Artist John Hicklenton, best known for his work on 2000 AD, Judge Dredd Megazine and Nemesis The Warlock has passed away at the age of 42 after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Hicklenton was an advocate for better treatment [...]
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R.I.P. Peter Graves
At age 83, Golden Globe-winning actor Peter Graves has died. Best known for his iconic role of James Phelps in CBS' Mission: Impossible. From 1967 to 1973, and a revival in the late '80s. His work during the show's initial [...]
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R.I.P. Corey Haim
Actor, Corey Haim was found dead in Burbank, California at age 38. Haim and fellow actor Corey Feldman were often paired together in the films and teen magazines of the '80s and co-starred together in "The Lost Boys," "License to [...]
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R.I.P. Andrew Koenig
Andrew Koenig (son of Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Chekov on Star Trek the original series) was found dead in Vancouver's Stanley Park. The actor had gone missing on Valentine's Day, and his family and friends had been searching for [...]
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R.I.P. Chas. Balun
I am sad to report that artist, journalist, writer, and all around horror aficionado Chas Balun, who contributed to the likes of "Fangoria" and "Gorezone" magazines as well as the t-shirt company Rotten Cotton has lost his battle with cancer [...]
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R.I.P. Brittany Murphy
Brittany Murphy died of cardiac arrest early Sunday morning, after her mother had found her unconscious in the shower. The actress was 32. It is reported that a call went out to 911 from Murphy's Los Angeles home at 8 [...]
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R.I.P. ROY DISNEY: Nephew And Savior Of Walt’s Legacy Dies At 79
Roy Disney, nephew of the most famous name in animation history and a key figure in the Walt Disney Company's existence over the past several decades, died Wednesday (December 16) in Newport Beach, California, according to Variety. He was 79 [...]
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RIP Ken Krueger: Another Comic-Con Co-Founder Passes Away
Earlier this month, we told you about the passing of SDCC co-founder Sheldon “Shel” Dorf. Sadly, Ken Krueger, co-founder and first chairperson of the event that became Comic-Con International, has passed away as well. Krueger, who attended the very first science-fiction [...]
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R.I.P. Sheldon Dorf: Comic-Con Co-Founder Dies at 76
It's with a heavy heart that we bring you the news that SDCC co-founder Sheldon "Shel" Dorf has passed away at age 76. Sheldon Dorf, co-founded the world famous Comic-Con International comic book convention in San Diego in 1970 after [...]
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Comic Book Artist George Tuska Has Died
Acclaimed comic book illustrator George Tuska has died of a heart attack, aged 93. The influential artist officially retired last week after almost 70 years in the business. He is best known for his work with Marvel Comics, but also enjoyed [...]
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R.I.P. Patrick Swayze
Patrick Swayze, who soared to stardom in "Dirty Dancing" and ascended to icon status as a deceased lover in "Ghost," died Monday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 57. "Patrick Swayze passed away peacefully today with family at [...]
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R.I.P. DJ AM
DJ AM, the sought-after disc jockey who became a celebrity in his own right with high-profile romances and a glamorous lifestyle, was found dead Friday at his apartment, which had drug paraphernalia in it, a law enforcement official said. Paramedics had [...]
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