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Kenpachirô Satsuma, the stuntman in the Gigan costume seen in the movie in episode 212- GODZILLA VS. MEGALON died Dec. 16.
ROME — Italian actor Mario Valdemarin, best known to MSTies in the role of Gabor in the movie in 412- HERCULES AND THE CAPTIVE WOMEN, died in a hospital here Dec. 12. He was 97.
A look back at his long career, translated from the Italian, is here. Thanks to Tim and […] Two deaths of people that were mentioned in passing:
* Marty Krofft, producer of ‘H.R. Pufnstuf,’ and ‘Land of the Lost,’ has died at 86. He was mentioned in a host segment for 411- THE MAGIC SWORD. * Henry Kissinger, controversial secretary of state and presidential adviser, has died at age 100. He […] INDIANAPOLIS — Actor Peter Spellos, a star on the TV series “American Dreams” and a voice on the animated “Transformers” series, died at a hospital here Nov. 19. He was 69.
Spelllos voiced the character Sky-Byte on the “Transformers: Robots in Disguise” cartoon series. Other credits as an actor included his portrayal […] Several news briefs…
* At Gizmodo, Cheryl Eddy interviews Joel. * Los Angeles — George “Funky” Brown, the co-founder and longtime drummer for the funk/soul band Kool & The Gang, died here Nov. 16. Brown co-wrote the song “Ladies Night,” which Frank sang in a host segment in episode 407- THE KILLER […] |
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