Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ star, dies at 66
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Madsen, whose menacing characters in “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill” made him a standout in Quentin Tarantino’s films, has died. He was 66. Madsen was ...
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Frederick M. Nicholas, champion of L.A. arts dubbed ‘Mr. Downtown Culture,’ dies at 105
Frederick M. Nicholas, a war hero, attorney and real estate developer who shaped several of Los Angeles’ major arts and public service institutions, died peacefully at his home Saturday. He ...
Jimmy Swaggart, fire-and-brimstone preacher, dies at 90
As he barnstormed across America, Jimmy Swaggart would prowl the stage like a born-again Mick Jagger, all swagger as he strutted, bellowed, banged on a piano, spoke in tongues and ...
D. Wayne Lukas, Hall of Fame trainer who shaped horse racing, dies
Darrell Wayne Lukas, known to the general public as D. Wayne and to friends simply as Wayne or as “The Coach” if you were in the business, died on Saturday ...
Rick Hurst, Cletus Hogg on ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ and father of actor Ryan Hurst, dies at 79
Actor Rick Hurst, best known as dim-witted Deputy Cletus Hogg on the TV show “The Dukes of Hazzard,” has died unexpectedly in Los Angeles. He was 79. “It doesn’t seem ...
Cause of death: Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson reportedly died of respiratory arrest
Brian Wilson’s cause of death has come to light, two weeks after the musician best known for shaping the sound of the Beach Boys died at age 82. Wilson died ...
Bill Moyers, former White House press secretary turned acclaimed TV journalist, dead at 91
Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television’s most honored journalists, masterfully using a visual medium to illuminate a world of ideas, died Thursday at ...
Lynn Hamilton, veteran actor and dignified foil to Redd Foxx on ‘Sanford and Son,’ dies at 95
Lynn Hamilton, an actor who made her mark on “Sanford and Son” and “The Waltons” and appeared in 132 episodes of “Generations,” the first Black daytime drama, has died. Hamilton ...
YouTube star, animal activist Mikayla Raines dies by suicide after extreme online bullying, her husband claims
A beloved YouTube star and passionate animal rights activist died by suicide after enduring relentless online bullying, her heartbroken husband revealed. Mikayla Raines, a popular content creator and founder of ...
Lou Christie, singer-songwriter who hit No. 1 with ‘Lightnin’ Strikes,’ dies at 82
Lou Christie, the singer and songwriter who set teen fans screaming in the 1960s with hits like “Lightnin’ Strikes” and “Two Faces Have I,” has died. He was 82. Christie ...
