Obits
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Hollywood Remembers Sean Connery: ‘A Legend on Screen and Off’
The Oscar-winning Scottish actor died Saturday at age 90
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Sean Connery, Oscar-Winning James Bond Star, Dies at 90
Scottish-born actor originated 007 on the big screen in 1962’s “Dr. No”
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Leanza Cornett, Former Miss America and Ex-Wife of Mark Steines, Dies at 49
Cornett sustained a “serious head injury” earlier this month, according to health & wellness group Leanza Cornett’s Circle of Love
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Tracy Smothers, Who Wrestled in WWE as Freddie Joe Floyd, Dies at 58
He also had runs in WCW and ECW
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William Blinn, ‘Starsky & Hutch’ Creator and ‘Purple Rain’ Writer, Dies at 83
Blinn also wrote TV projects “Roots” and “Brian’s Song”
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Jerry Jeff Walker, Country Singer Who Wrote ‘Mr. Bojangles,’ Dies at 78
Walker became a fixture of the music scene in Austin, Texas
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Daryl Grove, ‘Total Soccer Show’ Podcaster, Dies of Colon Cancer
Grove founded and hosted the podcast, which is affiliated with The Athletic
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Marge Champion, ‘Snow White’ Model and Old Hollywood Dancer and Actress, Dies at 101
She starred with her husband Gower Champion in a series of musicals at MGM and won an Emmy for choreography
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James Randi, Magician and Paranormal Debunker, Dies at 92
Illusionist known as “The Amazing Randi” also founded Committee for Skeptical Inquiry
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Tony Lewis, Lead Singer and Bassist of The Outfield, Dies at 62
Lewis and the band are best known for ’80s hit “Your Love”
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Spencer Davis, British Guitarist Known for ’60s Hit ‘Gimme Some Lovin,’ Dies at 81
The Spencer Davis Group featured a young Steve Winwood among its members
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James Redford, Filmmaker and Robert Redford’s Son, Dies at 58
Environmental activist had bile-duct cancer in his liver, his wife told The Salt Lake Tribune
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Sid Hartman, Famed Minneapolis Sports Columnist and Lakers GM, Dies at 100
Star Tribune writer covered Minnesota sports for 75 years and was a key figure in the Lakers’ first championship dynasty
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Anthony Chisholm, Tony-Nominated Actor and ‘Oz’ Star, Dies at 77
Chisholm was a veteran stage presence, including in the Tony-winning 2017 revival of “Jitney”
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Conchata Ferrell, Berta From ‘Two and a Half Men,’ Dies at 77
She was also known for “Mystic Pizza” and “Erin Brockovich”
