actor

James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen has died. He was 93. His agent, Barry McPherson, confirmed Jones died Monday morning at home.  Jones was a pioneering actor who eventually lent his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader. Working deep into his […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album, has died at 94. Jerry Digney, Newhart’s publicist, says the actor died Thursday in Los Angeles after a series of short illnesses. Newhart, best remembered now as the star […]

Donald Sutherland, the New Brunswick-born acting legend with the distinct baritone voice and prolific stage and screen career that inspired sons Kiefer and Rossif to pursue the craft, has died. He died at the age of 88, Kiefer Sutherland said in a social media post on Thursday. “I personally think one of the most important […]

Comedian Joe Flaherty, a founding member of the Canadian sketch series “SCTV,” has died. His daughter Gudrun Flaherty says her father died Monday following a brief illness. “Dad was an extraordinary man, known for his boundless heart and an unwavering passion for movies from the ’40s and ’50s,” she wrote in a statement issued Tuesday. […]

Matthew Perry was widely mourned this weekend by friends, co-stars and some very famous fans, including his childhood classmate, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; his “Friends” mom Morgan Fairchild; and even Adele. Perry, who played Chandler Bing on NBC’s “Friends” for 10 seasons, was found dead at his Los Angeles home on Saturday. He was 54. “This truly […]

He best known as “Bob” on Sesame Street, but for the people of Saskatchewan he was also a long time supporter and host of TeleMiracle. Bob McGrath has died at the age of 90. McGrath was a host on TeleMiracle from its inception, until his retirement in 2015. Premier Scott Moe noted McGrath’s death on […]