Born Susan Jane Lewis in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1953, Lewis began her career in acting as a young adult. Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse. She was married to Tom Fontana. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images; HarperCollins, David Huddleston, 'Big Lebowski' Star, Dies at 85, Elie Wiesel, Holocaust Survivor and Nobel Laureate, Dies at 87, Michael Cimino, ‘The Deer Hunter’ Director, Dies at 77, Hollywood’s Notable Deaths of 2016 (Photos), ‘Look Who’s Talking’ Producer Jonathan D. Krane Dies at 65, David Huddleston, ‘Big Lebowski’ Star, Dies at 85. Howard was responsible for restoring stability to the Screen Actors Guild in 2008 and merging it with the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists four years later. Enjoy! George Kennedy died of a heart ailment on Feb. 28 at age 91. She hosted multiple vice presidential debates and made history as part of the first all-female nightly news anchor team alongside Judy Woodruff. Along with Jack Nicklaus, he is credited with bringing golf to a national audience. ", Tom Whedon, father of "The Avengers" director Joss Whedon, died on March 25 at age 83. After suffering from myelodysplasia for two years and receiving three bone marrow transplants from his sister, Sagan died from pneumonia at the age of 62, at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington, on December 20, 1996. "The Deer Hunter" won five Oscars including Best Picture for its depiction of traumatized Vietnam War soldiers, while "Heaven's Gate" got panned upon first release but later received critical acclaim when Cimino's uncut version was released in 2012. Celine Dion’s husband and former manager, René Angélil, died on Jan. 14 following a battle with cancer. Sagan Lewis was born on November 30, 1952 in Omaha, Nebraska, USA as Susan Jane Lewis. Craig Strickland, frontman for the country band Backroad Anthem, was found dead from hypothermia on Jan. 4. Elsewhere (1982), About Schmidt (2002) and Homicide: Life on the Street (1993). Berry was a member of the group during its formative years, but left shortly after the release of their debut EP. It was hard for both of us but we knew it was necessary. James Nederlander, owner of Hollywood's Pantages Theatre, died July 26 at age 94. Bibliography www.mayoclinic.com Cancer.about.com www.express.co.uk www.webmd.com Image of Melanoma How the Skin Cancers Begin Melanoma: Starts in the pigment cells. in the 1980s, died on December 25 at age 53. They can occur on the surface of the skin. The band best known for hits “Rockin’ All Over The World” and “Whatever You Want.". Edward Albee, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, died Sept. 16 at age 88. [2][3][4] They divorced in 1993. [1][2][3] In an interview with the New York Times, published in the article "You Married Them Once, but What About Twice?" "[4], After a six-year battle with cancer, Lewis died at her home in Manhattan on August 7, 2016, at the age of 63. Kevin Ferguson, known better as MMA star Kimbo Slice, died June 6 at age 42. He was 69 years old. Glenn Frey, the singer, guitarist and founding member of The Eagles, died on January 18 at 67. [1][2] She appeared in several television films throughout the 1980s, including Cocaine: One Man's Seduction (1983), which starred Dennis Weaver, Dan Aykroyd and Jeffrey Tambor. Kevin Meaney, the veteran comedian who briefly starred in the TV adaptation “Uncle Buck,” died Oct. 21 at the age of 60. Actress Sagan Lewis, known for her long-running role on "St. Though a Parkinson's diagnosis ended his touring career in 1994, he remained an active part of the music industry until his death. Elie Wiesel, Nobel laureate and author of dozens of books about his experience as a Holocaust survivor, died July 2 at his Manhattan home at age 87. Morley Safer, longtime correspondent for "60 Minutes," died on May 19 at age 84. Lewis and Fontana, who met in 1978 while Lewis was auditioning for the acting company at Massachusetts’ Williamstown Theatre Festival, were married twice. Ken Howard, president of SAG-AFTRA, died on March 23 at age 71. Safer won a dozen Emmys during his 46-year career on CBS News' marquee program. Craig Sager, NBA sideline reporter, died Dec. 15 at age 65. Albee won three Pulitzers in his long career, but his most famous play, "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?," was rejected by the Pulitzer board for its vulgarity. Matthews had long suffered from kidney failure and was being treated for abdominal illness shortly before her death. Fisher returned to the role in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and will appear posthumously in the film's 2017 sequel. [1] She met her future husband, television producer and screenwriter Tom Fontana, in 1978 while auditioning at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in Massachusetts. Kwouk played Inspector Clouseau's servant Cato, whom was instructed to attack Clouseau when he least expected to keep him on his toes. Elsewhere,” for which Fontana was a writer, after the series’ showrunner Bruce Paltrow created a regular role for her. She was 63. With a weight of over 500 lbs., Fleishaker gained cult fame as Troma Films' "biggest action star" and was featured in the "Toxic Avenger" series. ", Garry Marshall, creator of "Happy Days," died on July 19 at age 81. [1][2], Lewis was cast in a multi-episode recurring role as Judge Susan Aandahl on Homicide: Life on the Street from 1995 to 1999. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. Legendary golfer Arnold Palmer passed away on Sept. 25 at age 87. Before "Game of Thrones," Vaughan had a successful career in England collaborating with actors like Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson. Elsewhere. Alaskey began voicing several Looney Tunes characters, including Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, in 1989 following the death of original Looney Tunes voice actor Mel Blanc. Gene Wilder, star of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," died on Aug. 28 at age 83. She was 78 years old. Sagan Lewis, Actress: St. Police were investigating the deaths. A look back at the stars of movies, TV, media and music we lost this year. Gene Gutowski, Holocaust survivor and film producer, died May 11 at age 90. Frank Sinatra, Jr. died of a heart attack on March 16 at age 72. He was 29. Kenny Baker, the actor who played R2-D2 in "Star Wars," died Aug. 13 at age 83. Basal Cell He served as SAG president from 1979-81, during which the guild entered a three-month strike over home video sales. Richard Adams, author of "Watership Down," died Dec. 27 at age 96. is commonly spoken amongst "Star Wars" fans and in Internet culture, Merle Haggard, famed country music star, died of pneumonia on April 6 at age 79. Elsewhere," died of cancer on Aug. 9 at age 63. Ali was a three-time heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist, and is widely considered to be one of the greatest and, at his peak, the most polarizing athletes who ever lived. Its lead actor, Christopher Lee, called it the the best film he ever worked on. ", Erik Bauersfeld, voice of "Star Wars" character Admiral Ackbar, died on April 4 at age 93. The actress-turned-first lady starred in films such as “Night Into Morning” (1951) and “Hellcats of the Navy” (1957), in which she appeared with her husband, eventual President Ronald Reagan, and led the “Just Say No” anti-drug campaign of the 1980s. Muhammad Ali, legendary professional boxer, died on June 3 at age 74. Contributions can be made to The Ocean Foundation. [1], Sagan Lewis and Tom Fontana married for the first time on December 18, 1982, at ceremony held at the Santa Monica home of Bruce Paltrow and his wife, actress Blythe Danner. ELP is known as one of the most famous rock bands of the '70s, and Emerson also worked as a film composer on movies like the Sylvester Stallone thriller, "Nighthawks.". His son, Robin, became a star in his own right with the song "Blurred Lines.". Nederlander has produced over 100 plays and owns several major theatres, including the Richard Rodgers Theatre, where "Hamilton" opened on Broadway. She was 63. Prince was known worldwide as one of the biggest rock stars of the 80s, with albums like "Purple Rain" and "Sign o' The Times.". [1][2] Fontana was working as an assistant to the theatre festival's artistic director at the time of their meeting. Elsewhere,” died Sunday after a six-year battle with cancer, her husband, “Oz” creator Tom Fontana, said Tuesday.
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