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A Last Role Before Untimely Death (2007-2009)
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Anna Nicole Smith died Feb. 8, 2007 in Seminhole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida. Accidental overdose. Found 9 prescription drugs in her system including growth hormone and sedetive. Her son, Daniel Smith, was found dead Sept. 10, 2006 in her hospital room after he collapsed. DNA proved photographer Larry Birkhead was father of Nicole's newborn girl.
Richard Jeni: A Big Steaming Pile Of MeRichard Jeni: A Big Steaming Pile Of Me
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Richard Jeni died March 10, 2007. Suicide by gunshot. Age: 49. Comedian. Diagnosed with severe clinical depression w/ fits of psychotic paranoia. Was taking anti-depressants and sleeping aids.
Hart to Hart: Season 4Hart to Hart: Season 4
Lanna Saunders died March 10, 2007. Complications from Multiple Sclerosis. Appeared as "Marie Horton" (1979-85) in the NBC serial, Days of Our Lives. Also appeared in the movie, Body Heat (1981).
WWE - Hard Knocks - The Chris Benoit StoryWWE - Hard Knocks - The Chris Benoit Story
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Chris Benoit, WWE Wrestler, shot his wife and then a day later shot his young son. later strangled himself with a cord Wrapped around a weight machine. Found June 25, 2007. Age 40. Doctor prescribed him 10 times more than the normal amount of steriods (testosterone).
DeathtrapDeathtrap
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Joel Siegel passed away June 29, 2007 from colon cancer he had been suffering for several years. Well known film critic and offered his predictions on the Academy Award nominations.
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - The Third SeasonGomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - The Third Season
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Rod Lauren died July 11, 2007. Suicide by jumping from a second-floor balcony at the Tracy Inn in California. Known for Terrified (1963), The Crawling Hand (1963). Last films: Once Before I Die (1966), Childish Things (1969).
Tammy: Telling It My WayTammy: Telling It My Way by Tammy Faye Messner
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Tammy Faye Messner (formerly Bakker), evangelist and wholesome television personality, died from inoperable cancer, July 20, 2007. Had recovered from colon cancer, however was told in 2007, the cancer had spread to her lungs. She taped her last interview on CNN Larry King Live when she was only 65 pounds, July 18. She died just hours after the interview was broadcast on July 19.
The Tomorrow Show With Tom SnyderThe Tomorrow Show With Tom Snyder
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Tom Snyder, popular talk show host, passed away July 30,2007, from complications associated with Leukemia. once worked as a news anchor at KTLA 5 and later KNBC 4. Best known for "The Tomorrow Show" (1975-81), CNBC Tom Snyder (1993-94), CBS Late Late Show with Tom Snyder (1995-98).
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Brian "Crush" Adams, former WWF and WCW wrestler died August 13, 2007. Found by his wife unconscious in bed not breathing. Age: 44. Past use of steroids and nandrolune,testosterone and HGH may have contributed to his death.
The Big OneThe Big One
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Richard Jewell, former security guard, died from natural causes, August 29, 2007. Age 44. Diabetes & kidney problems. The hero who saw suspicious backpack at park during Summer Olympic games in Atlanta, GA July 27, 1996. Moved people away before exploded. Falsely accused of planting bomb. His life never was the same again. Never arrested. Eric Randolph planted bomb.
Archie Bunker's Place - The Complete First SeasonArchie Bunker's Place - The Complete First Season
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Christopher Bowman died January 10, 2008. Accidental drug overdose. Found in motel room in North Hills, CA. His weight was at 261. Age 40. Former professional and Olympic skater. Was a child actor in 2 episodes of "Little House of the Prairie" in 1978 & 1979, 2 episodes of "Archie Bunker's Place" in 1980. Last film: Down and Distance (2009).
10th and Wolf10th and Wolf
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Brad Renfro was found dead in his home January 14, 2008. Age 25. Accidental overdose, acute heroin/morphine intoxication. Tom and Huck (1995), Apt Pupil (1998), Ghost World (2001), Confessions of An American Girl (2002), The Informer (2009).
Will & Grace - Season SixWill & Grace - Season Six
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Suzanne Pleshette died January 19, 2008. Lung cancer & respiratory failure. Best known for her role in The Birds (1963), Bob Newhart Show (1972-78),Leona Hemsley: Queen of Mean (1990-tvm). Her new husband and former co-star, Tom Poston, died in 2007. She was going to receive her Hollywood Walk of Fame star in just 12 days on her 71 birthday. Bob Newhart & Marcia Wallace attended the funeral.
The Dark Knight (Widescreen Single-Disc Edition)The Dark Knight (Widescreen Single-Disc Edition)
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Heath Ledger died January 22, 2008. Age: 28. Accidental overdose. Acute intoxication,combined effects of painkillers,sleeping pills,anti-anxiety & other prescriptions.He was having problems sleeping & tormented by his "Joker role. Also separation and missing his daughter. Casanova (2005), Brokeback Mountain (2005). Was filming Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus (2009).
The Endless Game [VHS]The Endless Game [VHS]
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Christian Brando died January 26, 2008. Age 49. Appeared in some movies, but mostly had a troubled life with the law. Eldest son of Marlon Brando who died July 1, 2004.
Scarface (Widescreen Anniversary Edition)Scarface (Widescreen Anniversary Edition)
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Manuel Padilla Jr died January 29, 2008 after a public appearance at the Grand National Roadstar Show in Pomona, CA. Age 51. 5 foot 3. Cause of death is a private matter. Child actor in many movies and episodic television, "Gunsmoke", "The Flying Nun", Tarzan tv series'.Dime With a Halo (1963), American Graffiti (1973) Cotton Candy (1978), More American Graffiti (1979).
General Hospital: The Complete ScrapbookGeneral Hospital: The Complete Scrapbook by Gary Warner
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Shell Kepler died February 1, 2008 of Renal failure. Age 49. Appeared on the serials General Hospital in 1979-2002 and its spin-off, Port Charles.
Rhoda: Season OneRhoda: Season One
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David Groh died February 12, 2008. Kidney cancer. Age 68. Best remembered for his role as "Joe Gerard" in the "Rhoda" (1974-78) tv series. Valerie Harper and David Groh remained life-long friends. Tv debut on "Dark Shadows" in 1968. Last film: Jelly (2009).
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince [Theatrical Release]Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince [Theatrical Release]
Rob Knox died May 24, 2008. Age: 18. Stabbed to death in a brawl outside a South London bar. Played "Marcus Belby" in the film, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009).
Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and SonsWisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons by Tim Russert
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Tim Russert died June 13, 2008. Heart attack. Just came back from family trip to Paris. Only had 2 hours sleep. Taped his last "Meet The Press" and later collapsed in the NBC Washington newsroom. Tom Brokaw went live on the air to break the news.
Voice for Hire: Launch and Maintain a Lucrative Career in Voice-OversVoice for Hire: Launch and Maintain a Lucrative Career in Voice-Overs by Randy Thomas
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Don LaFontaine died Sept. 1, 2008. Age 68. Side effects from treatments of blood clot in his lungs. Died from Pneumothorax (Collapsed lung). His voice was heard in thousands of movie trailers from 1964-2007. You may have seen him in the 2006 Geico tv Commercial. Will appear in The Voice of Hollywood (2009).
Ultimate Fighting Championship, Vol. 82: Pride of a ChampionUltimate Fighting Championship, Vol. 82: Pride of a Champion
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Evan Tanner was found dead September 8, 2008 in the desert near the California-Nevada border. Succumbed to the elements. Age 37. Camping near the Palo Verde Mountains for solitude and spiritual energy. They speculate his motorcycle broke down and was attemtping to walk to safety.
The Andromeda StrainThe Andromeda Strain
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Michael Crichton died Nov. 4, 2008. Cancer. Writer, producer, director. Westworld (1973), Coma (1978), Jurassic Park (1993), ER (1994-2009), Twister (1996). Appeared as a bearded surgeon in The Andromeda Strain (1971).
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Sam Bottoms died Dec. 16, 2008. Brain Tumor.Age: 53. Remembered as "Billy" in The Last Picture Show (1971). Brother to Ben, Joseph and Timothy Bottoms.
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John Costelloe died December 18, 2008. Suicide by gunshot. Remembered as Jim "Johnny Cakes" Witowski in Season 6 of "The Sopranos" tv series.
Crossing Jordan: Season 6Crossing Jordan: Season 6
Ron Silver died March 15, 2009. Esophageal cancer. Age 62. Remembered in the "Rhoda" tv series as "Sonny", The Entity (1981), Billionaire Boys Club (1987-tvm), The West Wing tv series in 2001-06.
Wild Child [Theatrical Release]Wild Child [Theatrical Release]
Natasha Richardson died March 18, 2009 taken off life support machines after a skiiing accident left her brain dead.
Ski MovieSki Movie
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Shane McConkey died March 26, 2009. After jumping off a cliff in the Dolomite Mountains in Italy doing a double-back flip. Parachute did not deploy. He was filming a movie in Italy.
Angel: Seasons 1-5 (Collectors Set)Angel: Seasons 1-5 (Collectors Set)
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Andy Hallett died March 29, 2009. Congestive heart disease. Age: 33. Played "Lorne" on the "Angel" tv series.
When Zachary Beaver Came to TownWhen Zachary Beaver Came to Town
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Lou Perryman died April 1, 2009. Murdered in his Texas home. Was in the movie, Poltergeist (1982) as "Pugsley"-contruction worker. Also in Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986).
Brand New DreamBrand New Dream by Danny Gans
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Danny Gans died May 1, 2009. Was struggling to breath and died in bed before paramedics got there. Accidental. Toxic reaction to a painkiller. Las Vegas Entertainer, vocal impressionist, singer, comedian. Age: 52.
Goodbye AmericaGoodbye America
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Mark Landon passed away May 11, 2009.Cause of death unknown. Age 60. Eldest adopted son of the late Michael Landon. Appeared in Double Edge (1986). Directed by his father who also wrote, Us (1991-tv). Last film: Goodbye America (1997) as "Navy Seal #1".
Spider-Man 3 [Blu-ray]Spider-Man 3 [Blu-ray]
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Lucy Gordon died May 20, 2009. Suicide, hanging herself.Age: 28. Devastated over suicide of close friend. Last films: Cineman (2009), Serge Gainsboury, vie heroique (2010).
Kung Fu - The Complete Series CollectionKung Fu - The Complete Series Collection
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David Carradine was found dead, June 4, 2009. In closet naked in Bangkok hotel suite. Attempting auto-erotic asphyxiation sex act. Shoestring around his neck and around his genitals. Hands were self-bound. He was filming the movie, "Stretch". Best remembered from the "Kung Fu" tv series (1972-75) and Kill Bill Vol. One (2003), Kill Bill Vol. Two (2004).
The CookoutThe Cookout
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Farrah Fawcett died June 25, 2009. Anal cancer. Best remembered for her role in the tv series, Charlie's Angels (1976-80). Once married to Lee Majors (1973-82) and lived with Ryan O'Neal for 17 years.
The Essential Michael JacksonThe Essential Michael Jackson by Michael Jackson
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Michael Jackson died June 25, 2009. Sudden cardiac arrest. Coroner ruled it a homicide. Personal physican treating him for 6 weeks for insomnia, OD of propofol. Best remembered with his brothers as the pop singing group, Jackson 5. Had a very successful solo singing career as an adult and entertained all over the world. The Wiz (1978), Captain EO (1986), Moonwalker (1988).
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Billy Mays died June 28, 2009. Was hit on the head by rough landing of airplane. He went to bed that night not feeling well.Cause of death was heart attack in his sleep. Cocaine used several days before death. Pitchman for tv ads Oxiclean, Orange Glo and Kaboom. Appeared on HSN and "Pitchman". Last appearance was on The Tonight Show w/Conan O'Brien, June 23. Age 50
An American CarolAn American Carol
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Fred Travalena died June 28, 2009. Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Celebrity voice impressionists. Age 66. Made many appearances on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Last film: An American Carol (2008) as "Jimmy Carter".
The Beast: Season OneThe Beast: Season One
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Patrick Swayze passed away September 14, 2009. Pancreatic cancer. Age: 57. Dancer and actor remembered for The Outsiders (1983), North & South: Book II (1986-tv),Dirty Dancing (1987), Ghost (1990).