This evening we have some incredibly sad and tragic news to report. Grant Imahara, who is best known as a Mythbusters host and an Industrial Light & Magic crew member, has died at age 49 following a brain aneurysm.
Showing posts with label In Memoriam. Show all posts
Showing posts with label In Memoriam. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Grant Imahara | 1970 - 2020
This evening we have some incredibly sad and tragic news to report. Grant Imahara, who is best known as a Mythbusters host and an Industrial Light & Magic crew member, has died at age 49 following a brain aneurysm.
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Andrew Jack | 1944 - 2020
We are incredibly saddened to report the loss of an important member of the Star Wars family. Andrew Jack, who worked as a dialect coach on The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi, and was best known on screen as Caluan Ematt in those films, has passed away at the age of 76 due to complications of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Monday, March 9, 2020
Max von Sydow | 1929 - 2020
By: Benjamin Hart
Today we are saddened to report the loss of a legendary actor, and a pivotal part of the Star Wars saga. Max Von Sydow, who is perhaps best know to Star Wars fans as Lor San Tekka in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, has passed away at the age of 90.
The Swedish actor had a long and vibrant career that can be traced all the way back to the 1940's. He had numerous roles in TV and film, and was well known for his roles in such films as The Greatest Story Ever Told(1965), The Exorcist(1973), and Flash Gordon(1980). More recently he portrayed the the Three Eyed Raven in season six of Game Of Thrones.
Friday, May 3, 2019
Friends & Colleagues Remember Peter Mayhew
Yesterday we learned of the tragic passing of Peter Mayhew, the legendary actor behind Chewbacca. This led to an outpouring of love for the Mayhew from fans all over the world. In addition we also heard from a countless number of people who knew and worked with Peter who expressed their admiration for the late actor. Below we have collected many of these touching tributes from various members of the Star Wars fan community.
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Peter Mayhew | 1944 - 2019
Today we are incredibly saddened to report the passing of the legendary Peter Mayhew at the age of 74.
Peter was best known to Star Wars fans the world over as the man underneath the mask of the mighty Chewbacca. He wore the fur of the iconic Wookiee many times over the course of almost 40 years. Peter Mayhew's family confirmed via social media that the actor passed away on April 30th. You can read their official statement below:
Peter has been with Star Wars saga since the very beginning, portraying Chewbacca 1977's Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope alongside Harrison Ford(Han Solo) Mark Hamill(Luke Skywalker), and Carrie Fisher(Princess Leia), among others. Mayhew would return to the role in the sequels The Empire Strikes Back, Return Of The Jedi, and the third prequel Revenge Of The Sith.
Thursday, November 29, 2018
'Star Wars' Script Doctor Gloria Katz Passes Away At 76
One of the unsung heroes of the early days of Star Wars passed away this week. Gloria Katz, who along with her husband Willard Huyck served as script doctor on Star Wars back in 1976, died on Sunday after a battle with ovarian cancer. She was 76.
Katz and Hyuck worked as screenwriters in Hollywood for two decades, and their works included collaborations with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. Officially, Hyuck and Katz were credited with the screenplays for American Graffiti (1973) and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984). They also served as script doctors on Star Wars: A New Hope, re-writing close to thirty percent of the film's dialogue.
Saturday, October 28, 2017
John Mollo, 'A New Hope' & 'Empire' Costume Designer, Dies At 86
We are saddened to report that legendary Star Wars costume designer John Mollo has passed away at the age of 86.
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Margaret Towner, Jira In 'The Phantom Menace', Dies At 96
This Friday Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace turns eighteen years old, but before we can celebrate this incredible milestone we must take a moment to honor someone who helped make the film as great as it is.
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Star Wars In Memoriam | Those We Lost In 2016
The year 2016 was unfortunately trademarked by a stunning number of celebrity deaths, which included legends like Prince, Gene Wilder, Alan Rickman, David Bowie, Muhammad Ali and many others. In the Star Wars community we also lost several beloved icons. Below we put together a tribute to all those who left us last year. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all their families and friends as we bid a final farewell to these artists who left their marks on the Star Wars saga.
Friday, December 30, 2016
Star Wars Fans Honor Carrie Fisher In Unique Ways
Star Wars fans are truly some of the best fans on the planet, and they proved it once again during one of the most difficult times our fandom has ever seen. Earlier this week Carrie Fisher, who was best known to us as Princess, and later General Leia Organa, passed away tragically at the age of 60. While the World mourned the passing of such an influential icon, many Star Wars fans took it upon themselves to pay tribute to Carrie in their own ways. Below we have collected a handful of instances where fans ingeniously bid farewell to their favorite Princess.
Thursday, December 29, 2016
Debbie Reynolds, Mother Of Carrie Fisher, Dies At 84
An incredibly sad week just became sadder. Just one day after the tragic death of Carrie Fisher, we have now learned that her mother, the legendary Debbie Reynolds, has passed away at the age of 84.
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Friends & Colleagues Pay Tribute To Carrie Fisher
Yesterday we learned the terrible news of Carrie Fisher's passing which sent shockwaves across the globe and millions mourned the loss of the actress that made an indelible impression on all of us. A multitude of grief stricken posts have flooded the Internet since the news broke, many of which came come from friends and colleagues of Carrie within the Star Wars community. We've collected a number of these touching tributes, along with words from some of her family members, which you can see below:
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Star Wars Actress Carrie Fisher Dies Aged 60
By Ciaran Duggan,
Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher has died at the age of 60 after suffering a heart attack.
The news was revealed in a family statement. The statement said the family felt "deep sadness" at her passing on Tuesday morning.
Carrie Fisher was a cultural Hollywood icon and was best known for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars Original Trilogy and last year's The Force Awakens.
Saturday, October 8, 2016
Ian Liston, Wes Janson In 'Empire', Passes Away At Age 68
We are very saddened to report the loss of another beloved member of the Star Wars family. Ian Liston, who is best known to most as Wes Janson in The Empire Strikes Back, tragically lost his battle with cancer at the age of 68 last week. Apart from portraying Wedge Antilles' gunner, Liston also had another small part in Empire as an AT-AT driver.
Saturday, August 13, 2016
Kenny Baker, R2-D2, Passes Away At 81
We are incredibly saddened to report the loss of a legendary member of the Star Wars family. Kenny Baker, the man under the dome of the beloved Astromech droid R2-D2, has passed away at the age of 81.
Kenny Baker portrayed R2-D2 in the original six Star Wars films and recently was credited as an "R2 Consultant" for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Standing at 3-foot, 8-inches tall, Baker famously operated many of Artoo's functions from inside the Droid's body in much of the films and helped created Artoo's iconic personality. In addition to R2-D2, in Return Of The Jedi Baker took on an additional role as Paploo the Ewok. Beyond Star Wars, Kenny had roles in such films as Flash Gordon(1980), Time Bandits(1981) and the George Lucas produced Labyrinth(1986) and Willow(1988), as well as a plethora of television series and more.
The Guardian reported the sad news of Baker's passing earlier today and received a statement from the actor's niece, Abigail Shield
“It was expected, but it’s sad nonetheless. He had a very long and fulfilled life. He brought lots of happiness to people and we’ll be celebrating the fact that he was well loved throughout the world. We’re all very proud of what he achieved in his lifetime.”
On behalf of all of us here at the SWU, I would like to send our most deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Baker. He had an incredible life and career which left an indelible mark on pop culture, film and history as a whole. His continued involvement in the fan community in more recent years through appearances at conventions and other events made him a beloved member of the Star Wars family. He will live on in our hearts and minds forever.
If you will, share your favorite R2-D2 and/or Kenny Baker memories in the comments below.
Source: The Guardian
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