Rock legend Tom Petty dead at 66
LOS ANGELES — Tom Petty, an old-fashioned rock superstar and everyman who drew upon the Byrds, the Beatles and other bands he worshiped as a boy and produced new classics such as "Free Fallin,' "Refugee" and "American Girl," died Monday night.
LOS ANGELES — Tom Petty, an old-fashioned rock superstar and everyman who drew upon the Byrds, the Beatles and other bands he worshiped as a boy and produced new classics such as "Free Fallin,' "Refugee" and "American Girl," died Monday night.
Comedy icon and telethon host Jerry Lewis dies at 91
Jerry Lewis, the manic, rubber-faced showman who jumped and hollered to fame in a lucrative partnership with Dean Martin, settled down to become a self-conscious screen auteur and found an even greater following as the tireless, teary host of the annual muscular dystrophy telethons, has died.
Jerry Lewis, the manic, rubber-faced showman who jumped and hollered to fame in a lucrative partnership with Dean Martin, settled down to become a self-conscious screen auteur and found an even greater following as the tireless, teary host of the annual muscular dystrophy telethons, has died.
George A. Romero, director of 'Night of the Living Dead,' has died
George Romero, whose classic "Night of the Living Dead" and other horror films turned zombie movies into social commentaries and who saw his flesh-devouring undead spawn countless imitators, remakes and homages, has died. He was 77.
George Romero, whose classic "Night of the Living Dead" and other horror films turned zombie movies into social commentaries and who saw his flesh-devouring undead spawn countless imitators, remakes and homages, has died. He was 77.
Oscar-winning actor Martin Landau dies at 89
A publicist for Martin Landau says the Oscar-winning actor and star of the "Mission: Impossible" TV series has died.
A publicist for Martin Landau says the Oscar-winning actor and star of the "Mission: Impossible" TV series has died.
Adam West, who played 1960s-era Batman, dies at 88
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adam West, whose straight-faced portrayal of Batman in a 1960s TV series lifted the tight-clad Caped Crusader into the national consciousness, has died at age 88, his family said Saturday on a verified Facebook page.West died Friday night after "a short but brave battle with leukemia," the family statement said.West played the superhero straight for kids and funny for adults.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adam West, whose straight-faced portrayal of Batman in a 1960s TV series lifted the tight-clad Caped Crusader into the national consciousness, has died at age 88, his family said Saturday on a verified Facebook page.West died Friday night after "a short but brave battle with leukemia," the family statement said.West played the superhero straight for kids and funny for adults.
Peter Sallis, voice of 'Wallace and Gromit,' dead at 96
British actor Peter Sallis, who played irrepressible, cheese-loving inventor Wallace in the "Wallace and Gromit" cartoons, has died, his agent said Monday. He was 96.
British actor Peter Sallis, who played irrepressible, cheese-loving inventor Wallace in the "Wallace and Gromit" cartoons, has died, his agent said Monday. He was 96.
Former Seattle Seahawk Cortez Kennedy dead at 48
NFL Hall of Famer and former Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy died Tuesday morning at his home. He was 48.
NFL Hall of Famer and former Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy died Tuesday morning at his home. He was 48.
'I grew up in awe of Chris Cornell:' Fellow musicians remember Soundgarden lead singer
SEATTLE - Everybody from Alice Cooper to Elton John weighed in on the death of Soundgarden and Audioslave front man Chris Cornell on Thursday morning.Cornell was found dead in a Detroit hotel room after playing a show there Wednesday night.Authorities said they're investigating the death as a possible suicide.
SEATTLE - Everybody from Alice Cooper to Elton John weighed in on the death of Soundgarden and Audioslave front man Chris Cornell on Thursday morning.Cornell was found dead in a Detroit hotel room after playing a show there Wednesday night.Authorities said they're investigating the death as a possible suicide.
'Silence of the Lambs' director, Jonathan Demme dead at 73
Jonathan Demme, the eclectic, ever-enthusiastic filmmaker behind the Oscar winners "The Silence of the Lambs" and "Philadelphia," and the director of one of the most seminal concert films ever made, the Talking Heads' "Stop Making Sense," has died. He was 73.
Jonathan Demme, the eclectic, ever-enthusiastic filmmaker behind the Oscar winners "The Silence of the Lambs" and "Philadelphia," and the director of one of the most seminal concert films ever made, the Talking Heads' "Stop Making Sense," has died. He was 73.
Comedian Charlie Murphy dead at 57 following leukemia battle
NEW YORK — Comedian Charlie Murphy died Wednesday following a battle with leukemia, according to officials with New York City comedy club Carolines on Broadway.
NEW YORK — Comedian Charlie Murphy died Wednesday following a battle with leukemia, according to officials with New York City comedy club Carolines on Broadway.
Music legend Chuck Berry remembered in rock 'n' roll style
Family, friends and fans paid their final respects to the rock 'n' roll legend Chuck Berry on Sunday, celebrating the life and career of a man who inspired countless guitarists and bands.
Family, friends and fans paid their final respects to the rock 'n' roll legend Chuck Berry on Sunday, celebrating the life and career of a man who inspired countless guitarists and bands.
Legendary rock ‘n roll musician Chuck Berry dies at 90
The man who refined rhythm and blues with hits like, "Roll Over Beethoven" and "Johnny B. Goode" has died. Chuck Berry was 90.
The man who refined rhythm and blues with hits like, "Roll Over Beethoven" and "Johnny B. Goode" has died. Chuck Berry was 90.
Storm spotters spell out giant tribute to Bill Paxton
A live map that tracks the location of storm spotters was showing some unique activity in Kansas and Oklahoma Sunday afternoon.
A live map that tracks the location of storm spotters was showing some unique activity in Kansas and Oklahoma Sunday afternoon.
Joseph Wapner, who presided over 'The People's Court' on TV, has died
A family member says Joseph Wapner, who presided over "The People's Court" with steady force during the heyday of the reality courtroom show, has died. He was 97.
A family member says Joseph Wapner, who presided over "The People's Court" with steady force during the heyday of the reality courtroom show, has died. He was 97.
Oldest American, Adele Dunlap, dies at age 114
A New Jersey woman who was the oldest American person has died at age 114. Martin Funeral Home says Adele Dunlap died Sunday at a hospital near Flemington.
A New Jersey woman who was the oldest American person has died at age 114. Martin Funeral Home says Adele Dunlap died Sunday at a hospital near Flemington.
Grammy-winning jazz singer Al Jarreau dies at 76
Grammy-winning jazz singer Al Jarreau has died in a Los Angeles hospital just days after announcing his retirement from touring due to exhaustion.
Grammy-winning jazz singer Al Jarreau has died in a Los Angeles hospital just days after announcing his retirement from touring due to exhaustion.
'Perry Mason' actress Barbara 'Della Street' Hale dies at 94
LOS ANGELES — A family representative says that Barbara Hale, who played steadfast secretary Della Street on the long-running "Perry Mason" TV series, has died.
LOS ANGELES — A family representative says that Barbara Hale, who played steadfast secretary Della Street on the long-running "Perry Mason" TV series, has died.
Legendary British actor John Hurt dies at 77
LOS ANGELES – Legendary actor John Hurt, known for his roles in “Alien” and “The Elephant Man,” has died, according to several British publications.
LOS ANGELES – Legendary actor John Hurt, known for his roles in “Alien” and “The Elephant Man,” has died, according to several British publications.
'Mannix' star Mike Connors dies at 91
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mike Connors, who played a hard-hitting private eye on the long-running TV series "Mannix," has died.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mike Connors, who played a hard-hitting private eye on the long-running TV series "Mannix," has died.
'Get Smart' actor Dick Gautier dead at 85
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Dick Gautier, who gained fame playing an Elvis-like singer in the Broadway musical "Bye Bye Birdie" and went on to play Hymie the Robot on TV's "Get Smart," has died.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Dick Gautier, who gained fame playing an Elvis-like singer in the Broadway musical "Bye Bye Birdie" and went on to play Hymie the Robot on TV's "Get Smart," has died.