David Prowse, The Original Darth Vader, Dies at 85David Prowse, The Original Darth Vader, Dies at 85Prowse was the first man to play Darth Vader in ‘Star Wars.’Matt SingerMatt Singer
Ken Spears, Scooby-Doo Co-Creator, Dies at 82Ken Spears, Scooby-Doo Co-Creator, Dies at 82Spears and partner Joe Ruby created the iconic cartoon series.ScreenCrush StaffScreenCrush Staff
Sean Connery, Iconic James Bond Actor, Dies at 90Sean Connery, Iconic James Bond Actor, Dies at 90Connery was the first actor to play the role in the long-running film series.Matt SingerMatt Singer
Winston Groom, Author of ‘Forrest Gump,’ Dies at 77Winston Groom, Author of ‘Forrest Gump,’ Dies at 77Groom also wrote a sequel, ‘Gump & Co.’Matt SingerMatt Singer
Wilford Brimley, Unmistakable Screen Presence, Dies at 85Wilford Brimley, Unmistakable Screen Presence, Dies at 85He was the star of ‘Coccoon,’ ‘The Thing,’ and a million Quaker Oats ads.Matt SingerMatt Singer
Ian Holm, Star of ‘Alien’ and ‘Lord of the Rings,’ Dies at 88Ian Holm, Star of ‘Alien’ and ‘Lord of the Rings,’ Dies at 88The versatile British actor was nominated for an Oscar for ‘Chariots of Fire.’ScreenCrush StaffScreenCrush Staff
Jerry Stiller, ‘Seinfeld’s Frank Costanza, Dies at 92Jerry Stiller, ‘Seinfeld’s Frank Costanza, Dies at 92Stiller and his wife Anne Meara were also a popular comedy team for years.Matt SingerMatt Singer
John Singleton, Oscar-Nominated ‘Boyz n the Hood’ Director, Dies at 51John Singleton, Oscar-Nominated ‘Boyz n the Hood’ Director, Dies at 51Singleton was the first African American ever nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director.Matt SingerMatt Singer
Jan-Michael Vincent, ‘Airwolf’ Star, Dies at 74Jan-Michael Vincent, ‘Airwolf’ Star, Dies at 74The actor had a lengthy career in film and television.ScreenCrush StaffScreenCrush Staff
Luke Perry, ‘Beverly Hills 90210’ and ‘Riverdale’ Star, Dies at 52Luke Perry, ‘Beverly Hills 90210’ and ‘Riverdale’ Star, Dies at 52The ‘Riverdale’ actor never recovered from a “massive stroke” he suffered last week.Matt SingerMatt Singer