RIP James Tolkan

 

James Tolkan, ‘Back to the Future’ and ‘Top Gun’ Actor, Dies at 94

He also appeared in 'Dick Tracy,' three Sidney Lumet movies and on Broadway in the original 'Glengarry Glen Ross.'

The Hollywood Reporter

By Mike Barnes

March 27, 2026

 

James Tolkan, the character actor who expressed a disdain for “slackers” in the Back to the Future trilogy and portrayed Tom Cruise’s no-nonsense commanding officer in Top Gun, has died. He was 94.

Tolkan died Thursday in Saranac Lake, New York, a family spokesperson announced.

Tolkan also played Napoleon and his look-alike in Woody Allen’s Love and Death (1975) and was the crooked accountant known as Numbers who works for Big Boy Caprice (Al Pacino) in Warren Beatty’s Dick Tracy (1990).

He appeared in three movies directed by Sidney Lumet: as a cop in the Pacino-starring Serpico (1973), as a determined D.A. in Prince of the City (1981) and as a judge in Family Business (1989).

On Broadway, Tolkan portrayed salesman Dave Moss in the original 1984-85 production of David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross. (Ed Harris played the character in the 1992 movie adaptation.)

Tolkan, whose specialty was playing intense, intimidating types, was steely as Hill Valley High School principal Mr. Strickland in Back to the Future (1985) and its 1989 sequel, then returned as Strickland’s grandfather in Back to the Future Part III (1990). Pretty much wherever he went, fans asked him to berate them as “slackers” just for fun.

In Top Gun (1986), he was imposing yet again as Tom “Stinger” Jardian when he lights into Cruise’s Pete “Maverick” Mitchell for reckless behavior.

Tolkan’s big-screen résumé also included The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973), The Amityville Horror (1979), Wolfen (1981), WarGames (1983), Masters of the Universe (1987), True Blood (1989) and Opportunity Knocks (1990).

Born on June 20, 1931, in Calumet, Michigan, James Stewart Tolkan cycled through Chicago after his parents divorced and wound up in Tucson, Arizona, where he graduated from Amphitheater High School in 1949. After a stint in the U.S. Navy, he attended Coe College and the University of Iowa, came to New York with $75 in his pocket and studied with Stella Adler and Lee Strasberg at The Actors Studio, where Beatty was a classmate in 1956.

He made his onscreen debut in 1960 on an episode of ABC’s Naked City, and in 1966 he understudied for Robert Duvall before replacing him as bad guy Harry Roat in the original Broadway production of Wait Until Dark, starring Lee Remick. (Alan Arkin was cast as Roat in the 1967 film.)

Later, Tolkan played insurance investigator Norman Keyes on five episodes of NBC’s Remington Steele and several characters over 21 installments of A&E’s A Nero Wolfe Mystery (he directed a couple of episodes as well).

He also guest-starred on Miami Vice, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The Wonder Years, Leverage and many other shows.

Survivors include his wife, Parmelee, who worked at the American Place Theater as a costumes and scenery painter. They met on the set of the 1971 off-Broadway play Pinkville when he was acting in it and she was a prop girl, and they married that year in Lake Placid.

Donations in his memory can be made to your local animal shelter, animal rescue organization or Humane Society chapter.

TOLKAN, James (James Stewart Tolkan)

Born: 6/20/1931, Calumet, Michigan, U.S.A

Died: 3/26/2026, Saranac Lake, New York, U.S.A.

 

James Tolkan’s westerns – actor:

Back to the Future 3 – 1990 (Marshal Strickland)

Bone Tomahawk – 2015 (pianist)

RIP Marta Lubos

 

Marta Lubos died at the age of 82; the actress stood out in theater, film and television and achieved international projection with the series "Mujeres asesinas".

Excelsior

By: Jessica Zamora

March 27, 2026

 

With a career built over several decades, Marta Lubos managed to move through different formats and audiences, from the theater stages to television, where her presence achieved international recognition.

Argentine actress Marta Lubos has died at the age of 82, after a solid career in theater, film and television. Her work left an important mark on the series Mujeres asesinas, a production that brought her talent to new generations and expanded her reach beyond the theater circuit.

The news was confirmed by the Argentine Association of Actors and Actresses (AAA) through its social networks on the morning of Friday, March 27. In the message, the organization highlighted her artistic legacy and her place within the acting community.

It is with deep regret that we say goodbye to our affiliate, the actress Marta Lubos, who developed an outstanding and extensive career in theater, film and television, consolidating herself as an interpreter of great versatility

Who was Marta Lubos, actress of "Mujeres asesinas"?

Marta Lubos was an Argentine actress with a career spanning several decades, recognized mainly for her work in theater. His training and professional development were closely linked to the stage, where he built a constant and respected presence.

Although she participated in different productions, her name reached greater international projection after her appearance in Mujeres asesinas. The series, based on cases inspired by real events, portrays stories of women taken to extreme situations, which allowed her work to connect with audiences outside Argentina.

This television project represented a meeting point between her stage experience and a wide-ranging audiovisual format. Thanks to this, new generations were able to approach his career.

Within the Argentine cultural sphere, Lubos was considered a relevant figure for her perseverance and commitment to art. His career was characterized by an active participation in the theater, a space where he consolidated his artistic identity.

This is known about his death

The death of Marta Lubos was also announced by her relatives through a statement published on her official Facebook account. In the message, her children shared parting words and details about the last goodbye to the actress.

Her children, Joaquín and Laura, invite all her loved ones to say goodbye to her. She left loved, grateful, full of light and at peace. We appreciate not sending floral offerings,” they said.

Through social networks, Joaquín Segade and Laura Segade reported that the farewell of the actress will take place on Friday, March 27.

What did Marta Lubos die of?

So far, the causes of Marta Lubos' death have not been officially announced. The news generated immediate reactions within the artistic field, where colleagues, institutions and cultural organizations expressed their sorrow.

Although his presence on television and film allowed him to expand his reach, his greatest contribution is in the theater. In that space he developed a career marked by discipline, interpretive sensitivity and commitment to each project.

Marta Lubos' career is part of a generation of performers who consolidated theater as a fundamental space for artistic expression in Argentina. His work contributed to strengthening the local scene and projecting it to other audiences.

Her participation in television productions such as Mujeres asesinas allowed her to build a bridge between the theater and the screen, which expanded the visibility of her career.

The recognition of his work came not only from the public, but also from institutions and colleagues who valued his perseverance over the years. His name remains linked to a significant stage of Argentine cultural development.

LUBOS, Marta (Marta Matilde Lubos)

Born: 8/18/1943, Argentina

Died: 3/27/2026, Argentina

 

Marta Lubos’ western – actress:

Gauchito Gil – 2020 (Irandú)

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]

RIP Judy Pace

 

Actress Judy Pace Passes Away at 83 – Farewell to a Silver Screen Gem

The groundbreaking actress and former Ebony Fashion Fair model leaves behind a legacy of elegance and barrier-breaking roles.

eurweb

By Jack Fisher

March 15, 2026

 

The entertainment world has lost one of its most radiant and groundbreaking stars. Judy Pace, the stunning actress whose grace lit up screens large and small for over three decades, has passed away. She was 83.

While details surrounding her transition in March 2026 remain private, the outpouring of love from fans and colleagues makes one thing clear: Judy Pace was more than just a beautiful face—she was a true artist who shattered barriers with every role.

From Ebony Fashion Fair to Hollywood Stardom

Born Judy Lenteen Pace on June 15, 1942, she first captivated audiences not on screen, but on the runway. As one of the youngest models to ever walk in the legendary Ebony Fashion Fair tour in the early 1960s, she became a symbol of elegance and Black representation long before she spoke her first line of dialogue.

That natural charisma made her transition to Hollywood seamless. Pace quickly became a familiar face in the late 1960s and 1970s, appearing in a staggering array of iconic television shows. From cult classics like Batman, Bewitched, and The Flying Nun to groundbreaking dramas like I Spy and The Mod Squad, her presence was always “welcoming, warm, sexy but innocent,” as one fan recently noted.

Making History as Television’s First Black Villainess

However, Pace was not content with playing it safe. She made history by stepping into the role of Vickie Fletcher on the primetime soap opera Peyton Place, becoming one of the first Black actresses to portray a villainess on American television. This bold move showcased her range and earned her critical respect. She would go on to win an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series for her starring role as Pat Walters in the ABC legal drama The Young Lawyers (1969–1971).

A Staple of 1970s Film and Television

Her film career was equally impactful. Pace graced the screen in some of the most memorable films of the era, including the classic Brian’s Song (1971), and became a staple of the Blaxploitation era with roles (including Cotton Comes to Harlem) that added depth and complexity to the genre. Whether she was appearing on Sanford and Son, That’s My Mama, or What’s Happening!!, Judy Pace Flood (as she was known in her personal life) brought a unique blend of strength, sensuality, and sophistication that was unmatched.

A Beauty, Period—And a Grand Actress

To call her a “Black beauty” almost seems too narrow. As one admirer beautifully put it, “Restricting her to just being a ‘black’ beauty is a slap in the face because she’s a beauty, period.” She was a vision of loveliness, yes, but she was also a grand actress who paved the way for generations of women of color.

Judy Pace’s legacy is not just in the films she left behind, but in the doors she kicked open. She was a pioneer who proved that a Black woman could be elegant, powerful, and versatile all at once.

Rest in Paradise, Ms. Pace. You will be deeply missed.

PACE, Judy (Judy Lenteen Pace)

Born: 6/15/1942, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

Died: 3/15/2026, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

 

Judy Pace’s western – actress:

Kung Fu (TV) – 1974 (Jenny)

RIP Gemma Cuervo

 Actress Gemma Cuervo dies at 91

The actress, an endearing face on television thanks to 'Aquí no hay quien viva', developed a long career in theater, cinema and the small screen

La Vanguardia

3/14/2026

 

The Catalan actress Gemma Cuervo died this Saturday at the age of 91, according to family sources. In recent years she was known for her role in the series Aquí no hay quien viva. Born in Barcelona in 1934 and mother of the also renowned actors Cayetana and Fernando Guillén Cuervo, throughout her extensive career she played roles in film, television and theater.

Trained on stage, Cuervo participated in numerous theatre companies and gave life to a wide repertoire of classics and contemporary authors, building a sustained prestige among critics and audiences. From there he made the leap to the big screen and television, at a time when the audiovisual industry was making its way strongly in Spain in the second half of the twentieth century.

In recent years, her popularity multiplied thanks to her role in the series Aquí no hay quien viva, where she played one of the most remembered characters in fiction. Her comic vision and her ability to give humanity to everyday characters made her a close face for several generations of viewers.

During his theatrical career he was the protagonist of more than a hundred productions in classics such as 'El malentendo' by Albert Camus, directed by Adolfo Marsillach, 'Bodas de sangre de Federico García Lorca', 'La Celestina' by Fernando de Rojas, 'Los siete infantes' by Lara and 'El castigo sin venganza' by Lope de Vega, as well as texts by Valle-Inclán. Robert Patrick, among others. He also acted and directed pieces such as 'Siempre no es toda la vida' or 'El otro William'.

She arrived on television in the 1960s, when she participated in 'Estudio 1', a space that adapted plays to the small screen, and in 'Historias para no dormir'. In addition, Cuervo has been awarded numerous awards throughout her career such as the Max de Honor Award 2021, the National Theater Award (1965) and the

The death of Gemma Cuervo is the farewell of an actress who accompanied, from the screens and the stages, the daily life of many homes. The family has not yet given details about the farewell events, but it is expected that the acting world will pay tribute to him in the coming days.

CUERVO, Gemma (Gemma Cuervo Igartua)

Born: 6/22/1934, Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Died: 3/14/2026, Madrid, Madrid, Spain

 

Gemma Cuervo’s westerns – actress:

Why Kill Again? – 1965 (Pilar Gomez) [as Jennifer Crowe]

Guns of the Revolution – 1969 (Leurela)

RIP Augie Myers

 

San Antonio music icon Augie Meyers has died at age 85

Meyers’ distinctive Vox organ played key roles in hits by Sir Douglas Quintet and the Texas Tornados. He also wrote the beloved SA jukebox staple ‘(Hey Baby) Que Paso.’

San Antonio Current

By Sanford Nowlin

March 9, 2026

 

San Antonio music legend Augie Meyers, known for fusing Tex-Mex and rock as keyboardist for trailblazing ’60s act the Sir Douglas Quintet and Grammy-winning supergroup the Texas Tornados, has died at age 85.

The bearded, ponytailed musician beloved for the distinctive reverb-drenched trill of his Vox Continental Organ died in his sleep next to his wife Sara, according to a statement shared on his Facebook page Monday morning.

Meyers, who lived in the Texas Hill Country town of Bulverde, was the last survivor among the four original members of The Texas Tornados. His solo hit “(Hey Baby) Que Paso” still draws singalongs on bar jukeboxes across the Alamo City and beyond.

Late Sir Douglas frontman Doug Sahm and Meyers were childhood friends who kicked around in various San Antonio musical groups until record producer Huey P. Meaux brought them together in 1964 to replicate the runaway success of a little band across the pond called the Beatles.

Meyers’ propulsive organ riffs featured prominently in the band’s hits “She’s About a Mover,” “Mendocino” and “Nuevo Laredo,” making him as vital to the band’s sound as Sahm’s voice.

“Our record was doing real good in England, and we did a show called Ready, Set, Go! and George and John and Paul [of The Beatles] came in and said, ‘How do you get your sound on your Vox? We can’t do that.’ I said, ‘Super Reverb,'” Meyers told the Current in 2015. “Next week all the stores in England had it.”

Meyers and Sahm rejoined forces in the 1990s with the Texas Tornados, who had surprise hits with “Who Were You Thinkin’ Of” and “Adios Mexico,” which widened the audience for San Antonio’s homegrown Tejano and conjunto sounds. Flaco Jiménez and Freddy Fender, both South Texas music icons in their own right, featured in the original lineup.

In addition to his work with the Sir Douglas Quintet and the Texas Tornados, Meyers released a total of 23 solo albums, often on his own labels, including Texas Re-Cord Co., Superbeet Records and White Boy Records.

Thanks to his singular approach to the Vox, Meyers also became a sought-after sideman, recording with musicians as diverse as Bob Dylan, Tom Jones, Tom Waits, Willie Nelson and rockabilly legend Gene Vincent. Indeed, Dylan praised the Sir Douglas Quintet in multiple interviews.

Fittingly, eerie, stabbing notes from Meyers’ Vox are loud in the mix on “Love Sick,” the opening track to Dylan’s acclaimed album Time Out of Mind.

MEYERS, Augie (August Meyers)

Born: 5/31/1940, Austin, Texas, U.S.A

Died: 3/7/2026, Austin, Texas, U.S.A.

 

Augie Myers’ western songwriter, singer:

The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada- 2005 [wrote, sings “9 Million Pictures”]

RIP Jennifer Runyon

 Jennifer Runyon 'Ghostbusters' Actress Dead at 65

TMZ

March 8, 2026

 

Jennifer Runyon -- the actress known for her roles in "Ghostbusters and "Charles in Charge" -- has died.

Her family shared the news in a Facebook post, writing, "This past Friday night our beloved Jennifer passed away. It was a long and arduous journey that ended with her surrounded by her family."

They added she will "always be remembered for her love of life and her devotion to her family and friends," ending the tribute with, "Rest in peace our Jenn."

No cause of death was disclosed, but the message alludes to a lengthy health battle.

Runyon appeared in the 1984 blockbuster "Ghostbusters" in the memorable psychokinesis experiment scene and built a steady career throughout the 80s and early 90s. She had a lead role as Gwendolyn Pierce on the fan-favorite sitcom "Charles in Charge," and also appeared on the soap opera "Another World," as well as series including "Quantum Leap" and "Murder, She Wrote."

Though she stepped back from Hollywood in later years, she remained a figure among fans of classic 80s film and television.

Jennifer was 65.

RIP.

RUNYON, Jennifer (Jennifer V. Runyon)

Born: 4/1/1960, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.

Died: 3/6/2026, San Juan Capistrano, California, U.S.A.

 

Jennifer Runyon’s western – actress:

Gunfight at Silver Creek – 2020 (Dr. Laura Barkley)

RIP Raoul

Raoul Lovecchio: addio alla voce dei western 

Nocturno

By Davide Pulici

March 8, 2026

 

For me, Raoul Lovecchio had always been equivalent to Fernando di Leo. He was one of his "loyalists", who from Colpo in canna (1974) onwards had accompanied Fernando in almost all the achievements that followed, up to Killer vs Killers. They were friends and fellow countrymen too, both from Puglia – Lovecchio born in Foggia, in 1939, Fernando in San Ferdinando di Puglia in 1932. Over time I had also appreciated Raoul's presence in a couple of films by Renato Polselli, first Delirio caldo and then Riti, magie nere e segrete orge nel Trecento. He also discovered that already in the sixties Lovecchio had trodden the sets, starting with I teddy boys della canzone, by Domenico Paolella and then in westerns, such as ... And the Time to Kill Came, written by Fernando di Leo and directed by Enzo Dell'Aquila. But Raoul was born in the world of music, as a keyboardist, and then as a singer and composer he had embellished numerous soundtracks with his notes and his beautiful voice, starting with Arizona colt by Michele Lupo, in 1966. Today, unfortunately, I learn of his recent death from a communication that reached the editorial office signed by Lovecchio's three children, Pina (Stella), Domenico (Denny) and Vincenzo (Viky).

"The Lovecchio family makes it known to all those who loved the songs, the soundtracks he interpreted and the films in which dad starred, that Ettore Lovecchio aka Raoul passed away on January 8, 2026. The funeral rite was held in Rome in the Church of the Holy Crucifix in Via di Bravetta 332. You will be pleased to know that the service was performed in full respect of his great artistic and human quality and that two famous songs accompanied his entry and exit from the Church. We have chosen among the many that saw him as a protagonist in his long career, two songs that represented his powerful, warm, vibrant and unique voice: the first is Arizona Colt from 1966 (Francesco De Masi Feat. Raoul) and the second is Tira 'a rezza, oj piscatore performed by Raoul in the XVII Neapolitan Song Festival – 1969. We know that many fans around the world still listen to his songs and see films and to them go the biggest heartfelt thanks from the whole family. If the memory of Raoul will remain forever it will also be thanks to you".

LOVECCHIO, Ettore Raoul

Born: 2/12/1939, Foggia, Puglia, Italy

Died: 1/8/2026, Rome, Lazio, Italy

 

Raoul Lovecchio’s westerns – singer:

The Relentless Four – 1965 [sings: “Ranger”]

Death at Owell Rock – 1966 [sings “Danny]

God Will Forgive My Pistol – 1966, 1969 [sings: “The Man Called Texas”]

The Man from Nowhere* – 1966 [sings: “Arizona Colt”]

Any Gun Can Play – 1967 [sings: “Stranger”, “Come Mai”]

The Moment to Kill – 1967 [sings: “Walk by My Side”]

Payment in Blood – 1967* [sing “Seven Men”]

Two Crosses at Danger Pass* 1967 [sings: “Without a Name”]

A Wreath for the Bandits – 1967 [sings: “La balata della carogne”]

Between God, the Devil and a Winchester - 1968 [sings: “Heart of Stone”]

Death Rides a Horse* – 1968 [sings: “Death Rides a Horse”]

15 Scaffolds for a Killer – 1968 [sings: “Will You be Mine”]

Hate Your Neighbor – 1968 [sings: "Two Friends"]

Heads or Tails – 1968 [sings: "Arizona’s Waiting"]

Kill Them All and Come Back Alone – 1968 [sings: “Gold”, “Come mia”]

Sonora* – 1968 [sings: “Maybe Somewhere, Maybe Someday”]

A Taste of Death* – 1968 [sings: “Who is the Man?”]

Tequila – 1968 [sings: “A Man Alone”]

Vendetta at Dawn – 1971 [sings: “Walk by My Side”]

RIP Alan Trustman

 

Alan Trustman, Screenwriter on ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ and ‘Bullitt,’ Dies at 95

After working on the Steve McQueen classics, the former attorney penned ‘They Call Me Mister Tibbs!’

The Hollywood Reporter

By Mike Barnes

March 6, 2026

 

Alan Trustman, who wrote the screenplays for The Thomas Crown Affair and Bullitt, back-to-back 1968 films that starred Steve McQueen in two of his most memorable roles, has died. He was 95.

Trustman died Feb. 5 in a Miami nursing home, his son, John Trustman, told The New York Times.

Trustman also co-wrote They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (1970), the crime drama that was directed by Gordon Douglas and starred Sidney Poitier as police detective Virgil Tibbs in the sequel to the Oscar best picture winner In the Heat of the Night (1967).

Trustman was working as a Harvard-trained corporate lawyer at a large law firm in Boston in 1967 when he acted on an idea to write a film about a bank heist. “I knew I could never write a book. But maybe I could write a movie,” he told author John Spooner years ago.

Through his college connections, Trustman found the name of a New York literary agent and pitched him his story, and it wound up becoming The Thomas Crown Affair. Directed by Norman Jewison and produced by Walter Mirisch, the movie shot primarily in Boston and starred McQueen as the dashing millionaire title character and Faye Dunaway as insurance investigator Vicki Anderson.

Five months after The Thomas Crown Affair premiered, Bullitt hit theaters, with Trustman and Harry Kleiner receiving screenplay credit for their adaptation of a 1963 novel by Robert L. Fish.

It was Trustman who suggested that Englishman Peter Yates make his U.S. directing debut on the thriller that features McQueen as San Francisco cop Frank Bullitt and one of the great car chases in cinema. (Trustman had admired Yates’ work on a chase scene in the 1967 film Robbery.)

Born on Dec. 16, 1930, in Brookline, Massachusetts, Alan Robert Trustman attended the Boston Latin School and The Phillips Exeter Academy and got a summer job at the First National Bank of Boston at age 15.

He graduated from Harvard in 1952 and Harvard Law School in 1955 and eventually went to work for the Boston law firm Nutter McClennen & Fish, where his father, Benjamin A. Trustman, was a partner. (His dad would serve as a director of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington.)

Trustman told Spooner that he pursued a career in the movies out of the boredom that resulted when his favorite NFL player, New York Giants quarterback Y.A. Tittle, retired. “Suddenly, I have nothing to do on Sunday afternoons,” he said. “But I’ve had an idea for a long time about how to rob the First National Bank of Boston.”

He convinced Jewison to make the movie after taking him on a tour of the bank and showing him just how a robbery would work.

In a 2014 interview, Trustman said he “originally wrote Bullitt for New York City. But when producers Philip D’Antoni and Robert Relyea and McQueen wanted to shift it to San Francisco, I was ecstatic. I told them that back in the summer of 1954, I had worked there at the law firm of Pillsbury, Madison & Sutro and was familiar with the city.

“I learned that when you drove a light car like a Ford downhill in San Francisco, as we often did at 2 a.m., it would take off and fly through the air as you crossed some of the intersections. When we were discussing Bullitt, I suggested a Mustang, which was still quite a new car model in 1968. Steve was ecstatic. He couldn’t wait to try it.”

Trustman retired from the law after Bullitt and was handpicked by Mirisch to write They Call Me Mr. Tibbs. He also was hired for the McQueen-starring Le Mans (1971) but got into a disagreement with the actor and was replaced by Kleiner.

He then co-wrote the screenplays for Lady Ice (1973), starring Donald Sutherland and Jennifer O’Neill, and Hit! (1973), starring Billy Dee Williams and Richard Pryor; wrote on two 1976 films, Crime and Passion and The Next Man; was a executive producer on The Tracker (1988); and adapted a Raymond Chandler story for a 1995 episode of the Showtime anthology series Fallen Angels.

He also wrote novels, taught screenwriting at Harvard, NYU and the University of Miami and traded currency.

In addition to his son, survivors include his fourth wife, Barbara, a psychiatrist whom he married in 2008; his daughter, Laurie; his sister, Patty; and 11 grandchildren. His third wife was Playboy magazine cartoons editor Michelle Urry; they were married from 1989 until her death in 2006.

TRUSTMAN, Alan

Born: 12/16/1930, Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Died: 2/5/2026, Miami, Florida, U.S.A

 

Alan Trustman’s western – screenwriter:

The Tracker (TV) - 1988