Joe Don Baker, the broad-shouldered Texas tough guy who
portrayed characters on both sides of the law, most notably
Sheriff Buford Pusser in the unexpected box-office hit 
Walking Tall (1973), died Monday May 7. 

Sinatra died in his sleep after suffering a heart attack at Cedars-
Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, with his wife Barbara at
his side. He was 82.

On May 14, 1998, the legendary singer, actor and show-
business icon Frank Sinatra dies of a heart attack in Los
Angeles, at the age of 82.

Sinatra emerged from an Italian-American family in Hoboken,
New Jersey, to become the first modern superstar of popular
music, with an entertainment career that spanned more than
five decades.

James Foley (December 28, 1953 – May 6, 2025)

Famed Hollywood director James Foley has passed away after
a battle with brain cancer. Many know James’ work but may
not even realize it. In addition to directing films like Glengarry
Glenn Ross and two films in the Fifty Shades franchise.

James worked with Madonna several times for her iconic music
videos. He directed videos for Papa Don’t Preach, Live to Tell,
and True Blue in the 1980s. James also served as the director
for Madonna’s 1987 feature film Who’s That Girl.
(Hollywood Reporter)

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Al Pacino and James Foley.

George Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985)

Welles was a director, actor, writer, producer, and magician
who is remembered for his innovative work in film, radio,
and theatre. He is among the greatest and most influential
filmmakers of all time.

Directed by Sam Raimi and starring Tobey Maguire in the title
role, the eagerly awaited comic book adaptation Spider-Man 
was released on Friday, May 3, 2002, and quickly became the
fastest movie ever to earn more than $100 million at the box
office, raking in a staggering $114.8 million by Sunday, May 5.

Tobey Maguire