Winston Groom, Author of ‘Forrest Gump,’ Dies at 77
Groom also wrote a sequel, ‘Gump & Co.’
RIP
Wilford Brimley, Unmistakable Screen Presence, Dies at 85
He was the star of ‘Coccoon,’ ‘The Thing,’ and a million Quaker Oats ads.
Joel Schumacher, Director of ‘Lost Boys’ and ‘Batman,’ Dies at 80
Schumacher also made several very successful John Grisham adaptations.
Jerry Stiller, ‘Seinfeld’s Frank Costanza, Dies at 92
Stiller and his wife Anne Meara were also a popular comedy team for years.
Brian Dennehy, Star of Stage and Screen For 40 Years, Dies at 81
Dennehy’s career last for more than half a century and included roles in ‘First Blood’ and ‘Tommy Boy.’
Honor Blackman, Iconic Bond Girl ‘Pussy Galore,’ Dies at 94
Blackman was also a star of TV’s ‘The Avengers.’
Stuart Gordon, Cult Horror Director of ‘Re-Animator,’ Dies at 72
Gordon also co-created ‘Honey, I Shrunk the Kids.’
Max von Sydow, Star of ‘The Exorcist,’ Dies at 90
He was recently seen in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens.’
James Lipton, Host of ‘Inside the Actors Studio,’ Dies at 93
Lipton hosted the popular interview series for more than 20 years.