It was another Year of Covid in 2021, and the sadness extended to many beloved and groundbreaking people in the show business and media worlds who died during the past 12 months.
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The acting world lost such giants as Betty White who died on New Year’s Eve eve, Ed Asner, Cicely Tyson, Charles Grodin, Jessica Walter, Christopher Plummer, Michael K. Williams, Hal Holbrook, George Segal, Yaphet Kotto, Jane Powell and Ned Beatty.
We also pay tribute to filmmakers including Melvin Van Peebles, Jean-Marc Vallée, Bertrand Travernier, Richard Donner, Michael Apted and Roger Michell.
The executive and producing worlds lost the likes of Jamie Tarses, Chuck Fries and public television’s Pete Noyes and Bill Kobin.
Musicians who left us this past year include Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, Don Everly, Vicente Fernandez, Dmx, Chick Corea, Biz Markie, B.J. Thomas, the Monkees’ Mike Nesmith, the Supremes’ Mary Wilson,...
Scroll through a photo gallery above.
The acting world lost such giants as Betty White who died on New Year’s Eve eve, Ed Asner, Cicely Tyson, Charles Grodin, Jessica Walter, Christopher Plummer, Michael K. Williams, Hal Holbrook, George Segal, Yaphet Kotto, Jane Powell and Ned Beatty.
We also pay tribute to filmmakers including Melvin Van Peebles, Jean-Marc Vallée, Bertrand Travernier, Richard Donner, Michael Apted and Roger Michell.
The executive and producing worlds lost the likes of Jamie Tarses, Chuck Fries and public television’s Pete Noyes and Bill Kobin.
Musicians who left us this past year include Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, Don Everly, Vicente Fernandez, Dmx, Chick Corea, Biz Markie, B.J. Thomas, the Monkees’ Mike Nesmith, the Supremes’ Mary Wilson,...
- 12/31/2021
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Al Unser Sr., a four-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 and member of one of racing’s most prominent dynasties, died of cancer yesterday at his home in Chama, N.M. He was 82.
His death was announced by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and his son, Al Unser Jr.
“My heart is so saddened,” tweeted Unser Jr. this morning. “My father passed away last night. He was a Great man and even a Greater Father. Rest In Peace Dad!”
One of only four Indy 500 winners to claim the victory four times, Unser won the race in 1970, 1971, 1978 and, in a victory that made him, at 47, the oldest winner, 1987.
Unser’s brother Bobby – a three-time Indy winner – died earlier this year. In addition to Al Jr., other racing members of the Unser family include Al and Bobby’s brother Jerry, Bobby’s son Robby and Jerry’s son Johnny.
Over the years, Unser became...
His death was announced by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and his son, Al Unser Jr.
“My heart is so saddened,” tweeted Unser Jr. this morning. “My father passed away last night. He was a Great man and even a Greater Father. Rest In Peace Dad!”
One of only four Indy 500 winners to claim the victory four times, Unser won the race in 1970, 1971, 1978 and, in a victory that made him, at 47, the oldest winner, 1987.
Unser’s brother Bobby – a three-time Indy winner – died earlier this year. In addition to Al Jr., other racing members of the Unser family include Al and Bobby’s brother Jerry, Bobby’s son Robby and Jerry’s son Johnny.
Over the years, Unser became...
- 12/10/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Bobby Unser, the racing legend who was one of only 10 drivers to the Indy 500 at least three times and a member of the legendary racing Unser family, died Sunday at his home in New Mexico. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced the news today.
“Rip to a Legend,” reads a post on the track’s Twitter account. “Today, the racing world mourns the passing of three-time Indianapolis 500 champion Bobby Unser. He was the total package – adored by fans, funny and charming, and a true champion. An icon, always remembered. Godspeed, racer.”
Rip to a Legend.
Today, the racing world mourns the passing of three-time Indianapolis 500 champion Bobby Unser. He was the total package – adored by fans, funny and charming, and a true champion.
An icon, always remembered.
Godspeed, racer. https://t.co/jVuwgXzdkN
— Indianapolis Motor Speedway (@Ims) May 3, 2021
Unser won the annual Memorial Day weekend Brickyard race in 1968, 1975 and 1981 — becoming the...
“Rip to a Legend,” reads a post on the track’s Twitter account. “Today, the racing world mourns the passing of three-time Indianapolis 500 champion Bobby Unser. He was the total package – adored by fans, funny and charming, and a true champion. An icon, always remembered. Godspeed, racer.”
Rip to a Legend.
Today, the racing world mourns the passing of three-time Indianapolis 500 champion Bobby Unser. He was the total package – adored by fans, funny and charming, and a true champion.
An icon, always remembered.
Godspeed, racer. https://t.co/jVuwgXzdkN
— Indianapolis Motor Speedway (@Ims) May 3, 2021
Unser won the annual Memorial Day weekend Brickyard race in 1968, 1975 and 1981 — becoming the...
- 5/3/2021
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
The African American Film Critics Association (Aafca) is set to honor Carolyn Sloss, vice president of Allied Integrated Marketing, as part of its 8th Annual Synergy Atl Program.
“For more than a decade Carolyn has led the growth trajectory of the film and entertainment community in Atlanta,” Aafca President Gil Robertson said in a statement. “Her commitment to the Arts & Entertainment scene has been impactful to the permanent infrastructure that we see today throughout this region.”
On August 1, the group will recognize Sloss during a gathering at the Auburn Avenue Research Library in Atlanta.
“I am thrilled and proud to be named as the 2019 honoree by Aafca and its Synergy Atl Program,” said Sloss. “In my role at Allied, I’ve strived to forge a path that’s wider and more inclusive in the community. To be recognized for achieving this, even in a small way, is truly a great honor!
“For more than a decade Carolyn has led the growth trajectory of the film and entertainment community in Atlanta,” Aafca President Gil Robertson said in a statement. “Her commitment to the Arts & Entertainment scene has been impactful to the permanent infrastructure that we see today throughout this region.”
On August 1, the group will recognize Sloss during a gathering at the Auburn Avenue Research Library in Atlanta.
“I am thrilled and proud to be named as the 2019 honoree by Aafca and its Synergy Atl Program,” said Sloss. “In my role at Allied, I’ve strived to forge a path that’s wider and more inclusive in the community. To be recognized for achieving this, even in a small way, is truly a great honor!
- 7/1/2019
- by Anita Bennett
- Deadline Film + TV
11:47 Am Pt -- Unser was so drunk, he couldn't stand up straight and actually fell down an embankment during the arrest ... this according to court docs obtained by TMZ Sports. The responding officer says he initially pulled Unser over when he saw the racing legend whiz by him in a black Volkswagen Beetle around 1:12 Am. During the stop, the officer says Unser reeked of booze and couldn't keep his balance ... and the entire...
- 5/20/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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