Authorities have confirmed that a body found in April at a home is that of missing man Dennis Day, who was an original member of Disney's "The Mickey Mouse Club.'' Oregon State Police say the Oregon State Medical Examiner's office identified the body although they were unable to use dental records or DNA because of... Continue Reading →
Disney Legend Tim Conway, who starred in such beloved Disney classics as The Apple Dumpling Gang, The Shaggy D.A., Gus, and The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again has passed away at the age of 85. Born Thomas D. Conway on December 15, 1933, in Willoughby, Ohio, he grew up in the curiously named community of... Continue Reading →
Peter Mayhew, the British actor best known for playing "Chewbacca" in the "Star Wars" films, has died at the age of 74. Mayhew passed away at his North Texas home on April 30. The actor's family shared the news on Mayhew's Twitter account on Thursday. https://twitter.com/TheWookieeRoars/status/1124077256240967681 Mayhew appeared in: The Empire Strikes Back Return of... Continue Reading →
Golden Globe-nominated actor R. Lee Ermey has passed away at 74. A spokesman for the widely-known actor says Ermey was dealing with complications from pneumonia. https://twitter.com/RLeeErmey/status/985651917870202883?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hollywoodreporter.com%2Fnews%2Fr-lee-ermey-dead-golden-globe-nominee-full-metal-jacket-was-74-1102863&tfw_creator=THR&tfw_site=THR Ermey is most popular for his roles in Full Metal Jacket, Se7en, Mississippi Burning and the remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, but he also lent his voice to animated characters like Sarge from... Continue Reading →
Legendary Disney Imagineer Martin A. “Marty” Sklar passed away in his Hollywood Hills home on Thursday at the age of 83. The cause of death has not been released. The Imagineer had a 54-year career working with for the mouse and alongside Walt Disney himself. Sklar was recognized for his imaginative work and creative capabilities... Continue Reading →
The legendary pop icon Prince passed away in his Minneapolis compound on Thursday, leaving much of the world in shock. The support shown through social media and even national attractions (Orlando Eye, Niagra Falls, Boston's Zakim Bridge, etc) has been fascinating. AMC Theaters is doing their part by showing the hit movie "Purple Rain" in... Continue Reading →
