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Category: In memoriam

Former Bear-turned-actor Dick Butkus dies
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Former Bear-turned-actor Dick Butkus dies

By Reel Chicago Oct 5, 2023
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...
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Chicago fans pay tribute to Jimmy Buffet who died at age 76
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Chicago fans pay tribute to Jimmy Buffet who died at age 76

By Barbara Roche Sep 4, 2023
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...
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Creator of the Cha Cha Slide, DJ Casper dies at 58
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Creator of the Cha Cha Slide, DJ Casper dies at 58

By Reel Chicago Aug 8, 2023
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,...
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Chicago-born William Friedkin, Exorcist director, dies at 87
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Chicago-born William Friedkin, Exorcist director, dies at 87

By Reel Chicago Aug 7, 2023
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...
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Costume Designer, Jay Hurley passes at 75
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Costume Designer, Jay Hurley passes at 75

By Reel Chicago Aug 4, 2023
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...
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Memorial service to be held for Suzy Kellett, former Director of IFO
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Memorial service to be held for Suzy Kellett, former Director of IFO

By Barbara Roche Jul 9, 2023
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...
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Second City’s Alan Arkin (1934-2023)
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Second City’s Alan Arkin (1934-2023)

By Reel Chicago Jul 2, 2023
Alan Arkin, an esteemed American actor, director, and musician, who carved an indelible mark on the entertainment industry with his exceptional talent and multifaceted skills h...
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Archie Fletcher, co-founder of Fletcher Camera dies suddenly at age 90
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Archie Fletcher, co-founder of Fletcher Camera dies suddenly at age 90

By Barbara Roche Jun 24, 2023
Archie Fletcher, an icon in the Chicago film industry and co-founder of Fletcher Camera, died suddenly on Wednesday, June 22, 2023 after driving himself to get his hair cut in ...
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Jerry Springer passes at age 79 at his home in suburban Chicago
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Jerry Springer passes at age 79 at his home in suburban Chicago

By Reel Chicago Apr 28, 2023
Broadcaster, journalist, actor, producer, lawyer, and former mayor of Cincinnati, Jerry Springer has passed away at age 79. Springer died Thursday morning, peacefully at his ho...
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Highdive managing partner Louis Slotkin dies at 51
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Highdive managing partner Louis Slotkin dies at 51

By Reel Chicago Apr 4, 2023
The Chicago advertising family was hit with a loss as news spread this morning of the passing of Louis Slotkin, the beloved co-owner and managing partner of Highdive. Slotkin d...
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Joseph Zucchero, whose sandwich shop inspired The Bear, passes at 69
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Joseph Zucchero, whose sandwich shop inspired The Bear, passes at 69

By Reel Chicago Mar 9, 2023
Joseph Zucchero, the man behind Chicago’s legendary Italian beef stand Mr. Beef in River North, which inspired last summer’s breakout hit, The Bear, passed away this week a...
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Chicago’s Raquel Welch passed away at age 82
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Chicago’s Raquel Welch passed away at age 82

By Reel Chicago Feb 17, 2023
Iconic Golden Globe-winning actress and model Raquel Welch passed away this week at age 82 after suffering a brief illness. Her son Damon confirmed to the media:  "She ...
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Chicago film community mourns the loss of AD, Lorin Fulton
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Chicago film community mourns the loss of AD, Lorin Fulton

By Barbara Roche Jan 14, 2023
Our film community has lost a beloved member of the family with the passing of filmmaker, Lorin Fulton, who fought a courageous battle with cancer and passed on January 11. ...
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Chicago legend Sergio Mims passes at the age of 67
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Chicago legend Sergio Mims passes at the age of 67

By Reel Chicago Oct 13, 2022
Co-founder of the Black Harvest Film Festival, Gene Siskel Legacy Award winner, long-standing member of the Chicago Film Critics Association, and contributor to RogerEbert...
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Chicago’s beloved comedian, actress, Judy Tenuta passes at 72
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Chicago’s beloved comedian, actress, Judy Tenuta passes at 72

By Reel Chicago Oct 9, 2022
Two-time Grammy Award nominated comedian, actress, accordion virtuoso, and Chicago native, Judy Tenuta has passed away at age 72 from ovarian cancer. News of her passing was...
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FUNERAL UPDATE: Advertising icon Steve Brodwolf passes at 68
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FUNERAL UPDATE: Advertising icon Steve Brodwolf passes at 68

By Colin Costello Aug 16, 2022
The Chicago advertising community was dealt a heartbreaking blow this morning upon learning beloved advertising staple, Steve Brodwolf, had died. He was 68. The multi-talent...
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Chicago Latino Theater Alliance director Myrna Salazar passes at age 75
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Chicago Latino Theater Alliance director Myrna Salazar passes at age 75

By Reel Chicago Aug 5, 2022
Co-founder and Director of the Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA), Myrna Salazar has passed away suddenly at age 75, the Alliance announced Thursday in a Facebook post and...
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Chicago Black transgender legend Gloria Allen has died at age 76
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Chicago Black transgender legend Gloria Allen has died at age 76

By Reel Chicago Jun 17, 2022
Chicago transgender icon and activist Gloria Allen, who founded and ran a charm school for homeless trans youth and was the subject of the award-winning documentary Mama Gloria...
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John David Held, 1st Executive Director of AICE has passed at 97
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John David Held, 1st Executive Director of AICE has passed at 97

By Reel Chicago Jun 15, 2022
John David Held, who went from writing copy for newspapers and TV stations to a far-flung career as an agency producer to being the first formal leader of a major industry trad...
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The Chicago Fire beloved mascot, Tuesday, has passed away
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The Chicago Fire beloved mascot, Tuesday, has passed away

By Reel Chicago May 29, 2022
Chicago Fire's Station 51 lost a beloved member of the family shortly before the season finale aired. The Dalmatian known as Tuesday passed away last week. Tuesday’s trai...
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