Obits
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Susan Backlinie, the First Victim in ‘Jaws,’ Dies at 77
“When your scene is done, I want everyone under the seats,” Steven Spielberg told the stuntwoman
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Sam Rubin, KTLA Local News Stalwart of 3 Decades, Dies at 64
The longtime entertainment reporter suffered a fatal heart attack Friday
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Dennis Thompson, Drummer for Pioneering Rock Band MC5, Dies at 75
“He was a true, free-spirited rock and roller up until the very last day,” Thompson’s son says
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Steve Albini, Producer of Nirvana and the Pixies, Dies at 61
The singer and guitarist also engineered records by P.J. Harvey and former members of Led Zeppelin
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Ian Gelder, Stage Actor Known for ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Torchwood,’ Dies at 74
The actor’s death was confirmed by his partner Ben Daniels, five months after being diagnosed with bile duct cancer
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Susan Buckner, ‘Grease’ Actress and Miss America Finalist, Dies at 72
The actress was best known for playing cheerleader Patty Simcox alongside Olivia Newton-John in the classic movie musical
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Jeannie Epper, Lynda Carter’s ‘Wonder Woman’ Stunt Double, Dies at 83
She also appeared in “Kill Bill Vol. 2” and “The Amazing Spider-Man,” among more than 100 project
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Bernard Hill, Star of ‘Titanic’ and ‘Lord of the Rings,’ Dies at 79
The British actor played the Titanic’s captain, Edward Smith, and Rohan’s troubled but valiant king, Théoden
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Richard Tandy, Electric Light Orchestra Keyboardist of 50 Years, Dies at 76
“He was a remarkable musician & friend,” the band’s founder founder Jeff Lynne says Wednesday
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Marla Adams, ‘The Young and the Restless’ Emmy Winner, Dies at 85
The actress memorably played Dina Abbott Mergeron on the soap opera
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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Production Designer Ray Chan Dies
Kevin Feige and Louis D’Esposito remember the acclaimed creative as “the nicest human being and he was such a pleasure to work with”
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Terry Anderson, AP Reporter Held Hostage for 7 Years, Dies at 76
The Middle East correspondent was abducted in Lebanon and held hostage by Islamic militants
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Meg Bennett, ‘Young and the Restless’ Star, Dies at 75
The actress was also a writer on “General Hospital”
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Louis Gossett Jr. Died of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
The “An Officer and a Gentleman” Oscar-winning actor died in March at the age of 87
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Dickey Betts, Founding Allman Brothers Guitarist, Dies at 80
Betts was an equal half – along with the late Duane Allman – of the blazing guitar-harmony sound that defined southern rock
