John Ashton, the beloved American actor best known for his memorable roles in iconic films of the 1980s and 1990s, passed away at the age of 76. In a career that spanned more t...
EDITOR'S NOTE: On September 19, the advertising and comic book worlds lost a talented writer. Munier Sharieff, who spent most of his advertising career at Burrell Communication...
Gary, Indiana's Tito Jackson, the beloved guitarist and member of the legendary Jackson 5 and The Jacksons, passed away at the age of 70 following a medical emergency in Gallup...
Bob Newhart, the celebrated comedian and actor, renowned for his deadpan delivery and unique comedic style, passed away at the age of 94.
Newhart died peacefully on July 18...
Judy Belushi Pisano, the actress and producer best known for her marriage to the late comedian John Belushi and her contributions to The Blues Brothers franchise, passed away o...
Benjamin H Counts II, Creative Director/Partner at Coil, Counts, Ford & Cheney (CCFC), has passed at age 78.
Benjamin H Counts II, a beloved resident of Chicago, Illinoi...
Jacqueline "JJ" Ingram, the beloved producer, who quickly worked her way up the ladder in Chicago film, TV, and commercial production, has lost her battle with cancer at the ag...
Mark Damon, an acclaimed film producer, sales executive, and actor known for his roles in Spaghetti Westerns, has passed away at 91, as confirmed by his wife.
Born Alan Harr...
The Chicago film community was devastated by the news of the sudden passing of Assistant Director, Tom O'Neill on January 14th, 2024.
Tom worked as a Second AD and Productio...
Chicago's House Music Pioneer, Nemiah Mitchell Jr, best known as Mitchbal has passed away at the age of 79. Born on the 4th of July in 1944, he was destined to be recognized.
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Chicago theatre legend Mike Nussbaum, recognized by Actors Equity as the oldest professional actor in the country, has died just one week short of the age of 100.
Nussbaum b...
While researching the stunt work on the classic Chicago-made, Home Alone, sadly we found that the stuntman for Daniel Stern, passed away earlier in the year. It is with since...
Acclaimed actor Andre Braugher, known for his impactful performances in Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Homicide: Life on the Street, has passed away at the age of 61. The news of his d...
The Chicago broadcasting community lost an iconic and legendary journalist as it was announced that Harry Porterfield, Jr. passed away on Monday morning after a brief illness....
We have lost a Bear. The world of football and entertainment is mourning the loss of NFL icon Dick Butkus, who passed away peacefully at the age of 80 at his residence in Mali...
Chicago Jimmy Buffet fans paid tribute to the legendary singer who passed away at his home in Sag Harbor on Long Island, New York, on September 1 from Merkel cell sk...
In a poignant moment for music enthusiasts worldwide, DJ Casper, the creative force behind the beloved hit Cha Cha Slide, has passed away at the age of 58. Casper's wife, Kim,...
In a profound loss for the world of cinema, celebrated filmmaker William Friedkin, best known for his Oscar-winning film The French Connection and blockbuster hit The Exorcist...
The Chicago film community has lost an icon, and a dear friend. Costume Designer, Jay Hurley, died of a heart attack on July 16. He was 75 years old.
Jay began his film...
The Chicago film community has lost a significant leader who has forever made an imprint in our hearts and in the history of filmmaking in Chicago. Suzy Kellett, former Directo...
