American actress, Erica Ash, died of cancer, on July 28th, 2024, at the age of 46. She was best known for her roles, as Kendra Brooks, in the 2013 film, Scary Movie 5. Melanie Presley, in the 2023 film, We Have a Ghost. And Mary Charles Calloway, in the television series, Survivor's Remorse.
American stand-up comedian, and actor, Bob Newhart, died from complications of several short illnesses, on July 18th, at the age of 94. He was best known for his roles, as Robert Hartley, in the television sitcom, The Bob Newhart Show. Dick Loudon, in the television sitcom, Newhart. Arthur Jeffries, in the television sitcom, The Big Bang Theory. Professor Proton, in the television series, Young Sheldon. And Papa Elf, in the 2003 film, Elf.
American actress, Shelley Duvall, died of complications from diabetes, on July 11th, 2024, at the age of 75. Her most famous role was, as Wendy Torrance, the wife of Jack Torrance, played by Jack Nicholson, who becomes increasingly terrified as her husband succumbs to the malevolent forces of the Overlook Hotel, in the 1980 psychological horror film, The Shining. In addition to her role in The Shining, Shelley Duvall starred in the 1977 film, 3 Women. The 1977 film, Annie Hall. And the 1980 film, Popeye.
American actress, Shannen Doherty, died of cancer, on July 13th, 2024, at the age of 53. She was best known for her roles, as Brenda Walsh, in the television series, Beverly Hills, nine oh two one oh. Prue Halliwell, in the television series, Charmed. Heather Duke, in the 1988 film, Heathers. And Rene, in the 1995 film, Mallrats. In total, during her 43 year acting career, she has appeared in more than 85 films, and television series.
American actor, James Sikking, died of complications from dementia, on July 13th, at the age of 90. He was best known for his roles, as Sergeant Montone, in the 1981 film, Outland. Denton Voyles, in the 1993 film, The Pelican Brief. Doug Meeks, in the 2005 film, Fever Pitch. Howard Hunter, in the television series, Hill Street Blues. And Dr. David Howser, in the television sitcom, Doogie Howser, M.D.
Legendary Canadian actor, Donald Sutherland, died after a long illness, on June 20th, at the age of 88. He played leading roles in many popular Hollywood films. His most famous role was, as President Coriolanus Snow, the primary antagonist throughout the series, known for his ruthless and manipulative nature as the autocratic ruler of the dystopian society of Panem, in The Hunger Games film series, which is based on the novels by Suzanne Collins. In addition to his role in The Hunger Games, Donald Sutherland was known for playing, Vernon L. Pinkley, in the 1967 film, The Dirty Dozen. Hawkeye Pierce, in the 1970 film, MASH. Calvin Jarrett, in the 1980 film, Ordinary People. Warden Drumgoole, in the 1989 film, Lock Up. Mr. Bennet, in the 2005 film, Pride and Prejudice. Thomas Pruitt, in the 2019 film, Ad Astra. And Judge Parker, in the television series, Lawmen: Bass Reeves. In 2017, he received an Academy Honorary Award, for a lifetime of indelible characters, rendered with unwavering truthfulness.
Chinese actress, Cheng Pei-pei, died on July 17th, at the age of 78. She was best known for roles, as Jade Fox, in the 2000 film, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. And Matchmaker, in the 2020 American film, Mulan.
American actor, Whitney Rydbeck, died on July 15th, at the age of 79. He was best known for starring in the 1986 film, Friday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives.
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Bruce Willis' dementia is progressing. He was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2022, and now his condition is worsening with each passing day. His condition has progressed to the point that he no longer recognizes some people, including his former wife Demi Moore. According to the National Institute on Aging, the typical life expectancy for someone living with his illness is six to eight years.
American actor, Jamie Foxx, has revealed some of the details behind the medical emergency, that left him in hospital last year. The actor said that on April 11 last year, he began to have a severe headache, he took a pill, and doesn't remember anything that happened for the next 20 days.