Michael George Ansara (April 15, 1922 – July 31, 2013)
The stage, screen, and voice actor died after a long illness at his home in
Calabasas, California. Ansara is best known for his portrayal of Cochise
in the ABC-TV series Broken Arrow (1956-1958). He also played the
original Klingon on several episodes of television’s "Star Trek".
Peter Seamus Lorcan O’Toole
O’Toole achieved stardom in 1962 playing T. E. Lawrence in Lawrence of
Arabia. He has been nominated for eight Academy Awards, a record for
the most Academy Award acting nominations without a win.
Eileen Brennan (Verla Eileen Regina Brennen)
(September 3, 1932 – July 28, 2013)
(AP) – Eileen Brennan, who went from musical comedy on Broadway
to wringing laughs out of memorable characters in such films as
"Private Benjamin" and "Clue," has died.
Brennan’s managers, Jessica Moresco and Al Onorato, said she died
Sunday at home in Burbank after a battle with bladder cancer.
"Our family is so grateful for the outpouring of love and respect for
Eileen," her family said in a statement. "She was funny and caring
and truly one of a kind. Her strength and love will never be forgotten."
Brennan got her first big role on the New York stage in "Little Mary
Sunshine," a musical comedy that won her the 1960 Obie award for
best actress. Along with her "excellent singing voice," her performance
was "radiant and comic," said a New York Times review.
"Private Benjamin" brought her a supporting actress nomination for an
Oscar. She also won an Emmy for repeating her "Private Benjamin" role
in the television version and was nominated six other times for guest
roles on such shows as "Newhart," "thirtysomething," "Taxi" and "Will
& Grace."
1978
Edd Byrnes (Edward Byrne Breitenberger)
Byrnes is known for his starring role in the ABC television series 77 Sunset
Strip (1958-1964). He also was featured in the 1978 film Grease as television
teen-dance show host, Vince Fontaine, and a single-charted recording artist
with "Kookie, Kookie — Lend Me Your Comb" (with Connie Stevens).
