RIP Tony Wickert

 

Martin WICKERT Obituary

Sydney Morning Herald

February 20, 2026

 

WICKERT

Martin Anthony (Tony)

16/1/1937 – 17/2/2026

Died peacefully at home with his loving family around him.

Beloved partner of Rosie and devoted father to Barny, Joe and Guy and their partners. Adoring grandfather to Maxine, Charlotte, Ida and Flo. Fond brother to Judith, Robert and David.

Born in Wollongong, Tony built a life defined by a commitment to the possibilities of education through media.

His legacy lives on through his films and shared memories of his warmth, leadership and integrity.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a celebration of Tony's life at Mylestom Hall, 18-20 River St, Mylestom NSW,

on Feb 21st from 4pm.

A Sydney event is being planned.

 

WICKERT, Tony (Martin Anthony Wickert)

Born: 1/16/1937, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

Died:  2/17/2026, Mylestom, New South Wales, Australia

 

Tony Wickert’s western – actor:

Whiplash (TV) 1960-1961 (Dan Ledward)

RIP Reagan Wilson

 

Facebook

 March 20, 2026

 

Diana Hornig, aka, Reagan Wilson was an American model and actress, who was Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Month for its October 1967 issue, has died at 79.

Wilson was born in Torrance, California, and attended Roosevelt Elementary School in Santa Monica. After her parents' divorce, she relocated to Missoula, Montana with her mother, younger brother and sister. She studied journalism at the University of Montana.

Wilson began working as a model after relocating to Los Angeles, California in the late 1960s. She made her film debut in the 1970 horror film Blood Mania with fellow Playmate Vicki Peters, and later appeared in the 1973 film Running with the Devil. Wilson later relocated to New York City, where she did further modeling work, followed by jobs in Paris and London.

In 1968, Wilson appeared at a Men's Day event at the University of Washington in Seattle, which also featured a concert by Phil Ochs. Wilson was criticized for her appearance by feminist organizers, who chanted, "Reagan Wilson, you are an empty vessel" at the event.

In November 1969, a nude photo of Wilson made a trip to the Moon. As a joke, NASA ground staff hid a small nude photo of her (along with fellow playmates Angela Dorian, Cynthia Myers and Leslie Bianchini) inside the schedule of Apollo 12's mission commander, Pete Conrad. A photograph of Pete Conrad in his spacesuit with the Lunar Module in the background can be enlarged to see her picture.

Pete Conrad was the third man to walk on the Moon.

Wilson again posed nude for Playboy for the December 1979 pictorial "Playmates Forever!"

Wilson married Barry Hornig in 1987. The couple owns a textile rug company in Santa Monica, California.

WILSON, Reagan (Reagan Diana Wilson)

Born: 3/6/1947, Torrance, California, U.S.A.

Died: 3/20/2026, Santa Monica, California, U.S.A.

 

Reagan Wilson’s western – actress:

The Big Valley (TV) – 1967 (Jeanette)

RIP Hermann Huppen

 

Comic book artist Hermann Huppen dies in Brussels at 87

The Brussels Times

March 23, 2026

The Belgian comic artist Hermann, born Hermann Huppen in Bévercé (Wallonia), passed away on Sunday at the age of 87 in Brussels, the publishing house Le Lombard confirmed on Monday.

Hermann was a cherished cartoonist, known for series such as Bernard Prince, Comanche, Jeremiah, The Towers of Bois-Maury, Duke, and several standalone works including Cartagena, which will be released on 30 April by Le Lombard.

He had been battling cancer for two years but continued working, completing his final comic, Cartagena, shortly before his death.

Active since the 1960s, Hermann created more than 120 albums spanning genres from westerns and science fiction to medieval sagas and fantasy. His realistic drawing style was often described as cinematic.

The American television series Jeremiah was loosely based on his comic of the same name.

He collaborated on multiple albums with his son, writer Yves H.

In 2016, Hermann received the Grand Prix de la Ville d’Angoulême, the highest honour in the comic world.

HUPPEN, Hermann

Born: 7/17/1938, Bévercé, Belgium

Died: 3/22/2026, Brussels, Belgium

 

Hermann Huppen’s westerns – comic book artist:

Comanche – 1972-1983

Red Dust - 1972

Jeremiah – 1979

Les Dalton – 1980

Wild Bill is Dead - 1999

Duke – 2017

RIP Valerie Perrine

 

'Superman' Star Valerie Perrine

Dead at 82

TMZ

March 23, 2026

 

Valerie Perrine, famous for her work in multiple "Superman" movies, is dead.

The actress died Monday at her home in Los Angeles ... according to her close friend, filmmaker Stacey Souther.

The cause of death is unclear, but Stacey tells us Valerie had been fighting Parkinson's disease and was bedridden for the past decade.

Valerie starred in 1978's "Superman" and 1980's "Superman II" as Eve Teschmacher ... Lex Luthor's personal assistant and love interest. Gene Hackman played Lex in those flicks.

We're told Valerie spent Sunday watching all her old movies ... and that Gene's death last year took a huge toll on her, as they were both very close friends from their time on the "Superman" movies.

Before her "Superman" fame, Valerie starred in 1974's "Lenny" ... and she got a lot of recognition for her acting. She won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress, the BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer, and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

Among Valerie's other Hollywood credits ... "What Women Want," "Silver Skies" and major TV shows like "Third Watch," "Walker, Texas Ranger," "The Practice," "Nash Bridges," "ER" and "Just Shoot Me!"

Valerie's loved ones started a GoFundMe to raise money for her funeral ... saying she wanted to be buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills.

She was 82.

RIP

PERRINE, Valerie (Valerie Ritchey Perrine)

Born: 9/13/1943, Galveston, Texas, U.S.A.

Died: 3/23/2026, Beverly Hills, California, U.S.A.

 

Valerie Perrine’s westerns – actress:

The Electric Horseman – 1979 (Charlotta)

Walker, Texas Ranger (TV) – 1998 (Marge Wyman)

RIP Chuck Norris

 

Chuck Norris dies after being hospitalized in Hawaii

The family of Chuck Norris shared Friday that the legendary martial artist and actor has died.

King5 News

By Hunter Bassler

March 20, 2026

 

KAUAI COUNTY, Hawaii — Legendary actor Chuck Norris has died after he was hospitalized in Hawaii following a reported medical emergency.

His family confirmed on Friday that the 86-year-old icon died Thursday morning.

He had reportedly been hospitalized on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.

"While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace," his family's statement said. "We know many of you had heard about his recent hospitalization, and we are truly grateful for the prayers and support you sent his way. As we grieve this loss, we kindly ask for privacy for our family during this time."

The emergency happened a week after Norris' birthday, when the star posted a video on social media showing him sparring with a physical trainer.

"Nothing like some playful action on a sunny day to make you feel young," Norris said in the video's caption. "I’m grateful for another year, good health and the chance to keep doing what I love. Thank you all for being the best fans in the world. Your support through the years has meant more to me than you’ll ever know."

Norris quickly went from an Air Force veteran and martial arts trainer to an American icon. The now world-renowned actor got his start in Hollywood when Bruce Lee invited him to play one of the main villains in the 1972 movie "The Way of the Dragon." Soon after, he became an international action star, acting in the lead role in numerous movies throughout the 1980s before starring in the long-running hit show "Walker, Texas Ranger."

His popularity exploded again in the 2000s, when "Chuck Norris facts" that depicted outrageous and funny fictional information about the star became an early Internet meme. Although Norris had no role in creating the meme, he was signed to numerous advertising and book deals because of its popularity.

NORRIS, Chuck (Carlos Ray Norris)

Born: 3/10/1940, Ryan, Oklahoma, U.S.A.

Died: 3/19/2026, Lihue, Kawai, Hawaii, U.S.A.

 

Chuck Norris’s westerns – producer, director, singer, actor:

Lone Wolf McQuade – 1983 (J.J. McQuade)

Walker, Texas Ranger (TV) – 1993-2001 (Cordell Walker, Hayes Cooper) [producer, director, singer]

Walker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly Reunion (TV) – 1994 (Ranger Cordell Walker)

Forest Warrior – 1996 (McKenna)

RIP Matt Clark

 

'Back to the Future' Actor Matt Clark Dead

TMZ

March 16, 2026

 

Matt Clark -- whose acting career spanned decades in film and TV working alongside some of Hollywood's biggest stars -- has died.

His family tells TMZ ... Clark -- arguably best known for his bartender role in "Back to the Future: Part III" and the TV sitcom "Grace Under Fire" -- died in his Austin, Texas home Sunday morning from complications after back surgery.

Clark appeared in several Westerns on the big and small screens alongside the likes of Clint Eastwood and John Wayne ... and he appeared in the '80s cult classic "The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension."

He also appeared on the series "Grace Under Fire" ... along with classic shows including "Bonanza," Kung Fu," and "Dynasty."

His family tells us ... Clark was an "actor's actor" who loved and respected the job, but was not concerned with stars and fame. He was impressed when working with good people who loved their families. He felt "lucky" about his career ... and "he died the way he lived, on his terms."

He was 89.

RIP

CLARK, Matt

Born: 11/25/1936, Washington, District of Columbia, U.S.A.

Died: 3/15/2026, Austin, Texas, U.S.A.

 

Matt Clark’s westerns – actor:

Will Penny – 1967 (Romulus Quint)

Death Valley Days (TV) - 1967 (Montana Joe)

Dundee and the Culhane (TV) 1967 (Smith)

Bonanza (TV) 1969 (Fantan)

Macho Callahan – 1970 (jailer)

Monte Walsh – 1970 (Rufus Brady)

The Cowboys – 1972 (Smiley)

The Culpepper Cattle Co. – 1972 (Pete)

The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid – 1972 (Bob Younger)

Jeremiah Johnson – 1972 (Qualen)

The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean – 1972 (Nick the Grub)

Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid – 1973 (J.W. Bell)

Kung Fu (TV) - 1973 (Niebo)

This Is the West That Was (TV) – 1974 (Buffalo Bill Cody)

Hearts of the West – 1975 (Jackson)

Kid Vengeance – 1975 (Grover)

Little House on the Prairie (TV) 1975, 1979 (Eric Boulton, Seth Berwick)

The Outlaw Josey Wales – 1976 (Kelly)

Lacy and the Mississippi Queen (TV) – 1978 (Reynolds)

The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang – 1979 (George 'Bitter Creek' Newcomb)

The Legend of the Lone Ranger – 1981 (Sheriff Wiatt)

Kenny Rogers as The Gambler, Part III: The Legend Continues (TV) – 1987 (Sergeant Grinder)

The Quick and the Dead – 1987 (Doc Shabitt)

Back to the Future Part III – 1990 (bartender)

Lonesome Dove: The Series (TV) 1995 (Reverend Bantry)

Walker, Texas Ranger (TV) – 1996, 2001 (Cooper's Friend, Hank Cotton)

South of Heaven, West of Hell – 2000 (Burl Dunfries)

A Million Ways to Die in the West – 2014 (old prospector)

RIP Bruno Salomone

 

Bruno Salomone, actor in "Don't Do This, Don't Do That", has died at the age of 55

In the cinema, the French actor had starred in "Brice de Nice" and "Les Vacances de Ducobu".

Le Monde

March 15, 2026

 

Actor Bruno Salomone, well known to viewers for his role as Denis Bouley in the family series Fais pas ci, fais pas ça on France 2, has died, his agent announced Sunday to AFP, on behalf of his family. He was 55 years old.

Also known to the general public for having been Jean Dujardin's rival in Brice de Nice (2005) with his role as Igor d'Hossegor, as well as the voice-over of Alain Chabat's show "Burger Quiz", Bruno Salomone began his career as a comedian, notably within the Nous ç Nous troupe alongside the same Jean Dujardin.

"It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bruno Salomone," said his agent, Laurent Grégoire. He passed away on Sunday, March 15 after fighting a long illness. »

Don't Do This, Don't Do That left the air in 2017 after nine seasons. The series made a first comeback at the end of 2020 with a Christmas TV movie, then a second in December 2024, for two new episodes.

The comic driving force of this successful series is the antagonism between a bohemian family, the Bouleys (played by Isabelle Gélinas and Bruno Salomone), and a reactionary family, the Lepics (Valérie Bonneton and Guillaume de Tonquédec).

Known thanks to "Graines de Stars" on M6

After spending part of his childhood in Marseille and then in the suburbs of Paris, Bruno Salomone made a name for himself by participating, in 1996, in the show "Graines de Stars" on M6. He then became a member of the Nous ç Nous, before going solo on stage.

An actor in film, television and theatre, he had also worked as a voice actor, notably as the voice of Jolly Jumper in James Huth's Lucky Luke (2009), whose title role was given to Jean Dujardin.

His last appearance on television dates back to last year, in the series A priori on France 3. The channel has just announced that season 2 will resume at the end of March with former swimmer Florent Manadou as the headliner, in place of Bruno Salomone.

SALOMONE, Bruno

Born: 7/13/1970, Villeneuve Saint Georges, Val-de-Marne, France

Died: 3/15/2026, France

 

Bruno Salomone’s western – voice actor:

Lucky Luke – 2009 [French voice of Jolly Jumper]