Winston Groom, Author of ‘Forrest Gump,’ Dies at 77
Groom also wrote a sequel, ‘Gump & Co.’
RIP
Wilford Brimley, Unmistakable Screen Presence, Dies at 85
He was the star of ‘Coccoon,’ ‘The Thing,’ and a million Quaker Oats ads.
Joel Schumacher, Director of ‘Lost Boys’ and ‘Batman,’ Dies at 80
Schumacher also made several very successful John Grisham adaptations.
Ian Holm, Star of ‘Alien’ and ‘Lord of the Rings,’ Dies at 88
The versatile British actor was nominated for an Oscar for ‘Chariots of Fire.’
Ken Osmond, ‘Leave It to Beaver’s Eddie Haskell, Dies at 76
Osmond played Eddie Haskell on multiple series stretching across decades.
Jerry Stiller, ‘Seinfeld’s Frank Costanza, Dies at 92
Stiller and his wife Anne Meara were also a popular comedy team for years.
Brian Dennehy, Star of Stage and Screen For 40 Years, Dies at 81
Dennehy’s career last for more than half a century and included roles in ‘First Blood’ and ‘Tommy Boy.’
James Lipton, Host of ‘Inside the Actors Studio,’ Dies at 93
Lipton hosted the popular interview series for more than 20 years.
Terry Jones, Monty Python Star and Director, Dies at 77
Jones directed all the Monty Python movies.
Robert Forster, Oscar Nominee and ‘Jackie Brown’ Star, Dies at 78
Forster passed away after a battle with brain cancer.
Richard Williams, Roger Rabbit’s Animator, Dies at 86
Williams won three Oscars over the course of his career.