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- William Peter Blatty (1928-2017) Jan 12 American scriptwriter and author of The Exorcist, dies at 89. Jan 13 Dick Gautier, American stage and screen actor (Get Smart - "Hymie"; Bye Bye Birdie; When Things Were Rotten), dies at 85.
- Mary Tyler Moore (1936-2017) Jan 25 American Emmy Award-winning actress (The Dick Van Dyke Show - "Laura"; The Mary Tyler Moore Show; Ordinary People), dies at 80.
- Roger Moore (1927-2017) May 23 British actor (The Saint, James Bond), dies at 89. May 28 John Noakes, British TV presenter, dies at 83. May 30 Elena Verdugo, American actress (Little Giant, Cavalier of the West), dies at 92.
- George A. Romero (1940-2017) Jul 16 American-Canadian director, filmmaker and "Father of the Zombie Film" (Night of the Living Dead), dies at 77. Jul 18 Harvey Atkin, Canadian actor (Meatballs), dies at 74.
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- Sir Roger Moore
- Sean Hughes
- Graham Taylor
Coronation Street legend, Liz Dawn, died on September 25 following a long battle with emphysema. Liz, who spent more than three decades playing Vera Duckworth , was one of Britain’s best- loved soap stars, and will be remembered by those who knew her for all the joy she brought to fans, friends and her family. At her requiem funeral massheld at Sal...
Crime writer Colin Dexter was the creator of TV’s Inspector Morse and wrote 13 bestselling novels on which the series was based. He died on March 21, aged 86. In his obituary,fellow crime writer and friend Val McDermid described him as “a lovely, lovely man” and not as grumpy as his creation – “though he did share Morse’s love of music”.
“Nice to see you, to see you nice”. National treasure Sir Bruce Forsyth left so many catchphrases to remember him by during his 75-year career in entertainment. The beloved game show host died on August 18 at the age of 89, with his wife Wilnelia and children at his bedside. Not long before he died, he had joked to friends: ‘I’ve been very, very bu...
Best known for his role as veterinary surgeon Siegfried Farnon in TV’s All Creatures Great and Small, actor Robert Hardy died aged 91 on August 3, after a career spanning 70 years in theatre, television and film. Better known to younger fans as Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge in the Harry Potter films, he also portrayed Winston Churchill eight ti...
The creator of Paddington Bear, author Michael Bond died on June 27, aged 91. His celebration of lifeservice was held at St Paul’s Cathedral where his grandchildren, India, Harry and Robyn, read extracts from his books, including A Bear Called Paddington, The Tales of Olga da Polga, and It Wasn't Me. Michael said Paddington had been inspired by his...
An icon for millions of children who grew up in the 1960s and 70s John Noakes spent 12 years as a daredevil Blue Peter presenter, and was fondly remembered for his can-do attitude, action-man stunts and trusty sidekick, Shep the dog. Following his TV career, John wrote a children’s book, called Flight of the Magic Clog and made a number of TV appea...
Best known for his Bafta-winning role in 1984 TV series, The Jewel in the Crown, screen star Tim Pigott-Smith’s diverse acting career included roles in Downtown Abbey, Quantum of Solace and Alice in Wonderland. Tim, who died at the age of 70 on April 7, is survived by his wife, actress Pamela Miles and their son Tom. His agent, John Grant described...
Best known for his role as 007 in seven Bond films Live and Let Die and A View to a Kill Sir Roger Moore was also a tireless and long-serving goodwill ambassador for international children’s humanitarian charity, Unicef. He died in Switzerland on May 23, aged 89, after a short battle with cancer. Much like the character he played, Sir Roger was kno...
“I know how boring funerals can be I want people to gather meet new people have a laugh, a dance, meet a loved one.” In 1994, comedian Sean Hughes wrote a wonderful poem about death, which was among the moving readings at his funeral at North London’s Islington Crematoriumin October. The comedian, actor and writer, best known for his appearances on...
Crowds of fans lined the streets of Watford to pay their respects at former Watford, Aston Villa and England football manager, Graham Taylor’s funeral following his sudden death from a heart attack in January at the age of 72. The funeral procession went past Watford’s stadium on Vicarage Road, with the funeral flowerson his coffin reflecting the c...
Oct 19, 2017 · Paying tribute to the celebrities who died in 2017 – in memoriam. 2017 seen us say farewell to a number of famous faces from the world of entertainment. Here, we remember those icons of TV,...
Dec 29, 2017 · Who died in the past 12 months? Take a look at some of the famous faces no longer with us at the end of 2017.
Jul 21, 2022 · Actresses get caught up in the lifestyle and pressures of the business, succumbing to substance abuse. Some, like Judy Garland, have died from an accidental overdose; for others, such as Carrie...
Apr 13, 2017 · Stars We Lost in 2017. Remembering the celebrities we lost this year. By EW Staff. Published on April 13, 2017 01:35PM EDT. 01 of 94. Rose Marie. Everett Collection. One of the first stars to be...
Dec 25, 2017 · From rock ‘n’ roll royalty to leading designers and actors, BBC Culture salutes some of the arts and culture luminaries who died this year.
