Kevin Dobson, an actor best known for his starring roles on the shows Kojak and Knots Landing, has died. He was 77.
https://www.bunburymail.com.au/story/6914539/knots-landing-actor-kevin-dobson-dies/?cs=12208
Wow, Des O'Connor. He was a legend. Not into his music in a big way but he was a great guy! I remember back in the 70s, Des and Max Bygraves were the kings of the variety shows. They ruled!
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'Ultimate entertainer' Des O'Connor dies aged 88
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Entertainer Des O'Connor has died at the age of 88, his agent has confirmed.
The comedian, singer and TV host died on Saturday following a fall at his home in Buckinghamshire just over a week ago.
He was known for hosting his own chat show, as well as Take Your Pick and Countdown - and for his friendship with Morecambe and Wise.
In a statement his agent said he was "well loved by absolutely everybody" and "loved life".
His long-time agent and family friend Pat Lake-Smith described him as the "ultimate entertainer" and said he had been recovering from the fall before his condition had suddenly deteriorated.
She said: "He was a joy to work with - he was talented, fun, positive, enthusiastic, kind and a total professional. He loved life, and considered enthusiasm almost as important as oxygen."
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Gee I can't believe that Kevin Dobson died in September. I remember him as Crocker in Kojak, Detective Jack Shannon in Shannon, and also the role he played in Knotts Landing. That guy's face was so familiar and a true TV staple.
Knots Landing actor Kevin Dobson dies
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What's OnAmerican actor Kevin Dobson has died at 77.
Imdb trivia says .....
"One of 7 siblings who were raised in Jackson Heights, Queens (New York City), Dobson's grandfather was an Irish-born decorated NYC police officer.
Worked as a conductor for the Long Island Railroad."
No wonder he was good at playing cops.
He had a good run from the early 70s to about 2014 .
@davidc4430 wrote:kirk douglas prolly the last of the men from the golden age of hollywood?
Sidney Poitier is still alive. Personally, I think he is up there with Douglas. In the Heat of the Night was a great movie IMO.
Oh man, Elvis' only grandson died this year at age 27. So sad!
By King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley’s grandson Benjamin Keough covered in Graceland close
Elvis Presley’s clone grandson Benjamin Keough, who passed on by self destruction at 27 years old on July 12, has been let go close by his renowned granddad
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The grandson of Elvis Presley died Sunday in Calabasas, California. He was 27.The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office on Tuesday released the official cause and manner of death for Benjamin Keough, the son of Lisa Marie Presley and grandson of the late Elvis Presley.
Keough died Sunday in Calabasas, California. He was 27.
The official cause of death was a shotgun wound and the manner of death was ruled suicide.
RIP Benjamin.
Broadway Legend Ann Reinking Dies at Age 71
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Broadway legend Ann Reinking—who sparkled in roles on stage and screen from Chicago to Annie—died over the weekend while visiting family in Seattle, the Associated Press reported. Reinking, who was 71, was known for her lengthy collaboration with the late Bob Fosse and her own choreography.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/broadway-legend-ann-reinking-dies-at-age-71
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She didn't do many films but she played Micki Salinger, rhe wife of a bigamist in the 1984 film Mickie + Maude which also starred Dudley Moore and Amy Irving.
RIP Tiny Lister
Tommy Lister, Actor Who Menaced as Deebo in ‘Friday,’ Is Dead at 62
The actor was found dead in his California home on Thursday after friends and business associates could not reach him, the authorities said.
Tommy Lister’s acting career started in the 1980s, and he also developed a following in wrestling. (Credit Getty)
Tommy Lister, a 6-foot-5-inch actor nicknamed Tiny who played the hulking neighborhood bully Deebo in the “Friday” films, has died at his home in Marina del Rey, Calif. He was 62.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/11/movies/tommy-tiny-lister-dead.html
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Tom Lister Jr. (1958–2020)
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Mean looking guy who played the villain Zeus in wresting to a T. I always loved the way he'd walk up the isle, looking mean and flicking his arm. Bad guys in film but he was a born again Christian in real life.
He has a lot of film and TV credits.
RIP.
