Gil Schwartz, the longtime CBS communications executive who wrote humorous novels and columns under the pen name Stanley Bing, died May 2. She appeared as a villain in "Superman III," a writing student in "Throw Momma From the Train" and an aging jazz singer in Robert Altman's "Short Cuts," which helped revive her career. Brian Dennehy, the character actor beloved for a wide-ranging career that earned him Tony Awards (for “Death of a Salesman” and “Long Day’s Journey Into Night”), a Golden Globe (for the TV version of “Salesman”) and six Emmy Award nominations, died April 15 of natural causes at age 81. He was 91. 11 when it was released in 1980. William “Bill” Pursell, a Grammy-nominated composer who worked as a Nashville studio musician with artists including Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan, died Sept. 3 of COVID-19-related pneumonia. The drag queen with an effervescent personality, one-of-a-kind fashions and impressive dance skills was a contestant on the eighth season of "Drag Race" and the third season of the spin-off, “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.”, Todd Nance, a founding member of the rock band Widespread Panic, died at 57 on Aug. 19, his family announced in a statement on the band's website and social media pages. He was 52. He was 63. All market data delayed 20 minutes. Harold Reid, left, who sang bass for the Grammy-winning country group the Statler Brothers, died April 24 after a long battle with kidney failure. She was 92. The books have sold tens of millions of copies and were the basis for a popular animated TV series and a Netflix series. He was 68. Ronald “Khalis” Bell, the self-taught musician who co-founded and sang in Kool & the Gang, one of the biggest bands of the 1970s, died Sept. 9 at his home in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Though she never ran for office, she campaigned for her brothers, traveling the country for then-Sen. John F. Kennedy as he sought the presidency in 1960. Daviau was nominated five times for Academy Awards in cinematography, for "The Color Purple," "E.T. "I can't believe I'm having to write this, but my father, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning," wrote Wolfgang. "We are devastated by the unexpected and tragic loss of Pop Smoke," said Joseph Carozza, executive vice president of media at Republic Records, in a statement. Somerville’s manager Paul Hilepo says the actor died Thursday in New York City of natural causes. In the U.K., Blackman was also recognized for her work on TV’s "The Avengers," playing Cathy Gale. Wanted to be you!" Most recently, she had been working as director of talent strategy. She was 76. He was 77. A native of Iowa, Somerville moved to New York in the 1970s. He later became a successful entrepreneur, founding Star Waggons, which leases customized trailers used by actors on many film and TV sets. He was 81, and a lung cancer survivor who lived with chronic inflammatory lung disease. Aute released over 30 albums. The dancer was killed in a car accident while returning home from work. And he hosted PBS’ "Live From Lincoln Center" broadcasts for much of the ’90s. The actor, nominated for a Tony Award for his role as a mob soldier in “Bullets Over Broadway,” was 41. Jazz pianist McCoy Tyner, the last surviving member of the John Coltrane Quartet, died March 6 at age 81. He got his start singing classical music on the radio in the 1940s. He wrote great songs, and was a giving and forgiving collaborator. Journalist Maria Mercader died March 29 in a New York hospital at 54 from complications of coronavirus. As a solo artist, he released two studio albums: “Street Assault” and “Unpredictable.”. She was 86. Linda Manz, who played Peewee on the 1976 film "The Wanderers," died Aug. 14 of lung cancer and pneumonia. Phyllis Somerville, an actor who appeared in a variety of films, television shows and Broadway productions over her 45-year-plus career, has died. As an actress, Ross broke through as a familiar face in the 1979 film "Yanks." Lipton interviewed Hollywood icons including Meryl Streep, Al Pacino, Sally Field and Julia Roberts in his time as host. In 2004, he received the Winsor McCay Award for his lifelong contribution to animation. Ben, 54, confirmed his father's death, writing on Twitter that he "passed away from natural causes." In addition to acting, DuBois co-wrote and sang the iconic "Movin' on Up" theme song for another Norman Lear series, "The Jeffersons," which is considered one of the greatest TV theme songs of all time. Brino, who was 21, lost control of his car while driving in his hometown of Yucaipa, California, and collided with a utility pole. Ann Getty, a longtime benefactor of the arts and culture in San Francisco, died of a heart attack Sept. 14. Jim Steinfeldt, Michael Ochs Archives via Getty Images. Phyllis Somerville, an actor with a variety of credits in films, television shows and Broadway productions over her lengthy career, has died. Atlanta police investigating a car crash found Johnson dead inside his vehicle. He launched one of the ’60s most popular daytime shows, "Concentration." ", Chi Chi DeVayne, a popular contestant from the competition reality series "RuPaul's Drag Race," died at 34 on Aug. 20 following a hospitalization for pneumonia. Mahmoud Yassin, an Egyptian actor and pillar of the country's film industry during the second half of the 20th century, died Oct. 14 at 79. Phyllis Somerville, an actress with a lengthy career of roles in film, television and Broadway productions, has died. He claimed to have named reggae on his song "Do The Reggay," which was released in 1968. Gail Sheehy, the journalist, commentator and pop sociologist whose best-selling “Passages” helped millions navigate their lives from early adulthood to middle age and beyond, died Aug. 24 of complications from pneumonia. Fred “Curly” Neal, one of the best-known members of the Harlem Globetrotters, died March 26 at his home outside Houston. Their success led to national syndication in 1988 and a new name, “Live! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. He also taught music lessons in India and the U.S., training a new generation of classical musicians. Arthur (1981) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Boyce was 30. Horn joined with Siegfried Fischbacher to form the world-famous magic and animal act, Siegfried & Roy. During her 30-year-plus career behind the scenes, Ryder facilitated thousands of interviews on behalf of her A-list clients and maneuvered many to glory. All market data delayed 20 minutes. The performer starred in four August Wilson productions on Broadway, earning a Tony nomination for his work in, Ms. Montalvo was also part of the cast of the new Broadway musical. In "Seinfeld," Herd played Wilhelm, George's boss at Yankee Stadium. Phil Borack, the Cincinnati film producer who made the 1978 movie “Harper Valley PTA,” died April 14 of heart disease. Top Indian actor Rishi Kapoor, a scion of, Irrfan Khan, a veteran character actor in Bollywood movies and a one of India's best-known exports to Hollywood, has died. Sherman replaced guitarist Hillel Slovak in late 1983 before Slovak, a founding member of the group, returned in 1985. Mary Pat Gleason, who starred in the cult classic "A Cinderella Story" and CBS sitcom "Mom," died June 2 at age 70 of cancer. The performer appeared in both the original and revival Broadway productions of, Mr. Schisgal was Tony-nominated in 1965 for his absurdist comedy, The performer appeared in the 2003 revival of. Memphis-born, Mississippi-based spiritual blues scion Rev. He had been in a medically-induced coma at a hospital in Kingston since earlier this month, and was awaiting results from a COVID-19 test.