NCIS. He played this role for 20 years, and starred in more than 400 episodes of the series. David McCallum, also starred in dozens of popular films, and television series, such as, A Night to Remember. The Great Escape. The Greatest Story Ever Told. And The Man from Uncle.
Mark Goddard, died from pulmonary fibrosis, on October 10th, at age 87. He was an American actor, best known for portraying, Major Don West, in the American science fiction television series, Lost in Space. He also has appeared in films, and TV series, such as, Blue Sunshine. The Detectives. And Johnny Ringo.
Lara Parker, passed away, on October 12th, at the age of 84. The cause of death was cancer. She was an American actress, best known for portraying, Angelique, in the American gothic soap opera, Dark Shadows. She played this character in 269 episodes, from 1967, until 1971.
Dick Butkus, died on October 5th, 2023. He was 80 years old. Dick Butkus, was an American football linebacker, and actor. He was one of the greatest players in National Football League history. He played for the Chicago Bears for 8 years. In 1973, he retired due to injury. After retiring from sports, he began acting in movies, and television series. The former athlete had roles on shows, such as, Hang Time. Half Nelson. My Two Dads. And Night Court.
Keith Jefferson, died of cancer, on October 5th, at age 53. He was an American actor, most known for his supporting roles, in the films, The Hateful Eight. Django Unchained. Day Shift. And Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Sandra Dorsey, died of pancreatic cancer, on September 26th, at age 83. She was an American actress, best known for portraying, Lily Miranda, in the 1989 film, Sleepaway Camp 3.
Jake Abraham, died of cancer, on October 1st, at the age of 56. He was an English actor, best known for playing, Dean, in the 1998 film, Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels.
Ken Lally, passed away on October 10th, at the age of 52. He was an American actor, voice actor, and stuntman, best known for voicing characters in many popular video games.
Joanna Merlin, passed away on October 15th, at age 92. She was an American actress, best known for her roles, as Tzeitel, in the Broadway musical, Fiddler on the Roof. And Judge, Lena Petrovsky, in the television series, Law and Order, Special Victims Unit. She also appeared in the films, The Last Emperor. The Ten Commandments. And Mystic Pizza.
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