RIP Silvia Monti

 

Silvia Monti, actress and wife of Carlo De Benedetti, has died

He was 80 years old. Success had come with "As long as there is war there is hope", directed and performed by Alberto Sordi

FQ Magazine

August 12, 2026

 

Silvia Monti, actress and wife of entrepreneur Carlo De Benedetti, died after an illness. She was 80 years old. For several years she worked in cinema.

In 1974 success came with "Finché c’è guerra c’è speranza", directed and starring Alberto Sordi. The actress played the character of Silvia, the wife of the protagonist Pietro Chiocca (Sordi himself), who supports and enjoys the high standard of living and luxuries guaranteed by her husband's business in the international arms trade. At the height of his popularity, Monti decided to abandon the big screen and retire from public life.

Life and career

Born Silvia Cornacchia on January 23, 1946 in Bassano del Grappa, in the province of Vicenza, she was a well-known face of Italian cinema between the late sixties and the first half of the seventies.

Over the course of a few years she had worked with directors such as Alberto Lattuada, Giuseppe Patroni Griffi, Gérard Oury, Lucio Fulci, Luigi Bazzoni and Alberto Sordi. After leaving the cinema, she married the Venetian count Luigi Donà dalle Rose with whom she had two children, Leonardo and Una. The couple separated in 1994. On July 10, 1997, the former actress remarried entrepreneur Carlo De Benedetti, with whom she remained linked for almost three decades and with whom she moved to Lugano, Switzerland, where she lived in recent years.

Silvia Monti's debut on the big screen came in 1969 with Alberto Lattuada's "Fräulein Doktor", where she had a small part. In the same year she starred in "Metti, una sera a cena" by Giuseppe Patroni Griffi, "Il cervello" by Gérard Oury and "Sai cosa faceva Stalin alle donne?" by Maurizio Liverani. In the following years, some of the best-known titles in his filmography had arrived. In 1971 she took part in "A lizard with a woman's skin" by Lucio Fulci, "Black day for the ram" by Luigi Bazzoni and "The black corsair" by Lorenzo Gicca Palli.

In 1972 she was part of the cast of "Afyon – Oppio" by Ferdinando Baldi. Then, she worked in "Sono stato io!" by Lattuada, "Peccato d'amore", "La mano spietata della legge" by Mario Gariazzo, "Il domestico" and "Milano: il clan dei calabresi".

MONTI, Silvia

Born: 1/23/1946, Bassano del Grappa, Veneto, Italy

Died: 8/12/2026, Lugano, Switzerland

 

Silvia Monti’s western – actress:

Judge Roy Bean – 1971 (Cat/Katy)

RIP Jerry Katzman

 

Jerry Katzman Dies: Former WMA President Was 89

DEADLINE

By Nellie Andreeva

August 10, 2026

 

Jerry Katzman, a 30-year veteran of the William Morris Agency who served as President and Vice Chairman in the 1990s and helped shape modern television packaging, died August 9 in Los Angeles surrounded by family. He was 89.

Born in a showbiz family, with a producer father and an actress mother, Katzman graduated from Beverly Hills High School, UC Berkeley and UCLA Law School. After briefly practicing law, he worked in film production with his King of B-movies father Sam Katzman in the 1960s and early 1970s on such titles as Elvis Presley’s Kissin’ Cousins and Harum Scarum, Roy Orbison’s Fastest Guitar Alive, and Peter Noone’s Hold On!

His entertainment industry path locked in, Katzman joined William Morris in 1972, starting in Business Affairs before transitioning to become a packaging agent in the TV department. He rose through the ranks to Head of Worldwide Television and then President and Vice Chairman.

The series he helped package by assembling creative talent and other key elements include The Cosby Show, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Murphy Brown, Murder She Wrote and Roseanne.

Known as a trusted Hollywood advisor and mentor throughout his career, Katzman left WMA at the end of 2001 to join the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television as a faculty member, teaching in the Producers Program and serving as one of the school’s liaisons with the entertainment industry. He also worked as a consultant to entertainment companies, including management and production firm Anonymous Content, and did a stint as President of the Hollywood Radio & Television Society

“Katzman was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was admired by so many as a mentor. He was a fearless leader, firm and decisive in his actions, who faced challenging decisions with great thoughtfulness,” the family said. “He had the grit to take on the difficult circumstances that inevitably transpire over a lifetime through a resilience rooted in his desire to celebrate every meaningful moment. Katzman had an amazing life, and he fought Parkinson’s with dignity and grace for so many years.”

Outside of showbiz, Katzman maintained decades-long friendships, some dating back to elementary school. His favorite things included traveling, art, music, movies, theatre, the Dodgers, golf and Cappuccino ice cream.

Katzman shared a 66-year marriage with his wife, Carol Sinn, whom he met at UC Berkeley when she was 18 and he was 20. Together they built a life centered on family, travel and gatherings with friends. He loved spending time with his kids and grandkids and together with Carol never missed an opportunity to celebrate every birthday, anniversary, wedding, graduation and holiday.

In addition to Carol, Katzman is survived by his children Jeff (Joanna), producer Jon (Zukhra), and Kari (Jim Kramer); grandchildren Jackie (Nick Rekenthaler), William, Neil, Josh, Jenna, Roland and Audrey; great-granddaughter Naomi Juliette; sister-in-law, Marji (Roger) Davisson; niece Rebecca Sperling (Deb Little). nephew Alan Sperling (Brandy), niece Julie Davsson Liegl (Jeremy), Ross Davvison (Abby), and their children, and cousin David Inlander (Beth).

Services will be held August 13 at Hillside Memorial Park at noon PT.

Those who would like to honor Katzman’s memory can consider supporting the following organizations or a charity of their choice: UCLA Parkinson’s Center: Attention Dr. Jeff Bronstein/Jessica Vrazilek; Jewish Federation, Los Angeles; and Cedars Sinai Board of Governors.

KATZMAN, Jerry (Jerome Katzman)

Born: 4/21/1927, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

Died: 8/9/2026, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

 

Jerome Katzman’s western – producer:

The Fastest Guitar Alive - 1967

RIP Gloria Carlin

 

Gloria Carlin Chetwynd's Obituary 

Legacy

August 6, 2026

 

Gloria Carlin Chetwynd passed away August 5, 2026, peacefully at her home in Sherman Oaks, California, with her family around her. A successful actress, loving wife and mother, doting grandmother and a devoted friend to so many, she prioritized joy in both her life and the lives of the people around her. Simply put, she lived a complete life.

Born in Montreal, Canada, Gloria found a passion for acting at a young age. She was a star pupil at Montreal's Children's Theatre, Mountain Playhouse and Centaur Theatre. She also served as a teacher for so many aspiring students. After graduating high school, she considered attending university in the United States but stayed in Canada to assist her family. As a result, she attended Sir George Williams University - a decision which turned out to be deeply life-changing.

The reason: She met her future husband, Lionel, at Sir George, commenting that he looked like Paul Newman after they first met. It was an instant connection sealed when Lionel came over to Gloria's family home and took apart and then fixed a beloved music box.

Still, Gloria was driven and, when famed drama coach Peggy Feury asked her to come to New York City to study acting at the Actor's Studio and dance with Martha Graham, she was compelled to embrace the adventure. While she found studying dance challenging at times, her acting turned heads. So much so that she was offered a contract by Warner Bros. The opportunity to move to Los Angeles and elevate her acting career at a young age was a big one, but after an all-night conversation with Lionel, they agreed to "do it together," and Gloria moved back to Montreal.

That choice also proved to be a good one. Gloria and Lionel wed in 1963 and she continued to perform, appearing in plays and hosting a children's television show on the CBC. She also worked at one of Montreal's pinnacle events, Expo 67. Following that, Lionel and Gloria moved to London, where Gloria featured in the West End Production of "Maybe That's Your Problem." During their time in London, Gloria and Lionel had two sons - Michael in 1968 and Joshua in 1971.

The family would move to Connecticut and then to New York City before settling in Los Angeles in 1976. Throughout, her acting career blossomed. She appeared in 15 movies, including starring or major roles in such films as "Two Solitudes", "Goldenrod", "Hanoi Hilton" and "Varian's War". She also played a recurring role in General Hospital as Charity Gatlin. The character was so beloved that years after she had left the show an additional plotline was created about her character's children. Other television guest performances included turns on "The Facts of Life", "Knots Landing" and "Cagney and Lacey".

Along with being a remarkable actress, she was an award-worthy grandmother to her four grandchildren, Miller, Joseph, Mira and Becca. From the birth of her first grandchild, she took to that role as passionately as any she performed on the stage or screen. She never missed birthdays and always relished time with each of them.

However, it's important to note that her enthusiasm for people did not stop with her family. She was a light for anyone who had the privilege to know her. She was always willing to listen and provide sage advice. Those in her orbit knew, unreservedly, that Gloria, an unabashed optimist, was always in their corner.

She is survived by her husband (Lionel), her two sons (Michael and Joshua), her two daughters-in-law (Tracy and Jennifer), her four grandchildren (Miller, Joseph, Mira and Becca), her brother (Harvey) and sister-in-law (Suzee), five nieces and nephews (Cindy, Lisa, Clifford, Gabriel and Jeremy).

Her funeral will take place at Mount Sinai Memorial Park on Monday, August 10 at 2:30 p.m. It is located at 6150 Mount Sinai Drive, Simi Valley, California 93063. For those who cannot attend, a livestream will be available at: https://mount-sinai-memorial-parks-and-mortuaries.livecontrol.tv/06aace8d 

CARLIN, Gloria

Born: 2/20/1942, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Died: 8/5/2026, Sherman Oaks, California, U.S.A.

 

Gloria Carlin’s western – actress:

Goldenrod – 1976 (Shirley Ashbee Gifford)

RIP Jon Cypher

 

Actor Jon Cypher, 94, passed on Aug. 3 at his home in Twin Creeks, Central Point, Oregon, with his wife of 40 years, Carol Rosin, by his side. 

Ashland News

August 10, 2026

Jan. 13, 1932 — Aug. 3, 2026

 

Jon will be buried at the Forest Conservation Burial Ground in Ashland, Oregon, under tall trees in a meadow, wrapped in a completely natural, biodegradable shroud, obliging his wish to return to nature.

Jon is known for his TV roles as Chief Daniels on “Hillstreet Blues”; General Craig on “Major Dad”; Prince Charming with Julie Andrews in the original production of “Cinderella”; 12 Broadway shows, including Don Quixote in “Man of La Mancha,” Thomas Jefferson in “1776” and Juan Perón in “Evita”; and roles in several movies, including “Masters of the Universe,” “Spontaneous Combustion” and “Strictly Business.”

Jon sang opera in four languages, and was known to burst out in song, bringing joy to every event.

As host of the 2001 Disclosure Project press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Jon was outspoken in support for urgent recognition of truth regarding non-threatening extra-terrestials and their crafts, and promoted The Treaty to Prevent the Placement of Weapons in Outer Space.   

Jon authored a book of limericks reviewed as a masterpiece in our time, “If You’re Not Depressed You Oughta Be in Therapy.”

He was the most kind of men with a great sense of humor, brilliant mind, and a huge loving and caring heart for all sacred life.

As he wished, Jon’s burial will be in a place to observe and honor nature, life and death, and the grief that connects us all. His prayer for peace and love to prevail for all life on earth and in the cosmos, is represented at Jon’s forest burial site, open for all to visit.

CYPHER, Jon (Jon Herbert Cypher)

Born: 1/13/1932, New York City, New York, U.S.A.

Died:  8/3/2026, Twin Creeks, Central Point, Oregon, U.S.A

 

Jon Cypher’s westerns – actor:

Valdez is Coming – 1970 (Frank Tanner)

Bonanza (TV) – 1972 (Colonel Cody Ransom)

The Kid and the Killers – 1974 (Roper)

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (TV) - 1996 (Preston A. Lodge II)

Walker, Texas Ranger (TV) - 1999 (Waylon Cox)

RIP Carlos del Campo

 

Carlos del Campo, the unforgettable voice of Peter Pettigrew, C-3PO and Slinky, dies; This is what we know about his death

The news was announced through social networks of family members and colleagues from the artistic world.

mediotiempo

By Fátima Vázquez

8/2/2026

 

Voice actor Carlos del Campo, recognized for voicing characters in successful films of the 90s in their Latin version, died this Sunday, August 2 at the age of 67.

The news was revealed by his family as well as colleagues from the artistic world, who shared the news through social networks and their official accounts.

In early 2026, it was announced that the actor was facing health problems, but he kept the details of his condition confidential. Due to his condition, the actor gradually reduced his activity within the medium and retired from the recording booths.

So far the reason for his death is unknown but social media users commented that everyone was waiting for news of him, since he did not participate in the new ‘Toy Story 5’ movie, in the previous productions he played Slinky.

Who was Carlos del Campo?

Carlos del Campo was a renowned Mexican actor, dubbing director, broadcaster and singer, born in Chihuahua on December 30, 1959, and died on August 2, 2026.

He stood out for his great versatility to give voice to characters of all ages, from children to the elderly. Among its most famous characters are: Slinky in the 'Toy Story' saga. C-3PO's android in the 'Star Wars' movies.

He also played Bulk (Farkas Bulkmeier) in the early 'Power Rangers' series. Gin Ichimaru in the anime 'Bleach', Professor Souichi Tomoe in 'Sailor Moon S' and also participated in the anime of 'The Knights of the Zodiac' in the Gemini Saga playing 'The Golden Knight of Gemini', in addition to his facet as the evil Patriarch.

del CAMPO. Carlos (Carlos Nicolas Ramos del Campo)

Born: 12/30/1959, Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico

Died: 8/2/2026, Mexico City, Federal District, Mexico

 

Carlos del Campos’s western – voice actor:

Balto: Wolf Quest – 2001 [Spanish voice of hunter]

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron – 2002 [Spanish voice of Pete]

RIP Barbara Adolph

 

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June 30, 2026

German actress of film and television Barbara Adolph died in Berlin on June 19th a few weeks after her 95th birthday.

During her acting training, Barbara Adolph already received role offers as a supporting actress in film and television productions, before she first participated on a theatre stage in Greiz in 1952. Later followed engagements in Gera, Karl-Marx-Stadt and the Deutsches Theater Berlin. At the same time, she developed into a popular actress in DEFA feature films in the 1960s, especially in comedies.

In 1978 she moved from the GDR to West Germany. She became a freelance actress at the Renaissance Theatre in West Berlin. In addition, she was mainly seen in television productions such as our teacher Doctor Specht and Liebling Kreuzberg.

Barbara Adolph made a name for herself mainly as a voice actor. She has already synchronized several times for the DEFA in the GDR and also took over numerous synchronous roles after she moved to the Federal Republic. So she spoke several times Vanessa Redgrave, Louise Fletcher, Marian Seldes, Vera Miles and Lauren Bacall. Since the retirement of Bettina Schön, she has taken over the dubbing of several actresses, such as Maggie Smith and Olympia Dukakis. In television series, Adolph also dubbed Ellen Geer, Joanna Miles, Fionnula Flanagan and Claudette Nevins several times. In total, she stood for over 700 castors behind the microphone.

In 2021, Barbara Adolph retired.

ADOLPH, Barbara (Barbara Adolph-Bober)

Born: 6/8/1931, Schneidemühl, Posen-West Prussia

Died: 6/19/2026, Berlin, Berlin, Germany

 

Barbara Adolphs westerns – voice actress:

The Younger Brothers – 1949 [1991 DVD German voice of Joan Blair]

The Lone Ranger (TV) – 1949, 1950, 1951, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1957 [German voice of Cecil

     Spooner, Mann Sais, Constance Purdy, Mary Newton, Eula Morgan, Natalie Masters,

     Florence Lake, Barbara Knudson, Edna Holland, Virginia Christine, Claire Carleton

Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (TV) – 1955, 1958 [German voice of Riza Royce, Jean Hayworth]

Bonanza (TV) – 1959, 1960, 1961, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1971, 1972 [German voice of Lorna

     Thayer, Phyllis Thaxter, Marianne Stewart, Ruth Roman, Rita Lynn, Nancy Gates, Lillian

     Field, Angela Clarke, Veda Ann Borg, Alma Beltran, Majel Barrett, Luana Anders

Lancer (TV) - 1968 [German voice of Jeanne Cooper]

Gunsmoke (TV) – 1970, 1975 [German voice of Vera Miles, Alma Beltran]

Bret Maverick (TV) – 1982 [German voice of Savannah Smith]

Yellow Rose (TV) – 1983-1984 [German voice of Barbara Stock, Hanna Landy]

Harts of the West (TV) - 1993 [German voice of Diane Ladd]

 

RIP Nils Eklund

 

Popular actor Nils Eklund dead

Sveriges Television

By Catarina Jonsson

August 7, 2026

 

Actor Nils Eklund has died, 99 years old. His last role was in the Norén play "Andante" at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in 2019.

He was also the last person in Sweden to be convicted of blasphemy.

Nils Eklund had a long and broad acting career. He was in popular TV productions such as "Göta kanal" and in the early 1980s in "Svenska Sesam", where he played the character Pom-Pom.

Nils Eklund was engaged at a young age at the city theatres in Helsingborg and Malmö, among other places. He was a member of the Royal Dramatic Theatre's permanent ensemble until his retirement and was awarded the Litteris et Artibus for "outstanding contributions to the arts" in 2010.

"I've never been able to do any of the big roles like King Lear or Hamlet. That's why it was extremely fun," he said in an interview at the time.

Voiced child-loving Pettson

Nils Eklund was pleased when children recognized his voice and asked if he was Pettson. The voice of the early "Pettson and Findus" books was one of his many assignments as a narrator.

Nils Eklund was on stage one last time in Lars Norén's "Andante" at the Royal Dramatic Theatre as a 92-year-old. He was alert until a few weeks before he died and fell asleep with those closest to him around him.

Nils Eklund was 99 years old.

The last person in Sweden to be convicted of blasphemy

Until 1970, you could be convicted of violating the peace of faith in Sweden.

In 1963, Nils Eklund, together with Lasse O'Månsson and Carl-Uno Sjöblom, made a sketch on Swedish Radio in which they joked about merging churches with petrol stations and distributing communion to petrol station customers.

Three colleagues were convicted of blasphemy.

EKLUND, Nils (Nils Ernst Gustaf Eklund)

Born: 1/17/1927, Bromma, Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden

Died:  8/4/2026, Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden

 

Nils Eklund’s western – actor:

Wild Wild West – 1963 (Jonas)