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Curtis Hanson, an Academy Award-winning filmmaker, passed away at the age of 71. He was found unresponsive in his home by the Los Angeles Police Department and died of natural causes. Hanson won an Oscar for co-writing the screenplay of 1997’s  neo-noir drama “L.A. Confidential,” which he also directed. This perhaps his most known acclaimed…

Charmian Carr, who played Liesl Von Trapp in The Sound of Music, has died after complications from a rare form of dementia. She passed away in Los Angeles this past Saturday. She was 73. In the 1965 film version of the musical The Sound of Music the actress portrayed the oldest von Trapp daughter and famously performed the song “Sixteen…

At the age of 83, actor and comedian Gene Wilder has passed away due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. His nephew Jordan Walker-Pearlsman said Wilder died late Sunday at his home in Stamford, Connecticut. Gene Wilder’s acting career began in the 1960’s, but became known for his prominent roles in Mel Brooks’ comedies. Wilder became…

Kenny Baker, the British actor who played the droid R2-D2 in the Star Wars films, has died at 81 after a long illness. On screen, R2-D2 — who communicated only in beeps — had a tetchy but friendly relationship with fellow droid C-3PO. May the force always be with you, Kenny.
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