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World War II Photo/Documentarian Wayne Miller Dies At 94
Wayne F. Miller, who produced some of the most indelible combat images of World War II & created a ground-breaking series of portraits, has died…
Bay Area Filmmakers Pay Tribute To Visual Effects Legend Ray Harryhausen
Ray Harryhausen, a master of movie special effects whose work was beloved by fantasy film lovers & influenced industry heavyweights such as the “Star Wars” filmmakers, has died…
‘Star Wars’ Actor Richard LeParmentier, Victim Of Vader, Dies
Character actor Richard LeParmentier, who as a young Death Star commander learned the hard way that Darth Vader brooks no disrespect, died. He was 66…
Groundbreaking Improv Comic Jonathan Winters Dies
Comedian Jonathan Winters, whose breakneck improvisations inspired Robin Williams, Jim Carrey and many others, has died at age 87…
Beloved Actress, Disney Mouseketeer Annette Funicello Dead At 70
Annette Funicello, who became a child star as a cute-as-a-button Mouseketeer, then teamed up with Frankie Avalon on a string of ’60s movies, died Monday. She was 70…
Acclaimed Documentary Maker Les Blank Dies At 77
Acclaimed documentary maker, Les Blank, who focused his camera on cultural corners ranging from blues music, to garlic lovers, died Sunday at his home in Berkeley…
Famed Movie Critic Roger Ebert Dies
Roger Ebert, the most famous and most popular film reviewer of his time died Thursday, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. He was 70…
Calistoga Vintner Who Beat French, Boosted Wine Industry Dies At 86
James Barrett, a vintner whose superb wines boosted the international reputation of the California wine industry, has died. He was 86.
‘Flipper,’ ‘Lassie’ Trainer-Turned Activist Dies
Pat Derby, former Hollywood trainer for Flipper, Lassie and other performing animals who devoted her life to protecting them – has died…
Stuart Freeborn, ‘Star Wars’ Makeup Artist, Dies
Stuart Freeborn, a pioneering movie makeup artist behind creatures such as Yoda and Chewbacca in the “Star Wars” films, has died. He was 98…
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