Norris was never a smoker, and abandoned the campaign after deciding he was setting a bad example for his own children. He was 42. South Korean pop star and actress Sulli was found dead at her home south of Seoul on Oct. 14. Kenny Dixon, the longtime drummer for country music star Kane Brown, was killed in a car accident on Oct. 12. Jansons was chief conductor for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra before moving to the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam; regularly appeared at the Salzburg Festival; and in 2006 and 2012 conducted the Vienna Philharmonic New Year’s Concert broadcast around the world. Sam Simon, co-creator of "The Simpsons," died Sunday after a long battle with colon cancer, his foundation confirmed via Facebook today.He … Jonas Mekas, the Lithuanian-born director, critic, patron and poet widely regarded as the godfather of modern American avant-garde film and as an indispensable documenter of his adopted New York City, died Jan. 23. The couple, appearing as the Married Dentists, finishing in second place. Young was one of Nashville's most revered session men, whose work can be heard on the sultry opening of Dusty Springfield’s “Son of a Preacher Man,” the dramatic swells on Elvis Presley’s "Suspicious Minds" and "In the Ghetto,” and hundreds of other hits and classics. Dick Dale, the man who earned the title King of the Surf Guitar, died March 16 at age 81. (Photo: Warner Bros. Television). In the Treehouse of Horror XIX episode, Homer is approached by secretive agents to … She had a recurring role in NBC's "Las Vegas," and also starred in episodes of "Dexter," "Arrested Development" and "General Hospital.". Expressionist painter Francisco Toledo, who was well-known and respected in Mexico both for his art and his activism, died Sept. 5 at age 79. 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Disney Channel actor Cameron Boyce, who starred in “Jessie” and the “Descendants” franchise, died July 6 at age 20. He would soon help transform children's publishing by releasing Blume's candid classic "Are You There God? He was 94. He had been on life support at a London hospital following post-flu complications. Rolling Stone magazine once ranked him the third-greatest rock drummer of all time. The family declined to release details. Some critics have said he was right. Gibson wrote novels such as "Five Legs" and "Perpetual Motion," and he was active with numerous organizations, whether as president of PEN Canada or serving on the council of the World Wildlife Fund Canada. J. Michael Mendel, Producer on 'The Simpsons' and 'Rick and Morty,' Dies at 54. Pennebaker was a leader among a generation of filmmakers in the 1960s who took advantage of such innovations as handheld cameras and adopted an intimate, spontaneous style known as cinéma vérité. (Far right) Beverley Owen, the actress best known for originating the character Marilyn on the, Director Stanley Donen, a giant of the Hollywood musical who through such classics as "Singin' in the Rain" and "Funny Face" helped give us some of the most joyous sounds and images in movie history, died Feb. 21 of heart failure. Google+. Conductor Mariss Jansons died Nov. 30 in St. Petersburg, Russia at age 76. "All of us at Adult Swim are devastated by the untimely passing of Ricky and Morty producer J. Michael Mendel," the statement read. He was 72. But he sealed his legacy with 1999's controversial "Dutch: A Memoir of Ronald Reagan." Wiseman worked as a disc jockey, promoter and record executive; recorded more than 65 albums; helped found the Country Music Association and served as its first treasurer; received a National Endowment for the Arts Heritage Fellowship; and influenced greats like Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard and Alison Krauss. Peter Fonda, the actor son of movie titan Henry Fonda and brother to Jane Fonda, died in Los Angeles on Aug. 16 of respiratory failure from lung cancer, his family announced. He departed our world with his guitar, his trusty companion Rover, and a simple tip of his hat. With hits including "Last Train to Clarksville," "I'm a Believer" and "Daydream Believer," the Monkees were one of the highest-charting acts of the late '60s. Mallet returned to modeling after her "Goldfinger" appearance, with only one additional film credit to her name, an episode of the U.K. television series "The New Avengers" in 1976. Veteran singer-songwriter John Kilzer died March 12 at age 62. The Simpsons has done it again, this time predicting the COVID-19 pandemic and murder hornets. ", Jacob Sutton, Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images. courtesy of The Country Music Hall of Fame. He was 82. Klein spent 15 years producing telecasts for the Philadelphia Phillies and more than 65 years teaching at Temple University. Donen was behind such unforgettable scenes as Gene Kelly dancing with an animated Jerry the mouse in "Anchors Aweigh," Fred Astaire's gravity-defying spin across the ceiling in "Royal Wedding," and, the all-time triumph, Kelly ecstatically splashing about as he performs the title number in "Singin' in the Rain.". She was 67. Actor Vinny Vella, known for his role in the 1995 film "Casino" and other gangster movies, died on Feb. 20 at age 72 from liver cancer, his son, Vinny Vella Jr., confirmed to USA TODAY.Vella acted alongside Robert De Niro in "Casino" and in the 2002 film "Analyze That." Fred Foster – a Nashville music legend who helped launch the careers of Dolly Parton and Roy Orbison and founded Monument Records – died Feb. 20 at age 87. Rockabilly Hall of Famer Billy Adams, who wrote and recorded the rockabilly staple "Rock, Pretty Mama," has died. Matt Groening Groening in 2010 Born Matthew Abram Groening February 15, 1954 (age 66) Portland, Oregon, U.S. Education Lincoln High School Alma mater The Evergreen State College Occupation Cartoonist, writer, producer, animator Years active 1977–present Known for The Carrigan played with most of country music's biggest names, as well as pop and folk stars, and even crafted ad jingles during his long career. Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played Ice Cube’s father in the “Friday” films, died Oct. 29 at 77. He was a colorful character with the nickname "Mr. Taylor’s character, Rollo, was the sidekick to Lamont Sanford, played by actor Demond Wilson, and often drew the skepticism of TV patriarch Fred Sanford. He was 74. — Justin Roiland (@JustinRoiland) September 23, 2019. Crumb made her Broadway debut in the original cast of "Les Miserables" in 1987, and received a Tony nomination for the title role in the musical adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's "Anna Karenina" in 1992. Vella also starred in the TV series "The Sopranos" from 1999 to 2004. Updated: 27 Aug 2019 1:40 am. Martin Charnin (seen here with wife Shelly Burch), the Tony Award-winning lyricist behind Broadway's "Annie," died July 6 after suffering a minor heart attack. The actress, who was 80, suffered from complications of dementia. Pendleton was one of only nine kids who starred on the classic television series during its entire original run on ABC from 1955–1959. Luke Perry, the beloved "Beverly Hills, 90210" breakout for his role as "Dylan McKay," died March 4, days after suffering a massive stroke. Jay Janner, Austin American-Statesman via AP, Acclaimed singer and guitarist Leon Redbone, who performed jazz, ragtime and Tin Pan Alley-style songs, died May 30. Character actor Brian Tarantina died Nov. 2 at age 60. His many TV roles included appearances on 1960s shows such as "Get Smart" and "Star Trek," and Tarantino brought him back to the big screen in 1997's "Jackie Brown." She was 37. The Simpsons | Fox Bob Kingsley, a celebrated voice in country music who impacted airwaves for 60 years, died Oct. 17 after a battle with cancer. She also hosted spinoff series "House Hunters International" from 2009 to 2012. Her prize-winning and best-selling books, including "Beloved," "Song of Solomon," and "The Bluest Eye," gave expression to formerly unspoken truths of black life in America, past and present. Bravo— whose given name was Jesus Melgoza Bravo — appeared as Chelsea Handler's sidekick on the E! Oscars Predictions: Best Picture – Is ‘Sound of Metal’ Peaking at the Perfect Time? Richard Shotwell, Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP. After "Alice," McKeon had several other acting and producing roles and worked in radio in both Los Angeles and Texas. In her 2017 Oscar-nominated “Faces Places,” she traversed the French countryside with street artist JR, pasting giant images of people on building facades. Maisel." St. John had played the character of Neil Winters since 1991 on the long-running CBS daytime soap opera. The actor is also known for being expelled from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2004 for copyright infringement after he was accused of leaking screeners. : The 'Rick and Morty' Season 4 trailer is out — here's what people are saying, More: 'Rick and Morty' co-creator Dan Harmon apologizes for offensive skit. A family representative says he had heart failure after a three-year battle with bladder and prostate cancer. Branko Lustig, an Oscar-winning Croatian film producer and Holocaust survivor, died Nov. 14 in Zagreb at age 87. Baker wielded his blues power and jazz technique to help break open popular music and become one of the world’s most admired and feared musicians. She was 97. 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