Alan Bergman, Oscar-winning lyricist who helped write ‘The Way We Were,’ dies at 99
A family spokesperson said he died late Thursday in Los Angeles.
Obituaries
Connie Francis, whose hit songs included ‘Who’s Sorry Now?’ and ‘Pretty Little Baby,’ dies at 87
Radio DJ Bruce “Cousin Brucie” Morrow, a longtime friend, told The Associated Press that she died Wednesday at a hospital in Florida.
Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ star, dies at 67
Michael Madsen, whose menacing characters in “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill” made him a standout in Quentin Tarantino’s films, has died.
Brian Wilson, Beach Boys visionary leader and summer’s poet laureate, dies at 82
Wilson’s family posted news of his death to his website and social media accounts Wednesday. Further details weren’t immediately available.
Loretta Swit, Emmy-winner who played Maj. Houlihan on pioneering series ‘M.A.S.H.,’ has died at 87
Publicist Harlan Boll says Swit died Friday at her home in New York City, likely from natural causes.
Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65
Val Kilmer died from pneumonia. He had recovered after a 2014 throat cancer diagnosis that required two tracheotomies.
Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78
His family announced his death in a statement released by CBS on Friday.
Liam Payne, former One Direction member, dies in Argentina hotel fall
Liam Payne was 31 years old.
Maggie Smith, star of stage, film and ‘Downton Abbey,’ passes away at 89
Smith’s sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, said in a statement that Smith died early Friday in a London hospital.
James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
His agent, Barry McPherson, confirmed Jones died Monday morning at home.
