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The entertainment world lost many notable talents in 2019, including television icon Doris Day, iconic novelist Toni Morrison, groundbreaking director John Singleton, Broadway starlet Carol Channing and lovable Star Wars actor Peter Mayhew. Obituaries of actors, filmmakers, musicians, producers, dancers, composers, writers, animals and others associated with the performing arts who died in 2019 are included in this edition. Date, place and cau...

The entertainment world lost many notable talents in 2018, including movie icon Burt Reynolds, "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin, celebrity chef and food critic Anthony Bourdain, bestselling novelist Anita Shreve and influential Chicago blues artist Otis Rush. Obituaries of actors, filmmakers, musicians, producers, dancers, composers, writers, animals and others associated with the performing arts who died in 2018 are included. Date, place and ...

Obituaries of actors, filmmakers, musicians, producers, dancers, composers, writers and others associated with the performing arts who died in 2017 are included in this volume. Date, place and cause of death are provided for each, along with a career recap and a photograph. Filmographies are given for film and television performers.

More than half the nations that exist today have gained their independence since 1945. During this period over 2, 300 individuals have ruled the various nations of the world, this encyclopedia offers insight into the history of individual nations.

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Ronald Reagan, Tony Randall, Rick James, and a host of others in the performing arts who died in 2004 are listed with date, place and cause of death, along with a career recap and citations from major newspaper and periodical stories reporting the death. Individual books in this series are available back to 1994.

Each entry includes the date, place and cause of death, along with a brief summary of the individual's career and citations to major newspaper and periodical stories reporting the death. Filmographies are given for film and television performers. Individual books in this annual series are available dating back to 1994. A subscription plan is available for future issues.

Each entry includes the date, place and cause of death, along with a brief summary of the individuals c

The entertainment world lost several legendary stars and a host of other men and women involved in film, television, stage and music in 2003. Comedian and humanitarian extraordinaire Bob Hope died at 100, and Oscar winning icons Katharine Hepburn and Gregory Peck passed on during the year. Other notables who died include country music legend Johnny Cash andhis wife June Carter Cash, television funnyman John Ritter, The Honeymooners Ed Norton (...

Reviews of earlier volumes: "Useful"--Booklist/RBB, "highly recommended"--Choice, "a must-have -recommended From singer Aaliyah (August 25, 2001) to wrestling villain Kurt von Brauner (March 13, 2001), the obituaries of 712 performers and filmmakers, musicians and producers, dancers and composers, writers and others associated with the performing arts who died in 2001 can be found. For each, the date, place and cause of death are provided, alo...

From singer and actor David Ackles (March 2, 1999) to costume designer Patricia Zipprodt (July 17, 1999), the obituaries of 578 actors, danc

From British actor John Abbott (May 24, 1996) to screenwriter George Zuckerman (September 30, 1996), the obituaries of over 540 actors and a

Though professional wrestlers are usually ignored by sportswriters and entertainment reporters alike, the popularity of these gifted athletes and showbiz pros is undeniable. Few fans are concerned with whether the wrestling is "legitimate." From Ace Abbott to Buck Zumhofe, this is the second edition of the first-ever ("major contribution"--ARBA, "most informative"--Wrestling Then & Now) comprehensive compilation of biographical information on ...

Obituaries of numerous performers and filmmakers, musicians and producers, dancers and composers, writers and others associated with the performing arts who died in 2010 can be found in this heavily illustrated work. For each, the date, place, and cause of death are provided, along with a recap of their career and citations from major newspaper and periodical stories reporting the death. Filmographies are given for film and television performe...

The first half of the 20th century was perhaps the most turbulent in history. Two world wars and numerous smaller conflicts significantly changed the geopolitical map, resulting in an unprecedented number of changes throughout the world. Some of the leaders in the period made an indelible mark on their nation and, in some cases, the world, others are scarcely remembered even in their own homeland.

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Since Hopalong Cassidy and the Lone Ranger blazed their first trails on television in 1949, Westerns have been the genre of choice for 180 series. This comprehensive reference work covers all 180 Western series. Each entry opens with a listing of the broadcast history of the series. This is followed by a listing of the regular cast members and a brief premise of the series. The individual episodes are then covered, with the title, original air...

The obituaries of performers and filmmakers, musicians and producers, dancers and composers, writers and others associated with the performing arts who died in 2006 can be found in this comprehensive reference work. For each, the date, place and cause of death are provided, along with a career recap and citations from major newspaper and periodical stories reporting the death. Filmographies are provided for film and television performers, and ...

Obituaries of performers and filmmakers, musicians and producers, dancers and composers, writers and others associated with the performing arts who died in 2013 can be found in this comprehensive reference work. For each, the date, place, and cause of death are provided, along with a career recap.

The entertainment world lost several legends and a host of other men and women in 2005. Notables who died include Tonight Show host Johnny Carson, Dallas matriarch Barbara Bel Geddes, Little Rascals Tommy ?Butch? Bond and Gordon ?Porky? Lee, Star Trek stalwart James ?Scotty? Doohan, and John Paul II (who acted on stage and wrote several plays before becoming pope). The obituaries of these and other performers and filmmakers, musicians and prod...