During his lengthy career, Williams wore many hats — recording artist, stage performer, producer, songwriter, author. Former "Amazing Race" contestant Dr. James "Jim" Raman died March 11 at his home in South Carolina at age 42. Day, 76, who disappeared 11 months ago, was found dead in April at his home in Oregon. Bluegrass musician Jeff Austin, who co-founded the Yonder Mountain String Band, died June 24. ", Richard Williams, the award-winning animator of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and two "Pink Panther" films, died Aug. 16 at 86. ", Betty Ballantine, the younger half of a groundbreaking husband-and-wife publishing team that helped invent the modern paperback and vastly expand the market for science fiction and other genres through such blockbusters as "The Hobbit", Richard Ballantine/Courtesy of Kathy Ballantine via AP, Jan-Michael Vincent, star of the hit series "Airwolf" and '80s hunk, died Feb. 10 in Asheville, N.C. Roger Charlery, aka Ranking Roger, lead vocalist for ska band The English Beat and co-founder of General Public, died March 26 at 56. Gibson wrote novels such as "Five Legs" and "Perpetual Motion," and he was active with numerous organizations, whether as president of PEN Canada or serving on the council of the World Wildlife Fund Canada. South Korean K-pop star Goo Hara, 28, who shot to fame as a member of the girl group Kara, was found dead Nov. 24 at her home in Seoul. Hal Blaine, the Hall of Fame session drummer and virtual one-man soundtrack of the 1960s and ’70s who played on the songs of Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and the Beach Boys and laid down one of music’s most memorable opening riffs on the Ronettes’ “Be My Baby,” died March 11 of natural causes. Crumb made her Broadway debut in the original cast of "Les Miserables" in 1987, and received a Tony nomination for the title role in the musical adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's "Anna Karenina" in 1992. Stream full episodes online & watch live Sundays at 8/7c! Lyon's post-"Lolita" credits included 1964's “Night of the Iguana" and 1971's “Tony Rome.” Her final acting job was in the 1980 horror film “Alligator.”. Biographer Edmund Morris, who died May 24, a day after suffering a stroke, won a Pulitzer Prize for "The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt." I’m destroyed. The Simpsons has done it again, this time predicting the COVID-19 pandemic and murder hornets. José (born José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz) hit the Latin charts in the '70s with pensive love ballads like “El Triste” (“The Sad Man”) and “Amar y querer” (“Love and Want”), and was celebrated for his wide register and ability to sing technically difficult tunes. But he sealed his legacy with 1999's controversial "Dutch: A Memoir of Ronald Reagan." "Young and the Restless" star Kristoff St. John died Feb. 3 at age 52. As a studio musician, recording engineer and record producer, Johnson played a role in iconic hits by Percy Sledge, The Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd and others. She had been suffering from dementia in recent years. The six-time Grammy winner was 77. She was 67. The thirtieth season of the animated television series The Simpsons premiered on Fox in the United States on September 30, 2018, and ended on May 12, 2019. Former "Love Island" contestant Mike Thalassitis, who was dubbed "Muggy Mike" while appearing on the British dating series in 2017, was found dead March 16 in a park North London, according to Metropolitan Police. Emmy-winning ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Rick and Morty’ producer J. Michael ... writers and creators and his absence will be felt by the ... Remembering the famous figures we lost in 2019. Ginger Baker, the volatile and propulsive British musician who was best known for his time with the power trio Cream, died Oct. 6 at age 80. "All of us at Adult Swim are devastated by the untimely passing of Ricky and Morty producer J. Michael Mendel," the statement read. Joao Gilberto, 88, considered one of the pioneers of bossa nova, died July 6 at his home in Rio de Janeiro, his son confirmed on Facebook. Don Imus – a radio host who had been on the airwaves for decades and was best known for his show, "Imus in the Morning" – died at age 79 on Dec. 27 after being hospitalized since Christmas Eve. A family representative says he had heart failure after a three-year battle with bladder and prostate cancer. Combs held the title for fastest woman on four wheels, reaching 398 mph in 2013. James Atlas, an acclaimed author and editor of biographies, died  Sept. 4 at age 70. Harold Bradley, the Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, famed guitarist and cog in the family that led the ascent of country music in Nashville, died Jan. 31. He was a four-time Emmy Award winner for his work on The Simpsons and Rick and Morty. Peter Tork, bassist and singer for 1960s rock band the Monkees, died on Feb. 21 at age 77. Sam Simon: Creator of The Simpsons dead at 59. He was 89. A statement said Norman died from septic shock and multi-organ failure secondary to complications of a spinal cord injury she sustained in 2015. Hedison starred as CIA operative Felix Leiter in 1973's "Live and Let Die" opposite Roger Moore, and then returned to the role in 1989 with Timothy Dalton as James Bond in "License to Kill." The cause of death was lymphoma. By Sam Moore. Mendel joined “The Simpsons” in 1989 after leaving his post on “The Tracey Ullman” show once the Simpson clan earned its own spinoff series. After her time in Kara, the singer went on to a solo and acting career. Norma Miller — otherwise known as the “Queen of Swing” — died May 5 of congestive heart failure. He also appeared in the 2005 movie "The Honeymooners" and in 2007's. Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played Ice Cube’s father in the “Friday” films, died Oct. 29 at 77. RIP these Simpsons characters: nine times the creators wrought cartoon death, ... We hardly knew ye. It's Me, Margaret." The star won six Emmy Awards for his work on "Burnett" and guest appearances on "Coach" and "30 Rock.". Bradley's rhythm guitar work was featured on iconic songs by superstar artists including Eddy Arnold, Brenda Lee and Ray Price, and on hits such as "Stand By Your Man" by Tammy Wynette. The couple, appearing as the Married Dentists, finishing in second place. "As a bassist, I make an excellent guitarist," group members recalled him saying. In addition to making hits with the Walker Brothers like "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore" and "Make It Easy on Yourself," Walker also released solo albums and produced movie scores and songs for other musicians. Robert Frank, a giant of 20th century photography whose seminal book “The Americans” captured singular, candid moments of the 1950s and helped free picture-taking from the boundaries of clean lighting and linear composition, died Sept. 9. He returned to Phillips Music as a managing partner. She was known for writing Earth, Wind & Fire hits, including "September," and later the "Friends" theme song, "I'll Be There For You," performed by The Rembrandts. He was 94. Sonny Mehta, the urbane and astute head of Alfred A. Knopf who guided one of the book world's most esteemed imprints to new heights through a blend of prize-winning literature and blockbusters such as "Fifty Shades of Grey" and "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo," died Dec. 27 at age 77 from complications from pneumonia. He was 26. German-born fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld died Feb. 19 in Paris. Whang was the host of the HGTV series for multiple seasons between 1999 and 2011. The orthodontist competed with his wife, Misti, on Season 25 of the CBS reality show in 2014. The series hit a milestone 650th episode on January 6, 2019 … She was 83. Among other things, the Mexican actress starred in “Corazón salvaje,” “Palabra de mujer” and “Mujer de madera.”, Rodrigo Varela, WireImage for People En Espanol. Peggy Lipton starred in TV's "The Mod Squad" and "Twin Peaks." He was 82. He discovered a personal connection to the country’s past through the hemophilia that afflicted both his son and the son of Nicholas II. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. Jonas Mekas, the Lithuanian-born director, critic, patron and poet widely regarded as the godfather of modern American avant-garde film and as an indispensable documenter of his adopted New York City, died Jan. 23. Fans are mourning the loss of a major figure in animation. The announcement of his death on his official Facebook page remembered Austin as a skilled mandolinist, singer and songwriter. She was known for her feminist voice and outspokenness that was rare among female entertainers in deeply conservative South Korea. She was 51. Among other songs Adams recorded in the late '50s are "You Heard Me Knocking," ''True Love Will Come Your Way" and ''You Gotta Have a Duck Tail.". St. John had played the character of Neil Winters since 1991 on the long-running CBS daytime soap opera. Pennebaker was a leader among a generation of filmmakers in the 1960s who took advantage of such innovations as handheld cameras and adopted an intimate, spontaneous style known as cinéma vérité. Graeme Gibson, a Canadian novelist and conservationist and the longtime partner of Margaret Atwood, died Sept. 18. Disney Channel actor Cameron Boyce, who starred in “Jessie” and the “Descendants” franchise, died July 6 at age 20. Singer Marie Fredriksson died Dec. 9 at 61 after a 17-year-long battle with cancer. Actor Carmine Caridi, best known for his work in the last two "Godfather" movies, died May 28 from complications after a fall. Rolling Stone magazine once ranked him the third-greatest rock drummer of all time. He wrote more than 200 books under W.E.B. He was 96. He was 77. In later years she founded the Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative of the Actor's Fund. Bloom wrote more than 20 books and prided himself on making scholarly topics accessible to the general reader. The actor had a prolific career, co-starring in three “Friday” films, appearing on “The Wayans Bros.” television series and voicing the grandfather in “The Boondocks” animated series. After "Alice," McKeon had several other acting and producing roles and worked in radio in both Los Angeles and Texas. 30th July 2019. W.S. I took Mike for granted. Jim Pike (left, in a circa 1961 promotional photo with Bob Engemann, Tony Butala), co-founder of The Lettermen, died June 9 at his home in Prescott, Arizona, from complications of Parkinson's Disease. Ali finished seventh on the cooking reality competition and was voted fan favorite. As a guest star, he made more than 2,000 TV appearances, including on “The Ed Sullivan Show” and “The Monkees,” and appeared in "Wayne's World 2" and the "Jackass" movies as himself. Helmond played mother Mona Robinson on the ABC sitcom "Who’s the Boss?," which ran from 1984 to 1992. Sue Lyon, who at age 14 played the title character in director Stanley Kubrick's 1962 film “Lolita,” died Dec. 26. talk show from 2007-14. Fonda was best known for 1969’s groundbreaking counterculture classic "Easy Rider. My heart breaks for his family. Matt Groening Groening in 2010 Born Matthew Abram Groening February 15, 1954 (age 66) Portland, Oregon, U.S. Education Lincoln High School Alma mater The Evergreen State College Occupation Cartoonist, writer, producer, animator Years active 1977–present Known for The Matt Selman also contributed as showrunner for the episodes "Heartbreak Hotel", "Krusty the Clown", "The Clown Stays in the Picture" and "Bart vs. Itchy & Scratchy". Daniels earned a Grammy Award for best R&B song in 2001 for Destiny's Child's hit single "Say My Name.". Comedian and actor Brody Stevens, 48, died Feb. 22. Fowler had his arm swallowed by an anaconda and was charged by a gorilla and other creatures, and he became an internationally recognized authority on predatory birds. Taiwanese-Canadian model-actor Godfrey Gao died Nov. 27 at age 35 after suffering an apparent heart attack while on set of Chinese sports reality show "Chase Me." Baker wielded his blues power and jazz technique to help break open popular music and become one of the world’s most admired and feared musicians. Massie wrote "Peter the Great," winner of the Pulitzer in 1981, and "Catherine the Great." Kappy had small roles in major movies, including "Thor," "Terminator Salvation" and "Fanboys." Her most recent, "Temptation's Darling," was published in July. Dutch Princess Christina, the youngest sister of former Queen Beatrix, died Aug. 16 at 72, following a battle with bone cancer. Dragon and then-wife Toni Tennille topped the Billboard Hot 100 in the summer of 1975 with a debut single that became the biggest-selling record of the year, "Love Will Keep Us Together. He won "Guy's Grocery Games" and also served as a celebrity judge. — Justin Roiland (@JustinRoiland) September 23, 2019. Tony Award-winning composer Jerry Herman, who wrote the music and lyrics for such classic shows as “Mame,” “Hello, Dolly!” and “La Cage aux Folles,” died Dec. 26 at age 88. Rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Dave Bartholomew, who co-wrote and produced such Fats Domino classics as “Ain’t That a Shame” and "I’m Walkin’,” died June 23 in New Orleans. Nadja Regin, the Serbian actress who appeared in the Bond films "From Russia With Love" and "Goldfinger," died April 8 at the age of 87. Character actor Merwin Goldsmith died Jan. 21 at his home in New York City. Schreier, a tenor, was in demand on opera stages all over the world. Norris' son, Bobby, told USA TODAY Phillip Morris was filming commericals at their ranch when they realized Norris fit the role better than the models they had hired. Best-selling author Dorothea Benton Frank died Sept. 2 of myelodysplastic syndrome, a type of cancer similar to leukemia. My heart breaks for his family," he tweeted. Toni Morrison, the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, died Aug. 5 at age 88. British theater director and presenter Jonathan Miller, the star of the “Beyond the Fringe” comedy revue, died Nov. 27 at age 85 from Alzheimer’s disease. The Lettermen had their first hit with Grammy-nominated "The Way You Look Tonight," and were one of the most popular groups of the 1960s. SAM Simon, a co-creator of The Simpsons who made a midlife career shift into philanthropy, has died after a long bout with cancer. O’Neill's famous images span the decades, and he photographed many big names over the course of his career, including The Beatles, Diana Ross, Queen Elizabeth II, singers David Bowie and Amy Winehouse and former first lady Laura Bush. He was a fixture on the Los Angeles comedy club circuit including at the Comedy Store. Romance author Johanna Lindsey died Oct. 27 in Nashua, N.H., from complications of treatment for Stage 4 lung cancer. His grandfather Arnie co-founded the Morton's Steakhoue chain in 1978. Ali was diagnosedwith a rare form of bone cancer called Ewing's Sarcoma, shortly after competing on Season 15 of "Top Chef" in Colorado. Newman won a Tony in 1962 for "Subways Are for Sleeping." Lipton, who battled cancer, died May 11 at 72. The satiric adventures of a … BIZARRE: The Simpsons has predicted some of 2016's most tragic deaths (Image: FOX) The popular cartoon foretold Prince’s death in 2008 – a whole eight years before he was actually found dead. She was 67. News of cartoonist Matt Groening’s death spread quickly earlier this week, causing concern among fans across the world. Lisa Sheridan, known for her roles on the television series "Halt and Catch Fire" and "Invasion," died Feb. 25 at age 44, according to reports. "We will miss Cokie beyond measure, both for her contributions and for her love and kindness," her family said in a statement. Kilzer’s songs — including the minor rock radio hit “Red Blue Jeans” — brought him exposure on MTV and television shows like “Melrose Place.” In later years, Kilzer became a minister. DuBarry Hay, who began her career as an actress in such TV series as "Black Sheep Squadron" and "CHiPs," and the Oscar-winning film, "Being There," made a greater mark in business, co-founding Thane International with husband Bill Hay. W.E.B. He was nominated for a Tony Award for best actor in 1998. She was 33. His nonfiction book "Eleven Canadian Novelists" included interviews with Atwood and Alice Munro. Casal was also a guitarist in various other groups, including his most recent, Circles Around the Sun. (Photo: Warner Bros. Television). She was 65 and her cause of death remains unclear. Pinterest. By Maya Klausner March 10, 2015, 12:00 am 0 Edit Lee Radziwill, the fashionable socialite and sister of Jackie Kennedy Onassis, died on Feb. 15 at age 85. Legendary guitarist Reggie Young died Jan. 17 at his home outside Nashville at age 82. 'The Simpsons' and 'Rick and Morty' producer J. Michael Mendel dead at 54... 9/22/19 J. Michael "Mike" Mendel (September 24, 1964 – September 22, 2019) was an American television producer. He was 85 and had been suffering from dementia. His family told the Associated Press Williams died from cancer at his home in Bristol, England. Veteran singer-songwriter John Kilzer died March 12 at age 62. Sid Haig, the longtime character actor who starred in movies by Rob Zombie and Quentin Tarantino, died Sept. 21 at age 80. Held Evans, a speaker and a writer, was known for her blog as well her numerous best-selling books, including "Faith Unraveled," "A Year of Biblical Womanhood," "Searching for Sunday" and "Inspired. He was 80 years old. And later, she shared a Las Vegas stage with Sammy Davis Jr. and Redd Foxx. Country Music Hall of Famer Mac Wiseman died Feb. 24 at the age of 93. Insects, cats, and other animals were presented in almost mythological contexts. My heart breaks for his family. He was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize and won the National Book Critics Circle Award for "A Lesson Before Dying.". ", Spanish singer and songwriter Camilo Sesto, a popular star in the 1970s and 1980s, died Sept. 8 in Madrid after suffering two heart attacks. Dick Dale, the man who earned the title King of the Surf Guitar, died March 16 at age 81. Introducing Parton to the world is just the start of Foster’s accomplishments. © Copyright 2021 Variety Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. Series creator Matt Groening revealed at Comic-Con (via NME) a film sequel is definitely still in the cards, even if “The Simpsons” owner Fox is now owned by Walt Disney Studios. Oscar-winning composer and pianist Michel Legrand, whose hits included the score for the '60s romance "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg" and the song "The Windmills of Your Mind" and who worked with some of biggest singers of the 20th century, died Jan. 26 at age 86. Hussle (born Ermias Asghedom), 33, broke into the rap scene with his mixtapes and went on to collaborate with hip-hop stars including Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino and Snoop Dogg. Co-creators Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon paid tribute. The Season 13 star, who inspired fans with her personal story of surviving cervical cancer and coping with lupus, died from pneumonia and a blood clot that traveled to her heart. J. Michael Mendel, the Emmy-winning producer of “Rick and Morty” and “The Simpsons,” died just two days shy of his 55th birthday. … you will never be replaced bro!!! The Simpsons (TV Series 1989– ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. ", Richard Jackson, the publisher of acclaimed children's books by Judy Blume, Paula Fox and others died Oct. 2. He departed our world with his guitar, his trusty companion Rover, and a simple tip of his hat. Lindsey, whose given name was Johanna Helen Howard, wrote her first novel on a whim in the 1970s. Barrere auditioned as a bassist when Little Feat formed in 1969, but eventually joined the band three years later as a guitarist. Philip McKeon, the former child star who was best known for playing wisecracking teen Tommy Hyatt on TV show "Alice" from 1976-85, died in Texas on Dec. 10 after a battling a long illness. Williams was successful as a songwriter for others, mostly notably the much-covered R&B staple "Shake a Tail Feather.". Money, whose given name was Edward Joseph Mahoney, announced in August that he was battling stage 4 esophageal cancer. Pandemic Plant Boxes, Of Course. J. Michael Mendel, a producer for "The Simpsons" and "Rick and Morty" has died at 54. Kingsley’s legacy extends to the Grand Ole Opry, where he’s the namesake and first recipient of the Bob Kingsley Living Legend Award. Pegi Young, who was married to Rock Hall of Famer Neil Young from 1978 to 2014, was a musician in her own right and co-founded the Bridge School, an innovative Bay Area educational program serving students with severe speech and physical impairments. "I can’t handle seeing his cropped photo in headlines with the word dead in them... Rick and Morty has lost Mike Mendel, a man that deserves a better obituary and in my angry opinion, a better god," he wrote on Instagram. He was 82. Jay Janner, Austin American-Statesman via AP, Acclaimed singer and guitarist Leon Redbone, who performed jazz, ragtime and Tin Pan Alley-style songs, died May 30. David Hedison, best known for starring in two James Bond movies, died July 18 at age 92. Warner won a Grammy for best Latin pop album in 2010 for his work on Alejandro Sanz's "Paraíso Express." Sammy Shore, the actor and stand-up comedian who co-founded the Comedy Store, died May 18 at age 92. James was known as “The Banjo Man” on the reality TV series, which ran from 2011 to 2014. Ocasek was married to supermodel Paulina Porizkova for almost 30 years. Animation producer J. Michael Mendel, best known for his work on “The Simpsons” and “Rick and Morty,” has died. He worked on all three projects with Brooks. There's a theory doing the rounds of social media that claims that popular show 'The Simpsons' had predicted Donald Trump's death on August 27, 2020. Jansons was chief conductor for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra before moving to the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam; regularly appeared at the Salzburg Festival; and in 2006 and 2012 conducted the Vienna Philharmonic New Year’s Concert broadcast around the world. José José, the Mexican crooner beloved as the "Prince of Song," has died at 71 from pancreatic cancer; his death was announced Sept. 28 by the Mexican artists' association ANDI . A Pulitzer Prize winner and former U.S. poet laureate, Merwin completed more than 20 books, from early works inspired by myths and legends to fiery protests against environmental destruction and the conflict in Vietnam to late meditations on age and time. He was 42. He was 45. When Fraser wrote or translated songs into Inuktitut, an Inuit language, a key aim was to “use pop music as a platform to strengthen her language,” said Thor Simonsen, Fraser’s friend and producer. Paul Barrere, guitarist and singer for the long-running rock group Little Feat, died on Oct. 26 at 71 amid "ongoing treatment for liver disease," the band announced. Characters who are dead. After she was treated, she had a hip replacement, but it was rejected by her body and doctors were forced to take further action. Mike was the heart of the ‘Rick and Morty’ production family, his fantastic talent and wit will be sorely missed. The creator of 10 Broadway shows and contributor to several more, Herman won two Tony Awards for best musical: “Hello, Dolly!” in 1964 and “La Cage aux Folles” in 1983. ", Lloyd Bishop, NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images. South Korean pop star and actress Sulli was found dead at her home south of Seoul on Oct. 14. Max Wright, who played Willie Tanner, the father figure to an alien in TV's "ALF," died June 26 at 75. Muscle Shoals became a recording destination for well-known artists. Russell was 87 years old. The statement announcing his death said: "Leon Redbone crossed the delta for that beautiful shore at the age of 127. I’m destroyed,” he wrote. He was 74. He was nominated nine times for Daytime Emmy Awards, and won 10 NAACP Image Awards. Justin Roiland, co-creator and voice actor on "Rick and Morty," said he was "destroyed" by Mendel's passing. courtesy of The Country Music Hall of Fame. She was 30. "Rick and Morty" co-creator Dan Harmon also took to social media to mourn the loss of Mendel. He earned his fourth in 2018 for his work as a line producer on “Rick and Morty” after four years with the show. Writer Judith Krantz, whose million-selling novels such as "Scruples" and "Princess Daisy" engrossed readers worldwide with their steamy tales of the rich and beautiful, died June 22 at her Bel-Air home of natural causes. Hunter’s songs included such classics as “Truckin’,” "Uncle John’s Band,” "Box of Rain” and “Ripple.”. The Simpsons Creator Confirms Apu Won't Be Written Out of the Show. In the early '90s, The Muffs were known for songs such as "Sad Tomorrow" and "Lonely Boy" and recorded a cover of Kim Wilde's 1981 hit "Kids in America" for the movie "Clueless. 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