RIP Angela Luce

 Farewell to Angela Luce

The Neapolitan singer and actress Angela Luce has passed away at the age of 87

 

Infinity

2/20/2026

Angela Luce, Neapolitan singer and actress, has passed away at the age of 87. Over the course of her long career, she has managed to juggle her two great talents: singing and acting.

In 1975, she ranked third at the Sanremo Festival with the song Ipocrisia while in 1995 she won a David di Donatello for her role in the film L'amore molesto by Mario Martone. He has worked with the big names of Italian cinema such as Totò, Mario Mattoli, Pier Paolo Pasolini and Pupi Avati.

For many it was the voice of Bammenella, the 1917 classic written by Raffaele Viviani and relaunched by the singer.

Angela Luce remembers Peppino Gagliardi

In an interview with Verissimo in May 2025, Angela Luce was moved by remembering her former partner Peppino Gagliardi, singer and multi-instrumentalist who passed away in 2023.

"We were engaged for two years. I fell madly in love with him, I really loved him and I think he did too", the singer had recalled: "He liked him, he liked women. He did me a wrong that I could not forgive: he betrayed me. Although I loved him, I did not forgive him."

"He then realized that he had made a mistake and what he had lost, but it was too late for me. I didn't want to see him anymore. He got married later and had two beautiful children, I was pleased," the singer had added.

LUCE, Angela (Angela Luce Savino)

Born: 12/3/1938, Spaccanapoli, Naples, Kingdom of Italy

Died: 2/20/2026, Naples, Campania, Italy

 

Angela Luce’s westerns – actress:

For a Few Dollars Less - 1966 (Katherine)

Drop Them Or I’ll Shoot – 1968 (Valencia)

RIP Eric Dane

 

Eric Dane

Dead at 53 After ALS Battle

 

TMZ

February 19, 2026

 

Eric Dane has died at the age of 53, following a battle with ALS, TMZ has learned.

The family says in a statement to TMZ ... "With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS. He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world. Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered always. Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received. The family has asked for privacy as they navigate this impossible time.”

The "Grey's Anatomy" star announced he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly referred to as ALS, back in April 2025.

He explained it had been an exhausting road just to get accurate answers. He bounced from one specialist to another, test after test ... until a neurologist finally dropped the bomb: ALS.

Over the months, he chronicled his battle with the progressive neurodegenerative disease ... revealing how he was down to just one functioning arm and was running out of body strength.

Commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, ALS is a nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain ... it gets worse over time and causes loss of muscle control, according to the Mayo Clinic. There is no known cure for ALS.

Eric persevered with work ... even filming the third season of the HBO series, "Euphoria."

Last time we saw Eric was on his 50th birthday in 2022, where we talked about birthday cake.

He was 53.

RIP.

DANE, Eric (Eric William Dane)

Born: 11/9/1972, San Francisco, California, U.S.A.

Died: 2/19/2026, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

 

Eric Dane’s westerns – actor:

Redeeming Love – 2022 (Duke)

Americana – 2023 (Dillon Macintosh)

RIP Anna Ranalli

 

Farewell to Miss Europe, Anna Ranalli: from sheiks to the spider, style icon. She was 84 years old

Corriere Adriatico

By Laura Ripani

February 15, 2026

 

SAN BENEDETTO To welcome her on Viale Buozzi, fresh from the title of Miss Europe, the escort of the traffic police was even mobilized. Anna Ranalli, the symbolic woman of the Sixties in a city that was exploding on the wave of the Economic Miracle, died yesterday at the age of 84.

The election

Her name will forever remain linked to the election that saw her triumph in 1960 in Beirut. She had been chosen by Ezio Radaelli on the advice of Mimmo del Moro out of over 200 contestants to represent Italy at the Miss Europe contest. It was the evening of June 11, 1960 when she was elected. On her way back, she paraded along the streets in an open car: next to her was the deputy mayor, Luigi Sciarra: confetti was thrown at her. She was the daughter of a taxi driver and had 3 sisters. Fabulous rumors immediately spread in the city, that she had even been courted by some sheikhs and her return was worthy of a Hollywood star.

She was a sort of testimonial ante litteram, with several tourists admitting that they had chosen San Benedetto because of this wonderful woman.

Ranalli - who in 1958 had interrupted her studies to enroll at the Experimental Center of Cinematography - was hired by the best Italian directors and made 7 films. The best known was "The Magnificent Three" with Walter Chiari, Ugo Tognazzi and Raimondo Vianello. After achieving popularity, she studied singing with the masters Francesco Ferrari and Bruno Zambrini, recorded some records and participated in the television program "Tempo di musica".

At the cinema she played some roles in comedies and mythological films such as Rocco and the sisters also directed by Giorgio Simonelli (1961), Le ambiziose, directed by Antonio Amendola, Maciste contro lo sceicco by Domenico Paolella (1962) and I 4 tassi, directed by Giorgio Bianchi (1963) then Perseo l'invincibile, directed by Alberto De Martino. As a singer she participated with Amore mio-mao in the "Six Days of Song" in 1961.

Private life

She left the cinema to devote herself to her family after marrying Gianfranco Battelli, a rally driver who had abandoned racing for her. He followed him to manage two hotels in Chianciano Terme. In recent years she had retired to private life between San Benedetto and Martinsicuro, unforgotten.

RANALLI, Anna (Anna Maria Ranalli)

Born: 1/21/1942, San Benedetto del Tronto, Marche, Italy

Died: 2/14/2026, San Benedetto del Tronto, Marche, Italy

 

Anna Ranalli’s western – actress:

The Magnificent Three – 1961 (Dolores)

RIP Tom Noonan

 

Tom Noonan Dies: ‘Robocop 2’, ‘Manhunter’, ‘Monster Squad’ Actor Was 74

DEADLINE

By Greg Evans

February 18, 2026

 

Tom Noonan, an actor who launched his career on the New York stage in the original 1978 Off Broadway production of Sam Shepard’s Buried Child before pivoting to indelible film performances as menacing villains in Manhunter, Robocop 2, Last Action Hero and The Monster Squad, died Saturday, February 14. He was 74.

His death was confirmed on social media by Karen Sillas, his co-star in the 1992 play What Happened Was… and its 1994 Sundance award-winning film adaptation, and Fred Dekker, director of 1987’s The Monster Squad. Additional details on his passing, including a cause of death, were not immediately available, but Silas noted in her post that Noonan passed away peacefully.

“Tom’s indelible performance as Frankenstein in The Monster Squad is a highlight of my modest filmography,” Dekker wrote on Facebook, adding, “Having been knocked out by his performance as Francis Dollarhyde in Michael Mann’s Manhunter, I desperately wanted Tom to read the script and consider the part, but I knew that nabbing him was probably a long shot. Nonetheless, he agreed to meet me at his Hollywood apartment to discuss the role.

“I knew the first thing a serious actor would want to know was that my vision for Frankenstein was serious and not ‘campy.’..In the end, he found the make-up ardous and annoying (he was fond of tearing it off after we wrapped, and one night didn’t even bother to take it off; just drove home in his Frankenstein appliance). But all in all, he was the proverbial gentleman and scholar, and the world has lost a great talent. R.I.P. Tom. Thanks for the great work.”

A noted playwright (in addition to What Happened Was…, he wrote 1993’s Wifey and 1999’s Wang Dang, among others), Noonan was born April 12, 1951 in Greenwich, Connecticut, the younger brother of John Ford Noonan Jr., who himself would go on to a successful playwriting career (A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking, The Year Boston Won the Pennant) and TV success (the elder Noonan was Emmy-nominated for his screenwriting work on St. Elsewhere).

The younger Noonan would become even more recognizable than his brother, with scene-stealing performances as a serial killer in Manhunter (1986), as Frankenstein’s Monster in The Monster Squad (1987), crime boss Cain in RoboCop 2 (1990), the assassin The Ripper in Last Action Hero starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, (1993), hacker Kelso in Heat (1995), Sammy Barnathan in Synecdoche, New York (2008), Mr. Ulman in The House of the Devil (2009), and the peace-seeking Reverend Nathaniel in Hell on Wheels (2011–2014). In the SyFy series 12 Monkeys, he played the villain variously known as The Tall Man and The Pallid Man (2015–2018) and he provided voices for the Charlie Kaufman-Duke Johnson animated film Anomalisa (2015).

Noonan’s earliest film roles were small parts in a trio of 1980 films helmed by heavyweight directors: Paul Mazursky’s Willie & Phil, Michael Cimino’s Heaven’s Gate and John Cassavetes’ Gloria.

Noonan also was a prolific TV presence, with appearances on The X-Files (he played an incarcerated serial killer in the notable “Paper Hearts” 1996 episode), Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Tales from the Darkside and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, the latter seeing his reteaming with Manhunter star William Petersen).

Other TV credits include Damages, Louie, The Leftovers, Monsters, The Equalizer and Early Edition, among many others.

Noonan was married to actor Karen Young from 1992 until their divorce in 1999. Complete information on survivors was not immediately available.

NOONAN, Tom

Born: 4/12/1951, Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S.A.

Died: 2/14/2026,

 

Tom Noonan’s westerns – actor:

Heaven’s Gate – 1980 (Jake)

Seraphim Falls – 2006 (Minister Abraham)

Hell on Wheels (TV) – 2011-2012, 2014 (Reverend Nathaniel Cole)

RIP Michel Charrel

This actor of the 1960s has left us at the age of 89, he rubbed shoulders with Lino Ventura and other personalities of the time

Purepeople

By Bertrand Bielle

February 16, 2026

 

French cinema is in mourning after the death of an emblematic actor at the age of 89. This familiar face to the audience had distinguished himself by his many supporting roles alongside big stars. A look back at the rich career of a generous and versatile actor.

French cinema is in mourning. "It is with infinite sadness that the Stéphane Lefebvre Artistic Agency announces the death of actor Michel Charrel, which occurred in Paris on February 14, 2026, at the age of 89. An exceptional talent and a man of great generosity, his departure leaves a huge void for all those who had the chance to know him. All our thoughts are with his family and loved ones," we have just learned this Monday, February 16, 2026.

Michel Charrel began his career in the early 1960s, and quickly established himself as an actor known for his supporting roles. He made brief appearances in notable productions of the time: we think of his participation in the Fantomas saga, carried by Louis de Funès and Jean Marais.

Michel Charrel has also distinguished himself on the small screen, and was notably in the cast of The Tiger Brigades, a cult series of the 70s, of which he will mark several episodes with his presence. "Like many actors of his generation, he made the television series a natural extension of his career in the cinema, accepting all registers with the same professionalism," underline our colleagues at Télé-Loisirs.

Michel Charrel, the big names in cinema with whom he played

His last film appearance was in 2020, when he played a hotel receptionist in Philippe Garrel's The Salt of Tears. In 2018, he appeared in the series Hippocrates, where he played Joseph Pires. Michel Garrel rubbed shoulders with legends of the 7th art in France, such as Jean Gabin in Le Pacha in 1968, or Lino Ventura and Bourvil three years earlier in Les grandes gueules. Or Catherine Deneuve in Belle de Jour, in 1967.

We can also highlight his collaborations with great directors, such as Claude Lelouch with The Good and the Bad (1975), to name but one. Michel Charrel was born on September 13, 1936 in Tarare (Rhône), near Lyon. An actor unknown to the general public, he has nevertheless had a great career, he who, as indicated by Télé-Loisirs, was known for "his ability to blend into all universes, from thrillers to comedies, including adventure films".

Over time, his name has come up regularly in the program schedules, in a TV movie, an episode of a series or a rerun of a classic where his familiar face reappears. It is therefore a striking figure of French cinema, who has just left us. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.

CHARREL, Michel (Michel Pierre Victor Charrel)

Born: 9/13/1936, Tarare, Rhône, France

Died: 2/14/2026, Paris,

 

Michel Charrel’s westerns – actor:

Convoi de femmes – 1974 (captain)

 The Girls of the Golden Saloon – 1975 (Ringo)

RIP Delova Lence

 

Prominent Yugoslav actress dies: Lence Delova dies at the age of 77, sad news announced

Blic

February 15, 2026

 

At the age of 77, the prominent theater, film and television actress Lence Delova has passed away. The sad news was confirmed by the Drama Theater, her home stage where she left an indelible artistic mark over the decades of her work.

On the occasion of the departure of its long-time member, the Drama Theatre issued a statement: "It is with deep sadness and disbelief that we received the news that our dear colleague and actress, Lence Delova, has passed away."

- Her beauty, warmth and smile will forever be in our hearts and memories. The theater has lost an artist, and we have lost a friend and a wonderful person. Rest in peace. My condolences to his family and loved ones, he added.

Lence Delova was born on June 15, 1948, in Skopje, where she began her stage career as a youth actress in 1964. Since 1970, she has been a permanent member of the Drama Theatre ensemble, where she worked until her retirement in 2013.

On the theatre stage, she has created a rich opus of over 60 plays, interpreting roles in classical and contemporary works, including "Macbeth", "The Cherry Orchard" and "Whose Are You". In addition to theatre, she has also left a strong mark on film and television, with roles in more than 30 films, including "Wild Meat", "Ilinden", "Thessaloniki Patrigias" and "Before the Rain".

Throughout her career, she has performed numerous roles in drama and television. She won the 1978 October 13 Award for her performance in Hamlet as Ophelia. 1996: Award for Best Acting Achievement, awarded during the International Film Festival "Vojdan Chernodrinski" in Prilep, for the role of Trajanka in the film "Ni qar

LENCE, Delova

Born: 6/15/1948, Skoplje, Macedonia, Yugoslavia

Died: 2/15/2026, Skopje, Macedonia

 

Delova Lence’s western – actress:

Dust – 2001 (woman)

RIP Juan Carlos Desanzo

 

Juan Carlos Desanzo, emblematic director of Eva Perón and El Polaquito, died at the age of 88

The work of the renowned filmmaker leaves an artistic and ethical mark on generations that today value his commitment. His last appearance in Congress against the labor reform

infobae

By Iván Basso

February 16, 2026

Juan Carlos Desanzo, a key figure in Argentine cinema, has died at the age of 88, according to Argentine Film Directors (DAC). As a director, screenwriter and director of photography, his work spanned several generations and genres fundamental to national culture.

The news is an irreparable loss for the industry, recognized as one of the greatest authors of national cinema and for his permanent contribution to the identity of the sector.

Desanzo began his career in the 60s as a cinematographer in emblematic films. Among his most outstanding works are Un guapo del 900, La hora de los Hornos, The Players vs. Ángeles Caídos, Crónica de una señora, Los gauchos judíos, Juan Moreira, La Tregua, No toquen a la nena, El muerto, Los pasajeros del jardín and El infierno tan temido.

His work on these titles was praised for his variety of styles and a recognized technical ability within the medium. DAC described him as a constant companion and firm defender of the cinematographic work.

Since 1983, Desanzo has established himself as a director and screenwriter, adding essential titles for national cinema. Among them are El desquite, En retirada, La búsqueda, Al filo de la ley, Eva Perón, Hasta la victoria siempre, La venganza, El amor y el espanto, El Polaquito and Verano amargo.

 

Less thaa week before his death, Desanzo participated in a press conference at the National Congress next to the National Audiovisual Space. The director expressed significant support for the claim against the labor reform promoted by the Executive Branch. The renowned director, an emblematic figure of Argentine cinema, thus joined a diverse group of artists and legislators concerned about the fate of local cultural production. "When I made my film Eva Perón I was fervently supported by the Peronist deputy Patricia Bullrich," he said, with pure irony in his presentation.

The National Audiovisual Space brought together personalities from different areas of cinema, television and culture. Desanzo's participation strengthened the legitimacy of the claim, since his career as a filmmaker made him a respected voice inside and outside the audiovisual field.

For Juan Carlos Desanzo, cinema was much more than a vocation, it was his daily refuge. The photographer, also recognized for his extensive career and for having collaborated with central figures of Argentine cinema, defined his link with films and cameras from his earliest years.

"At the age of five I had to start working, my reality was very lacking," Desanzo said during a conversation with Coco Blaustein on Radio Nacional in 2020. The director recalled that his first tasks included distributing ice in a cart with ball bearings, an image that illustrates the precariousness of his environment.

The opportunity to discover cinema came by chance. "Once I had to talk to a man who asked me if he could deliver his brochures of his cinema to all the homes where he delivered the ice. So in exchange he let me enter the cinema as many times as he wanted for free. Every day of my life I went to the movies," he confessed, synthesizing in that experience the root of his love for the seventh art.

Throughout his career, he established himself as one of the most sought-after cinematographers in the country. He worked with Fernando "Pino" Solanas in projects with strong political and social content, such as La Hora de los Hornos (1968). About that experience, Desanzo defined the film as "a clandestine film" and recognized it as "an act of liberation." A statement that sums up the climate of the time and the risks taken by the filmmakers.

The farewell to the filmmaker will be in a private ceremony. Juan Carlos Desanzo's impact, commitment and strength will live on in the industry he helped build.

DESANZO, Juan Carlos

Born: 1/15/1938, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Died: 2/16/2026, Buenos Aires, Argentina

 

Juan Carlos Desanzo’s westerns – cinematographer:

Juan Moreira – 1973

Cacique Bandeira - 1975