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Pulitzer-winning photographer Slava Veder dies at 99, leaving a legacy of historic California moments

Pulitzer Prize–winning AP photographer Slava “Sal” Veder died at 99. Renowned for covering pivotal California moments—from Ronald Reagan’s governorship to campus protests and the Moscone–Milk era—Veder mentored younger photographers and was remembered by colleagues as kind and humble. He retired in Camino, California, and is survived by three children, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

via AP News|

#ap-news #obituary #photographer

world8 hours ago•14 min saved

Polka-Dot Pioneer Yayoi Kusama Dies at 97

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, famed for her polka-dot motifs and immersive Infinity Rooms, died Aug. 14 in Tokyo at age 97. From near-obscurity and a long stint in a psychiatric hospital, she rose to global prominence with influential paintings, sculptures, and installations, expanded into fashion collaborations, and left a lasting impact on contemporary art despite decades of self-imposed withdrawal and controversial moments.

via The Washington Post|

#infinity-rooms #japanese-artist #obituary

culture12 hours ago•9 min saved

Tributes pour in for Tim Curry as Susan Sarandon leads heartfelt honors

Tim Curry, famed for Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at 80 in Los Angeles. Tributes from Susan Sarandon and fellow stars praised his heart, generosity, and fearless artistry, noting he had used a wheelchair since a 2012 stroke. Curry’s six-decade career spanned theatre and film—from Home Alone 2 and It to Clue and Spamalot—leaving a lasting cult legacy.

via BBC|

#culture #obituary #rocky-horror-picture-show

entertainment18 hours ago•16 min saved

Gong Show Panelist and TV Icon Jaye P. Morgan Dies at 94

Jaye P. Morgan, a 1950s–’70s singer, actress and longtime Gong Show panelist who sparked controversy after a live-TV moment, died at age 94 in Castle Rock, Washington. Born Mary Margaret Morgan in 1931 in Colorado, she rose to fame with hits like Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries and That’s All I Want from You, hosted The Jaye P. Morgan Show in 1956, acted in GE Theater and other programs, and made frequent appearances on The Tonight Show before becoming a Gong Show regular—a tenure that included a notorious on-air flash that led NBC to ban her from the program.

via Variety|

#entertainment #game-show #jaye-p-morgan

obituaries20 hours ago•18 min saved

Gong Show Panelist Jaye P. Morgan Dies at 94

Jaye P. Morgan, the husky-voiced 1950s singer and famously bawdy Gong Show panelist, has died at 94 in Castle Rock, Washington. A chart-topper with hits like “That’s All I Want From You,” she later built a long TV and film career, including frequent Tonight Show appearances; on The Gong Show she was fired after exposing her breasts during a Gene Gene Dancing Machine routine. Survivors include her son Paul.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#1950s-music #gong-show #jaye-p-morgan

entertainment21 hours ago•3 min saved

Tim Curry, Multiform Actor Behind Rocky Horror and Pennywise, Dies at 80

Tim Curry, the versatile actor famed for Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show/Film and Pennywise in Stephen King’s It, has died at age 80 at his Los Angeles home, with no cause of death disclosed. A manager confirmed the peaceful passing. Curry’s career spanned stage, film, and TV, delivering iconic transformations—from the Lord of Darkness in Legend to a killer clown in It—and including roles in Home Alone 2 and Muppet Treasure Island. He survived a 2012 stroke that left mobility and memory challenges and published the memoir Vagabond in 2025, earning tributes from colleagues and fans alike.

via The Guardian|

#entertainment #it #obituary

obituaries21 hours ago•16 min saved

Gong Show Panelist Jaye P. Morgan Dies at 94

Jaye P. Morgan, the singer and risqué Gong Show panelist, died on Aug. 24 at age 94. A vaudeville and TV staple, she was famed for her brash double-entendres on Chuck Barris’s 1970s show and later appeared in The Gong Show Movie as well as George Clooney’s Confessions of a Dangerous Mind; she is survived by her son Paul.

via Deadline|

#chuck-barris #gong-show #jaye-p-morgan

entertainment22 hours ago•2 min saved

Tim Curry, Iconic Frank-N-Furter, Dies at 80

English actor Tim Curry, famed for playing Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Pennywise in IT, has died at age 80. A versatile performer with roots in the stage musical Hair, his career spanned films such as Annie, Clue, Legend and Congo; after a 2012 stroke he focused on voice work and conventions, with tributes pouring in from fans and colleagues.

via BBC|

#entertainment #frank-n-furter #obituary

pop-culture22 hours ago•425 min saved

Dolly Parton Passes Away at 80 After Brief Cancer Battle

Dolly Parton died at age 80 following a brief battle with cancer, with her estate announcing she passed away at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and not specifying the cancer type; she had recently faced health challenges and canceled her Las Vegas residency, and her passing prompted widespread tributes highlighting her philanthropy and impact, including her Imagination Library.

via TODAY.com|

#cancer #dolly-parton #obituary

entertainment23 hours ago•23 min saved

Tim Curry, Beloved Rocky Horror Icon, Dies at 80

Tim Curry, the British actor famed for Rocky Horror’s Dr. Frank-N-Furter and Pennywise in It, died at 80 in Los Angeles after a 2012 stroke; a versatile stage, film and voice star who earned three Tony nominations, his career spanned cult classics, mainstream hits and iconic cartoon roles, and he never married or had children.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#dr-frank-n-furter #entertainment #obituary

entertainment1 day ago•9 min saved

Dolly Parton, Country Legend and Philanthropist, Dies at 80

Dolly Parton, the legendary country singer, actress, and philanthropist, has died at 80, announced by her nephew. She had recent health issues and canceled a Las Vegas show before her passing, leaving a lasting legacy through Dollywood, the Imagination Library, and decades of influence in music and philanthropy.

via NBC News|

#country-music #death #dolly-parton

entertainment1 day ago•11 min saved

Dolly Parton dies at 80, leaving a global legacy of music and charity

Global icon Dolly Parton died in Nashville at age 80 after a seven-decade career defined by hit songs, philanthropy (Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library), and a vast entertainment empire (Dollywood). A private service is planned for immediate family. Her husband Carl Dean preceded her in death last spring, and President Trump ordered flags lowered for a week in her honor. Parton’s legacy includes landmark awards, a forthcoming Broadway musical about her life, and ongoing charitable work; she had recently received global certifications and was set to be honored with the Americana Lifetime Achievement Award next month at the 2026 Americana Honors & Awards. Her final public appearance was June 24 at her Tennessean Travel Stop.

via The Music Universe|

#country-music #dolly-parton #dollywood

obituary1 day ago•7 min saved

Dolly Parton dies at 80, leaving a lasting legacy in music and philanthropy

Dolly Parton, the iconic country singer-songwriter and philanthropist behind the Imagination Library, has died at 80. A career spanning hits like Jolene and 9 to 5, film roles, Dollywood, and a lifelong literacy mission, Parton built a sprawling legacy of music, charity and entrepreneurship; she canceled her 2026 Las Vegas residency due to health issues, with a Broadway musical planned to open later this year.

via The Guardian|

#country-music #dolly-parton #imagination-library

obituary1 day ago•4 min saved

Kathy Brooks, 67, Remembered for Faith and Family

Kathy Ann Brooks, 67, of Rochelle, Illinois, died August 24, 2026 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. Born February 25, 1959 in Waupun, Wisconsin, she worked as a CNA, later in Ohio as a head teller and in the loan department, then in Rochelle as a dental assistant and co-manager of the Super Lube store, and served as Christian Education Director at First Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her husband Harold; two daughters Stacey Ansteth and Taryn Brooks; siblings; seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; preceded in death by her parents and brother Larry Beekman and nephew Daniel Beekman. Visitation is August 31, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., with a memorial service at 11:00 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Calvin Road, Rochelle, IL 61068. Cremation care provided by Unger-Horner Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Presbyterian Thrift Shop.

via Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service|

#first-presbyterian-church #kathy-brooks #obituary

local2 days ago•1 min saved

Jackson filmmaker Curtis Nichouls dies at 51, leaving a lasting local legacy

Beloved Jackson filmmaker Curtis Nichouls died at 51 of natural causes at his home after a welfare check; authorities found him Friday night and he was pronounced dead Saturday morning. Nichouls was a photographer for the Omega Psi Phi fraternity and helped produce the Jackson-shot Hollywood film A Day to Die; he had also purchased the Metrocenter Dillard’s in 2024 to turn it into a hub for filming and training new filmmakers. His fraternity brothers and the Omega Psi Phi chapter mourn his loss and celebrate his contributions to the community.

via WLBT|

#adaytodie #curtis-nichouls #filmmaker