He died in Burbank, California. Jan. 7, 2017: Nat Hentoff, a jazz critic, author, political commentator and journalist, has died. Sept. 25, 2016: Musician Kashif, an R&B hitmaker in the '80s, has died at age 59, according to music-industry publication Billboard. During that period, the group scored with the million-selling "Everybody Plays the Fool" (1972) and "Just Don't Want to Be Lonely," which reached the Top 10 in 1974. As he matured, he worked on British TV, starring in such programs as "Shelley," "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" and "East Enders." Merrill also appeared on Broadway and worked on TV through the early 2000s. In 1979, Kasell helped launched the news program "Morning Edition," reading the headlines at the top and bottom of the hour. Hentoff died at his New York home, the New York Times reports. Ottawa-based Mazurka will debut a new body of paintings, embossings and site-specific installations using textured layers of colored vinyl. She also played the title character, a secretary, in the 1952-1956 CBS sitcom "Meet Millie." With lyrics added to the tune, it became an even bigger standard, with versions recorded by Johnny Mathis, Vikki Carr, Shirley Bassey, Andy Williams and others. July 3, 2019: Arte Johnson, an Emmy-winning comic actor, has died. Biographie de Natasha St-Pier Née le 10 février 1981 à Bathurst, au Canada, dans la province bilingue du Nouveau-Brunswick, Natasha St-Pier commence très jeune à chanter, tout en apprenant la danse et le piano, et se chauffe la voix sur scène dès l'âge de huit ans, encouragée par sa famille et par son professeur de chant. Fountain, who died of heart failure, was 86. He was 84. A younger generation knows him for playing the father of Larry David's character on "Curb Your Enthusiasm." The singer's biggest hits include ''Perdóname," "Ayudadme," "El Amor de Mi Vida" and "Amor Mío, Qué Me Has Hecho." The star of such telenovelas as "Corazón Salvaje," "Eva la Trailera" and "“Mujer de Madera” had been battling cancer since 2016. She was the daughter of country singer Red Foley. Oct. 11, 2019: Robert Forster, the handsome character actor who earned an Oscar nomination for Quentin Tarantino's 1997 drama "Jackie Brown," has died. He was 67. March 18, 2017: Chuck Berry, one of the architects of rock and roll, has died at age 90. April 2, 2018: Susan Anspach, a leading lady on the big screen in the 1970s, has died. Sept. 17, 2019: Cokie Roberts, an Emmy-winning journalist and political commentator, has died. She was 39. 3 in 1972 with the ballad "Precious and Few." On TV, she appeared on "Thirtysomething," "One Life to Live" and "That Was the Week That Was." Georges entered the UFC with a perfect 5-0 record. He was 77. Warner Bros. In 1967, he hosted the CBS variety series "Away We Go," which also featured George Carlin and Buddy Rich. Dec. 28, 2017: Rose Marie, whose career spanned from vaudeville to the Twitter era, has died at age 94. The group's biggest hits include "A Girl Like You" (1989), "Top of the Pops" 1991) and "Too Much Passion" (1992). Starr, who was 94, died at her home in Los Angeles. She was 57. In 1967, she founded the Puerto Rican Traveling Theater in New York, where she helped cultivate young Latino actors and writers and staged work that would later be read in Latino Studies classes across the Americas. She was 93. His last album, "Moonlit Déjà Vu," appeared in 2012. The actress also starred in such films as "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" and "Raging Bull." VerPlanck's debut album, "I Think of You With Every Breath I Take," was released in 1955. The British actor earned a Tony Award in 2000 for his Broadway role in "A Moon for the Misbegotten." Born in the Bronx, N.Y., Peters performed at the Metropolitan Opera 515 times over a 35-year period, according to the New York Times. He followed that with five additional top 10 hits on the country charts, including "Give Me Wings" (1986) and "The Moon is Still Over Her Shoulder" (1987) both reaching No. 25), though most tunes featured singer Dennis Locorriere on lead. 1. Following his exit from the original band, he later toured as Dr. Hook featuring Ray Sawyer. He was 84. He was 82. Morgan received Cannes' first best actress award for her performance in "Pastoral Symphony" in 1946. He was 39. He was 83. Sawyer was 81. She was 55. April 14, 2019: Bibi Andersson, a Swedish actress known for her collaborations with Ingmar Bergman, has died. Aug. 16, 2016: John McLaughlin, the conservative political commentator and host of the namesake long-running television show that pioneered hollering-heads discussions of Washington politics, has died. Mazurka’s work revolves around patterns, and how they help us make sense of the world. Sept. 8, 2017: Troy Gentry, half of the country duo Montgomery Gentry, has died in a helicopter crash. He formed the Blue Thumb label in 1968, then proceeded to work for virtually every major record label. Oct. 6, 2017: Comedian Ralphie May, who finished in second place on "Last Comic Standing," has died. She represented France at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2001 in Copenhagen with the power ballad Je n'ai que mon âme. She later served as a publicist for musician Frank Zappa and posed for the men's magazine Gallery with nothing on except her mouse ears. June 5, 2018: Fashion designer Kate Spade was was found dead in her New York apartment on June 5, 2018, in an apparent suicide. During his career, he met with 12 presidents, appeared on TV with Larry King and Woody Allen and organized crusades that drew millions of people. The Los Angeles County coroner confirmed the death to the Los Angeles Times. According to the Associated Press, the cause of death is under investigation, but drug paraphernalia and alcohol were found in the parked car. The performer served as lead singer for '60s band the Walker Brothers, which enjoyed such hits as "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine (Anymore)" and "Make It Easy on Yourself." Balin died at age 76; according to Rolling Stone, no cause of death was released. Starr continued to occasionally record, cutting a duet with Tony Bennett in 2001 for his disc "Playin' With My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues." 20 on the national pop charts. She was 69. Aug. 16, 2019: Peter Fonda, an actor and filmmaker who made waves with the 1969 counterculture classic "Easy Rider," has died. A favorite of the Disney studios, he starred in "Herbie Rides Again" (1974) and "The Cat from Outer Space" (1978). March 19, 2017: Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist JImmy Breslin has died at age 88. Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley (which starred his sister, Penny Marshall) and Mork & Mindy (which introduced the world to Robin Williams) are among his other hit sitcoms. Calcutta!" He was found unresponsive in his Forestburgh, N.Y., home. Shirley and Pat Boone had been married for 65 years. After "Growing Pains," Thicke continued to appear on TV, as an actor, host and reality-TV personality. Johnson died at home in Minneapolis after a lengthy illness, according to Rolling Stone. Known as the "divo of Juarez" for his flamboyant style and high-energy pop, ranchera and rock ballads, he had put out more than 1500 songs through the course of his career. She was 88. 7 on the British album chart. Other film work included "Mighty Joe Young" and "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." Aug. 6, 2016: Pete Fountain, a Dixieland clarinet player who achieved great popularity in the '50s and '60s thanks to his swinging musical style, has died. To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs. Gilardi had been with agency ICM Partners since its inception in the mid '70s. She was married five times, including a 1958-1965 union with singer Dick Haymes, with whom she often performed. She continued to work through the 1980s, appearing on such shows as "The Incredible Hulk," "Starsky and Hutch," "Medical Center" and "Peyton Place." Along with sisters Terre and Suzzy, the Roches recorded several albums, both as a trio and in various combinations of duos. July 6, 2019: Brazilian musician Joao Gilberto, a pioneer of the bossa nova sound that swept across the music world in the '60s, has died. Demme, 73, died from complications due to heart disease and esophageal cancer, according to Rolling Stone. As a trio, they signed with Warner Bros. in 1979, releasing several discs that showcased Maggie's songwriting and their tight familial harmonies. He was 94. In September, Parfitt announced that he would no longer tour with the band due to health reasons. Jim Cooper, Copyright Gannett Suburban Newspapers 1998;Yes. with his distinctive, idiosynratic speaking pattern, Pollard was familiar presence on TV in the '50s and '60s before finding big-screen success. On TV, he had regular roles on "Philip Marlowe, Private Eye," "Deadwood," "24," "Nashville" and, most recently "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." Gabor died of a heart attack, according to her husband, Prince Frederic von Anhalt. UK Journalist and Presenter Natasha Hooper Contact Watch Video MMA BLOG NATASHA HOOPER Showreel I am a UK based journalist covering sports news Articles Jennifer Lopez Has Bodybuilder Doppelganger Called Jay from Houston Fitness News Jennifer Lopez Has Bodybuilder Doppelganger Called Jay from Houston By Natasha Hooper Russel Orhii Smashes His PR With Effortless … July 22, 2019: Art Neville, a founding member of music's the Neville Brothers and the Meters, has died. All that earned him the unofficial title of "America's pastor.". Hawkins went on to make dozens of records and won four Grammys in all, including for the songs "Every Man Wants to Be Free" and "Wonderful!" "Saddened by the untimely demise of noted actor Sridevi," India Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on Twitter. In 2015, "The Facts of My Life," Rae's memoir, was published. He made his Broadway debut in "Fiddler on the Roof" in the 1960s. Anspach, a lovely blonde actress who could do both comedy and drama, enjoyed a breakthrough in 1970's "Five Easy Pieces" with Jack Nicholson. She was 84. He hosted TV programs for such networks as E!, Telehit and Mun2. He also starred on Broadway: He was among the original Broadway cast of "Oh! Macy had long TV and film career. He was 76. April 6, 2017: Don Rickles, the beloved insult comedian, has died at age 90, according to his spokesman. He won three Cesar awards, the French equivalent of the Oscar, including an Honorary Cesar in 1999. In the series, which ran from 1955-1962, Walker played gentle giant of a cowboy who roams the West. He also made frequent appearances on "The Carol Burnett," usually demonstrating his impressive skills as a hoofer. He was 76. Daughter Karen Dotrice is best-known for playing Jane Banks in 1964's "Mary Poppins." July 26, 2017: June Foray, a voice actress who gave life to Rocky the Flying Squirrel and evil Natasha Fatale on "The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show," has died. Sept. 19, 2019: Jack Gilardi, a power player in Hollywood who represented such artists as Ann-Margret, Jaclyn Smith, Charlton Heston, Faye Dunaway, Shirley MacLaine, Sylvester Stallone, Burt Reynolds and Joan Collins, has died. Dec. 28, 2018: June Whitfield, a comic actress best-known in the States for her work in the sitcom "Absolutely Fabulous," has died. He left in 1978, then joined EMI Records as a solo act. És una de les cantants canadenques de llengua francesa més conegudes internacionalment. March 4, 2019: Luke Perry, who became a heartthrob to TV viewers on "Beverly Hills, 90210," has died. He was 75; survivors include his wife of 50 years, Ineke ten Cate, and a daughter, actress Aysha Hauer. West died from leukemia, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Bass became a favorite guest of Stern, who would discuss her physical size and deep voice. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced his death Wednesday. She originated the role in 1964 and won a Tony, and later took the show on the road. It's OK to disagree with someone's ideas, but personal attacks, insults, threats, hate speech, advocating violence and other violations can result in a ban. He was 66. Dec. 31, 2016: William Christopher, who played kindly Father Mulcahy on the CBS sitcom “M*A*S*H,” has died. Feb. 5, 2017: Sonny Geraci, a vocalist who scored two major hits with different bands, has died. June 15, 2017: Bill Dana, a nightclub comic whose character Jose Jimenez became a national sensation, has died. Equally talented behind the scenes, he produced Whitney Houston's "You Give Good Love" and wrote "Love Come Down" and "Betcha She Don't Love You" for Evelyn "Champagne" King. No other details were provided. 28). He was 84. The title song, a whispery, old-fashioned ballad, reached No. April 11, 2017: John Warren Geils Jr., better known as musician J. Geils, has died at age 71. Better known for her multiple marriages — she reportedly wed nine times — than her film or TV career, Gabor's spouses included movie star George Sanders and hotelier Conrad Hilton, who fathered her only child, Francesca, who died in 2015. It was a perfect fit for the actor, who stood 6-foot-6 and boasted a 48-inch chest. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. He was 84. She is also credited with singing background vocals on the band's "Sympathy for the Devil." May 10, 2017: Michael Parks, a '60s heartthrob who later re-emerged as a successful character actor and Quentin Tarantino favorite, has died. The "Laverne & Shirley" star was due to complications for diabetes. David Wapner said his father died Sunday at home in his sleep, according to the Associated Press. He was 69; trade-paper Variety reported the news of his death. Feb. 18, 2017: Clyde Stubblefield, a drummer who provided the beat for such James Brown classics as "Cold Sweat," "Mother Popcorn" and "I've Got the Feelin'," has died. Dec. 6, 2016: Peter Vaughan, a character actor best-known for playing Maester Aemon on "Game of Thrones," has died. The group, which featured lead singer Peter Wolf, achieved popularity throughout the '70s with Top 40 hits like "Must Have Got Lost" and "One Last Kiss." Ferrer, who was 61, died of cancer, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The British singer-songwriter, who first became part of the pop-culture landscape as half of the '80s duo Wham!, was 53. We were all just together for Thanksgiving. Starr later recorded several acclaimed albums for Capitol Records, including "Movin'!" Berman was 92. White, who was born in Florida, won first prize on "You Can Be a Star," a talent competition on the Nashville Network. He also appeared with Tom Hanks in the 1988 movie, Big; on The Tonight Show, Saturday Night Live and on Broadway in the musical Hairspray. The man behind such classics as "Roll Over Beethoven" and "Johnny B. Goode" influenced countless artists, ranging from the Beatles to Emmylou Harris. LOS ANGELES — Elizabeth Pena, the versatile actress who shifted between dramatic roles in such films as "Lone Star" and comedic parts in TV shows like "Modern Family," has died. Natasha St-Pier released her first album, Emergence, in 1996, produced by composer/producer Steve Barakatt. The versatile McCowen would go to earn three Tony Award nominations for best actor: 1969's "Hadrian VII," 1971's "The Philanthropist" and 1979's "St. Mark's Gospel." Her company, Kate Spade New York, has over 140 retail shops and outlet stores across the U.S. and more than 175 shops internationally. He also had regular roles on "General Hospital" and "The Bold and Beautiful," in which he appeared from 2001 to 2006. Jan. 2, 2018: Daryl Dragon, half of the musical duo Captain & Tennille, has died. Tovar left her acting career behind in the '40s to focus on raising her family. His death was reported by Variety. Pellegrino played FBI New Jersey bureau chief Frank Cubitoso in the long-running mob series, appearing in 11 episodes. See what Natasha St.Pierre (natashastpierre) has discovered on Pinterest, the world's biggest collection of ideas. Jan. 25, 2017: Mary Tyler Moore, who starred in two iconic TV sitcoms, has died at age 80. Sherk was married to actor Demian Bichir; she starred in "Un Cuento de Circo & A Love Song," his 2016 directorial debut. "The Facts of Life" ultimately ran for nine seasons. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. He was made an honorary officer of the Order of the British Empire for his contribution to British cinema in 2004. Johnston, who suffered from mental-health issues, was found dead on Sept. 11, according to the New York Times. Smith married actress and singer Ann-Margret in 1967, and stopped performing to manage her career. Mengering, who died in Carmel, Ind., was 90. Jan. 30, 2018: Louis Zorich, an actor and longtime husband of actress Olympia Dukakis, has died. He said the cause was old age. She later earned an Oscar nomination for her work in "Ordinary People" (1980) and gained a Tony Award for her role on Broadway as a quadriplegic in "Whose Life Is It Anyway?" Find information on all of Natasha St-Pier’s upcoming concerts, tour dates and ticket information for 2021-2022. She was 87. Pena's manager, Gina Rugolo, said Wednesday the Cuban-American actress died Tuesday in Los Angeles of natural causes after a brief illness. June 19, 2016: Anton Yelchin, a rising actor best known for playing Chekov in the rebooted "Star Trek" franchise, has died in a freak traffic collision, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. May 31, 2019: Roky Erickson, a blue-eyed Texan who headed the psychedelic band 13th Floor Elevators, has died. Soon there were several cover versions, including recordings by Tony Orlando & Dawn, Jack Jones, Johnny Mathis, Brigitte Bardot and Lou Rawls, among others. He was 68. In later years, the tenor occasionally reunited with the Limeliters and maintained a solo career through concerts and recordings. Oct. 1, 2018: The French Culture Ministry announced the death of Charles Aznavour, a singer, songwriter and actor whose career dates back to the 1930s. Dec. 18, 2016: Zsa Zsa Gabor, actress, socialite, jet-setter and larger-than-life personality, has died at age 99 at her home in Bel Air, Calif. "Saturday Night" topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1976, selling more than a million copies. Throughout his career, Wilder was nominated for two Oscars;best supporting actor inThe Producersin 1969, and for best adaptedscreenplay with Brooks forBlazing Saddlesin 1975. The 1992 romance novel, which Waller reportedly wrote in 11 days, spent more than three years on the New York Times bestseller list. June 14, 2016: Ronnie Claire Edwards, veteran actress on the beloved TV series, The Waltons has died. Gooding, 72, was frontman for the R&B group from 1971-1977. He was 79. The Cranberries became international stars in the '90s; the 1994 album "No Need to Argue" sold more than 7 million copies in the United States. Find Andre Stpierre's phone number, address, and email on Spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Paramedics treated her and officers spent an hour trying to talk Marquez into getting additional help when she pointed what turned out to be a BB gun at them. March 3, 2017: Tommy Page, a singer-songwriter who topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990 with the self-penned ballad "I'll Be Your Everything," has died at age 46. Jeffries appeared in such films as "The Pink Panther" (1963), "Sex and the Single Girl" (1964) and the 1965 Elvis Presley vehicle "Harum Scarum." A cause of death was not released. Dana was later made an honory Mercury astronaut due to Jose's popularity. Her 2003 album L’Instant d’apres reached #6 on Belgium, #3 in France, and #14 in Switzerland. En tournée à partir de septembre dans toutes la France "And, like Napoleon, his stature was measured not from head-to-ground but head-to-sky." After the group's final breakup in 2014, Trucks formed his own outfit, Butch Trucks and the Freight Train Band. His books range from memoirs and social commentary to such young-adult favorites as "I'm Really Dragged But Nothing Gets Me Down." She was 64. The global chain revolutionized the record-selling industry; the company's rise (and eventual fall) was documented in the 2015 film "All Things Must Pass." He later appeared on recurring roles in "One Day At a Time," "The Colbys" and "Baywatch." The disc topped the country charts and crossed over to the pop Top 10. Shepard was 73. Famously, she also didn't get on particularly well with Sinatra's three children, a subject she didn't discuss in the book. Vance spent 45 years as an anchor at the NBC affiliate in Washington, D.C., becoming a fixture to viewers. Carroll was a Tony Award winner, an Emmy and Grammy nominee, a Golden Globe winner and a Best Actress Oscar nominee. Feb. 22, 2018: Nanette Fabray, an effervescent star of film, TV and the stage, has died at age 97. Dana was honored by the National Hispanic Media Coalition for the character, who was seen as a positive role model (although Dana was not of Hispanic descent). Her other films include "I Never Promised You a Rose Garden" and "The Concorde ... Airport '79." May 27, 2017: Gregg Allman, seen in 2011, died at age 69 in Savannah, Ga., his publicist said. He made his wrestling debut in 1967 and retired in 1988 after being diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Translation of 'Vivre ou survivre' by Natasha St-Pier from French to English Deutsch English Español Français Hungarian Italiano Nederlands Polski Português (Brasil) Română Svenska Türkçe Ελληνικά Български Русский Српски العربية فارسی 日本語 한국어 Aug. 26, 2018: Neil Simon, the beloved playwright who helped redefine American humor on the stage, has died. Oct. 24, 2017: Fats Domino, one of the pioneers of rock and roll, has died at age 89. She released more than 20 albums; the latest, "The Best Things in Life," appeared in 2011. No cause of death was given; Troyer had been public about his battle with alcohol addiction. Loring posted on Facebook: "It is a shock. He was 27. June 13, 2017: Anita Pallenberg, an actress and model who became a symbol of the quintessential '60s groupie, has died. However, his career never faded, with the performer remaining a chart presence and major concert draw throughout his life. July 10, 2019: Jerry Lawson, who for four decades was the lead singer of the cappella group the Persuasions, has died. He was 69. The actor, who first appeared on Broadway in 1962, found steady work in film and on TV. The band's hits include "Linger," "Free to Decide," "When You're Gone" and "Zombie."