Corman, a producer and director hailed as the "king of B movies," died at his home in Santa Monica, California, his wife and daughters said in an post on his Instagram account late on Saturday without giving the cause of death. "It is with profound sadness, and...
John Leonard Swigert Jr was an American astronaut who flew missions for Nasa and was a test pilot, mechanical engineer, US Air Force Pilot, and politician. He was the command module pilot of Apollo 13 and became one of over 24 astronauts who have flown all the way to the moon. Colorado...
Carl Weathers, best known for his portrayal of Apollo Creed in the Rocky series, is a multi-talented individual who has proven himself as an actor, director, and former professional football player. Born on January 14, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Weathers pursued both...
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31 – Thomas Kenneth Mattingly II (87):An American aviator, test pilot, and astronaut known for his involvement in the Apollo 16 mission. Initially scheduled for Apollo 13, he was replaced due to measles exposure. Mattingly performed a deep-space extravehicular activity during Apollo 16, making...
He died of the cancer at age 77 on August 25, 2009, at the Kennedy Compound in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, near the graves of his assassinated brothers. Age: Dec. at 77 (1932-2009) Birthplace: Boston, USA, Massachusetts Dig Deeper The True ...
In addition to "Gentle Ben," Howard also made appearances on "The Andy Griffith Show," "The Fugitive," and "Please Don't Eat the Daisies." As an adult, he has appeared in a number of films directed by his brother, including "Night Shift," "Cocoon," "Splash," "Apollo 13," and ...
In addition to "Gentle Ben," Howard also made appearances on "The Andy Griffith Show," "The Fugitive," and "Please Don't Eat the Daisies." As an adult, he has appeared in a number of films directed by his brother, including "Night Shift," "Cocoon," "Splash," "Apollo 13," and ...
13 of 233 Stephen Greif Stephen Greif. ITV/Shutterstock Actor and British TV regular Stephen Greif died at the age of 78 on Dec. 23. Greif appeared on the science fiction show Blake's 7, which premiered in the late '70s, and more recently portrayed real-life politician Bernard Weathe...
Also among those who died this year was a man who held the title of baseball’s home run king for years. Hank Aaron, who died in January, endured racist threats on his path to breaking Babe Ruth’s record and is still considered one of the game’s greatest players. ...