Actor Bernie Mac, 50, has died apparently due to complications from pneumonia. Mac was perhaps best known for his Fox sitcom The Bernie Mac Show, but had made multiple appearances in films. Credits include Ocean’s Eleven and its two sequels, Mr. 3000, Head of State, Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle, Pride, and Transformers.
Sir Arthur C. Clarke, best known to most as the author of the short story upon which 2001: A Space Odyssey is based, has passed away. Beyond the obvious shame of losing one of the great science fictions authors of all-time, there is a sadness to seeing another one of the iconic writers of the 20th century pass away.
Writers simply do not achieve the level of fame that they once did, and Clarke’s generation may be one of the last to really achieve household name status by writing about ideas, instead of simply coy screenplay first-drafts. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Anthony Minghella, who is best known to most audiences as the director of Cold Mountain, The English Patient and The Talented Mr. Ripley, has passed away. No details yet on the cause of death. Minghella was a very talented director whose films often divided audiences. It’s never bad to know you’re making people talk as an artist, and that’s exacrly what he did. His skilled, subtle touch behind the camera will sorely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family.
Heath Ledger’s final performance has had many buzzing long before the actor’s death. His Joker is seen by many as a revelation of the character–creepy and crazy at the same time. At the recent ShoWest convention for theater owners, many in the crowd were wowed by a short clip featuring Ledger’s arrival on screen. (more…)
Blind Canadian rocker Jeff Healey has passed away. He died of a rare cancer in Toronto on Sunday, the same month as his new album was to be released. Healey is best known to many for his unique guitar playing style, which involved lying the guitar in his lap. His most well-known hit was the ballad “Angel Eyes” from the “See the Light” album. Film audiences may know him best as the band leader in the film Roadhouse. He will be missed by all who enjoyed his blend of rock and blues music.
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