‘Deadliest Catch’ cast member Nick McGlashan dies at 33
Peter Sblendorio
Longtime “Deadliest Catch” cast member Nick McGlashan, one of the most recognizable faces on the popular reality series documenting the lives of deep-sea fishermen, died over the weekend, the Discovery Channel said on Monday.
The 33-year-old McGlashan died Sunday in Nashville, according to reports. Authorities did not immediately release a cause of death.
“Our deepest sympathy goes out to Nick’s loved ones during this difficult time,” a representative for Discovery said in a statement.
“Nick came from a long line of crabbers and was known for his great depth of knowledge. He also had a sharp sense of humor even in the most difficult conditions. He will be deeply missed by all those who knew him.”
McGlashan, who joined the reality show in 2013, was on 80 episodes of “Deadliest Catch,” which focused on the risks and dangers faced by fisherman who put their lives on the line out at sea to haul in crabs.
He worked as a deck boss who “kept the boat running through all kinds of mechanical issues, manufacturing quick fixes on the fly,” according to his online bio on the Discovery Channel website.
Jon Huber, the wrestler who fought as Brodie Lee in All Elite Wrestling, died on Dec. 26. He was 41. Huber died from a lung issue not related to COVID-19, his wife, Amanda, wrote in an Instagram post. Huber, a Rochester, N.Y., native, fought for multiple years in WWE as Luke Harper before joining AEW.
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Broadway legend Ann Reinking died on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at the age of 71. The Tony Award-winning actor, dancer and choreographer is best known for her role as Roxie Hart in 1977's "Chicago."
Pat Patterson, WWE Hall of Famer who spent decades in the ring and as Vince McMahon’s right-hand man, died at the age of 79. WWE announced the wrestling superstar's death on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020.
Broadway star Lawrence Clayton, famed for his roles in “Dreamgirls” and “The Color Purple,” died after a two-year battle with cancer on Nov. 2, 2020; he was 64. Clayton made his debut on the great White Way as C.C. White in 1981. The actor also starred in 1992’s “The High Rollers Social and Pleasure Club,” 1999’s “The Civil War” and 2001’s “Bells Are Ringing” and toured with productions of “Les Miserables” and “Jesus Christ Superstar” prior to his final Broadway role in 2015 in “The Color Purple.”
Sean Connery, famous for his decades as James Bond in six movies, died on Oct. 31, 2020; he was 90.
Welsh musician Spencer Davis, of the '60s British band The Spencer Davis Group, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2020, while being treated for pneumonia in the hospital. He was 81. David co-founded the beat band with fellow bandmate Steve Winwood.
Conchata Ferrell, famous for her roles on the TV shows “Two and a Half Men” and “L.A. Law,” died of cardiac arrest on Oct. 12, 2020; she was 77. Ferrell also enjoyed a stage career, winning multiple accolades, including a Drama Desk Award, for her role as Gertrude Blum in 1974’s The Sea Horse. She also starred in 1975’s “Hot L Baltimore.”
English actress Margaret Nolan, memorably known for her role in "Goldfinger" and "A Hard Days Night," died at 76, announced director Edgar Wright on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020.
Guitarist Eddie Van Halen famous for his decades as a member of the celebrated rock band Van Halen, died after battling throat cancer on Oct. 6, 2020; he was 65.
Japanese fashion designer Kenzo Takada died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, from COVID-19 complications at the age of 81 near Paris, France, spokeswoman and reports said.
Singer Roy Head, famous for his 1965 hit song “Treat Her Right,” died on Sept. 21, 2020; he was 79. Head was well-known throughout his career for his blue-eyed-soul take on music and his energetic dance moves.
Musician Tommy DeVito, one of the founding members of the beloved rock band The Four Seasons, died on Sept. 21, 2020; he was 92.
Pioneering reggae musician Frederick Nathaniel "Toots" Hibbert, the lead singer of Toots and the Maytals, died on Sept. 11, 2020; he was 77. “It is with the heaviest of hearts to announce that Frederick Nathaniel ‘Toots’ Hibbert passed away peacefully tonight, surrounded by his family at the University Hospital of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica,” his family said in a statement early Saturday, also shared on the Maytals’ social media. “The family and his management team would like to thank the medical teams and professionals for their care and diligence, and ask that you respect their privacy during their time of grief. Mr. Hibbert is survived by his wife of 39 years, Miss D, and his seven of eight children.” Hibberts’ cause of death was reportedly from coronavirus complications.
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Actor Kevin Dobson, "Knots Landing" and "Kojak" star, died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. He was 77.
Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before he was cast as King T’Challa in Marvel's Black Panther has died of cancer. His representative says Boseman died Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 in Los Angeles after a four-year battle with colon cancer. He was 43.
Sumner Redstone, a billionaire media businessman who served as the chairman of National Amusements, which owns ViacomCBS and its related titles, including MTV and Nickelodeon, died on Aug. 11, 2020; he was 97. Redstone began working with National Amusements in the 1950s.
Broadway star Brent Carver, famous for his Tony Award winning role in “The Kiss of the Spider Woman” died on Aug. 4, 2020; he was 68. “Brent, in his humble fashion, will be remembered as the kind, gentle and gifted man he was, with the deepest love as a true friend and family member," a statement from his family posted on Facebook on August 7 read. "His love of performing was matched only by his zest for life and lifetime devotion to family, friends and treasured pets." Carver was also well-known for his roles in “Parade”, “As You Like It”, “Fiddler on the Roof”, “Lord of the Rings”, “King Lear”, and more.
Actor Reni Santoni, who starred in Carl Reiner's "Enter Laughing," and played Poppie in "Seinfeld," died Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. He was 81.
Actor Wilford Brimley, who starred in films like "Cocoon" and "The Natural" as well as the Quaker Oats pitchman, died Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. He was 85.
Former Republican Presidential Candidate Herman Cain died Thursday, July 30, 2020, following a battle with coronavirus. He was 74.
Malik B, rapper and founding member of The Roots, died Wednesday, July 29, 2020. He was 47. The group announced the death of the Philadelphia-based emcee in a social media post Wednesday. The cause of death has not been released. Malik B, whose real name is Malik Abdul Basit, was a major contributor to the group, which includes Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter. He appeared on four albums before departing the group in 1999.
British-born actress Olivia de Havilland, who starred in "Gone With The Wind," "The Heiress," and many other classic Hollywood films, died peacefully in Paris on Saturday, July 25, 2020. She was 104.
Television great Regis Philbin, host of "Live" and "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," died Friday, July 24, 2020. He was 88.
Blues guitarist Peter Green, who was a co-founder of the famed musical group Fleetwood Mac, has died; he was 73. Green left the band in 1970 to work on his mental health struggles, which led to a schizophrenia diagnosis years later. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the band in 1998.
Grant Imahara, host of "Mythbusters" and "White Rabbit Project," died Monday, July 13, 2020. He was 49. The electrical engineer's cause of death is believed to have been a sudden brain aneurysm.
Actress Naya Rivera, famously known for her role in "Glee," died July 8, 2020, after going missing on Lake Piru in California. Rivera's 4-year-old son was found alone on a rental boat and a search for her body continued for nearly a week. She was 33.
"Jerry Maguire" actress Kelly Preston, wife of actor John Travolta, died after a two-year fight against breast cancer on Sunday, July 12, 2020. She was 57.
Atlanta rapper Lil Marlo was shot and killed on Saturday, July 12, 2020, in Atlanta, Ga. Police responded to the scene of a car accident to find the 30-year-old rapper shot dead.
Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie Daniels, "Devil Went Down To Georgia" singer, died Monday, July 6, 2020. He was 83. Daniels was also a member of the Grand Ole Opry and Musicians Hall of Fame.
Broadway actor Nick Cordero, who starred in the musicals "Waitress," "Bullets Over Broadway" and "A Bronx Tale," died Sunday, July 5, 2020, after a tough battle with coronavirus. He was 41. Cordero spent over 90 days in the hospital after getting sick with COVID-19, much of that time spent on a ventilator.
Broadcaster Hugh Downs, famous for his 20-year tenure on “20/20” and his nine years as a host for the “Today” show, died on July 1, 2020; he was 99. Downs, who accrued more than 10,000 hours on the air, earned his stripes in both news programs and radio announcing throughout his career, including a five-year stint on “The Tonight Show” and the voice heard on stations in Ohio, Detroit and Illinois.
Bronx-born comedy titan Carl Reiner, who created 'The Dick Van Dyke Show,' died at his home on Monday, June 29, 2020. He was 98.
Rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Little Richard died May 9, 2020, from complications due to bone cancer. He was 87. Little Richard will be buried in a private funeral at Oakwood University, a historically black university in Huntsville, Ala.
Indian Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his home on Sunday, June 14, 2020, in Mumbai, India. He was 34. Authorities suspect his death was a suicide after the actor was found hanging inside his apartment.
Bonnie Pointer, founder of the Grammy-award winning R&B; group The Pointer Sisters, died on June 8, 2020 of cardiac arrest; she was 69. Pointer founded the group in the early 1970s and convinced her sisters Anita and Ruth to join her. Bonnie departed the group in 1977 and the Sisters, who had sister June replace Bonnie, achieved more success in the 1980s.
AIDS activist, author and playwright Larry Kramer died Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Manhattan. He was 84. Kramer, who ferociously fought for AIDS awareness and helped change the course of the disease in the 1980s, died of pneumonia, according to his husband David Webster.
Actor Richard Herd, known for his role as Mr. Wilhelm on "Seinfeld," died on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, from cancer-related causes in his L.A. home. He was 87. The actor also appeared in the 1980s cop drama "T.J. Hooker" as well as the 2017 horror "Get Out."
Former child actor Ken Osmond, known for his iconic role as Eddie Haskell on "Leave It To Beaver," died Monday, May 18, 2020, in his Los Angeles home. He was 76.
Fred Willard, famous for his role on television shows including “Modern Family” and “Everybody Loves Raymond” and movies like “Anchorman” and "Best in Show," died of natural causes on May 15, 2020; he was 86. Willard rose to fame in 1977 thanks to his role on TV’s ““Fernwood 2 Night,” and was also known for his roles in “A Mighty Wind,” “This is Spinal Tap” and “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle.”
Trailblazing rock and roll singer Little Richard died on May 9, 2020; he was 87. Richard, whose real name was Richard Penniman, was famous for energetic onstage presence and approach to music. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s inaugural 1986 inductees, Richard produced several smash hits throughout his career, including “Tutti Frutti”, “Long Tail Sally”, “The Girl Can’t Help It”, “Jenny Jenny”, and “Good Golly, Miss Molly”, among others.
Uptown Records founder Andre Harrell has died at the age of 59. Harrell was responsible for hiring Sean “Puffy” Combs into a higherup role at Uptown; following Combs’ departure, Harrell left the label and became the CEO of Motown Records. Later in life, Harrell also served as the vice chair of media company Revolt’s music sector.
Magician Roy Horn, one half of the duo Siegfried and Roy, died following coronavirus-related complications on May 8, 2020; he was 75. Horn, who regularly incorporated animals into his long-running Las Vegas show with Siegfried, opened an animal sanctuary in the city called the Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat in 2008.
Don Shula, former Miami Dolphins coach and two-time Super Bowl champion, died early Monday morning, May 4, 2020. He was 90. Shula won the most games as coach in NFL history.
Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor died on April 29, 2020 following a two-year battle with leukemia; he was 67. Kapoor’s career spanned over 90 films throughout his career, with “Bobby”, “Amar Akbar Anthony,” “Love Aaj Kal,” “Do Dooni Chaar” and “Kapoor & Sons”, between the 1970s and the 2010s, among some of his most famous roles.
Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan died Wednesday, April 29, 2020. He was 53. Khan was an icon in Bollywood and known internationally for his roles in "Slumdog Millionaire" and "Life of Pi."
Actress Shirley Knight, winner of an Emmy and Tony award and nominated for two Oscars, died Wednesday, April 22, 2020, of natural causes. She was 83.
Actor Brian Dennehy, known for his roles in 'Cocoon' and 'Tommy Boy,' died of natural causes on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. He was 81.
Jimmy Webb, who spent over 10 years as a buyer for NYC punk clothing store Trash and Vaudeville and a stylist to stars like Debbie Harry and Joan Jett, died on April 14, 2020 after a battle with cancer; he was 62. Webb was famous in punk and rock n’ roll circles, as well as around New York’s East Village, as the manager of Trash and Vaudeville and for his sense of style. Tributes from musicians like Iggy Pop, Billie Joe Armstrong, Duff McKagan and more poured in following Webb’s passing. Webb opened his own clothing store, called “I Need More,” in 2017.
Hank Steinbrenner, who co-owns the New York Yankees, died in his Clearwater, Fla. home on April 14, 2020 after battling an undisclosed illness; he was 63.
British comedian Tim Brooke-Taylor, middle, died Sunday, April 12, 2020, from coronavirus. He was 79. Brooke-Taylor was famously known for co-founding "The Goodies" with Bill Oddie, bottom, and Graeme Garder, top.
John Prine, singer-songwriter died Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at the age of 73. His family announced his death was due to complications from the coronavirus.
Veteran Canadian actress Shirley Douglas, wife of Donald Sutherland and mother of Kiefer Sutherland, passed away early Sunday morning, April 5, 2020. She was 86. Douglas died from pneumonia, though not from a coronavirus-related illness.
In this Nov. 8, 1970, photo, New Orleans Saints' Tom Dempsey (19) moves up to kick a 63-yard field goal. Dempsey, who played in the NFL despite being born without toes on his kicking foot and made a record 63-yard field goal, died late Saturday, April 4, 2020, in New Orleans while struggling with complications from the new coronavirus, his daughter said. He was 73 years old.
Acclaimed singer Bill Withers, famous for his songs including “Lean On Me”, “Ain’t No Sunshine”, and “Lovely Day”, died on March 30, 2020 from heart complications; he was 81. Withers was awarded three Grammy Awards during his career and was the subject of the 2010 documentary “Still Bill.” Withers is also famous for his hit song “Just the Two of Us,” which he did a duet with with Grover Washington Jr. in 1980.
Legendary jazz pianist Ellis Marsalis, the father of musicians Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Delfeao Marsalis and Jason Marsalis, died on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, after being hospitalized with symptoms of coronavirus. He was 85. "Ellis Marsalis was a legend. He was the prototype of what we mean when we talk about New Orleans jazz. The love and the prayers of all of our people go out to his family, and to all of those whose lives he touched," New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said on Twitter.
Emmy and Grammy-winning musician and songwriter Adam Schlesinger, a founding member of the pop-punk band Fountains of Wayne, died on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, of complications from coronavirus. He was 52. A prolific and much-admired musical composer and lyricist, Schlesinger is known for his work on "That Thing You Do!" (1996) and "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" (2015).
Children’s author and illustrator Tomie dePaola died on March 30, 2020 following surgical complications after he suffered a fall; he was 85. dePaola was best known for his “Strega Nona” book series; the first book of nine, “Strega Nona: An Original Tale” was released in 1975. dePaola also authored "Quiet," a New York Times best-seller; “Big Anthony, His Story,” “The Art Lesson,” and over 300 more.
Country music icon Joe Diffie, "John Deere Green" and "Pickup Man" singer, died on Sunday, March 29, 2020, from complications due to coronavirus. He was 61. Diffie tested positive for COVID-19 last week.
Grand Ole Opry legend Jan Howard, "Evil on Your Mind" and "Bad Seed" singer, died on Saturday, March 28, 2020. She was 91.
John Callahan, best known for his role as Edmund Grey on the daytime drama "All My Children," died on Saturday, March 28, 2020, after having a massive stroke on Friday at his home in Palm Desert, Calif. He was 66. Callahan's career spanned almost four decades with roles in TV shows including "Falcon Crest," "Days of Our Lives," "Santa Barbara" and "The Bay" among others.
Fred Neal, the dribbling wizard who entertained millions with the Harlem Globetrotters for parts of three decades, died on Thursday, March 26, 2020, in his home outside of Houston, Texas. He was 77. Neal played for the Globetrotters from 1963-85, appearing in more than 6,000 games in 97 countries for the exhibition team known for its combination of comedy and athleticism. Among the many remembrances on social media, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr tweeted Thursday, "Hard to express how much joy Curly Neal brought to my life growing up. RIP to a legend...."
Mark Blum, known largely for his role in 1985’s “Desperately Seeking Susan”, his stage career, and his recurring role on Netflix’s “You”, died on March 26, 2020 following complications from the coronavirus; he was 69. “With love and heavy hearts, Playwrights Horizons pays tribute to Mark Blum, a dear longtime friend and a consummate artist who passed this week,” the off-Broadway theater Playwrights Horizons tweeted on Thursday. “Thank you, Mark, for all you brought to our theater, and to theaters and audiences across the world.” Blum won an Obie Award in 1989 for his role in “Gus and Al” and could also be seen in stage productions “The Waverly Gallery,” “Mourning Becomes Electra,” “It’s Only a Play” and more. On the small screen, Blum has roles in “Succession,” “You” as Penn Badgley’s abusive caretaker Ivan Mooney, “Billions,” “The Sopranos,” and “Mozart in the Jungle.”
Horror director Stuart Gordon, whose famous works include 1985’s “Re-Animator” and 1986’s “From Beyond”, died on March 24, 2020; he was 72. During his career, Gordon co-created the “Honey, I Shrunk The Kids” movie series and opened and operated the Organic Theater Company in Madison, Wisconsin in 1969. He also directed 1995's “Castle Freak,” 1996's “Space Truckers,” and co-wrote “Re-Animator: The Musical.”
Broadway playwright Terrence McNally died on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, from complications of coronavirus. He was 81.
African saxophonist Manu Dibango, largely known for his 1972 hit song “Soul Makossa”, died in Paris after succumbing to the COVID-19 coronavirus; he was 86. Dibango, a native of Cameroon, was revered in the realm of African jazz and funk. He played around Europe in the 1950s and founded the group African Jazz in 1960. His famous hook from “Soul Makossa” – “mama-say mama-sa mama-ko-sa” – was sampled by Michael Jackson for his 1982 hit “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” and Rihanna for her 2007 hit “Please Don’t Stop the Music.” Those samples led to lawsuits and were settled in and out of court.
Country music legend Kenny Rogers died on March 20, 2020 from natural causes, his family announced on Twitter; Rogers, who had been in hospice, was 81. With a career spanning over 60 years, Rogers is remembered for hit songs including “Islands in the Stream” with Dolly Parton; “Lucille,” “We’ve Got Tonight,” “The Gambler”, “You Decorated My Life” and more across 39 albums.
Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden. Worden, died on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, in his sleep in Texas. He was 88. Worden circled the moon alone in 1971 while his two crewmates tried out the first lunar rover. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said in a statement, "Al was an American hero whose achievements in space and on Earth will never be forgotten," and "Of his mission Worden said, 'Now I know why I'm here. Not for a closer look at the Moon, but to look back at our home, the Earth.'"
Actor Stuart Whitman, pictured here in a scene from the 1965 film "Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines," died Monday, March 17, 2020, reportedly. He was 92. Whitman is best known for working alongside John Wayne in many westerns.
Lyle Waggoner, famous for his seven-year stint on the “The Carol Burnett Show”, died on March 17, 2020 after battling an undisclosed illness; he was 84. Waggoner starred on the Carol Burnett’s titular comedy show as an announcer and actor from 1967 to 1974. He also starred alongside Lynda Carter in the “Wonder Woman” TV series in 1975.
Beloved Brooklyn-born Golden Age artist Allen Bellman died on Monday, March 9, 2020, in Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. He was 95. Bellman was the last surviving artist who drew the Marvel superhero Captain America during World War II. He was a close friend and colleague of Stan Lee in the Marvel Comics universe.
Del Shofner, the wide receiver who combined with Hall of Fame quarterback Y.A. Tittle to give the Giants one of the NFL's most prolific passing threats in the early 1960s, died of natural causes with his family by his side on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Los Angeles, according to Shofner's daughter, Laurie Shofner Corwin, who confirmed his death in a telephone call to The Associated Press. He was 85. A five-time Pro Bowl receiver, Shofner was the first player in NFL history to have two seasons of 1,000 yards receiving.
Actor Max von Sydow, known for his roles in "Flash Gordon," "The Exorcist," "Game of Thrones" and so much more, died on Sunday, March 8, 2020. He was 90. Sydow has appeared in more than 100 movies and TV shows throughout his seven-decade-long career.
Actor Nicholas Tucci died on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at the Smilow Cancer Hospital in New Haven, Conn., according to a statement from his father Alexander Tucci on Facebook. He was 38. Nicholas is known for his starring role in "You’re Next" (2013) and has three movies scheduled for release this year, according to IMDb.
Danny Tidwell, "So You Think You Can Dance" star died on Friday, March 6, 2020, his adoptive brother and fellow dancer, Travis Wall announced on Instagram. He was 35. Tidwell was the runner-up in the third season of the dance competition in 2007. Among the numerous tributes on social media, Debbie Allen, a judge on Tidwell's season of the series, posted on Twitter, "Danny Tidwell our beautiful dancing genius 'Prince amongst Paupers' you are in God’s Ensemble. We will always speak your name with love and respect. See you on the other side. Love, Mama D"
Jazz pianist McCoy Tyner, famous for his years playing in John Coltrane’s quartet in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s, died on March 6, 2020; he was 81. Tyner began his career as a staple in Jazztet, alongside Bennie Golson and Art Farmer. After leaving Coltrane’s quartet in 1965 – playing on albums including “Coltrane Live at Birdland,” “A Love Supreme,” and “Ballads” – Tyner made a name for himself with independent albums and playing alongside legends like Sonny Rollins.
Javier Perez de Cuellar, the former Secretary-General of the United Nations, died on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Lima, Peru, according to multiple Spanish-language news outlets. He was 100. Perez de Cuellar, the organization's first Latin American secretary-general, led the UN from 1982 to 1991.
James Lipton, former host of "Inside the Actors Studio," died on Monday, March 2, 2020. He was 93.
Actor Ben Cooper, who rose to fame with his Western roles in "Johnny Guitar" and "Gunsmoke," died Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. He was 86. Cooper had been suffering a long battle with an undisclosed illness.
Katherine Johnson, one of the NASA mathematicians depicted in the 2016 movie "Hidden Figures," died Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. She was 101. Pictured, Johnson is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama on Nov. 24, 2015, at the White House.
FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2012 file photo, former model and restaurateur B. Smith arrives at the BET Honors red carpet in the Warner Theatre in Washington. Broadway stars and singers will come together Monday, May 11, 2015, to celebrate Smith and raise money to help people with Alzheimer's disease. B. Smith, became one of the first African-American models on the cover of Mademoiselle and later opened restaurants, revealed last year that she has Alzheimer's disease. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
Flat Earth daredevil “Mad” Mike Hughes died on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in a crash from a "self-made steam-powered rocket" that plunged straight down after a launch, according to TMZ. He was 64. Famous among Flat Earth adherents, Hughes had launched himself numerous times into the atmosphere to prove his theory and appeared in "Rocketman: Mad Mike’s Mission to Prove the Flat-Earth," a 2019 film that documented his attempts to validate his beliefs.
Boris Leskin, Laryssa Lauret, Eugene Hutz, Liev Schreiber and Elijah Wood (l. to r.) get together at Landmark's Sunshine Cinema on E. Houston St. at the New York premiere of "Everything is Illuminated." Schreiber directed and wrote the screenplay, and the four other actors star in the film.
Rapper Pop Smoke was shot and killed in his Hollywood Hills, Calif. home on Feb. 19, 2020; the rising star was 20. Pop Smoke, whose real name is Bashar Barakah Jackson, rose to fame in 2019 following the success of his song “Welcome to the Party.” Jackson was killed during an early morning home invasion by multiple masked men. Stars including Nicki Minaj and Kehlani mourned the loss of Jackson on social media.
Ja'net DuBois, who is best known for her role as Wilona Woods on “Good Times” and singing the “The Jeffersons” theme song, died in her sleep on Feb. 18, 2020; she was 74. In addition to roles on TV shows including Mrs. Avery on the “The PJs”, “A Different World,” and “The Wayans Brothers,” among others, DuBois starred in films including “I’m Gonna Git You Sucka” and “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle” and on stage in “A Raisin In The Sun” and “Golden Boy” alongside Sammy Davis Jr. and Louis Gossett Jr.
Kellye Nakahara, famous for her role as Lt. Kellye Yamato on the television show “M*A*S*H*” died after a short battle with cancer on Feb. 15, 2020; she was 72. Nakahara also starred in the film “Clue” and “She’s Having a Baby.”
Actor Jason Davis, known for his role in Disney's "Recess," died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. He was 35. The cause of death is still unknown.
Tony Fernandez, a longtime Toronto Blue Jays shortstop noted for his defense, who won four consecutive Gold Glove Awards (1986-89) and the 1993 World Series with the team, died on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, after being in critical condition from a stroke earlier this month, according to multiple reports. He was 57. Fernandez also was a five-time MLB All-Star and a fan favorite in Canada. Here, Blue Jay's shortstop Fernandez leaps to avoid a sliding Oakland A's runner Mark McGwire after throwing to first base, forcing McGwire and teammate Ron Hassey at first out in a double play, in the second inning of American League Championship Series game on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 1989, in Oakland.
Lynn Cohen, best known for her role as Magda on “Sex and the City” and Mags in “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” died on Feb. 14, 2020; she was 86. Cohen was also known for her stage career in the ‘80s and ‘90s, starring in 1989’s “Orpheus Descending” and 1997’s “Ivanov”. During her career, Cohen also starred in the films “Across the Universe,” “Munich”, “Eagle Eye,” and more, as well as the television shows “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Master of None,” ,” Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” “The Affair”, and “Nurse Jackie,” among others.
Charles "Chuckie" O'Brien, a longtime associate of Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa, died on Feb. 13, 2020, in Boca Raton, Fla., from an apparent heart attack, according to a statement in a blog from his stepson, Jack Goldsmith. He was 86. O’Brien, a prime suspect in Hoffa’s 1975 disappearance adamantly denied it and said in a 2006 interview, "It’s very frustrating. I have so much inside, my love for him and his family." "They were so close, and Hoffa treated Chuckie with such affection, that many people thought Hoffa was his biological father," Goldsmith said. O’Brien was portrayed by Jesse Plemons in Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman." (2019).
In this photo taken on Saturday, July 11, 2009, Katelynn Nichols from left front, Kaylee Rasbury, Janey Buford, Kortney Nichols, and Austin Baty, right rear, look on as rodeo clown Lecile Harris, listens to cheers from fans as they applaud for their favorite dance couple following a dance contest at the Mesquite Championship Rodeo in Mesquite, Texas. Rodeos historically have been up when the economy is down, according to Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association commissioner Karl Stressman, but this surge is still a pleasant surprise with the recession well into its second year. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Actor Robert Conrad, best-known for his portrayal of the athletic and rugged character Jim West, a Secret Service agent in the time of President Ulysses Grant in the 1960s TV series "The Wild Wild West," has died, as confirmed by a family spokesperson to People magazine on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. He was 84. Conrad also performed his own stunts in the action-comedy and was made an honorary inductee into the Hollywood Stuntmen’s Hall of Fame.
Actor Orson, widely known for his stage and screen career throughout the 1950s and 1960s and his role in “Being John Malkovich”, died on Feb. 7, 2020; he was 91. Bean was struck and killed by a car while cross a street in Venice, Calif. Bean starred on a variety of TV shows over the decades including “Murder, She Wrote,” “Desperate Housewives”, “The Blue Angel” and appearances on “The Tonight Show” with Johnny Carson and “To Tell The Truth”. Bean also starred in the Broadway comedy “Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?” in 1955 and in musical “Illya Darling” in 1967.
Veteran stage and screen actor Kevin Conway, known for his intensity in character portrayal died on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, of a heart attack, according to his publicist. He was 77. Conway is known for his roles in "Gettysburg" (1993) and "Thirteen Days" (2000), among many others, including his role as Mark Wahlberg’s father, Frank Papale, in "Invincible" (2006).
In this Nov. 16, 1982 file photo shows actor Kirk Douglas at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif. Douglas died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020 at age 103.
Noted British guitarist and record producer Andy Gill, who led the highly influential British post-punk band Gang of Four, died on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in London, according to a statement from the band. He was 64. Kurt Cobain, who died in 1994, was quoted as saying when Nirvana began it was like “a Gang of Four and Scratch Acid ripoff.”
Overcoming an early life of hardship, she applied her talents as a natural-born storyteller selling more than 100 million books in her career.
400313 07: Actress Marj Dusay arrives at an "All My Children" cabaret performance to benefit the Robin Hood Fund January 29, 2002 in New York City. The fund supports the families of the missing and injured from the September 11th terrorist attacks. (Photo by Lawrence Lucier/Getty Images)
Harriet Frank Jr., who has written her first novel "Single," is photographed in Los Angeles, Ca. on Sept. 17. 1977. (AP Photo)
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 20: NAMM President Joe Lamond presents Margo Lion and George Stevens with an award during the "NAMM Foundation Honors Turnaround Arts and GRAMMY Educator" event at the Library of Congress on May 20, 2014 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images for NAMM)
Journalist Jim Lehrer, famous for his decades as an anchor on PBS’ “PBS NewsHour”, died on Jan. 23, 2020; he was 85. Lehrer got his start on the network in 1975 with the “MacNeil/Lehrer Newshour” alongside anchor Robert MacNeil. Lehrer was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame In 1999 and retired from his media duties in 2011.
"Monty Python" star Terry Jones died Saturday evening, Jan. 18, 2020, at his North London home surrounding by his wife and family. The British comedian and actor suffered from a rare form of dementia that affects his speech in recent years. He was 77. In the photo, Jones performs during the closing night of "Month Python Live (Mostly)" at the O2 Arena on July 20, 2014, in London.
Americana singer-songwriter David Olney died on stage during a Florida festival performance on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. He was 71.
Actress Norma Michaels, best known for her roles on “The King of Queens”, died on Jan. 11, 2020, her spokesperson announced on January 16; she was 95. Michaels was most recognized for her role as Josephine on the Kevin James-led comedy, and has also starred on “Modern Family”, “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”, “Ally McBeal”, “Gilmore Girls”, “Lizzie McGuire”, “Everybody Loves Raymond” and more. Michaels’ extensive career on the big and small screen was 60 years long.
WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Rocky "Soul Man" Johnson died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. He was 75. Johnson was the father of actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
The family of "Highlander" actor Stan Kirsch announced he had passed away Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, from an apparent suicide over the weekend. He was 51.
Sultan Qaboos bin Said, dedicated and visionary leader of Oman for almost five decades, died on Jan. 10, 2020, after reportedly suffering from cancer. He was 79. Universally praised and credited for modernizing Oman, he's also known for balancing diplomatic interests between numerous foes in a volatile region, including the U.S. and Iran. The U.S. and Oman concluded a treaty of friendship and navigation in 1833 and diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in 1972. Here, Sultan Qaboos Bin Said is at a cabinet meeting at the royal palace on Nov. 1, 2015, in Muscat, Oman.
Rapper Jerome Cosey, known as 5th Ward Weebie and as a pioneer of New Orleans’ bounce music scene, died on Jan. 9, 2020, from heart surgery complications. He was 42.
Buck Henry, screenwriter of "The Graduate" and director of "Heaven Can Wait," died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, after suffering a heart attack in L.A. He was 89.
Actor Edd Byrnes, who became one of the first TV teen idols with his role as Kookie on the 1960s TV series "77 Sunset Strip," died "unexpectedly" at his home on Jan. 8, 2020, in Santa Monica, Calif., according to an announcement from his son, Logan Byrnes. He was 87.
Neil Peart, arguably one of rock's greatest drummers, died on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, in Santa Monica, Calif., after a three-year battle with brain cancer, a family spokesperson told Rolling Stone magazine on Friday. He was 67.
Rapper Lexii Alijai died of a suspected overdose on Percocet during a night of celebrating a new year on Jan. 1, 2020. She was 21.
Former NBA Commissioner David Stern died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, weeks after undergoing surgery for a brain hemorrhage. He was 77.
McGlashan battled drug and alcohol addiction and was removed from his boat during the 13th season of “Deadliest Catch.” He went to rehab to deal with his struggles.
The star grew up in Akutan, Alaska, and was just 13 when he “started crabbing on the Bering Sea,” according to his Discovery biography.
His death comes less than five months after another “Deadliest Catch” cast member, deckhand Mahlon Reyes, died at age 38 from a massive heart attack.
