American actor, Johnny Wactor, was killed at the corner of West Pico Boulevard, and South Hope Street, in downtown Los Angeles, on May 25, 2024, at the age of 37. He was best known for his role, as Brando Corbin, in the television soap opera, General Hospital. He appeared in 164 episodes of the soap opera, from 2020, to 2022. The actor was also known for playing, Johnny, in the 2013 television series, Siberia. In total, during his career, he has appeared in more than 50 film and television productions.
American actor, Dabney Coleman, died on May 16, 2024, at the age of 92. During his 58 year acting career, he has appeared in 180 films, and television series. His most famous roles was, as Ron Carlisle, in the 1982 film, Tootsie. Charlie Martin, in the 1981 film, On Golden Pond. Nelson Fox, in the 1998 film, You've Got Mail. Franklin Hart, Jr., in the 1980 film, Nine to Five. And Louis Kaestner, in the television series, Boardwalk Empire.
Marian Robinson, mother of former First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, and mother-in-law of former President of the United States, Barack Obama, passed away on May 31, 2024, at the age of 86.
English actor, Bernard Hill, died on May 5, at the age of 79. His most famous role was, as Captain Edward John Smith, in James Cameron's 1997 blockbuster film, Titanic. He was also known for playing, King Théoden in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. He appeared in the second and third films, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. In total, he has appeared in more than 120 films, and television series, in a career spanning more than half a century.
American film director, screenwriter, and producer, Morgan Spurlock, died on May 23, at the age of 53. He was most known for directing, and starring, in the 2004 documentary film, Super Size Me, and its 2017 sequel. In total, he worked on more than 70 films, and television series.
American actor, Richard Foronjy, died on May 19, 2024, at the age of 86. He starred in numerous popular films, including, the 1974 film, The Gambler. The 1984 film, Repo Man. The 1988 film, Midnight Run. And the 1991 film, Oscar.
American actor, Darryl Hickman, died on May 22, 2024, at the age of 92. He began his career as a child actor in the 1930s and 1940s, gaining significant recognition for his roles in several classic films. As an adult actor, he was best known for his role, as Bill Herron, in the 1976 film, Network.
American film director, producer, and actor, Roger Corman, passed away on May 9, at the age of 98. He produced almost 500 films, and directed 56 films. As an actor, he appeared in the 1991 film, The Silence of the Lambs. And the 1995 film, Apollo 13.
British actor, best known for playing, Kevan Lannister, in the popular American television series, Game of Thrones, Ian Gelder, died of complications from cancer on May 6, at the age of 74. He played this role for 5 years, from 2011, to 2016.
American communications director, and CNN political commentator, who worked on many Republican presidential campaigns, Alice Stewart, died on May 18, at the age of 58.
Two-time Oscar winning Canadian-American film and television producer, Albert S. Ruddy, Ruddy died after a short illness, on May 25, at the age of 94. He won 2 Academy Awards for Best Picture, for producing the 1972 film, The Godfather. And the 2004 film, Million Dollar Baby.
American actor, film producer, and comedian, Zack Norman, died on April 28, at the age of 83. He was best known for starring, opposite Robin Williams, in the 1990 film, Cadillac Man. He was also known for playing, the 1984 film, Romancing the Stone.
American television personality, and entertainment reporter, Sam Rubin, died of a heart attack, on May 10, at age 64. He was best known as the entertainment news anchor for KTLA Morning News.
American actor, and film producer, Mark Damon, died on May 12, at age 91. He was best known for his role, as Philip Winthrop, in the 1960 film, The Fall of the House of Usher. As a film producer, he worked on 70 films.
American actress, Susan Buckner, died on May 2, at the age of 71. She was best known for starring in the 1981 film, Deadly Blessing. The 1978 film, Grease. And the TV series, The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries.
American actress, Elizabeth MacRae, died on May 27, 2024, at the age of 88. She was best known for playing, Meredith, in the 1974 film, The Conversation. And Lou Ann Poovie, in the television series, Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
American film songwriter, Richard M. Sherman, died on May 25, 2024, at the age of 95.
French actor, Philippe Leroy, died on June 1, 2024, at the age of 93. He was best known for starring in the 1960 film, The Hole. And the 1974 film, The Night Porter.
British eventing rider, Georgie Campbell, died on May 26, at the age of 37.
American Hall of Fame basketball player, and sportscaster, Bill Walton, died of cancer, on May 27, 2024, at the age of 71.