Herbert F. Solow was the head of production at Desilu Studios back in the day. He was in charge of the development of the original Star Trek series. He passed away
Category: RIP
RIP Charles “Kenneth” Spears
Charles “Kenneth” Spears passed away on Friday November 6, 2020. At 82 years of age, he died from complications with Lewy body dementia. Spears was the Co-creator of Scooby Doo.
RIP Alex Trebek
Legendary Jeopardy host Alex Trebek passed away today. At 80 years of age, Alex passed away. He announced his fight with stage 4 pancreatic cancer back in March 2019. He
RIP Sir Sean Connery
Larger than life and the coolest guy in the room is how I felt the first time I saw Sean Connery. One of the networks was rebroadcasting James Bond movies
Rest In Peace Eddie Van Halen
I heard the sad news today that guitar and rock legend, Eddie Van Halen passed away from cancer. This is sad news for any fans of the rock band Van
RIP Dame Diana Rigg
Actress Dame Diana Rigg passed away at age 82. Her daughter, Rachael Stirling, confirmed that Rigg passed away from cancer. She had been fighting it since March. Rigg is famous
RIP Joe Ruby- Co-Creator of Scooby-Doo
Joe Ruby passed away at age 87 in his home in Los Angeles. His wife Carole confirmed that he passed away on August 26, 2020. He was a Veteran of
Chadwick Boseman Passes Away at Age 42
In very sad news, Chadwick Boseman passed away. He lost his battle with colon cancer. He had been fighting it since 2016. He passed away at his home with his
Scifi actor and engineer Grant Imahara passes away from a brain aneurysm at 49
The Sci-Fi world lost a key player, as Actor, Engineer and TV Host Grant Imahara passed away this past week from a Brain Aneurysm at age 49. Grant was a
RIP Sir Ian Holm
Sir Ian Holm (Cuthbert) was a great actor who played many memorable roles over his life. He passed away today from Parkinsons at 88 years of age in London. He
Tribute to Kevin Watkins
Today is a very sad day for me and all of us in our community in Springfield, MO. I found out my friend, Kevin Watkins, has passed away. Kevin
RIP Fred ‘Curly’ Neal
There is a fine point when sports and geekdom touch. The Harlem Globetrotters have been one of those points. The Globetrotters bring the humor and fun into basketball. No one
RIP Max Von Sydow
Actor Max Von Sydow passed away on Sunday May 8th at age 90 at his him in Provence, France. Von Sydow was iconic actor who made his mark all over Hollywood. The
RIP Kirk Douglas
At 103 years old, legendary actor Kirk Douglas passed away. He was presence on the screen. Thank you for all of your characters and performances. I am Spartacus!
RIP Terry Jones
Monty Python founding member, Terry Jones, passed away at age 77. Jones was best known for his time with the British comedy group, Monty Python. Jones also was a talented director
RIP Dorothy Catherine “D.C.” Fontana~ Star Trek Writer
Dorothy Catherine “D.C.” Fontana has passed away last night at age 80. Her passing away followed a short illness. May she rest in peace. DC made a name for herself
Aron Eisenberg – Nog from Deep Space 9 Passes away at 50
Aron Eisenberg Who played Nog on Star Trek Deep Space 9 passed away yesterday(September 21,2019) at the age of 50. Aron was born with only 1 partially functioning kidney. He
RIP Tim Conway
Rest in Peace Tim Conway. Tim was a great of comedy. He knew how to get a good laugh and how to crack up his fellow cast mates. The world
RIP Chewbacca Actor Peter Mayhew
In 1977, actor Peter Mayhew roared into our hearts and lives in Star Wars. Peter played beloved Chewbacca in the original Star Wars Trilogy, Revenge of the Sith, and The Force
RIP Luke Perry
Luke Perry passed away today at age 52 from complication from a stroke. He was so young. Makes me ponder my own mortality. Perry is best known for his role