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SANTA BARBARA, CALIF.–Two-time Oscar-winning composer James Horner, who worked on three James Cameron films, two ‘Star Trek’ movies and hits like ‘A Beautiful Mind,’ ‘Field of Dreams’ and ‘Apollo 13,’ died Monday, June 22, in a plane crash near here. He was 61. MSTies will remember that he composed the theme music […]
Vancouver, British Columbia–Canadian actor, comedian and writer Richard “Rick” Ducommun died at a hospital here June 12. He was 62, according to most sources, though some give younger ages (not uncommon with actors). He is perhaps best known as Tom Hanks’ neighbor in “The ‘Burbs,” but he also appeared in movies including […]
LONDON–Legendary actor Sir Christopher Lee died in a hospital here Sunday, June 7. He was 93. For most of his long career, he was an icon of horror films and the cinematic embodiment of villainy. Later in life, his intimidating presence and powerful voice helped him dominate two of Hollywood’s biggest franchises, […]
NEW YORK CITY–Actor-director John Carter, who had a 40-year career in theater, movies and television, died here May 23 from pneumonia. He was 87. MSTies may remember him in a small role as a flight surgeon in the movie “Marooned,” a re-edited version of which was featured in episode 401- SPACE TRAVELERS. […]
PHILADELPHIA–Character actor William Newman, who, in his more-than-30-year career, appeared in dozens of TV shows and movies, including “Mrs. Doubtfire” and “The Postman Always Rings Twice,” died here May 27 at a senior residence, after a long illness. He was 80. MSTies will remember his very first movie role as Quigley in […]
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