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RIP Ron Kivett

SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLA.–Ron Kivett, screenwriter, technical director and monster costume designer for the movie “Zaat,” seen in episode 1005- BLOOD WATERS OF DR. Z., died here Jan. 23. He was 78.

“Ron Kivett was a true renaissance man, wrote his friend Ed Tucker on Facebook. “He was integral to the production of ZAAT, writing the script, designing the creature, handling the special effects and even touring with the film all over this country and beyond during its initial release.”

There’s more info on him on his Facebook page.

Thanks to Paul for the heads up.

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RIP Meat Loaf

Meat Loaf (born Marvin Lee Aday), the heavyweight rock superstar loved by millions for his “Bat Out of Hell” album and for such anthems as “Paradise By the Dashboard Light” and “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That),” died January 20. He was 74.

MSTies may recall that he was mentioned in a host segment in episode 213- GODZILLA VS. THE SEA MONSTER.

The AP has the story.

Thanks to Tim for the heads up.

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