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BURR DeBENNING-May 26-(66)-was an actor best known for his starring role in THE INCREDIBLE MELTING MAN. He was a regular on the soap operas SEARCH FOR TOMORROW and SANTA BARBARA.. His other movie appearances include CITY BENEATH THE SEA, ST. IVES, ALIEN ZONE, CRUISING, WOLFEN, ARMED RESPONSE, THE GAME, NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET:THE DREAM CHILD and many ohters. In addition he appeared on many TV shows.

JIM APARO-July 19-(72)-was a comic book artist who worked nearly 4 decades for DC on such popular titles as AQUAMAN, THE PHANTOM STRANGER, THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD, THE SPECTRE, BATMAN and DETECTIVE COMICS. He co-created the title BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS. His last work was on the GREEN ARROW series. Before joining DC he worked for several years at Charlton Comics (with future DC artist/editor in chief DICK GIORDANO). He died after a short illness.

GERALDINE FITZGERALD-July 17-(91)-Irish born actress who was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in WUTHERING HEIGHTS and despite several clashes with Hollywood studios also appeared in DARK VICTORY, WATCH ON THE RHINE and NOBODY LIVES FOREVER. She later achieved success on the stage and made few film appearances. They include THE PAWNBROKER, HARRY & TONTO, ARTHUR and EASY MONEY. Originally from Dublin, she was also a part of Orson Welles’ Mercury Theater. Her son is director Michael Lindsey-Hogg. She died of Alzheimer’s disease.

GAVIN LAMBERT-July-17-(80)-Before becoming an Oscar nominated screenwriter Lambert founded the journal SEQUENCE while attending Oxford (one of his classmates was future director Lindsey Anderson). He later edited SIGHT & SOUND magazine. He wrote and directed the film ANOTHER SKY in 1955, then went to Hollywood and met Nicolas Ray and co-wrote Ray’s BITTER VICTORY in ’57. In 1960 he was nominated for the co-writing the screen adaptation of DH Lawrence’s SONS & LOVERS. He also adapted his own novel INSIDE DAISEY CLOVER to the screen. He was later again nominated for the screenplay of I NEVER PROMISED YOU A ROSE GARDEN. Other films he worked on include THE ROMAN SPRING OF MRS. STONE, WHOEVER SLEW AUNTIE ROO?, LIBERACE:BEHIND THE MUSIC and a 1980’s TV version of SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH. He also penned bios of Anderson, director George Cukor and Natalie Wood.

EDWARD BUNKER-July 19-(71)-over came a violent criminal past that included being listed on The FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list and a 17-year stint in San Quentin to become a screenwriter, novelist and actor. His novel NO BEAST SO FIERCE was turned into the 1978 film STRAIGHT TIME (which he adapted) starring Dustin Hoffman and he was “Mr. Blue” in RESERVOIR DOGS. He also adapted his novel ANIMAL FACTORY and wrote the screenplay for RUNAWAY TRAIN. Others films he appeared in include THE LONG RIDERS, THE RUNNING MAN, FEAR, MIRACLE MILE TANGO & CASH, ANIMAL FACTORY and THE LONGEST YARD (remake). He suffered from cancer and diabetes and died after an operation.

LORD ALFRED HAYES-July 20-(77)-Professional wrestler who later was a manager and then TV announcer for The WWF during its heyday in the 1980’s. Originally from Cumberland, England, Hayes was a major heel in Florida, St. Louis and other circuits during his career. He died after suffering a stroke.

ALAN BARRY-July-13-(72)-was an Irish actor who played “Superintendent Foley” on the BBC TV show BALLYKISSANGEL. Other roles were in THE NIGHT OF THE PROWLER, CAPTAIN NEMO AND THE UNDERWATER CITY, HENNESSEY, AND THE BAND PLAYED ON, IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER and THE TALE OF SWEENEY TODD. FORD RAINEY-July 25-(98)-Veteran character actor of TV and movies. He made his movie debut in WHITE HEAT and followed that with roles in THE ROBE, THE HUMAN JUNGLE, 3:10 TO YUMA, JOHN PAUL JONES, THE SAND PEBBLES, THE ANDERSONVILLE TRIAL, THE TRAVELLING EXECUTIONER, THE NAKED ZOO, THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN, THE BIONIC WOMAN, THE CELLER, HALLOWEEN 2 and others. He was seen on numerous TV episodes of THE RICHARD BOONE SHOW, PERRY MASON, THE OUTER LIMITS and BONANZA. He played the President of the US on episodes of VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA and LOST IN SPACE. and had reoccurring roles on the shows NED & STACEY and THE KING OF QUEENS as well as several soap operas. Rainey who hailed from Idaho and once understudy for Fredric March died after a series of strokes.

DAVID JACKSON-July 35-(71)-English actor best known for playing Olag Gan on the British Sc-Fi TV show BLAKE’S 7. Other films include 10 RILLINGTON PLACE, BLOOD FROM THE MUMMY’S TOMB, KILLER’S MOON and THE EDGE OF DARKNESS, plus many TV appearances. He died of a heart attack.

RED SMITH-(72)-Aug. 3-was a songwriter-record producer and owner of Keyman Records. With his partner Cliff Goldsmith (who died in 1991) he wrote and produced for the singing group THE OLYMPICS who's biggest recording was the top ten hit WESTERN MOVIES in 1958. His other songs include BABY HULLY GULLY and the often covered HARLEM SHUFFLE. He died of a heart attack.

MATTHEW McGRORY-(32)-Aug. 9-was a seven foot two actor who appeared in Tim Burton's BIG FISH. His other appearances include BUBBLE BOY, MEN IN BLACK 2, HOUSE OF A THOUSAND CORPSES and THE DEVIL'S REJECTS. He died of natural causes while working on a film bio of wrestler Andre The Giant.

BARBARA BEL GEDDES-(82)-Aug. 8-was a stage-TV-film actress who was nominated for an Academy Award for I REMEMBER MAMA. She also starred in one of the all time classic episodes of TV's ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS, "Lamb To The Slaughter". (She was in 3 other episodes too) She also appeared in Hitchcock's VERTIGO and BLOOD ON THE MOON, CAUGHT, PANIC IN THE STREETS, THE 5 PENNIES, THE TODD KILLINGS and OUR TOWN. In addition she was on the TV show DALLAS for 11 years. Originally from NYC her last appearance was in the documentary OBSESSED WITH VERTIGO in 1997.

CARLO LITTLE-(67)-Aug. 6-was a rock drummer who turned down a job with the then unknown ROLLING STONES but went on to be a succesful session musician. He was the regular drummer for British cult rocker SCREAMIN' LORD SUTCH and once gave drum lessons to Keith Moon. He also played in THE HOOCHIE KOOCHIE (which also featured Long John Baldry & Rod Stewart).

TERUO ISHII-(81)-Aug. 12-was a prolific Japanese film director. Some of his movies include: THE SUPER GIANT series, ATOMIC RULERS OF THE SEA, INVADERS FROM SPACE, THE ABASHIN PRISON series, THE EXECUTIONER, THE STREETFIGHTER'S LAST REVENGE and THE KARATE INFERNO. He died of lung cancer.