Film and Theatre Lover!
Sad news tonight that Ray Liotta has sadly passed away in his sleep at the age of 67, in the Dominican Republic where he was currently filming. Probably most well known for his role in Goodfellas, he also appeared in Field of Dreams, Cop Land and more recently Marriage Story and The Many Saints of Newark with over 100 acting credits in his career. He will be a massive miss, rest in peace ❤️
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.
On September 11th 2001, so many people innocently went about their normal morning routine before heading to work on what was a very normal day having no idea the tragedy that was about to come. In New York City a plane hit one of the twin towers and the world watched thinking it was a truly terrible accident until a second plane hit the second tower and it was clear that America was under attack.
As a 14 year old I can still remember coming home from school and seeing the news as the plane hit the pentagon and the fourth was “brought down” we later found out about the heroics of those on board United 93. Going to school the following day in an English lesson we talked about it with newspaper reports, all struggling to understand it.
In all honesty even now twenty years later I still cannot understand this truly tragic and horrendous day, which then turned to weeks, months and years of grief for so many people. The brave emergency service workers doing their duty and not really having any idea what exactly was happening.
Over the past few weeks I have found myself watching so many documentaries about this day and the true amazing moments of human courage to help save others, it really has been an emotional journey to see and hear about more stories from this day.
Forever rest in peace to all those people from around the world who were impacted on that day and still now.
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.
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