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https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/08/m...rdon-dead.html

Bert I. Gordon, the professed king of the monster movies whose B pictures featured giant rats, giant spiders, giant grasshoppers, giant chickens, a colossal man and 30-foot teenagers laying waste to everything in sight, died on Wednesday in Los Angeles. He was 100.

His daughter Patricia Gordon confirmed the death.

As anxieties over nuclear testing and the effects of radiation swept postwar America, Mr. Gordon embarked on a low-budget filmmaking odyssey that turned mutated monsters loose on the hapless world. Despite the fact that his movies featured stars like Ida Lupino and Orson Welles, and despite the eye-catching apocalyptic titles and lurid posters, he generated many flops, a few minor hits and largely negative reviews. He also generated a cult following.

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Chaim Topol, known worldwide for his role as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, passed away at 88 on Wednesday.

Topol was born in Tel Aviv in 1935 where he attended elementary and primary school. During this time, Topol was part of the Religious Scouts and The Working Youth. As a member of the latter, Topol worked in Davar's printing house.

Topol's army service was spent in the Nahal Unit's choir where he met his wife Galia. As part of his service, Topol played the role of the Israeli comedy character Salah Shabati in skits written by Ephraim Kishon. Later, a movie was made based on Topol's character.

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^That’s two I would’ve watched a movie to honor had I already not been watching other stuff when I heard. R.I.P.

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https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/new...s-away/.195750

The official website for the Code Geass franchise announced on Thursday that character designer and animator Takahiro Kimura passed away on March 5, after battling amyloidosis.

Kimura designed the characters or adapted the original character designs for such anime as the Code Geass franchise, GaoGaiGar: King of the Braves, Betterman, Dirty Pair Flash, Brigadoon, and GUNxSWORD. More recently, he served as the character animation director for Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway.

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Ian Falconer, Creator of 'Olivia' Children's Book Series, Dead at 63

Ian Falconer, the author and illustrator of the popular children's book series Olivia, about an ambitious and intelligent little pig, has passed away at the age of 63.

A cause of death has not been released.

Along with Falconer's successful career as an author, he was also a set and costume designer, working around the world for prestigious theatre and opera companies like Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France, and The Royal Opera in London, England.

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Robert Blake, the Baretta and In Cold Blood star whose fame turned to infamy when he was charged but acquitted in the killing of his wife, died of heart disease Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 89.

His niece Noreen Austin confirmed his death in a news release provided to EW.

Blake was born Michael James Gubitosi on Sept. 18, 1933, in Nutley, N.J. After his parents moved their family to Los Angeles, a young Blake was cast in the Our Gang shorts, which he appeared in for five years. His acting career took off from there.

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https://www.micechat.com/219174-rolly-crump/

It’s always hard when an integral aspect of Disney history passed on. It’s with a heavy heart that we learned of Disney Legend Rolly Crump’s passing. We are honoring his legacy and contribution to the magic of Disney. Disneyland wouldn’t be the same without Rolly’s touch. We will miss you, Rolly.

Rolly Crump was hired at Disney – despite having “the worst portfolio we’ve ever received”; he was an animator working on Peter Pan and other projects like 101 Dalmatians and Lady and the Tramp before moving to WED – now Walt Disney Imagineering. Rolly said he guessed Walt hired him because he showed a great deal of imagination. His first job was with Claude Coats on a Wizard of Oz attraction that was never built, designing a series of spinning flowers for the entrance.

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Bobby Caldwell, who famously sang R&B hits including "What You Won't Do For Love" and "Open Your Eyes," has died. He was 71.

The soulful singer-songwriter's wife, Mary Caldwell, announced his death on his official Twitter account Wednesday, saying he died at home.

"Bobby passed away here at home. I held him tight in my arms as he left us. I am forever heartbroken. Thanks to all of you for your many prayers over the years," she wrote.

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https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/17/the-w...ick-dead-dies/

Lance Reddick, famous for his work on HBO's "The Wire" and the "John Wick" movie franchise has died ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Lance's body was discovered at his Studio City home Friday morning around 9:30 AM. His cause of death is currently unclear, but our law enforcement sources say it appears to be natural.

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Famed and prolific ‘70s drummer Jim Gordon, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia after murdering his mother in 1983, has died at the age of 77. Gordon died at the California Medical Facility in Vacaville after a lifelong struggle with mental illness, reports Variety.

Musically, Gordon is best remembered for his work with Eric Clapton’s band Derek and the Dominos. In 1970, after joining the band, Gordon co-wrote the hit song “Layla.” As a member of the prolific session musicians group Wrecking Crew, Gordon played on hundreds of song recordings, including Incredible Bongo Band’s 1972 song “Apache,” Steely Dan’s “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number,” Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain,” and John Lennon’s “Power to the People.”

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CLARENCE “FUZZY” HASKINS, singer and original member of Parliament-Funkadelic and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, has died at the age of 81.

P-Funk mastermind George Clinton announced Haskins’ death Saturday on social media. No cause of death was provided.

“We are saddened to announce the passing of an original Parliament Funkadelic member Clarence Eugene “Fuzzy” Haskins (born June 8, 1941-March 17th, 2023),” Clinton wrote.

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Mexican American Actor Rebecca Jones Has Died at the Age of 65 (msn.com)

Mexican American actor Rebecca Jones, a staple of popular telenovelas, has died. She was 65 years old and had been struggling with health issues for several years.

Her career in television and film spanned decades, and she will be deeply missed by loved ones and fans all over the world.

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https://deadline.com/2023/03/norman-...er-1235307497/

Norman Steinberg, who co-scripted Mel Brooks’ comedy classic Blazing Saddles with and won an Emmy for Flip Wilson’s 1970s variety show, has died. He was 83. His family said Steinberg died March 15 but did not provide other details.

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https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/...hor-dies-at-94

Gordon Moore, a pioneer in the microprocessor industry and a co-founder of Intel, which at one time was the world’s largest semiconductor maker, has died at the age of 94.

Intel and Moore’s family philanthropic foundation said he died on Friday surrounded by family at his home in Hawaii.

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https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-65108130

Presenter and comedian Paul O'Grady has died at the age of 67.

He died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening, his husband Andre Portasio said in a statement.

O'Grady rose to fame in the 1990s with his drag queen persona Lily Savage, going on to present BBC One game show Blankety Blank and other light entertainment programmes.

Later in his career, he went on to host a number of chat shows, and also brought his love of dogs to the screen.