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Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ Captain and ‘X-Men’ Superhero, Dies at 86
He’s forever known for playing Jean-Luc Picard and Charles Xavier, whom he “admired for their morality, for their kindness, for their sensitivity, for their compassion.”
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Naomi Ritz, Costume Designer and Widow of Harry Ritz of the Ritz Brothers, Dies at 87
The daughter of a vaudevillian, she was married to the youngest member of the wacky comedy team for two decades.
Earl Barret, ‘Too Close for Comfort’ Writer and Producer, Dies at 94
He also worked on ‘Bewitched,’ ‘Get Smart,’ ‘The Andy Griffith Show,’ ‘The Governor & J.J.’ and ‘See No Evil, Hear No Evil’ and came up with the villain King Tut for ‘Batman.’
Elke Sommer, Actress in ‘A Shot in the Dark’ and ‘The Prize,’ Dies at 85
The German-born star appeared on both sides of the Atlantic in comedies and films filled with international intrigue.
Barbara Barrie, Actress in ‘Breaking Away,’ ‘Company’ and ‘Barney Miller,’ Dies at 95
An Oscar, Emmy and Tony nominee, she was impressive early in her career in the groundbreaking drama ‘One Potato, Two Potato.’
Peter Medak, Director of ‘The Ruling Class’ and ‘The Changeling,’ Dies at 88
After fleeing his native Hungary for England, he also helmed ‘A Day in the Death of Joe Egg,’ ‘The Krays,’ ‘Romeo Is Bleeding’ and episodes of ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ and ‘Breaking Bad.’
Kevin Bleyer, Emmy-Winning ‘Daily Show’ Writer, Dies at 54 in Car Crash
He also worked on programs hosted by Bill Maher and Dennis Miller, authored books and penned speeches for President Obama.
Susan Saint James, ‘Name of the Game,’ ‘McMillan & Wife’ and ‘Kate & Allie’ Star, Dies at 80
The Emmy winner (and eight-time nominee) also worked in such films as ‘Love at First Bite,’ ‘How to Beat the High Cost of Living’ and ‘Carbon Copy.’
Hubert de la Bouillerie, ‘Woodstock’ and ‘Witches of Eastwick’ Film Editor, Dies at 75
The Warner Bros. veteran also worked on Norman Jewison’s ‘Rollerball’ and ‘Other People’s Money,’ plus ‘Tango & Cash’ and two ‘Police Academy’ movies.
Alan Dysert, ‘All My Children’ Actor, Dies at 75
He played Sean Cudahy on the ABC soap for two stretches from 1979 through 1990.
Tom DeSimone, Director of ‘Chatterbox,’ ‘Hell Night’ and ‘Reform School Girls,’ Dies at 87
He started his career in adult films, where he was “interested in exploring gays in love or at least relationships.”
Walter Koenig, the Russian Crewman Chekov on ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 90
He joined the TV series for the second season but had more to do on another acclaimed sci-fi program, 'Babylon 5.'
Ken Atchity, Producer on ‘Joe Somebody’ and ‘The Meg,’ Dies at 82
The author and literary manager also worked on Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘Hysteria’ and Angelina Jolie’s ‘Life or Something Like It.’
Marysa Maslansky, Founder of the Renowned Visages Photo Agency, Dies at 82
Her clients included Herb Ritts, Mary Ellen Mark, George Hurrell, Paul Jasmin and William Claxton.
Michael Gray, Former Teen Idol and Star of ‘Shazam!,’ Dies at 75
After dating Marcia on ‘The Brady Bunch,’ he spent three seasons turning into Captain Marvel on Saturday mornings.
Tom Skerritt, Star of ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Alien,’ Dies at 93
Mentored by Robert Altman in 'M*A*S*H,' the Emmy-winning actor later stood out in 'Top Gun,' 'The Turning Point' and 'A River Runs Through It.'
