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Sep 28, 2023 · Nick died at around 7.30pm on June 25 and his funeral took place on July 10 which some 300 people attended. A wake was held at The London EDITION on July 11 – his “favourite place” – and Nick’s family and closest friends visited Windsor on September 16 to scatter his ashes in the River Thames.
- Emmanuelle Riva. There are so many high points in Emmanuelle Riva’s career that it can be easy to forget the actual number of roles she portrayed was quite small.
- Sir Roger Moore. Was Roger Moore the best Bond? It’s debatable. This author thinks so. But how possibly could he compete with Sean Connery, who created the cinematic incarnation of 007?
- Chuck Berry. Saying that Chuck Berry invented rock ‘n’ roll is like saying George Washington invented America. It’s not accurate, even if it feels right.
- Fats Domino. Only Elvis Presley had more hits from 1955 to 1960 than Fats Domino: New Orleans ivory tickler and, like the King and Chuck Berry, a founding father of rock ‘n’ roll.
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. Sir Roger Moore. Actor. Brought a lighter touch. to the role of James Bond. “You just...
List of Actors Who Died in 2017: 1. John Hurt (1940-2017): – Height: 5’9″ (175 cm) – Weight: 143 lbs (65 kg) – Spouse: Anwen Rees-Myers. John Hurt, the legendary British actor, enchanted audiences with his extraordinary performances in films like “Alien,” “The Elephant Man,” and “Harry Potter.”
- Gene Cernan
- John Hurt
- Mary Tyler Moore
- Richard Hatch
- Bill Paxton
- Joseph Wapner
- Robert Osborne
- Joni Sledge
- Chuck Berry
- Jimmy Breslin
Gene Cernan, 82, the last astronaut to walk on the moon who returned to Earth with a message of "peace and hope for all mankind," died on Jan. 16.
John Hurt, 77, the acclaimed prolific English actor of stage and screen whose credits included "Midnight Express," "The Elephant Man" and "Alien," died on Jan. 25.
Mary Tyler Moore, 80, the pop culture icon who co-starred on "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and became a torchbearer for women with "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," died on Jan. 25.
Richard Hatch, 71, star of the original science fiction cult series "Battlestar Galactica" and its Syfy remake, died on Feb. 7.
Bill Paxton, 61, the everyman character actor who appeared in 1990s blockbusters like "Apollo 13," "Twister" and "Titanic," died on Feb. 25.
Joseph Wapner, 97, who presided over "The People's Court" and became a beloved fixture on daytime television, died on Feb. 26.
Robert Osborne, 84, the respected film historian and gleeful primetime host of Turner Classic Movies for more than two decades, died on March 6.
Joni Sledge, 60, who with her sisters recorded the timeliness dance anthem "We Are Family," died on March 10.
Chuck Berry, 90, the groundbreaking blues singer who was often referred to as the "poet laureate" and "father" of rock 'n' roll, died on March 18. Photos: Chuck Berry: Rock 'n' roll's first guitar hero
Jimmy Breslin, 88, the cigar-chomping, Pulitzer Prize-winning tabloid newsman who became the gruff voice of ordinary New Yorkers, died on March 19.
Dec 31, 2017 · Some of the deaths which rocked the entertainment world in 2017 (left to right): Linkin Park's Chester Bennington, K-pop sensation Kim Jong-hyun, actress Della Reese, rocker Tom Petty, and the...
Nick Pitt. Nick was the PGA's (Producer's Guild of America) 2018 Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television for "Hang The DJ", which was also BAFTA nominated, He has for several years Produced for the global phenomenon that is "Black Mirror": other highlights include "Arkangel" directed by Jodie Foster and "Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too ...
