Category Archives: Obituaries
Joe Marinelli, ‘General Hospital’ and ‘The Morning Show’ Actor, Dies at 68
Joe Marinelli, an actor who had roles on TV shows like “General Hospital,” “Santa Barbara” and “The Morning Show,” died Sunday. He was 68. Marinelli’s friend,...
Abigail Lee Jun 24, 2025
Bobby Sherman, Heartthrob Singer and TV Actor of the 1970s, Dies at 81
Bobby Sherman, a singer and actor who became a quintessential shaggy-haired teen idol of the late 1960s and early ’70s, died Tuesday at age 81. His wife, Brigette Poublon Sherman, had announced ...
Chris Willman Jun 24, 2025
Mick Ralphs, Guitarist in Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, Dead at 81
The guitarist and songwriter behind "Can't Get Enough" and other classic-rock standards died after suffering a stroke
David Browne Jun 23, 2025
Patrick Walden, Guitarist for British Group Babyshambles, Dies at 46
Patrick Walden, the guitarist for British group Babyshambles, has died at the age of 46. Babyshambles, fronted by Pete Doherty, announced Walden’s death on social media in a joint statement. ...
Steven J. Horowitz Jun 21, 2025
Lou Christie, Pop Idol Who Hit No. 1 in 1960s With ‘Lightnin’ Strikes,’ Dies at 82
Lou Christie, the pop singer who indeed had lightning strike in a big way with his “Lightnin’ Strikes” smash in the 1960s, died Wednesday at 82, his family announced on social media....
Chris Willman Jun 19, 2025
Allan Freeman, Pioneering Movie Marketing Executive, Dies at 88
Allan Freeman, a marketing executive who pioneered market research techniques to successfully release blockbuster films including “Superman,” “Star Wars” and “Rain Man,...
Pat Saperstein Jun 18, 2025
Dave Scott, ‘Step Up 2’ and ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Choreographer, Dies at 52
Dave Scott, an American dance teacher and choreographer who worked on “Step Up 2,” “Step Up 3” and “So You Think You Can Dance,” died on Monday. He was 52. Scott...
Jack Dunn Jun 17, 2025
Anne Burrell, Food Network Chef and Host of ‘Worst Cooks in America,’ Dies at 55
Anne Burrell, the popular former restaurant chef who hosted the Food Network’s “Secrets of a Restaurant Chef” and co-hosted “Worst Cooks in America,” died Tuesday. She wa...
Pat Saperstein Jun 17, 2025
Melanie Rumani, BBC Studios and UKTV Global Head of Acquisitions, Dies at 50
Melanie Rumani, the global head of acquisitions for BBC Studios and UKTV, has died after a long battle with cancer, it was announced on Tuesday. She was 50. Rumani first joined BBC Studios in 2006 and...
Ellise Shafer Jun 17, 2025
David Hekili Kenui Bell, ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Live Action Actor, Dies
David Hekili Kenui Bell, an actor who recently appeared in the “Lilo & Stitch” live-action remake as well as in shows like “Magnum P.I.” and “Hawaii Five-0,” ha...
Abigail Lee Jun 16, 2025