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RiffTrax Presents a New Riff from Bridget and Mary Jo…

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Cindy Butler, RIP

TEXARKANA, ARK–Cindy Lu Butler Stevens, who used the name Cindy Butler during her sporadic movie career, died here May 26. She was a 64.

MSTies will remember her as Leslie Ann Walker in the movie in episode 1006- BOGGY CREEK II: AND THE LEGEND CONTINUES.

The funeral home in Texarkana posted this:

Cindy was an actress and model early in life, and later a homemaker. She was known for her roles in “The Town That Dreaded Sundown,” “Boggy Creek II And The Legend Continues” and “Grayeagle.” She lived and told unbelievable stories of a life full of adventure and wonder. She was the life of the party and a natural comedian. She had a big heart and a great love for animals.

Thanks to Tim for the heads up.

A New Short from RiffTrax…

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Ken Nightingall, RIP

LONDON — Veteran sound man Ken Nightingall, who worked in the British film industry for four decades, died at his home here on May 19. He was 92.

Among the notable films he worked on was “Lost in Space” (1998), sevveral James Bond movies, “Saturn 3” (1980) and “Supergirl.” (1984). His most famous credit, however, is a movie on which he worked uncredited: “Star Wars IV: A New Hope” (1977). The boom operator developed a following and was known to “Star Wars” fans as “Pink Shorts Boom Guy,” because of his distinctive outfit he often wore during filming.

MSTies may not know that he was also an uncredited boom operator for the movie in episode 905- THE DEADLY BEES.

The Hollywood Reporter has the story.

Thanks to Tim for the heads up.

Michel Piccoli, RIP

PARIS–French actor Michel Piccoli, known for roles in Luis Buñuel’s “Belle de jour” and Jean-Luc Godard’s “Contempt,” died here May 12. He was 94.
Piccoli’s vast filmography, which spanned more than 200 films from 1949 to as recently as 2015, included a number of Buñuel’s films, including “Belle de jour,” “The Milky Way” and “The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie.”,
MSTies will recall that he played Inspector Ginko in the movie in episode 1013- DIABOLIK.

Variety has the story.

Thanks to Paul for the heads up.