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 Kirke Hyllinge, Denmark–Danish actor Bent Vejlby, who had numerous roles on stage, in movies and on Danish TV, died here Aug. 31. He was 96.
MSTies may remember him for a small uncredited role as a jeep driver in the movie in episode 1101- REPTILICUS. Here is a google translation of a Danish obit. Thanks to Gordon and Tim for the heads up.  A few somewhat related items from our buddy Paul.
As part of this year’s virtual DragonCon, on Thursday, Sept. 3rd at 11 p.m., you can watch the MST3K panel from 2008, featuring The Green Slime pilot from the KTMA era. The full guide to this year’s event is here. ——————— The Gamera episodes are also streaming on Shout Factory TV.  LOS ANGELES — Lori Nelson, the 1950s starlet who was kidnapped by an amphibious monster in “Revenge of the Creature” and portrayed Barbara Stanwyck’s daughter in Douglas Sirk’s “All I Desire,” died Aug. 24 at her home here. She was 87, and had been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for several years.
MSTies will remember her as Helen Dobson in the movie in episode 801- REVENGE OF THE CREATURE, Janey Lowe in the movie in episode 112- UNTAMED YOUTH and Louise Maddison in THE DAY THE WORLD ENDED (which was riffed by fans in Sci-fi Channel’s “MST3K: The Home Game”). The Hollywood Reporter has the story. Thanks to Paul and Gordon for the respective headses ups. 
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