Celebrity death thread 2026

[scotchandcigar]

Lodge appeared in 26 movies and TV movies including Blackout, Dangerous Voyage, Glad Tidings, Invasion, White Corridors, Curse Of The Voodoo, Final Appointment, Death Of An Angel, The Black Knight (with Alan Ladd), The Last Appointment and The Eyes Of Annie Jones.

Jean Lodge, British Actress and Mother of ‘Nanny’ Actor Charles Shaughnessy, Dies at 99

She worked opposite Alan Ladd in ‘The Black Knight’ and alongside Kenneth More in ‘Brandy for the Parson.’

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Thank god. I was getting worried; you haven't rung the death knell since Sunday.

 

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Lane, born Abigail Lassman, released ten albums, including one with Tito Puente and five with her then-husband Xavier Cugat, and appeared in 21 movies and TV movies including Chicago Syndicate, Wings Of The Hawk, Fame & The Devil, Ride Clear Of Diablo and Caesar Against The Pirates.

Abbe Lane, Glamorous Singer and Actress, Dies at 93

Once married to bandleader Xavier Cugat, she starred on Broadway with Tony Randall and in films with Glenn Ford, Van Heflin and Vittorio De Sica.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[sadchild]

I see Van Heflin in the sub-headline above. The only way I know his name is thanks for Billy Crystal in "You Look Marvelous"

Fernando: I love you young people today with your rock and roll, like that Eddie Van Heflin
Background singers: Van Halen
Fernando: Whatever

 

[kingchuck69]

William Orbit, pop producer for Madonna, All Saints and more, dies aged 69

Musician’s projects included Madonna’s Ray of Light, Blur’s 13 and All Saints’ chart-topping singles Pure Shores and Black Coffee

www.theguardian.com

 

[scotchandcigar]

William Orbit, pop producer for Madonna, All Saints and more, dies aged 69

Musician’s projects included Madonna’s Ray of Light, Blur’s 13 and All Saints’ chart-topping singles Pure Shores and Black Coffee

www.theguardian.com

Wow, loved him. Have his Strange Cargo III and Madonna's Ray of Light. Second.

 

[Channel98]

Moore appeared in 23 movies and TV movies including Gotti, Focus, Down The Road Again, Mistletoe Over Manhattan, Murder By Decree, Second Wind, Undue Influence, The Amateur, The Deliverance Of Elaine and The Man In The Attic.

Tedde Moore, Dead at 79

Tedde Moore was the actress best known for playing Miss Shields in A Christmas Story.

www.torontomike.com

 

[HecticArt]

William Orbit, pop producer for Madonna, All Saints and more, dies aged 69

Musician’s projects included Madonna’s Ray of Light, Blur’s 13 and All Saints’ chart-topping singles Pure Shores and Black Coffee

www.theguardian.com

Damn! Orbit was great.
Third.

 

[HecticArt]

Moore appeared in 23 movies and TV movies including Gotti, Focus, Down The Road Again, Mistletoe Over Manhattan, Murder By Decree, Second Wind, Undue Influence, The Amateur, The Deliverance Of Elaine and The Man In The Attic.

Tedde Moore, Dead at 79

Tedde Moore was the actress best known for playing Miss Shields in A Christmas Story.

www.torontomike.com

Second.

 

[Channel98]

Hensley released three albums: Old Time Fiddle Tunes (1974), The Whittling Fiddler & Family (1983) and Family Treasures (2004). She demonstrated her fiddle-making and fiddle-playing skills in the October 8 1969 episode of The Beverly Hillbillies, in which the Clampetts attend the annual fair at the Silver Dollar City theme park near Branson, Missouri.

Violet Hensley, the ‘Whittlin’ Fiddler’ and Silver Dollar City legend, dies at 109

Violet Hensley, a Silver Dollar City legend known as the ‘Whittlin’ Fiddler,’ has died. She was 109.

www.ky3.com

 

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Jones played mechanic Cooter Davenport in 141 episodes of The Dukes Of Hazzard (1979-85) and appeared in 17 movies and TV movies including Dakota, Moonrunners, Primary Colors, Deep In The Heart, Don't Change My World and The Million Dollar Dixie Deliverance. From January 1989 to January 1993 he represented Georgia's 4th district in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The Dukes Of Hazzard star Ben 'Cooter' Jones dead at 84

https://countryrebel.com/the-dukes-of-hazzard-star-ben-cooter-jones-has-died/

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

Jones played mechanic Cooter Davenport in 141 episodes of The Dukes Of Hazzard (1979-85) and appeared in 17 movies and TV movies including Dakota, Moonrunners, Primary Colors, Deep In The Heart, Don't Change My World and The Million Dollar Dixie Deliverance. From January 1989 to January 1993 he represented Georgia's 4th district in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The Dukes Of Hazzard star Ben 'Cooter' Jones dead at 84

https://countryrebel.com/the-dukes-of-hazzard-star-ben-cooter-jones-has-died/

Second

 

[Wolf]

Before proceeding with the next group from August. Trying to confirm that these are all the celebrities with two or more nominations.


Bonnie Tyler
Arlene Smith
Brenda Fricker
Calvin Hayes
Dave Kendall
Freddy Cannon
Glen Hansard
Hal Williams
Kaylee Hottle
Lindsey Graham
Louise Lasser
Peter Lassally
Peter Van Norden
Randolph Mantooth
Sam Neill
Tommy Hunter
William Orbit