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.
Actress Kelly Preston Dies at 57
Preston has been battling breast cancer for two years.
Joel Schumacher, Director of ‘Lost Boys’ and ‘Batman,’ Dies at 80
Schumacher also made several very successful John Grisham adaptations.
Ken Osmond, ‘Leave It to Beaver’s Eddie Haskell, Dies at 76
Osmond played Eddie Haskell on multiple series stretching across decades.
Fred Willard, Comedy Legend, Dies at 86
Willard appeared in ‘Best in Show,’ ‘Waiting For Guffman,’ and many more.
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.’
Max von Sydow, Star of ‘The Exorcist,’ Dies at 90
He was recently seen in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens.’
James Lipton, Host of ‘Inside the Actors Studio,’ Dies at 93
Lipton hosted the popular interview series for more than 20 years.
Kirk Douglas, Hollywood Legend, Dies at 103
Douglas was a producer, writer, and the star of classics like ‘Spartacus,’ ‘Paths of Glory,’ and many more.
Terry Jones, Monty Python Star and Director, Dies at 77
Jones directed all the Monty Python movies.