Irish actor and comedian Jon Kenny dies aged 66

Best known as one half of D’Unbelievables, Kenny also starred in Father Ted and The Banshees of Inisherin. The Irish prime minister has led tributes to the comedian and actor Jon Kenny, who has ...

World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago

Tributes to comedian Jon Kenny who starred in Father Ted

Best known for his work opposite Pat Shortt in the comedy duo D'Unbelievables, he also appeared in Father Ted.

Comedian Janey Godley dies aged 63

She was "surrounded by her loved ones", her management has confirmed.

Paul Di’Anno, early frontman for Iron Maiden, dies aged 66

The vocalist, who went on to form Battlezone and Killers, had experienced a number of health issues in recent years. Paul Di’Anno, the journeyman heavy metal vocalist best known for fronting Iron ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Candyman actor Tony Todd dies aged 69

His Candyman co-star has called him an "angel" and a "truly poetic man".

Actor Timothy West dies aged 90

One of Britain's most distinguished actors, West was married to Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales.

Teri Garr, actor from Tootsie and Friends, dies aged 79

Oscar-nominated actor was also known for roles in Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Young Frankenstein. Teri Garr, the actor known for roles in Tootsie, Young Frankenstein and Friends, has ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Timothy West, acclaimed British actor and lover of UK's waterways, dies at 90

British actor Timothy West, who played wartime leader Winston Churchill on screen three times, has died at 90

Entertainment - ABC News - 2 days ago

Timothy West, acclaimed British actor and lover of UK's waterways, dies at 90

British actor Timothy West, who played wartime leader Winston Churchill on screen three times, has died at 90

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Jon Stewart: Having 'roast comedian' at Trump rally 'probably not the best decision'

Jon Stewart is defending a controversial comic at Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden event who compared Puerto Rico to a "floating pile of garbage," casting blame on the former president's ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Actor Teri Garr dies at 79

Comedy actor Teri Garr, best known for roles in "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie," died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis, her publicist confirmed. Garr was 79.

Canes up to No. 5; Irish, BYU, Ags enter top 10

Miami moved up to No. 5 in the AP Top 25 college football poll -- the Hurricanes' highest ranking since 2017 -- while Notre Dame, BYU and Texas A&M entered the top 10.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Paul Di'Anno, former Iron Maiden singer, dies at 66

Paul Di’Anno, Iron Maiden’s lead singer on its first two albums, has died, according to a statement from his label on behalf of his family.

Rocker Paul Di'Anno, Iron Maiden's original vocalist, dies at 66

Paul Di'Anno, the vocalist who originally fronted Iron Maiden from 1978-81, died Monday, the English band confirmed in a statement.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 21

Paul Di’Anno, Early Iron Maiden Frontman, Dies at 66

He sang with the band in its early years before being replaced by Bruce Dickinson. He later worked with other bands and pursued a solo career.

World - The New York Times - October 22

'Saturday Night Live' taps comedian-actor Bill Burr and Charli XCX as hosts for after the election

Comedian-actor Bill Burr will host the first post-election “Saturday Night Live” with musical guest guitarist, producer and vocalist Mk

Entertainment - ABC News - October 31

Teri Garr, the offbeat comic actor of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has died

The quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” Teri Garr has died

Entertainment - ABC News - October 29

Teri Garr, actor known for "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie" roles, dies at 79

Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."

Teri Garr, comedic actor in 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' dies at 79

Actor Teri Garr, who was Oscar-nominated for 'Tootsie' and stood out in 'Young Frankenstein,' died Tuesday after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. She was 79.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 29

Alan Rachins, ‘L.A. Law’ and ‘Dharma & Greg’ Actor, Dies at 82

He became recognizable as a performer whose specialty was difficult men, in both absurd comedies and tense dramas.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

'Candyman' and 'Final Destination' actor Tony Todd dies at 69

The actor's career stretched back to 'Platoon' and included work on TV series such as "Law & Order" and "Night Court." Though famous for a gory horror role, Todd was a lover of classic literature.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 days ago

Tony Todd, Prolific Actor Best Known for ‘Candyman,’ Dies at 69

Mr. Todd’s decades-long career spanned across mediums and genres, but he was largely associated with a scary figure summoned in front of a mirror.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Tarzan star Ron Ely dies aged 86

The actor also appeared in hit 1980s television shows Wonder Woman and The Love Boat.

Donovan, Browns radio announcer, dies at age 68

Jim Donovan, the beloved radio play-by-play announcer for the Browns and a TV sports fixture for more than four decades, has died at the age of 68.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Nigeria's army chief dies aged 56

World - Yahoo News - November 6

Tony Todd, star of Candyman, dies aged 69

Prolific actor with more than 200 film and TV credits, including Final Destination, The Rock, The Crow and Platoon, died at home after a long illness. Tony Todd, the actor who played the titular ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer, dies at age 86

Bobby Allison, who was inducted into NASCAR's second Hall of Fame class in 2011, died Saturday at age 86.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Judith Jamison, famed dancer, dies at age 81

Judith Jameson, the acclaimed dancer who went on to become the artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, has died. She was 81. Shanelle Kaul takes a look at her legacy.

Frank Auerbach, artist who fled the Nazis as a child, dies aged 93

Auerbach died peacefully at his home in London on Monday morning, his representatives confirmed.

Hallmark exec says actors Lacey Chabert, Holly Robinson Peete 'aging out': lawsuit

Hallmark Media executive vice president of programming Lisa Hamilton Daly instructed a former employee not to cast “old people” for Hallmark roles, saying that “our leading ladies are aging out,” ...

Entertainment - ABC News - October 28

Gerry Faust dies at 89: Ex-Notre Dame coach was tapped from high school ranks to lead Irish in 1980s

Faust went 30-26-1 during his tenure leading the Notre Dame football program

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

World's strongest man and British shot put record holder Capes dies

Geoff Capes, British shot put record holder and two-time world's strongest man dies aged 75.

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