Film and Theatre Lover!
Estelle Harris has passed away at the age of 93, most well known for her role as Estelle Costanza in Seinfeld a show that I eventually watched for the first time last year and she was just perfect as George’s mother on the show. She was also the voice of Mrs. Potato Head in the Toy Story franchise. Rest in peace Estelle.
Oscar Winning actor William Hurt has passed away aged 71, boosting a very impressive film collection across many different genres. One of my favourites of his performances came in Mr Brooks.
Sad news that Meat Loaf aka Michael Lee Adey has passed away at the age of 74. He is in one of my favourite films ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ he also had a role in Fight Club and other films/tv shows. He will always be remembered for his exceptional voice and putting on some truly outstanding concerts.
Sad news has just been announced that Sir Sidney Poitier has passed away at the age of 94. He was the first black man to win an Oscar, which was for his performance in Lilies of the Field.
The saddest news to end 2021 that the legend that is Betty White has passed away at 99 years of age, only weeks away from her 100th birthday. I have always been a massive Golden Girls fan and her performances as Rose will never fail to cheer me up. Rest in peace Betty ❤️ thank you for being our friend.
Legendary musical theatre writer Stephen Sondheim has passed away at the age of 91! He dared to be different and pushed musicals to a totally new level and in a different direction. I have been lucky enough to see Sweeney Todd, Follies, Company and Gypsy on stage! All utterly breathtaking and timeless, he was also part of West Side Story, A Little Night Music, Into the Woods and more.
His musicals will last forever and his legacy will never be matched. Rest in peace.
The sad news broke last night that James Michael Tyler who was most well known for his portrayal of Gunther in Friends, at the age of 59 having battled with prostate cancer. He certainly gave us all many laughs and amazing moments in Friends.
At dinnertime today Buckingham Palace announced that Prince Philip had passed away at the age of 99. I felt I needed to post a tribute to the man who was married to the Queen for over 75 years which is just incredible. My thoughts go out to our beloved Queen and the rest of the Royal Family at this very sad and difficult time.
Sad news breaking today that Christopher Plummer has past away at the age of 91 years old, peacefully with his wife by his side. The oldest actor to win an Oscar, may Captain Von Trapp forever rest in peace.
Broadway legend Ann Reinking has sadly passed away at the age of 71. She was part of the original Chicago broadway cast and over the years spent a lot of time working on the show, which I must add is my all time favourite.
Rest in peace to a true musical theatre legend who you might know from films All That Jazz (1979) and Annie (1982). Especially considering this blog is named Let’s Go To The Movies and that song is performed by Reinking in the film.
Let's Go To The Movies 