Celebrity death thread 2022

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Eisenberg played Anthony Fannelli in 19 episodes of The Fanelli Boys (1990-91). He appeared in 24 episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999-2019). In his first appearance, he played Jerry Kleinert. In his second appearance, he played Klein Rothberg. Then he became Roger Kressler. He also appeared in multiple episodes of Law & Order, Person Of Interest, Miami Vice, Made In Jersey, Mare Of Easttown, The Black Donnellys and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Ned Eisenberg, ‘Law & Order: SVU’ actor, dead at 65

He also played Detective Hauser in the 2021 HBO series “Mare of Easttown.”

nypost.com

 

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Ralph Ahn, Who Played Tran on ‘New Girl,’ Dies at 95

Ralph Ahn, who played the fan-favorite "New Girl" character Tran, died on Feb. 26. He was 95.

variety.com

 

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Blue Magic formed in 1972 in Philadelphia. Sideshow, their biggest hit, went to number one on the R&B chart and #8 on the Hot 100 in June 1974. Their other hits include Grateful, Stop To Start, Three Ring Circus and Chasing Rainbows.

R.I.P. Richard Pratt, co-founding member of Blue Magic

Remembering Richard Pratt, co-founder of Blue Magic. Stay updated with the latest music news and tributes on SoulTracks.

www.soultracks.com

 

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Ladd, the son of actor-producer Alan Ladd, produced or co-produced Braveheart, Villain, The Phantom, The Wallking Stick, Fear Is The Key, Gone Baby Gone, A Severed Head, A Very Brady Sequel and An Unfinished Mind.

Alan Ladd Jr., Oscar-Winning Producer Behind Star Wars, Dead At 84

Ladd Jr. also has an Oscar and a Walk of Fame star

screenrant.com

 

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'Salute Your Shorts' Star Kirk Baily Dead At 59

Kirk Baily, best known for his role as Kevin "Ug" Lee in the Nickelodeon sitcom, "Salute Your Shorts," has passed away.

www.tmz.com

 

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Walton was a costume designer and set designer for 50 Broadway and off-Broadway plays including Pippin, Picnic, Chicago, Grand Hotel, Guys & Dolls, A Christmas Carol and Annie Get Your Gun and for 20 movies including Equus, Petulia, Mary Poppins, All That Jazz, The Wiz, Murder On The Orient Express and A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum.

Tony and Academy Award-Winning Designer Tony Walton Dies at 87

Tony Walton, the prolific Oscar and Tony Award-winning set and costume designer of Broadway shows, off-Broadway productions, film, television, ballet and opera, has died …

www.broadway.com

 

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Forke played helicopter pilot Alex Lambert on 35 episodes of Wings (1992-95), played software company manager Carey in 10 episodes of Dweebs (1995) – but only six of those episodes aired – and played prep school guidance counselor Nikki Hardin in 17 episodes of Mr. Rhodes (1996-97). She also appeared in multiple episodes of Lois & Clark and Party Of Five.

Farrah Forke, 'Wings' co-star, dies at 54

Forke appeared on Seasons 4 through 6 of “Wings,” which aired on NBC from 1990-1997. She died of cancer, a family friend said.

www.nbcnews.com

 

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Forke played helicopter pilot Alex Lambert on 35 episodes of Wings (1992-95), played software company manager Carey in 10 episodes of Dweebs (1995) – but only six of those episodes aired – and played prep school guidance counselor Nikki Hardin in 17 episodes of Mr. Rhodes (1996-97). She also appeared in multiple episodes of Lois & Clark and Party Of Five.

Farrah Forke, 'Wings' co-star, dies at 54

Forke appeared on Seasons 4 through 6 of “Wings,” which aired on NBC from 1990-1997. She died of cancer, a family friend said.

www.nbcnews.com

Second.

 

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Considine played Spin Evans in 26 episodes of The Adventures Of Spin & Marty (1955), played Frank Hardy in 29 episodes of The Hardy Boys (1956-57), played Steven Abernathy in 18 episodes of Annette (1958) and played Mike Douglas in 184 episodes of My Three Sons (1960-65). He also appeared in 10 movies including Patton, The Clown, The Shaggy Dog, The Daring Dobermans and Sunrise At Campobello.

Tim Considine, Actor on ‘My Three Sons’ and ‘Spin and Marty,’ Dies at 81

He also starred with Red Skelton in 'The Clown' and got slapped by George C. Scott in 'Patton.'

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

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Ryan played Burke Devlin in 107 episodes of Dark Shadows (1966-67), played Captain Chase Reddick in 23 episodes of Chase (1973-74), played Dan Walling in 18 episodes of Executive Suite (1977), played Anthony Tonell in 36 episodes of Santa Barbara (1989) and played Edward Montgomery in 199 episodes of Dharma & Greg (1997-2002). He also appeared in multiple episodes of Cannon, Renegade, Dallas, Wings, Naked City, Having Babies, Silk Stalkings, The Chisholms, 2000 Malibu Road and Murder She Wrote.

Mitchell Ryan, Actor in ‘Lethal Weapon’ and ‘Dharma & Greg,’ Dies at 88

He also starred in 'Magnum Force' and 'Monte Walsh,' on Broadway in the original 'Wait Until Dark' and on soap operas including 'Dark Shadows' and 'All My Children.'

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

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Ryan played Burke Devlin in 107 episodes of Dark Shadows (1966-67), played Captain Chase Reddick in 23 episodes of Chase (1973-74), played Dan Walling in 18 episodes of Executive Suite (1977), played Anthony Tonell in 36 episodes of Santa Barbara (1989) and played Edward Montgomery in 199 episodes of Dharma & Greg (1997-2002). He also appeared in multiple episodes of Cannon, Renegade, Dallas, Wings, Naked City, Having Babies, Silk Stalkings, The Chisholms, 2000 Malibu Road and Murder She Wrote.

Mitchell Ryan, Actor in ‘Lethal Weapon’ and ‘Dharma & Greg,’ Dies at 88

He also starred in 'Magnum Force' and 'Monte Walsh,' on Broadway in the original 'Wait Until Dark' and on soap operas including 'Dark Shadows' and 'All My Children.'

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Second. I wouldn't have known his name, but I've definitely seen him in shows before.

 

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Brown played building superintendent Nathan Bookman in 52 episodes of Good Times (1975-79). He was a regular on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In from 1970 to 1972 and appeared in multiple episodes of Sister Sister, Kenan & Kel, The Parent 'Hood and The Wayans Brothers.

'Good Times' actor Johnny Brown dies at 84

Actor Johnny Brown, who played building superintendent Nathan Bookman on the 1970s sitcom "Good Times," has died, according to an Instagram post from his daughter, Sharon Brown.

www.cnn.com

 

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Brown played building superintendent Nathan Bookman in 52 episodes of Good Times (1975-79). He was a regular on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In from 1970 to 1972 and appeared in multiple episodes of Sister Sister, Kenan & Kel, The Parent 'Hood and The Wayans Brothers.

'Good Times' actor Johnny Brown dies at 84

Actor Johnny Brown, who played building superintendent Nathan Bookman on the 1970s sitcom "Good Times," has died, according to an Instagram post from his daughter, Sharon Brown.

www.cnn.com

Funny actor. RIP

 

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Joni James – real name: Giovanna Carmello Babbo – had 14 top-40 hits between 1952 and 1960, including Have You Heard, Your Cheatin' Heart, Why Don't You Believe Me, How Important Can It Be, You Are My Love, There Goes My Heart and a remake of Kitty Kallen's Little Things Mean A Lot.

Joni James, Popular Songstress of the 1950s, Dies at 91

She reached No. 1 with her first record, "Why Don’t You Believe Me?," had another hit with her version of "Your Cheatin’ Heart" and made history at Carnegie Hall.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

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Miles played cornet and trumpet and released 12 albums between 1987 and 2020. He also recorded with Fred Hess, Ginger Baker, Bill Frisell, Joe Henry, Jason Moran, Joshua Redman and others.

Ron Miles, cornetist who imbued modern jazz with heart and soul, dies at 58

The cornetist, composer and bandleader combined a distinctly American harmonic palette with an openhearted emotional clarity uncommon in modern jazz.

www.npr.org

 

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Conrad Janis, Trombonist and ‘Mork & Mindy’ Actor, Dies at 94​

He starred on Broadway as a teenager and appeared in a Philip Marlowe movie at Fox when he was 19.

Conrad Janis, Trombonist and ‘Mork & Mindy’ Actor, Dies at 94

He starred on Broadway as a teenager and appeared in a Philip Marlowe movie at Fox when he was 19.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

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Conrad Janis, Trombonist and ‘Mork & Mindy’ Actor, Dies at 94​

He starred on Broadway as a teenager and appeared in a Philip Marlowe movie at Fox when he was 19.

Conrad Janis, Trombonist and ‘Mork & Mindy’ Actor, Dies at 94

He starred on Broadway as a teenager and appeared in a Philip Marlowe movie at Fox when he was 19.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Second. I think he also did an episode of Remington Steele.

 

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Giovanna Carmello Babbo

What a name. I would've changed it too.

 

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An architect is probably considered by other architects to be a celebrity. Obata designed the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, the McDonnell Planetarium in St. Louis, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum in Springfield, Illinois, and the National Air & Space Museum in Washington DC.

Gyo Obata, influential St. Louis architect, dies at 99

Gyo Obato co-founded a small St. Louis architecture office that grew into a global megafirm. He died Tuesday at 99.

www.stltoday.com

 

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Second. I think he [Conrad Janis] also did an episode of Remington Steele.

Yes, Janis appeared on the January 15 1985 episode "Stronger Than Steele." He played Maxwell Donahue, who had portrayed a TV superhero named Atomic Man and was now accused of murdering a movie director. Janis played Fred McConnell in 53 episodes of Mork & Mindy (1978-82). He also appeared in multiple episodes of Quark, Frasier, Suspense, St. Elsewhere and Murder She Wrote and in several movies including Roseland, Beyond Glory, The Cable Guy and The Buddy Holly Story.