In the early 1950s, Roger Moore was a model and earned the nickname ‘The Big Knit’ after he appeared in advertisements for knitwear. However, he soon gained attention on television when starring in the Ivanhoe series before becoming an international
Kirk Douglas turns 100 years old.
A great write up on the BBC website as excluded list favourite Kirk Douglas turns 100 years old. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38250250
Peter Vaughan, 93…. Dead!
The star, best known for his roles as Maester Aemon on Game of Thrones and Grouty in Porridge, has died aged 93. Vaughan described himself as a character actor, saying he did not have the looks to play romantic leads.
Andrew Sachs, 86….. Dead!
Andrew Sachs, star of Fawlty towers as the clumsy waiter Mañuel, has died at the age of 86 following a private four year battle with dementia. Sachs was born in Berlin in 1930 to a Roman Catholic mother and a
Raghav Uday and Anil Verma, Indian stuntmen…. Dead!
2 Indian stuntmen have reportedly died after jumping into a lake in Southern India from a helicopter when neither man could swim. A rescue boat that was due to pick them up after they jumped in failed to start. https://youtu.be/3GUeTSEcCeg
Alexis Arquette, 47…. Dead!
Actor and Transgender rights activist who had starring roles in Pulp Fiction and The Wedding Singer. No Takers
Gene Wilder, 83… Dead!
The Comedian, Actor, screenwriter, director and author Gene Wilder died from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease at the age of 83. No Takers
David Huddleston, 85… Dead!
Actor known for his roles in Santa Claus: The movie and The Big Lebowski dies at the age of 85. No Takers
Ken Barrie, 83…. Dead!
The voice of Postman Pat died of cancer at the age of 73. Ken also sang the theme tune to the long running children’s TV show
Caroline Aherne, 52… Dead
Caroline Aherne, star of Mrs Merton and The Royle Family and narrator of Gogglebox died on 2nd July after a long battle with cancer. No Takers