In 2024, we've experienced the loss of several luminaries in the world of entertainment. These beloved figures—actors, comedians, musicians, singers, and coaches—have touched our lives with their talent, passion, and dedication. They've left an indelible mark on our hearts and shaped the world of entertainment in ways that will continue to inspire and influence generations to come.
Among the incredible actors who bid farewell this year, we mourn the loss of a true chameleon who effortlessly.
(born January 17, 1931, St Pölten, Austria — died June 30, 2010)
She began singing in local clubs while working as a kindergarten teacher. Discovered in 1956, she began her recording career in 1957. Early recordings typically were songs with a Latin American, South Sea Island, or similar 'exotic' theme. In December, 1959, she recorded what would become her only gold record,[1] "Seemann, deine Heimat ist das Meer" ("Sailor, Your Home is the Sea"), which was a hit single in the United States, peaking at number five, and in Japan as well as in German-speaking Europe in 1960.
"Sailor" was one of a handful of records sung in a language other than English, to have been successful in the mainstream American market.[1]
She continued recording maritime and South Seas titles with success, though never again achieving a worldwide hit record. In later years, her recordings were more typically Austrian and German folk songs, including yodels.[citation needed]
Before her death in Salzburg, aged 79, from cancer, Lolita lived in Großgmain. Twice divorced, she was survived by two children.
He was the second husband of the interior designer Tessa Kennedy with whom he had two children, a son, Dillon and a daughter, Milica. He was also a stepfather to Kennedy's three sons from a previous marriage: film agent Cassian Elwes, artist Damian Elwes and actorCary Elwes.
Noel Marshall was born on April 18, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois.[1] He was an agent in Hollywood, California in the 1960s.[2] He later became the executive producer of the 1973 horror filmThe Exorcist.[3] He wrote, directed, co-produced and starred in the film Roar (1981), which also featured his then-wife Tippi Hedren, stepdaughter Melanie Griffith, and his sons from a previous m
arriage to Jaye Joseph.[4]Roar was an accident-ridden film that featured tigers and lions.[5][6] The film took eleven years and $17 million to make, and brought in only $2 million worldwide.[7]
Marshall, who was married to Hedren from 1964 to 1982, was also an executive producer on two of her films, Mr. Kingstreet's War and The Harrad Experiment (both 1973).[4] One of his later films where he was credited as executive producer was A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon (1988), starring River Phoenix.[8]
Marshall died of brain cancer on June 27, 2010.[9]
Park Yong Ha had debuted fifteen years ago in youth shows like KBS’s 1995 Love Blossoms in the Classroom and 1996’s Start. He shot to fame with 2002’s Winter Sonata, which made him a household name and a “Hallyu star.” He used that fame as a springboard to pursue a singing career in Japan, where he enjoyed quite a lot of popularity. He had two recent successful drama hits with 2008’s On Air, and with 2009’s Story of a Man.
Most recently, Park Yong Ha was cast alongside Yoon Eun Hye in the high-profile drama remake of Hong Kong film Tian Mi Mi, tentatively titled Love Song.
He was was discovered dead at his home in Nonhyun-dong, Seoul, on the morning of June 30, 2010. He was 32. Many friends and collegues are in shock with the news, specially actress Park Si Yeon who is so devasted that there's is the risk she might not be able to finish filming her current drama Coffee House.
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(August 12, 1977 – June 30, 2010)
At seventeen, Park was noted for his acting and musical skills, as well as his good looks which earned him popularity with fans. After his debut in MBC drama Theme Theater (1994), Park appeared a range of TV dramas and films. In 2002, Park co-starred in Winter Sonata with Bae Yong Joon and Choi Ji-woo, which brought him fame in Japan.
Music
As a singer, Park was the "mysterious" voice behind Just For Yesterday, the hit theme song of SBS drama All In, which starred Lee Byung Hun and Song Hye Kyo.
Park released various Japanese albums in Japan and held successful concerts both in Japan and Korea.
Park sang the theme songs of SBS drama On Air in 2008. The Japanese version of the theme songs was his 6th single album Behind Love. Behind Love, released on July 23, 2008, was ranked as the third top single album on Oricon, Japan's premier daily album chart. His next single album, Say Goodbye, and full-length album, Love, were released in November 2008 and both were ranked on Oricon within top 10.
Film and television
Park starred in SBS drama On Air as a drama PD, Kyoung-min Lee, in 2008. He also starred in the movie The Scam as an individual investor(small time investor) Hyun-soo Kang. The Scam was released on February 12, 2009. He was cast in the drama,The Slingshot, acting as the character Kim Shin, which started broadcasting on KBS2 on April 6, 2009.
Park was found dead by his mother at 5:30 am June 30, 2010 at his home in Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul, hanging from a camcorder charger cable after supposedly committing suicide.[1]
Awards
2009: 2009 KOFICE(Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange) Awards
2008: 2008 SBS Drama Awards, "Best Actor for Drama Special Section", "Top 10 Stars"
2008: 2008 SKY Perfect TV Awards, Japan, "Grand Prix", "Korean Wave(Han-Ryu)"
2008: 2008 Mnet 20's Choice, "Hot Global Star"
2008: 22nd Japan Gold Disc Awards, "Best Asian Artist"
2007: 21st Japan Gold Disc Awards, "Best Asian Artist"
2006: 20th Japan Gold Disc Awards, "Song of the Year", "Japan-Korea Friendship Year 2005 Special Award"
Gans acted and did voice work on "Lost in Space" in 1966-67 and appeared on such series as "It
Movie roles included "Tarzan and the Jungle Boy" in 1968 and "Runaway, Runaway" in 1971.
Ronald Kenneth Gans was born Aug. 9, 1931, in Chicago and his family moved to California when he was 14. He graduated from Beverly Hills High School and attended USC before serving in the Navy, his wife said. He started acting after leaving the service.
Gans' voice also could be heard on commercials and promos for television shows and movies, his wife said. To see more of who died in 2010 click here
Queen Jane was from Murang'a District. She started her musical career in 1984 as back up vocalist for Mbiri Young Stars under the band leader Musaimo (Simon Kihara). She formed her own band Queenja Les Les and released her debut album Ndorogonye in 1991, produced by Lemanco Productions [1]
Her career reached prominence a year later upon the release of her hit song Mwendwa KK[2][3]. Her other hits include Ndutige Kwiyaba, Muici Wa Itura, Muthuri Teenager and Arume Ni Nyamu[4]. Many of her songs handled social issues [5].
Her last album Gikuyu Giitu (Our Gikuyu (Language/tribe)) was released in early 2010 [1]. Maina David Mithu of Leemax Studio has been one of her producers [6].
She won awards from the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) and Music Composers Association [2]. Her song Nduraga Ngwetereire (I've been Waiting for You) was released on The Rough Guide to the Music of Kenya compilation CD [2].
Queen Jane died of meningitis[1] June 29, 2010 at St Mary's Hospital in Nairobi after a spell of illness [4]. Her funeral was postponed as her relatives disputed over the place of her burial [7].
She is survived by husband Kariuki Mburu [8]. Her siblings Ejidiah Wanja (aka Lady Wanja) and Agnes Wangui (Princess Aggie) are also musicians [3]. Kenyan politician John Michuki is her uncle [1].
Taricone was born in Frosinone. He was a contestant on the first season of Grande Fratello, the Italian version of Big Brother, in 2000.[2] On the show, Taricone had an affair with fellow contestant Cristina Plevani after just three days in the house.[2] Taricone came in third place on the show, while Plevani won the season.[2] However, the show launched Taricone and he later appeared in Italian television and film roles.[1]
Taricone and Smutniak took part in a skydive over Terni, Umbria, in June 2010.[1] During the jump, Taricone waited to open his parachute until he was just 100 metres from the ground.[1] However, the parachute malfunctioned and failed to open, slamming Tarcione to the ground.[1] He suffered severe back, leg and head injuries in the accident.[2]
He died on June 29, 2010, after more than nine hours of surgery at the age of 35.[2][1] He was survived by his six-year old daughter with Smutniak, Sofia.[2]
Ditta Zusa Einzinger Salzburg, Austria), née Edith Zuser, was an Austrian pop singer who recorded under the stage name Lolita.
