RIP Galyn Gorg

‘Robocop 2’ & ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Star Galyn Gorg Dies on Her Birthday at 56

Heavy

7/15/2020

Galyn Gorg, an actress and dancer who is known for her roles in Robocop 2 and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, has died at the age of 56. Gorg had been suffering from cancer. Gorg also starred in M.A.N.T.I.S., one of the first Black superhero television shows where she starred as Lt. Leora Maxwell, as well as the movies, Point Break and Judgement Night.

Gorg’s died on July 15, which was also her birthday, via her GoFundMe page. The description on the page said that Gorg had been diagnosed with cancer “throughout her entire body and lungs.” The page reads, “The doctors claimed she only had days maybe a week to live, and after remaining optimistic and praying for a miracle, she has sadly passed.”

The description on the page added that Gorg had been receiving treatment in Oahu, Hawaii. The authors of the page are seeking donations to help Gorg’s family to pay for the Twin Peaks star’s funeral.

On her Instagram page, Gorg described herself as an “Actress, Dancer, Producer.” Gorg said that she was based in Hawaii and Los Angeles. Gorg’s last activity on the page was on May 9 when she posted a meme with the word “Love” written in cursive.

According to Gorg’s IMDb page, she was due to appear in the 2021 movie Teller’s Camp.

Gorg is also due to appear in RoboDoc: The Creation of Robocop, a documentary on the iconic science-fiction franchise. Gorg’s character in the movie was Angie, who was addicted to the movie’s fictional drug Nuke. Angie was a member of the gang, Nuke Cult, and was the girlfriend of one of the movie’s villains, Cain.

Gorg was born in Los Angeles to a documentary filmmaker mother, Gwyn Gorg, and a director and writer father, Alan Gorg. Gorg has four siblings. Her sister Gentry Gorg is a dancer and her other sister, Sunny Gorg, is an actress and dancer.

In addition to her fame in the U.S., Gorg enjoyed a successful career in Italy appearing in the shows, Fantastico and Canale 5.

GORG, Galyn

Born: 7/15/1964, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

Died: 7/14/2020,

Galyn Gorg’s western – actress:

Teller’s Camp – 2020 (Chenoa)

RIP Nakotah LaRance

World-class hoop dancer Nakotah LaRance dies

Indian Country Today

7/14/2020

Champion hoop dancer Nakotah LaRance, who traveled the world performing with Cirque du Soleil then returned to New Mexico to coach youth dancers, has died at age 30.

LaRance, who was Tewa, Hopi, Navajo and Assiniboine, died Sunday after he accidentally fell from a bridge in New Mexico’s Rio Arriba County, said his father, Steve LaRance.

Nakotah LaRance started dancing when he was 5, Indian Country Today reported. His father took him to a powwow where he met champion hoop dancer Derrick Davis, who made him his first set of hoops and started teaching him how to dance.

Native hoop dancing involves doing intricate footwork while twirling and throwing hoops in the air and manipulating them into shapes such as wings, tails, an open alligator mouth or a sphere.

“The hoop dance is a healing ceremony,” Steve LaRance said. “Just a super energy that comes out of performing gives people a whole other feeling about them, what they saw and even about themselves.”

One of Nakotah LaRance’s moves was to create a sphere with several hoops and toss it into the air, then step into the hoops as they came down and turn them into wings.

“Nakotah was known for delivering fearless and thrilling performances,” said Dan Hagerty, director of strategic development and planning at the Heard Museum in Phoenix. “His risk-taking in the hoop arena resulted in unforgettable performances, and he will forever remain a fan favorite.”

LaRance began competing in the Heard’s annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest as a youth. He won championship titles in each category, and won the adult division – earning the title of World Champion – three times, in 2015, 2016 and 2018.

LaRance also performed on NBC’s “Tonight Show” with Jay Leno, which led to some acting roles, including a part in Steven Spielberg’s 2005 television series “Into the West.”

In 2009, at the age of 20, Nakotah became a principal dancer with Cirque du Soleil and traveled the world performing in its shows for more than three years.

“He really was a top performer,” said George Rivera, family friend and co-founder of a youth dance group. “Most human beings, even if they’re dancers, would never be able to pull off what he could pull off with his style. And the fact that he was trained to Cirque du Soleil just gave him a whole ’nother dimension of gymnastics and athletic ability as well.”

LaRance later returned to northern New Mexico, where he created a youth group, the Pueblo of Pojoaque Youth Hoop Dancers. He was also a master instructor at the Lightning Boy Foundation Youth Hoop Dancers.

“His biggest love was giving back to the Native American youth as a teacher, a mentor for Native American hoop dancing,” Steve LaRance said.

Jojo Vigil, 15, started learning from Nakotah LaRance seven years ago. He said his coach helped boost his confidence.

“He was someone I could talk to who could help me with a lot of stuff,” Vigil said. “He was just an overall, just great guy.”

The family plans to hold a memorial once the pandemic is over.

LaRANCE, Nakotah

Born: 8/23/1989, OhKay Owingeh Pueblo, New Mexico, U.S.A.

Died: 7/12/2020, Rio Arrriba County, New Mexico, U.S.A.

Nakotah La Rance’s westerns – actor:

Into the West (TV) – 2005 (Young Voices That Carry/George)

The Work and the Glory II: American Zion (TV) – 2005 (Pidgeon)

The Work and the Glory II: A House Divided (TV) – 2006 (Pidgeon)

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (TV) – 2007 (Crowfoot)

Longmire (TV) – 2012 (Junior)

Lightning in the Hand – 2014 (Ulysses)

RIP Bill Scott

Austin American-Statesman

July 12, 2020

William Patrick Scott was born January 10th, 1944 in Pocatello, Idaho and passed away June 26th, 2020 in Austin, Texas following complications from a stroke he had in December 2019. Growing up, he practiced farming and raised and trained quarter horses with his parents, Paul and Freda Scott for the Flying U Rodeo. After high school, he was a U.S. Senate page for a summer before attending Carleton College in Minnesota, where he was Student Body President both his Junior and Senior years. Bill moved to Austin to attend the University of Texas where he both taught and earned his Masters degree in Radio/Television/Film. He then moved to Los Angeles and was accepted into the Director's Guild of America's Assistant Director Training Program, and worked with the American Film Institute. Bill worked for several decades in film and television as an Assistant Director, Production Manager, Associate Producer, and Line Producer on many projects including: Carrie, Hooper, Ned Blessing, Badlands, The Newton Boys, Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, Hotel New Hampshire, The Postman Always Rings Twice, Phantom of the Paradise, Carny, The Faculty, Spy Kids 1, 2, 3, and 4, Sin City, Grindhouse, Predators, Machete Kills, The Buddy Holly Story, Big Wednesday, The Toy, Windy City, Just One of the Guys, The Last of the Finest, The Good Old Boys, Final Justice, and so many more. After dating on and off for 13 years, Bill and Barbara Lambertson Scott finally married on a beautiful yacht in Marina Del Rey, CA. and welcomed their only child, Molly in 1987. She was the apple of his eye and he loved her dearly. In the early 90's they returned to Austin and Molly eventually followed him into the film industry, where they worked on several movies together. Bill was an avid fly fisherman, passionate reader and historian, and loving husband and father. He was known for his fair and pragmatic nature, steadfast kindness, dry humor, and sharp wit, and will always be remembered for the love he had for his office staff, crew and his teamsters and, of course, for the poster that quickly became his catch phrase - "I AM smiling"

SCOTT, Bill (William Patrick Scott)

Born: 1/10/1944, Pocatello, Idaho, U.S.A.

Died: 6/26/2020, Austin, Texas, U,S.A.

Bill Scott’s westerns – producer, production manager, assistant director:

Ned Blessing (TV) – 1992 [producer]

The Good Old Boys (TV) – 1995 [assistant director]

The Newton Boys – 1998 [production manager]

RIP Raymundo Capetillo

Mexican actor Raymundo Capetillo dies for COVID-19

Los Angeles Times

By Jesus Emmanuel Leon Vazquez

July 12, 2020

Actor Raymundo Capetillo died from COVID-19, according to actress Laura Zapata.

"With a broken soul I receive the news that my beloved dear friend of all life @ RayCape1 has just left, he started his flight back to the Lord's House !!! QDEP BouquetBouquetBouquet I'm going to miss you, my friend, ”Zapata said on his Twitter account.

The actor was reported hospitalized because of COVID-19 since July 5, according to his colleague Ella Laboriel.

"Dear friends, Raymundo Capetillo, my soul brother, is hospitalized by COVID-19, I ask for your prayers," he wrote in a message on social networks.

However, no one disclosed any medical information about the state of health of the 76-year-old histrion, either in this case or in this other.

CAPETILLO,  Raymundo (Raymundo Sánchez y Capetillo)

Born: 9/1/1943, Mexico City, Federal District, Mexico

Died: 7/12/2020, Mexico City, Federal District, Mexico

RAYMUNDO Capetillo’s western – actor:

Eye for an Eye - 1971

RIP Kelly Preston

Kelly Preston, Jerry Maguire Star and Wife to John Travolta, Dies at 57

The actress, who also starred in Mischief, SpaceCamp, and For Love of the Game, died Sunday two years after a breast cancer diagnosis

Vanity Fair

By Christopher Rosen

July 13, 2020

Kelly Preston, who memorably punched Tom Cruise in the face in Jerry Maguire and watched Kevin Costner pitch a perfect game in For Love of the Game, died on Sunday at the age of 57, two years after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Her husband, John Travolta, confirmed the news on his Instagram account.

“It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you that my beautiful wife Kelly has lost her two-year battle with breast cancer. She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many,” Travolta wrote. “My family and I will forever be grateful to her doctors and nurses at MD Anderson Cancer Center, all the medical centers that have helped, as well as her many friends and loved ones who have been by her side. Kelly’s love and life will always be remembered. I will be taking some time to be there for my children who have lost their mother, so forgive me in advance if you don’t hear from us for a while. But please know that I will feel your outpouring of love in the weeks and months ahead as we heal.”

Married in 1991, Preston and Travolta had three children together: Jett Travolta, who died in 2009 at the age 16; Ella Bleu Travolta, 20; and Benjamin Travolta, 9.

“I have never met anyone as courageous, strong, beautiful and loving as you,” Ella Bleu wrote on her Instagram account after Preston’s death. “Anyone who is lucky enough to have known you or to have ever been in your presence will agree that you have a glow and a light that never ceases to shine and that makes anyone around you feel instantly happy. Thank you for being there for me no matter what. Thank you for your love. Thank you for your help and thank you for making this world a better place. You have made life so beautiful and I know you will continue to do so always.”

In a statement to People, a representative for the family said Preston had chosen to keep her breast cancer diagnosis private but added that “she had been undergoing medical treatment for some time, supported by her closest family and friends. She was a bright, beautiful, and loving soul who cared deeply about others and who brought life to everything she touched. Her family asks for your understanding of their need for privacy at this time.”

Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on October 13, 1962, Preston’s first big break came for a role she didn’t even get: as she told Andy Cohen on an episode of Watch What Happens Live in 2018, Preston was in high school when she was approached to star in the 1980 film The Blue Lagoon. The part eventually went to Brooke Shields, but the interest in Preston put her on the map and she spent the next few years appearing as a guest-star on television shows like Hawaii Five-O, Quincy M.E., and CHiPs. Her breakout in Hollywood came with 1985’s Mischief, a 1950s-set teen sex comedy that recalled Porky’s in tone and nudity. In the immediate aftermath, Preston worked consistently, co-starring in 1986’s SpaceCamp as well as 1988’s Twins opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito*. In 1989, she appeared in The Experts with Travolta. During production, Preston was married to actor Kevin Gage, but she later told Cohen, “I was not that happily married, let’s put it that way. I was really with the wrong person.” After her divorce, she and Travolta began dating and were married in 1991.

Preston and Travolta worked together a number of times on screen, including the infamous 2000 flop Battlefield Earth, based on the 1982 book by L. Ron Hubbard (Preston and Travolta are members of the Church of Scientology). Her final film role to date is 2018’s Gotti, which starred Travolta as the infamous mob boss and Preston as his wife, Victoria.

PRESTON, Kelly (Kelly Kamalelehua Kelly)

Born: 10/13/1962, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A.

Died: 7/12/2020, Houston, Texas, U.S.A.

Kelly Preston’s westerns – actress:

Lone Star (TV) – 1983 (redhead)

Cheyenne Warrior (TV) – 1994 (Rebecca Carver)

RIP Harry Basch

Harry Leo Basch

Gates, Kingsley & Gates Smith Salsbury Mortuary

January 16, 1926 – June 23, 2020

Harry Leo Basch was born on January 16, 1926 and passed away on June 23, 2020 and is under the care of Gates, Kingsley & Gates Smith Salsbury Funeral Directors.

Harry Basch was an American actor and author. In 1951 he appeared in "Mr. Roberts" at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco. He’s possibly best known for his role as Vince Caproni in the 1980s television series Falcon Crest. He appeared in the series from 1982 to 1984. In addition to acting, Basch has written several articles for the Los Angeles Times about traveling. He and his late wife, Shirley Slater, also wrote several books on the subject including RV Vacations for Dummies.

BASCH, Harry (Harry Leo Basch III)

Born: 1/16/1926, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.A.

Died: 6/23/2020, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

Harry Basch’s westerns – writer, actor:

Scalplock – 1966 (printer)

Iron Horse (TV) – 1966 (printer)

The Guns of Will Sonnett (TV) – 1967 [writer]

Gunsmoke (TV) – 1967 (Milt Agnew)

Daniel Boone (TV) – 1968 (Jesse Watts, stranger) [writer]

A Man Called Gannon – 1968 (Ben)

Bonanza (TV) – 1972 (prosecutor)

RIP Alan Donnes

Alan Donnes Dies: Producer, Writer, Comic & Former National Lampoon Chief Was 57

Deadline

By Erik Pederson

July 9, 2020

Alan Donnes, who worked as a stand-up comic before producing films, acting, doing radio, writing about sports and running National Lampoon, died July 8 of bacterial meningitis in Los Angeles. He was 57 and had been hospitalized for three weeks. His longtime friend Ken Trahan confirmed the news.

A native of New Orleans, Donnes fairly epitomized “multihyphenate.” Hr toured as a stand-up comic for several years before producing a local radio show that focused mostly on the NFL and its New Orleans Saints. He later wrote a book titled Patron Saints: How the Saints Gave New Orleans a Reason to Believe about the team’s post-Katrina impact on the city. He also covered boxing for many years and was part of Larry Holmes’ management team when he was the world’s heavyweight champion.

In 2011, Donnes was part of a new team brought in at National Lampoon that hoped to revitalize the brand and make movies. While there he produced co-wrote and produced its Dirty Movie (2011), Snatched (2011) and Another Dirty Movie (2012), also playing bit roles in both Dirty Movie films.

He later ran National Lampoon as its president for several years and received “special thanks” credits in two documentaries about the storied brand: Drunk, Stoned, Brilliant, Dead (2015) and A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018).

DONNES, Alan

Born: 3/15/1963, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A.

Died: 7/8/2020, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

Alan Donnes’ western – actor:

Hickok – 2017 (Ben)