Obits
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Paul Orndorff, WWE Hall of Fame Wrestler, Dies at 71
The wrestler competed under the name “Mr. Wonderful” from 1976 to 2017
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Robert Downey Sr, ‘Putney Swope’ Director and Robert Downey Jr’s Dad, Dies at 85
“He was a true maverick filmmaker, and remained remarkably optimistic throughout,” Downey Jr. says of his father’s battle with Parkinson’s
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John Erman, Emmy-Winning ‘Roots’ and ‘Star Trek’ Director, Dies at 85
He won an Emmy for the 1983 Ann-Margret TV movie “Who Will Love My Children?”
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Richard Donner Appreciation: An Old-School Hit-Maker Who Emerged From New Hollywood
Donner’s steering of hits like “Superman” and “Lethal Weapon” recalled the studio days when directors were directors and not auteurs
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Donald Rumsfeld, Former Secretary of Defense, Dies at 88
He served as defense secretary under two presidents
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John Langley, ‘Cops’ Creator, Dies at 78
Ride-along show was a three-decade reality TV hit but was criticized for creating a skewed portrayal of police
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Gift of Gab, Rapper With Duo Blackalicious, Dies at 50
The Bay Area underground musician, born Timothy Jerome Parker, performed with DJ and producer Chief Xcel
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Joanne Linville, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Twilight Zone’ Actress, Dies at 93
The character actress co-founded the Stella Adler Conservatory of Acting in Los Angeles
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Frank Bonner, ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’ Star, Dies at 79
Former co-star Gary Sandy confirmed his “great friend” passed away Wednesday
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Lisa Banes, ‘Gone Girl’ and ‘Cocktail’ Star, Dies at 65 After Hit-and-Run Accident
Banes was struck by a scooter or motorcycle in New York on June 4 and died Monday
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Ned Beatty, Prolific ‘Superman’ and ‘Network’ Character Actor, Dies at 83
Other credits include “Deliverance,” “All the President’s Men” and “Toy Story 3”
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Romy Walthall, ‘Face/Off’ and ‘House of Usher’ Actress, Dies at 57
Star also made guest appearances in shows such as “8 Simple Rules” and “The X-Files”
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Paul Soles, Voice of Spider-Man in 1960s Animated Series, Dies at 90
Canadian actor’s other credits include “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “The Marvel Super Heroes”
