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Steve Finley, RIP

Bloomington, Ill.–It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing here of Steve Finley, one of the early contributors to Satellite News, on Oct. 16. He was 68.

Steve was one of Satellite News’ earliest boosters, and was the creator of the “Daddy-O’s Drive-In Dirt” section of this site. He had always hoped to update the site, but his diminishing health prevented him from ever doing so. Still, we enjoy the section (in all its 1997-era html glory), and still occasionally refer to it.

He was also one of the founders of the “This Date in MSTory” feature here. The original database he created, listing every cast and crew member from every riffed movie, their birthdays, etc., was the foundation on which the current feature was able blossom and grow.

Steve was an avid movie buff and we would direct you to his Facebook account, where he posted, sometimes several times a week, pieces about vintage Hollywood celebrities. He also quite candidly dealt with his deteriorating health on that account.

Steve was a good friend; I will miss him.

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Gene Corman, RIP

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF.–Gene Corman, the overshadowed movie producer brother of Roger Corman, died at his home here Sept. 28. He was 93.

Corman, who received an Emmy Award for producing the 1982 telefilm “A Woman Called Golda,” starring Ingrid Bergman.

MSTies will recall that he produced the films in episodes 406- ATTACK OF THE GIANT LEECHES and 701- NIGHT OF THE BLOOD BEAST.

The Hollywood Reporter has the story.

Thanks to Paul for the heads up.

Eddie Van Halen, RIP

SANTA MONICA, CALIF.–Eddie Van Halen, the all-American guitar hero who, with his namesake hard-rock band Van Halen, redefined the sound and possibilities of the electric guitar in the 1970s and ’80s, died on Oct. 6 after a long battle with throat cancer. He was 65.

MSTies will remember that he was mentioned in a host segment in episode 303- POD PEOPLE, when Joel invented a three-handed guitar chord named for Van Halen.

The L.A. Times has the story.

Thanks to Tim for the heads up.