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Kenneth Hyman, Warner Bros. Exec and Producer on ‘The Hill’ and ‘The Dirty Dozen,’ Dies at 97

Thanks to him, Gordon Parks became the first Black person to direct a film for a major American studio with ‘The Learning Tree.’

Christa Lang, Actress, Producer and Widow of Samuel Fuller, Dies at 82

She appeared in French New Wave movies for Roger Vadim, Claude Chabrol and Jean-Luc Godard before marrying the iconic American filmmaker in 1967.

Chuck Negron, Three Dog Night Singer and Co-Founder, Dies at 83

He performed on the band's No. 1 hits “Mama Told Me (Not to Come),” “Joy to the World” and “Black and White.”

Elyse Donalson, Actress in ‘Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers,’ Dies at 78

The Texas native also graced the small screen on ‘St. Elsewhere,’ ‘The X-Files,’ ‘Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman’ and ‘The Practice.’

David Yarnell, Veteran Producer on ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’ and Early TV and Radio Shows, Dies at 96

His credits also include ‘Candid Camera’ specials, 'That’s Incredible,’ Roseanne Barr and Dolly Parton specials and the 'Love, American Style' anthology series.

Demond Wilson, Lamont on ‘Sanford and Son,’ Dies at 79

A guest stint on 'All in the Family' paved the way for his six-season run on the legendary NBC sitcom.

Catherine O’Hara Remembered by Macaulay Culkin, Eugene Levy, Seth Rogen, Tim Burton and More: “A Rare Light in This World”

The actress, known for her roles in 'Schitt’s Creek,' 'The Studio,' 'Beetlejuice' and 'Home Alone,' died on Friday.

Nancy Seltzer, Longtime Publicist to Garth Brooks and Sean Connery, Dies at 79

Throughout her career, she also represented Whitney Houston, Julia Roberts, Bette Davis, Nicole Kidman, Johnny Depp, Hugh Jackman and Kathy Bates, among others.

Leonard Kornberg, Longtime Studio Executive and Story Analyst, Dies at 75

He worked on 'Paddington,' 'The Mummy,' 'King Kong,' 'Hacksaw Ridge' and 'Psycho,' among other projects.

Sly Dunbar, Reggae Drummer Who Anchored Tracks From Bob Marley and Bob Dylan, Dies at 73

The two-time Grammy winner was half of the influential rhythm section Sly & Robbie with bassist Robbie Shakespeare.

Geoffrey Mason, ABC Producer at the Munich Olympics Portrayed in ‘September 5,’ Dies at 85

The 24-time Emmy winner served as a script consultant on the recent Paramount drama, which takes place in the control room on the day Israeli athletes and coaches were taken hostage and killed.