James Karen, the instantly recognizable character actor who moved the cemetery’s headstones — but not the bodies — as the developer Mr. Teague in the modern horror classic Poltergeist, has died. He was 94. The incredibly prolific Karen, who also was noteworthy in such films as The China Syndrome (1979) and The Return of the … Read moreJames Karen, the instantly recognizable character actor who…
58-year-old Batman artist Norm Breyfogle passed from this earthly existence Monday … MORE Breyfogle was an industry legend through and through, making up– along with Alan Grant– one half of one of the best Batman creative teams of all time. His work was moody and mysterious while still having an undeniable energy. Truly a perfect … Read moreBATMAN ARTIST BREYFOGLE DEAD AT 58
“Sons of Anarchy” actor Paul John Vasquez has died. He was 48. In a statement to Fox News, Vasquez’s rep said: “This news has come as a surprise to us. Our hearts are heavy. He was a kind, creative and loving man. He will be missed.” TMZ, citing sources, said Vasquez died Monday evening from what … Read moreShock death of Paul Vasquez at 48!
Robin Leach, the debonair TV host who regaled audiences with talk of “champagne wishes and caviar dreams,” has died, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. John Katsilometes, a writer for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, where Leach was working as a columnist before his death, said on Twitter Leach had suffered a stroke and had been … Read moreDEATH OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS: ROBIN LEACH DEAD IN VEGAS
WWE along with the confirmation of Brian Blairhave announced that Jim “The Anvil” Neidharthas passed away at the age of 63. Neidhart was one of the original members of The Hart Foundation alongside his Hall of Famer brother-in-law Bret Hart. Neidhart spent time in both WWE and WCW. As a member of The Hart Foundation, he was a two-time WWE … Read moreThe Anvil dead at 63
Brian Christopher Lawler, who went by Grandmaster Sexay in the WWE and the son of wrestling legend Jerry Lawler, is not dead after trying to kill himself in jail Saturday night, TMZ Sports reported. According to various reports, the 46-year-old Brian Christopher attempted to hang himself in his cell outside Memphis. He was found by … Read moreBrian Christopher Lawler dead after trying to hang himself in jail
Stephen Ditko, co-creator of Marvel Comics superheroes Spider-Man and Doctor Strange, has died at 90 years old. Ditko was found dead on June 29 in his midtown Manhattan apartment, New York Police Department spokesman George Tsourovakas told CNN. Ditko was born November 2, 1927 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania..
Anthony Bourdain, a gifted storyteller and writer who took CNN viewers around the world on his program PARTS UNKNOWN, has died. He was 61. CNN confirmed Bourdain’s death on Friday and said the cause of death was suicide. A master of his craft, but seemingly not the demons of his mind.. “It is with extraordinary … Read moreBourdain fate: The great unknown
Sammartino was the then-World Wide Wrestling Federation’s longest-reigning world champion, holding the title for nearly eight consecutive years. He began his record title reign after beating Buddy Rogers at Madison Square Garden on May 17, 1963. He would not relinquish the belt until a loss to Ivan Koloff on Jan. 18, 1971. After regaining the … Read moreLegend Bruno Sammartino dead at 82
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDwuHhWZ1fo] This video is somewhat appropriate for the time at hand.. Art Bell, dead at the age of 72 on a Friday the 13th in the spring month of April. This was Art, healthy and alive, waving us all a grand goodbye as a drone flew above his compound in the kingdom of Nye. … Read moreSOMEWHERE IN TIME: ART BELL AND MY FINAL THOUGHTS