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Mar 16, 2021 · Paul Ritter, a British character actor, died in early April 2021 from a brain tumor at the age of 54, as reported by The Guardian. Ritter's agent confirmed his death and revealed that Ritter was with his family in his home when he died.
Dec 31, 2020 · As the year draws to a close, it is time to remember the figures from the worlds of arts and entertainment who died in 2020. Here is a look back at some of those we said farewell to.
- Charlie Watts
- Gerry Marsden
- Mary Wilson
- Nanci Griffith
- Sarah Harding
- Don Everly
- Les Mckeown
- Paddy Moloney
- Alan Lancaster
- Michael Nesmith
Rolling Stones’ drummer Charlie Watts was the subtle, stoic heartbeat of The Rolling Stones for almost 60 years. He joined Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Brian Jones in their group in early 1963 - and helped them become, with The Beatles, one of the bands who took rock ‘n’ roll to the masses in the 60s. A jazz aficionado, Watts deliberately avoide...
Gerry and the Pacemakers frontman and Liverpool FC anthem singer Gerry and the Pacemakers worked the same Liverpool club circuit as The Beatles in the 1960s and were signed by the Fab Four’s manager Brian Epstein. He gave Gerry Marsden’s group their debut single - How Do You Do It. Gerry and the Pacemakers’ other big hits included Ferry Cross The M...
Supremes co-founder and singer Known for hits such as Baby Love and You Can’t Hurry Love, the Supremes were Motown’s most successful act of the 1960s - scoring 12 number one singles in the US. Mary Wilson was an original member of the group, finding success alongside Diana Ross and Florence Ballard. “The Supremes opened doors for themselves, the ot...
Grammy-winning folk and country singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith began performing and releasing folk music while working as a nursery teacher in Texas in the 1970s. She moved to Nashville in 1985, where she landed her first major record deal. She described her style of music as “folkabilly” - and some of her best-known performances include Love at ...
Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding was Girls Aloud’s rock and roll star. “I’ve got a t-shirt that says ‘Well-behaved women don’t make history’. Funny how the stylist gave that to me…” she wrote in the group’s official book Dreams That Glitter, in 2009. Harding shot to fame in 2002 as a contestant on ITV’s Popstars: The Rivals - a talent show which aime...
Half of US rock ‘n’ roll duo The Everly Brothers Described by Rolling Stone magazine as “the most important vocal duo in rock”, Don Everly and his brother, Phil, had hits worldwide in the late 1950s and early 1960s - including Bye Bye Love, Cathy’s Clown and All I Have To Do Is Dream. They were known for their close harmonies, and influenced groups...
Bay City Rollers frontman At the height of their success in the mid-1970s, the Bay City Rollers were the biggest music sensation Scotland had ever seen. Their brand of bubblegum pop won fans across the world - with hits like Bye Bye Baby, Shang-a-Lang and Give a Little Love. Les McKeown, who was with the Rollers for five years, said the band’s firs...
Chieftains founder The Chieftains put Irish music “on the map”, according to the Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards. Paddy Moloney - a piper, tin whistle player and composer - was the charismatic performer at the heart of the traditional music group, which he founded in 1962. He helped bring the melodies out of Ireland’s pubs and backrooms - and shared...
Status Quo bassist “Alan was an integral part of the sound and the enormous success of Status Quo during the 60s and 70s,” said lead singer Francis Rossi in his tribute. He and Lancaster began performing together in the early 1960s under a number of different band names, before Status Quo was chosen. Lancaster’s tenure in the group lasted until 198...
Musician and Monkees star The Monkees - a 1960s boy band with their own TV sitcom - enjoyed hits like Daydream Believer, Last Train to Clarksville and I’m A Believer. Initially, they performed songs written for them - but went on to take full control of their music. “We were kids with our own taste in music and were happier performing songs we like...
Jan 2, 2022 · Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding, comedian Sean Lock, Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, musical great Stephen Sondheim and of course Prince Philip are among those who sadly died in 2021.
Paul Michael Gross OC (born April 30, 1959) [1] [2] is a Canadian actor, film and television director, screenwriter, playwright, and producer. He rose to fame for his lead role as RCMP Constable Benton Fraser on the popular Canadian television series Due South (1994-1997).
Dec 31, 2021 · Larry King, Christopher Plummer and Cecily Tyson are among the celebrities who died in 2021, leaving those in their wake heartbroken. Dustin Diamond died on February 1 at age 44 after a battle...
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