Posts Tagged ‘Obituaries’

Another Hollywood Icon Dies – Charlton Heston dead at the age of 84

April 6th, 2008

The chariot race in Ben-Hur remains one of the most vivid of all the movie sequences running through my head. Whether you agreed with his politics or not, Charlton Heston remains one of the greatest of all the Hollywood actors, primarily on the strength of his many Heroic characters. Daily Variety The Hollywood Reporter IMDB

Paul Scofield dies at 86

March 20th, 2008

Paul Scofield, a truly GREAT actor has died at the age of 86. Per Daily Variety: LONDON — Oscar-winning British thesp Paul Scofield died Wednesday of leukemia. He was 86. His agent Rosalind Chatto confirmed the legendary actor, who won the best actor Academy award in 1967 for his portrayal of Sir Thomas More in [...]

Film Director Anthony Minghella Dies at 54

March 18th, 2008

Academy Award winning director Anthony Minghella passes away following surgery related to cancer. He was only 54 years old. Here are some news links: Daily Variety The Guardian Associated Press Fox News