Category Archives: Obituaries

Franco Zeffirelli has Passed Away

Posted on June 15, 2019 by

Renowned opera and movie director Franco Zeffirelli has passed away at the age of 96. Mr. Zeffirelli was well known for his opera directing, but also directed some movies.  He was born Gian Franco Corsi Zeffirelli on February 12th 1923 … Continue reading →

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Keeping Up Appearances Star Clive Swift Dies at 82

Posted on February 1, 2019 by

The family of Clive Swift has announced that the actor has passed away on February 1st 2019, eight days prior to his 83rd birthday.   The actor was best known for his portrayal of Richard Bucket in Keeping up Appearances, alongside … Continue reading →

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Famed Bass Baritone Theo Adam Passes Away at 92

Posted on January 12, 2019 by

Famed German bass-baritone Theo Adam has passed away in his hometown of Dresden on Thursday January 10th, 2019.  He was 92. Mr Adam’s career spanned over four decades, starting with a performance of Weber’s Der Freischütz at the Staatsoper Dresden … Continue reading →

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David Ogden Stiers has Passed Away at 75

Posted on March 5, 2018 by

It has been reported that actor David Ogden Stiers has passed away at 75.  He is best remembered for his role as Major Charles Emerson Winchester on M*A*S*H. Mr. Stiers was born in 1945 and grew up in Oregon.  He … Continue reading →

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Johnny Bower Passes Away at 93

Posted on December 26, 2017 by

It has been announced that legendary Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Johnny Bower has passed away at 93 after a bout with pneumonia. Mr. Bower was a four time Stanley Cup Champion with the Toronto Maple Leafs, leading them to three … Continue reading →

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Robert Hardy Dead at 91

Posted on August 3, 2017 by

Veteran stage and screen actor Robert Hardy has passed away at 91. Mr. Hardy was known for his appearance in the television series All Creatures Great and Small, Minister for Magic Cornelius Fudge in the Harry Potter movies, and appearing … Continue reading →

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Former CFL Head Coach Don Matthews has Passed Away

Posted on June 14, 2017 by

It has been announced that long term Canadian Football League (CFL) Head Coach Don Matthews has passed away at 77. Mr. Matthews was a long time Head Coach in the CFL, earning a record of 231 wins, 132 losses, and … Continue reading →

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Adam West Passes Away at 88

Posted on June 11, 2017 by

Adam West, famous for his portraying the title character in the Batman TV series, has passed away in Los Angeles at the age of 88. Mr. West was born September 19th, 1928 in Walla Walla, Washington whose father was a … Continue reading →

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Peter Sallis Passes Away at 96

Posted on June 5, 2017 by

Peter Sallis, the actor famous for his performances in the series Last of the Summer Wine and as the voice of Wallace in Wallace and Gromit, has passed away at the age of 96. Mr. Sallis died peacefully on Friday … Continue reading →

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Dave Broadfoot has Passed Away

Posted on November 2, 2016 by

It has been announced that longtime Canadian comedian Dave Broadfoot has passed away.  Mr. Broadfoot was 90 years young. Mr. Broadfoot was born on December 5th, 1925 in Vancouver, British Coloumbia.  He would join the merchant navy in 1943 during … Continue reading →

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