Teddie Beverley obit

Teddie Beverley dead: Legendary BBC singer dies at 99 after outliving co-star sisters

The star and her sisters were the precursors for the modern girl group.

 She was not on the list.

Legendary singer Teddie Beverley has died at the age of 99. No cause of death has been confirmed. She had been the last surviving member of the popular trio The Beverley Sisters which she formed with her sisters Joy and Babs, who was Teddie's twin. The close-harmony trio, who became Britain’s best-loved girl group of the 1950s, were famously inseparable and always wore the same outfits.

They began singing together when they were evacuated to Northampton during World War II and they were then recommended to a BBC producer after they started singing on set when they were scouted for a photoshoot. They also caught the eye of legendary bandleader Glenn Miller, who offered them the chance to record with members of his orchestra shortly before his disappearance. The sisters modelled their close-harmony style on their American heroes, the Andrews Sisters, and quickly became Britain’s answer to the iconic stars.

The BBC later offered the group a contract and they began singing weekly in their own show Three Little Girls In View, which was later re-named Those Beverley Sisters. It ran weekly for seven years, from Alexandra Palace, London.

During this period they also regularly topped the bill at the London Palladium alongside huge Hollywood stars such as Danny Kaye and Bob Hope.

They went on to become amongst the most popular entertainers of the post-war era. In 1951, they had their first chart success with The Ferry Boat Inn and they ended up on tour with Elvis Presley and the Everly Brothers.

Paving the way for girl bands who followed, they became the first British girl group to break into the US Top 10 with their version of Greensleeves. Unsurprisingly the Irving Berlin standard Sisters, became their signature tune.

When Joy married the Wolverhampton Wanderers and England captain Billy Wright in 1958 they stepped away from the spotlight. However they enjoyed a huge resurgence in the 1980s when they staged a triumphant comeback.

This second phase of their career saw them enter the Guinness Book of World Records in 2002 as the world’s longest-surviving vocal group with an unchanged line-up.

That same year they performed at the Queen’s Golden Jubilee and at the 60th-anniversary commemorations of D-Day in 2004. In 2006 they were appointed MBE's.

Joy died in 2015 at the age of 91 while Babs succumbed to cancer, also aged 91, in 2018.

Walter Parazaider obit

Walter Parazaider Dies: Sax Player & Founding Member Of Rock Band Chicago Was 81

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Walter Parazaider, a founding member of the jazz-rock band Chicago whose saxophone provided the punch of “Just You ‘n’ Me” while his flute solo on “Colour My World” lent that song its romantic poignance, died of complications from Alzheimers disease died this morning, June 17, while in hospice care. He was 81.

His death was announced by his daughter Felicia Helen Parazaider on Facebook. “I love you poppy, my Pal,” she wrote, in part. “You coloured our world.” Parazaider resided in recent years in the Las Vegas area but his place of death was not disclosed.

Formed in 1967 in the city that would share its name, Chicago was a major hit-maker for decades, recording nearly 40 albums and selling, according to some sources, more than 100 million records. Combining a big horn and woodwind sound with more conventional rock instrumentation, Chicago had numerous radio hits over the years, particularly in the 1970s, including “25 or 6 to 4,” “Saturday in the Park,” “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day”, “Wishing You Were Here”, “Old Days,” “If You Leave Me Now” and “You’re the Inspiration.”

Born March 14, 1945, in Maywood, Illinois, Parazaider studied classical clarinet before deciding, with friends from his teenage years, to start the rock band that would become Chicago.

Along with Parazaider, founding members of the band — initially called The Big Thing, then Chicago Transit Authority and, finally, in 1969 simply Chicago — included Peter Cetera on bass, Terry Kath on guitar, Robert Lamm on keyboards, Lee Loughnane on trumpet, James Pankow on trombone and Danny Seraphine on drums.

The line-up would change numerous times of the years, but Parazaider remained one of its constants until his retirement, due to health issues, in 2018.

In a message posted on the band’s website in April 2021, Parazaider wrote, “Five months ago, I was diagnosed with Alzheimers disease. Needless to say, my wife, daughters and myself were shocked and devastated. It has taken awhile to process this news and the fact is, we still are. The good news is we have a wonderful medical facility here and I have a very good doctor. I am working hard and not going to give up. With new treatments and therapy, along with my family’s love and support, I feel very positive about the future. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. I wish you and your families all the best in 2021 and always.”

Parazaider is survived by wife JacLynn, who was at his side when he died, and daughters Laura and Felicia.

Parazaider was a multi-instrumentalist. He played a wide variety of wind instruments, including saxophone, flute, and clarinet. He also occasionally played guitar.

Daveigh Chase obit

Actress Daveigh ChaseDead at 35 ...

Starred in 'The Ring,' Voiced Lilo in 'Lilo & Stitch 

She was not on the list.

Daveigh Chase -- the former child actress -- is dead ... TMZ has learned.

The actress' boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, tells TMZ ... Daveigh died Tuesday from meningitis and an infection in her blood, which caused her to have septic issues and led to her body shutting down.

We're told Daveigh had been admitted to a hospital in Los Angeles earlier this month because of malnutrition.

Daveigh caught her big break in Hollywood early on ... voicing Lilo in the hit Disney film "Lilo & Stitch" back in 2002 and the follow-up TV show. She also voiced Chihiro Ogino in the American dub of "Spirited Away."

Horror movie fans will recognize her from her haunting performance as Samara Morgan ... the main antagonist in the hit 2002 film "The Ring" ... for which she won an MTV Movie Award for Best Villain.

Beginning in 2006, Daveigh earned a recurring role in the HBO series "Big Love" ... which follows a fundamentalist, polygamist Mormon family. She played Rhonda Volmer in 32 episodes of the hit show during its five-season run.

Her other credits include ... "Donnie Darko," "Beethoven's 5th," "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," "ER," "Mercy," and more.

Daveigh had numerous run-ins with the law over the years, which we've covered.

We last caught up with Daveigh in 2012 ... when we asked her about her makeup habits -- and she told us about her latest project.

 

Her family's started a GoFundMe.

 

Daveigh was 35.

 

RIP

 

Filmography

Film

Year     Title     Role     Notes

2001    Donnie Darko Samantha Darko        

A.I. Artificial Intelligence       Child Singer    Deleted scenes

Spirited Away Chihiro (voice)            English dub

2002    Lilo & Stitch   Lilo Pelekai (voice)    

The Ring         Samara Morgan          

2003    Haunted Lighthouse    Annabel           Short film

Carolina           Young Georgia Mirabeau       

Stitch! The Movie       Lilo Pelekai (voice)     Direct-to-video

Beethoven's 5th           Sara Newton

2006    Leroy & Stitch            Lilo Pelekai (voice)    

2009    S. Darko          Samantha Darko         Direct-to-video

2012    Yellow Young Mary Holmes  

Little Red Wagon        Kelley Bonner

2016    Jack Goes Home         Shanda

American Romance    Krissy Madison           Final role

Television

Year     Title     Role     Notes

1998    Sabrina the Teenage Witch      Little Girl        Episode: "Christmas Amnesia"

1999    Michael Landon, The Father I Knew Shawna Landon (age 8)          Television film

2000    Charmed          Christina Larson (young)        Episode: "Pardon My Past"

The Practice    Jennifer Wakefield      Episode: "Appeal and Denial"

ER       Taylor Walker  Episode: "The Greatest of Gifts"

From Where I Sit        Anna   Television film

Edgar MaCobb Presents          Sally    Television film

2001    Yes, Dear         Brooke Episode: "The Big Snip"

The Lot           Peggy Franklin            Episode: "Kids"

That's Life       Mary-Ellen      Episode: "Boo!"

Touched by an Angel  Heather Albright         Episode: "Heaven's Portal"

Inside Schwartz           Randi Johnson Episode: "Comic Relief Pitcher"

Say Uncle        Lucy Janik       Television film

2002    Family Law     Jamie Garibaldi           Episode: "Blood and Water"

The Rats          Amy Costello  Television film

2003    Fillmore!          Joyce Summitt, Tracy Mabini (voices)           Episodes: "Of Slain Kings on Checkered Fields", "Links in a Chain of Honor"

Oliver Beene   Joyce   Main role, 23 episodes

2003–2006      Lilo & Stitch: The Series        Lilo Pelekai (voice)     Lead role; 65 episodes

2004    CSI: Crime Scene Investigation          Tessa Press      Episode: "Turn of the Screws"

Cold Case        Ariel Shuman  Episode: "The Sleepover"

2006–2011      Big Love         Rhonda Volmer           Main role, 32 episodes

2007    Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures        Betsy (voice)   Lead role; 58 episodes

2008    Without a Trace           Diana Reed     Episode: "A Bend in the Road"

2009    Mercy  Ashley Jeffries             Episode: "I'm Not That Kind of Girl"

2015    Killer Crush    Paige York       Television film

Video games

Year     Title     Role     Notes

2002    Disney's Lilo & Stitch Lilo Pelekai    

Lilo & Stitch: Trouble in Paradise     

Lilo & Stitch: Hawaiian Adventure   

2016    Let It Die         Kiwako Seto  

Brian Johnson obit

Brian Johnson Has Died

 

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Special effects director Brian Johnson, best remembered from the worlds of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson for his ground-breaking special effects on Space: 1999 (1975-77), has passed away.

Johnson's far-reaching career across television and film saw him contribute to the special effects of some of Hollywood's greatest science fiction epics, including Alien (1979), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), and Aliens (1986). His Hollywood career was predated by numerous contributions to the special effects departments of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's science fiction TV programmes throughout the 1960s and 1970s.

He joined A.P. Films for Supercar (1961-62) after working for Les Bowie's own special effects company as a studio assistant on various feature films, including The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961). Johnson worked under A.P. Films' special effects director Derek Meddings, the pair working closely to enhance A. P. Films' ambitious space-age visual effects in Supermarionation form, which included producing and operating models and explosions. By the time Thunderbirds (1965-66) began production, Meddings entrusted Johnson with his own unit to handle the growing technical demand of the special effects.

After falling out with Gerry, Johnson left Thunderbirds during the making of the series. He quickly returned to the film business, working on 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), Moon Zero Two (1969), Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970), When Dinosaurs Ruled the World (1971), and more.

Johnson and Anderson repaired their relationship when Gerry approached Johnson to produce the special effects for Space: 1999. Now a leading special effects designer in his own right, Johnson and his team's technical and creative efforts in designing and producing Space: 1999's visual effects set an incredible standard for sci-fi TV. This included Johnson designing the Eagle Transporter, one of the most instantly recognisable vehicles in sci-fi history.

Johnson's efforts on Space: 1999 commanded the attention of George Lucas, who invited Johnson to work on Star Wars (1977). Johnson's commitments to Space: 1999 forbade this from happening, but following Space: 1999's completion, he joined Star Wars for The Empire Strikes Back. Following Space: 1999, Johnson's Hollywood career blossomed, gaining global recognition with many awards won in recognition for his ingenious special effects.

Our thoughts are with Brian Johnson's loved ones during this time.

 

Filmography

Special effects

Quatermass 2 (1957) (special effects assistant, uncredited)

Kiss of the Vampire (1963) (special effects assistant, uncredited)

Thunderbirds (TV series) (1965–66) (special effects director)

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) (special effects assistant, uncredited)

Moon Zero Two (1969) (special effects assistant, uncredited)

Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970) (special effects) (as Brian Johncock)

When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth (1970) (special effects) (as Brian Johncock)

A Clockwork Orange (1971) (special effects assistant, uncredited)

Space: 1999 (TV series) (special effects—24 episodes, 1975–76; special effects director—24 episodes, 1976–78; special effects designer—18 episodes, 1976–78; special effect designer—6 episodes, 1976)

The Day After Tomorrow (TV pilot, 1975) (special effects designer)

The Medusa Touch (1978) (special effects supervisor)

Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978) (special effects)

Alien (1979) (special effects supervisor)

The Empire Strikes Back (1980) (special effects supervisor)

Dragonslayer (1981) (supervisor of special mechanical effects)

The Pirates of Penzance (1983) (special effects supervisor)

The NeverEnding Story (1984) (director of special effects)

Spies Like Us (1985) (special effects supervisor)

Aliens (1986) (special effects)

Slipstream (1989) (special effects)

Dragonheart (1996) (micro-light coordinator)

Space Truckers (1996) (special effects supervisor)

Dream Street (1999) (director)

Director

Scragg 'n' Bones (2006)

Eddie Andelman obit

Eddie Andelman, known as "godfather of sports radio," dead at 89

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Eddie Andelman, a member of the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame who is known by many as the "godfather of sports radio," has died.

Andelman's three sons announced their father's death. Eddie Andelman was 89 years old.

"Eddie Andelman was loved by his wife of fifty seven years, worshipped by his sons, and adored by his grandchildren. From humble roots in Dorchester, he went onto great success in business and broadcasting," the family said. "Some call him the godfather of sports radio. He certainly changed and elevated the sports radio game."

Andelman was inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2011 after a career on Boston radio that spanned 42 years. A biography on the Hall of Fame's website says that Andelman "virtually invented the sports talk radio format."

In 1969, Andelman and two other hosts debuted "Sports Huddle," a live and interactive sports show on WEEI.

"Andelman's astute observations and good humor attracted fans of all ages to join the discussions. The show became a model for similar programs across the country," the Massachusetts Broadcast Hall of Fame wrote on its website. "As the audiences grew, the show expanded from a weekly Sunday night feature to a prime time weekday series and was a precursor of the all-sports radio format stations that we know today."

In 1989, Andelman hosted the first "Hot Dog Safari" in Boston, giving participants the chance to travel around the city in search of the best hot dogs. Phantom Gourmet later took over the event.

Decades of Hot Dog Safari events helped raise millions of dollars for cystic fibrosis research through the Joey Fund.

"Eddie worked tirelessly on the Hot Dog Safari for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation because he loved to give people a great time and he was thankful that his own family was healthy," Dave, Mike and Dan Andelman wrote. "There would be no Phantom Gourmet without Eddie Andelman. His passion and pride in the work, down to earth and sometimes irreverent style, and the reverence for small business owners and hard working people only enriched our lives and well as many others as well.  We learned all that we do from our dad. He was one of a kind. He helped thousands and entertained millions. Eddie Andelman lived a truly incredible life."

Abdullah Ibrahim obit

South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim dies in Germany at age 91 after a brief illness

 

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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Globally celebrated South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim, who performed at Nelson Mandela's 1994 presidential inauguration, has died at age 91, his family announced in a statement Monday.

Ibrahim, formerly known as Dollar Brand, passed away peacefully in Germany following a short illness, surrounded by loved ones, the statement issued on behalf of his family said.

Born in Cape Town, Ibrahim rose to international prominence as a pianist, composer and bandleader. With a career spanning more than seven decades, he forged a unique blend of jazz and South African musical traditions, making him a cultural ambassador whose music struck a chord with listeners worldwide.

As one of South Africa's most respected jazz figures, he famously played at Nelson Mandela's 1994 presidential inauguration.

His final public concert in South Africa took place at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival in March, when he once again captivated audiences with the musical skill that defined his career.

Paying tribute to her partner, Dr. Marina Umari said he "passed away peacefully with South Africa and its people in his heart."

"His love for his country never wavered, no matter where in the world he found himself," she said.

His family said that even though his life is over, his influence and voice would continue to resonate around the world.

President Cyril Ramaphosa paid tribute to the musician, praising his contribution to the anti-apartheid struggle and acknowledging his lasting impact through music.

"Today our nation mourns the passing of an international icon and global citizen whose profound creations honored the South Africa that shaped his political commitment and musical brilliance," said Ramaphosa.

In 2009, Ibrahim received an Honorary Doctorate in Music from Wits University and the Order of Ikhamanga, a prestigious civilian award, from former President Jacob Zuma in the same year.

Alan Winde, the mayor of the Western Cape, where Ibrahim's hometown is located, honored the performer and commended him for capturing South Africa's cultural richness and history in his music.

"South Africa has lost a legend," Winde said. "Abdullah Ibrahim represented everything that makes South Africa and the Western Cape so remarkable. His music told the story of our unique cultural diversity and past."

According to his family, Ibrahim will be laid to rest in the German state of Bavaria, where he lived.

Kyle Calder obit

Former Red Wings Forward Kyle Calder Passes Away At 47

 

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Kyle Calder, a skilled and tenacious left winger who carved out a decade‑long career in the National  Hockey  League, passed away on June 15, 2026, at the age of 47.

Born on January 5, 1979, in Goose Lake, Iowa, Calder grew up with a passion for hockey that would take him from small‑town rinks to the sport’s biggest stages. His journey began in the Western Hockey League with the Regina Pats, where his scoring touch and relentless work ethic quickly made him a standout. Over four seasons in Regina, he tallied more than 200 points and earned recognition as one of the WHL’s most consistent forwards.

Calder was selected 131st overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft, marking the start of a professional career defined by perseverance and adaptability. After honing his skills with the Norfolk Admirals in the AHL, he made his NHL debut with Chicago during the 1999–2000 season.

His breakout came in 2001–02, when he recorded 20 goals and 30 assists, establishing himself as a reliable offensive contributor. Calder’s best season arrived in 2005–06, when he led the Blackhawks in scoring with 26 goals and 59 points, earning team MVP honors and cementing his reputation as a versatile, two‑way forward.

Following his success in Chicago, Calder’s career took him to several NHL organizations, including the Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings, Detroit Red Wings, and Anaheim Ducks. Known for his gritty play, strong forechecking, and ability to find the net in clutch moments, he was valued as a dependable veteran presence both on and off the ice.

In total, Calder appeared in 590 NHL games, recording 114 goals and 179 assists for 293 points. His career reflected the resilience of a player who earned every shift through determination and effort.

Kyle Calder will be remembered not only for his contributions to the teams he played for but also for his humility, leadership, and dedication to hockey’s core values of teamwork and perseverance.

Rest in peace, Kyle Calder — a competitor whose heart and hustle embodied the best of the sport he loved.

 

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season                        Playoffs

Season Team   League GP       G         A         Pts       PIM     GP       G         A         Pts       PIM

1995–96          Regina Pats     WHL   27        1          7          8          10        11        0          0          0          0

1996–97          Regina Pats     WHL   62        25        34        59        17        5          3          0          3          6

1997–98          Regina Pats     WHL   62        27        50        77        58        2          0          1          1          0

1998–99          Regina Pats     WHL   34        23        28        51        29        —        —        —        —        —

1998–99          Kamloops Blazers       WHL   27        19        18        37        30        15        6          10        16            6

1999–2000      Cleveland Lumberjacks          IHL     74        14        22        36        43        9          2          2            4          14

1999–2000      Chicago Blackhawks  NHL    8          1          1          2          2          —        —        —        —            —

2000–01          Norfolk Admirals        AHL    37        12        15        27        21        9          2          6          8            2

2000–01          Chicago Blackhawks  NHL    43        5          10        15        14        —        —        —        —            —

2001–02          Chicago Blackhawks  NHL    81        17        36        53        47        5          2          0          2            2

2002–03          Chicago Blackhawks  NHL    82        15        27        42        40        —        —        —        —            —

2003–04          Chicago Blackhawks  NHL    66        21        18        39        29        —        —        —        —            —

2004–05          Södertälje SK  SEL     12        5          1          6          6          10        5          1          6          2

2005–06          Chicago Blackhawks  NHL    79        26        33        59        52        —        —        —        —            —

2006–07          Philadelphia Flyers     NHL    59        9          12        21        36        —        —        —        —            —

2006–07          Detroit Red Wings      NHL    19        5          9          14        22        13        0          1          1            8

2007–08          Los Angeles Kings      NHL    65        7          13        20        18        —        —        —        —            —

2008–09          Los Angeles Kings      NHL    74        8          19        27        41        —        —        —        —            —

2009–10          Bakersfield Condors   ECHL 5          3          3          6          0          10        5          5          10            4

2009–10          Anaheim Ducks          NHL    14        0          2          2          8          —        —        —        —            —

2009–10          Toronto Marlies           AHL    40        14        16        30        18        —        —        —        —            —

2010–11          Bakersfield Condors   ECHL 5          3          4          7          6          —        —        —        —            —

2010–11          Barys Astana   KHL    13        3          4          7          16        3          0          1          1          6

2011–12          Bakersfield Condors   ECHL 27        12        11        23        6          —        —        —        —            —

NHL totals       590      114      180      294      309      18        2          1          3          10

Ronell Johnson obit

Ronell Johnson, Preservation Hall Jazz Band Trombonist, Dies At 49

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Ronell Johnson, the trombonist, vocalist, and sousaphonist known for his work with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and various other New Orleans-based ensembles, has passed away at age 49. His passing was confirmed in a series of posts by Preservation Hall. The posts did not specify a cause of death, though he had reportedly suffered a heart attack earlier this year.

“Ronell Johnson was a beacon,” reads a post announcing Johnson’s passing on Preservation Hall’s social media. “His love for music and community reverberated everywhere he went. His presence was larger than life, uplifting everyone who had the honor of crossing paths with him. Whether on stage, in the Hall, or in a passing conversation, his joy, kindness, and generosity left a lasting impact that we will carry with us always.”

“Ronell had great purpose in life, to bring joy and happiness to others through his music,” wrote Preservation Hall creative director, bassist, and tuba player Ben Jaffe. “[He] was a once in a generation talent and human being. I am processing this loss and will have more to say. Now, I am giving thanks for having known him. His joy was infectious. He made us all better. His heart was too big for this earth.”

“Ronell Johnson truly one of the greatest musicians I have ever had the pleasure of performing with,” Preservation Hall Jazz Band guitarist Joshua Starkman wrote alongside a clip of him accompanying an ebullient Johnson on a lighthearted 1920s jazz tune. “Not just as a trombonist and vocalist but as a person who showed love and connection with everyone he came across. … I have never seen a musician with such enthusiasm to entertain and bring joy to everyone around him. What an inspiration. New Orleans and the world are going to miss him dearly, gone too soon.”

As Preservation Hall photographer Steve Rapport said in a separate post alongside a selection of photos, “This was an extraordinary and immensely talented musician with an incredibly happy and gregarious personality, and a beautiful, warm and caring wife, who quite literally lit up each and every room he wandered into. He gave so much of himself every minute of every day, and New Orleans was always a better place for his presence. His 3D trombone playing wasn’t great just because of its technically virtuosity, but also because every note was infused with his joy of life and his unquenchable passion for music. And the same can be said for his fabulous singing, which was always accompanied by goofy dancing and trombone shenanigans.”

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched by members of the Preservation Hall community to help cover medical and funeral costs for Ronell Johnson. Read the campaign description below or make a contribution here.

Our community is grieving the heartbreaking loss of Ronell Johnson, a beloved musician, friend, colleague, and family member whose life and artistry touched so many.

For nearly 30 years, Ronell was part of the Preservation Hall family, performing multiple times a week at Preservation Hall in New Orleans and traveling the world with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Night after night, city after city, Ronell carried the spirit of New Orleans with him, sharing the music with audiences near and far.

Ronell had that rare and beautiful gift great musicians carry: he could lift a room the moment he began to play. He brought smiles to people’s faces and joy into their hearts. His musicianship was deep, soulful, generous, and full of life. He expressed love through his music, through his craft, and through the way he showed up for the people around him.

We all know that Ronell was a deeply giving person, someone who so often put others ahead of himself. He gave freely through his music, his presence, his spirit, and his heart. Now it is our time to give back to someone who gave all of us such a great gift: joy, music, and love.

At this very difficult time, Ronell’s family is carrying the emotional weight of his passing while also facing the financial burden of funeral expenses and medical care. As a community, we have both an opportunity and a responsibility to surround them with love, support, and relief.

We are raising funds to help cover Ronell’s funeral arrangements and outstanding medical expenses, and to give his family some measure of peace as they navigate the days ahead. No family should have to carry these burdens alone, especially while grieving someone so deeply loved.

At this time, funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. When arrangements have been made, we will share that information with our community.

Any contribution, large or small, will make a meaningful difference. Sharing this fundraiser is also a powerful way to help.

Ronell gave so much beauty to the world through his music, his spirit, and his presence. He gave us joy. He gave us love. He gave us the sound of a life devoted to music. Now it is our turn to give something back to him and to the family he leaves behind.

With gratitude, love, and deep respect,

The Preservation Hall Community / Friends of Ronell Johnson

Oliver Tree obit

Singer-Songwriter Oliver Tree Dies At 32 In Rio De Janeiro Helicopter Crash

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Oliver Tree, the singer-songwriter and record producer who first burst onto the indie scene with Whethan’s viral alternative pop track “When I’m Down,” has died at the age of 32, among one of six who perished in a helicopter crash in Brazil.

Per CNN, Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro confirmed Tree was among the fatalities in an accident involving two helicopters in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighborhood in the Southwest zone of the seaside city. Five who died were in one helicopter, while only the pilot was in the other.

The musician was in Rio de Janeiro amid his The World’s First World Tour, which kicked off May 30 in Mexico City, having just performed a show in São Paulo June 6. Tree was next scheduled to play the first show of the tour’s European leg in Lisbon, Portugal July 1.

In 2017, Tree was signed to Atlantic Records following the breakout success of “When I’m Down,” subsequently releasing his debut album, Ugly Is Beautiful, in 2020. The dance-pop musician achieved international recognition with popular songs like “Life Goes On” (from the deluxe edition of his inaugural album) and “Miss You” (a bonus track off of his third studio album Alone in a Crowd). His fourth and final studio album, Love You Madly Hate You Badly, was released April 24 via his independent label, Alien Boy Records.

According to preliminary reports from the fire department, the aircrafts collided mid-air before crashing into each other. Per CBC, the helicopters then crashed atop a car dealership with electric vehicles, with CNN reporting that approximately 20 vehicles were hit and caught fire.

In a statement, the Civil Police noted that an investigation is pending and a forensic examination of the scene has been requested.

Born in Santa Cruz, California, Tree signed to Atlantic Records in 2017 after his song "When I'm Down" went viral and released his debut studio album Ugly Is Beautiful on July 17, 2020, which included the RIAA gold and platinum-certified singles "Alien Boy", "Hurt", "Miracle Man" and "Let Me Down". He achieved international recognition with his songs "Life Goes On" in 2021 and "Miss You" in 2022.

Tree published his second studio album, Cowboy Tears on February 18, 2022, his third studio album, Alone in a Crowd, on September 29, 2023, and his fourth studio album, Love You Madly Hate You Badly, on April 24, 2026.

David Greenslade obit

Dave Greenslade Passed Away

 

He was not on the list.

I live within the concept of time. We all live within it, within its restrictions. It’s an important thing: it’s the only thing we’ve all got while we’re still alive. So we have to make the most of it,” Dave Greenslade told this scribe last year, and now one of the most brilliant British keyboard players has left our mortal coil. He might be forever associated with COLOSSEUM and GREENSLADE, but there was much to the veteran’s oeuvre, even though Dave never let neither conceptual thinking nor creative successes get in the way of his personality, and Greenslade remained soft-spoken and good-humored to the very end.

Dave was the main driver behind such classics as "The Valentyne Suite" by the first of the aforementioned ensembles, one he helped form, and “Pilgrim’s Progress” by the second, one he led and lent his name to. Yet Greenslade’s cinematic vision also resulted in his composing music for screen, including the soundtrack to the “Curriculee Curricula” where Chris Farlowe and Sonja Kristina starred, and, on the “From The Discworld” books that Sir Terry Pratchett asked him to illustrate musically. Still, for all such achievements, Dave was a wonderful human being, fondly remembered by everyone who’s ever been in touch with him. Greenslade retired in 2021 and was replaced in COLOSSEUM by Nick Steed, but continued to record and has been working on a second album in collaboration with Dave Thomas of BLONDE ON BLONDE – a project which, apparently, didn’t come to fruition. Now, Dave Greenslade followed Dick Heckstall-Smith and Jon Hiseman to the great gig in the sky. Farewell, my friend.

Anne Schedeen obit

Anne Schedeen, Actress Who Played the Mom on ‘ALF,’ Dies at 77

"She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of creative energy, whip smart humor, delight in her family, adoration for little dogs, burning hatred for Trump, passion for second-hand thrifting, and love for a good story," read a social media post announcing her passing.

 She was not on the list.

Actress Anne Schedeen, best known for playing matriarch Kate Tanner on the late-’80s sitcom ALF, has died. She was 77.

“It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share Annie has passed peacefully,” reads a post on her official Facebook page. “She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of creative energy, whip smart humor, delight in her family, adoration for little dogs, burning hatred for Trump, passion for second-hand thrifting, and love for a good story. We are bereft without her. We loved her so so much, as did all who met her.”

“She was a force. And it is unimaginable to think about life without her in it,” the Facebook post continued. “But as she said, ‘I’m always with you.’ And she’s right. The memories, artwork, belly laughter, handmade jewelry, oil paintings, sculptures, costumes, and all around joie de vivre live on. Raise a margarita in her honor.”

Her agent, Metropolitan Talent Agency CEO and president Tom Markley, also confirmed the news. “Anne was a true artist and friend. One of a kind. I’ll miss her,” he said.

A cause of death was not revealed.

Schedeen was born Luanne Ruth Schedeen on Jan. 8, 1949, and grew up on a farm outside of Portland, Ore. She once told The Washington Post that she started acting at age 6 “with teapots and flowers” and later took acting lessons at the Portland Civic Theater. She did local theater in Hawaii and studied at Portland State University and Fort Wright College in Spokane, Wash., before relocating to New York and taking a stab at acting professionally.

“It was a long wait. I sold clothes, modeled clothes, was a shoe model,” she said. “I played in summer stock and did a commercial. Then I got signed by a big agent. Within a month I had a contract with Universal. I thought I’d come out here, take fencing lessons, drive a small Thunderbird and sit by the swimming pool. Instead, I was the daughter on Marcus Welby, M.D.”

She landed roles in shows including Paper Dolls, Emergency! and Simon & Simon before ALF. Schedeen played Kate Tanner on the sitcom about a wisecracking alien who lands in the garage of a family who lives in suburban California and moves in with them. The series ran from September 1986 to March 1990 on NBC and spawned several spinoffs, including an animated show.

“When ALF came along it was another pilot season,” she says. “I kept reading scripts. I almost got involved with one, then withdrew at the last minute. Then I read ALF. I said, ‘This is funny. It makes me laugh.’ I met the people involved, I met ALF, and became more convinced I wanted to do it. That little alien made me laugh.”

However, Schedeen later revealed to People Magazine that working on the show was a “technical nightmare — extremely slow, hot and tedious. If you had a scene with ALF, it took centuries. A 30-minute show took 20 to 25 hours to shoot. Some of the actors in the cast had difficult personalities. The whole thing was a big, dysfunctional family.”

She is survived by her husband of 55 years Christopher Barrett, daughter Tay Barrett, daughter-in-law Hilary Flynn, sister Sarabeth Schedeen, niece Minnie Schedeen brother Roland “Tony” Schedeen and sister in-law Julieann Schedeen. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Habitat for Humanity.

Actress

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7.7

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2023

 

Tiny Nuts (2014)

Tiny Nuts

6.1

TV Series

Anne

2014

1 episode

 

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ALF

7.4

TV Series

Kate Tanner

1986–2004

101 episodes

 

Judging Amy (1999)

Judging Amy

7.1

TV Series

Det. Peggy Fraser

2001

3 episodes

 

Teri Hatcher, Alec Baldwin, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Kelly Lynch in Heaven's Prisoners (1996)

Heaven's Prisoners

5.8

Jungle Room Patron

1996

 

Praying Mantis (1993)

Praying Mantis

5.2

TV Movie

Karen

1993

 

Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster (1991)

Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster

7.0

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Paula Barrett

1991

 

Jill Eikenberry in Cast the First Stone (1989)

Cast the First Stone

5.5

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1989

 

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Slow Burn

5.0

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1986

 

Angela Lansbury in Murder, She Wrote (1984)

Murder, She Wrote

7.3

TV Series

Julia Granger

1986

1 episode

 

Tom Berenger, Liam Neeson, David Keith, and Madolyn Smith Osborne in If Tomorrow Comes (1986)

If Tomorrow Comes

7.7

TV Mini Series

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1986

1 episode

 

Tom Selleck in Magnum, P.I. (1980)

Magnum, P.I.

7.5

TV Series

Audrey Gilbert

1986

1 episode

 

Gerald McRaney and Jameson Parker in Simon & Simon (1981)

Simon & Simon

7.1

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Claire StaffordBailey Randall

1982–1985

2 episodes

 

Carl Weathers and Joseph Bottoms in Braker (1985)

Braker

4.7

TV Movie

Lieutenant Polly Peters

1985

 

Paper Dolls (1984)

Paper Dolls

6.9

TV Series

Sara Frank

1984

13 episodes

 

Elliott Gould, Mary McDonnell, Corinne Bohrer, Conchata Ferrell, Shuko Akune, Lynne Moody, and Bruce A. Young in E/R (1984)

E/R

7.2

TV Series

Karen Sheridan

1984

1 episode

 

Ted Danson, Shelley Long, John Ratzenberger, George Wendt, Nicholas Colasanto, and Rhea Perlman in Cheers (1982)

Cheers

8.0

TV Series

Emily Phillips

1984

1 episode

 

Second Thoughts (1983)

Second Thoughts

5.2

Janis

1983

 

Little Darlings

TV Movie

Camp Counsellor

1982

 

John Ritter, Suzanne Somers, and Joyce DeWitt in Three's Company (1976)

Three's Company

7.6

TV Series

LindaLouise PrescottLisa Page

1978–1982

5 episodes

 

Semi-Tough (1980)

Semi-Tough

5.9

TV Series

Amanda

1980

1 episode

 

Lou Ferrigno and Bill Bixby in The Incredible Hulk (1977)

The Incredible Hulk

7.0

TV Series

Kimberly Dowd

1979

1 episode

 

Never Say Never

8.3

TV Movie

Dr. Sarah Keaton

1979

 

Charlie Aiken, Jarrod Johnson, and Jill Whelan in Friends (1979)

Friends

7.0

TV Series

Alice PriceMiss Price

1979

2 episodes

 

Champions: A Love Story (1979)

Champions: A Love Story

7.4

TV Movie

Diane Kachatorian

1979

 

Almost Heaven

5.1

TV Movie

Janie

1978

 

Project U.F.O. (1978)

Project U.F.O.

7.1

TV Series

Helen McNair

1978

1 episode

 

Robert Blake in Baretta (1975)

Baretta

6.7

TV Series

Linda

1978

1 episode

 

Eddie Albert and Robert Wagner in Switch (1975)

Switch

7.1

TV Series

LisaKeelie Blair

1975–1978

2 episodes

 

Exo-Man (1977)

Exo-Man

5.2

TV Movie

Emily Frost

1977

 

Meredith Baxter, Kristy McNichol, James Broderick, Gary Frank, Sada Thompson, Michael Schackelford, and David Schackelford in Family (1976)

Family

7.7

TV Series

Susie

1977

2 episodes

 

Raymond Burr in Kingston: Confidential (1976)

Kingston: Confidential

6.0

TV Series

Melanie Woods

1977

1 episode

 

Flight to Holocaust (1977)

Flight to Holocaust

5.8

TV Movie

Linda Michaels

1977

 

Art Carney in Lanigan's Rabbi (1976)

Lanigan's Rabbi

6.1

TV Series

Barbara James

1977

1 episode

 

Emergency! (1972)

Emergency!

7.9

TV Series

MargoNurseNurse Carol Waldo ...

1974–1976

6 episodes

 

Embryo (1976)

Embryo

5.1

Helen Holliston

1976

 

The Bionic Woman (1976)

The Bionic Woman

6.7

TV Series

Milly Wilson

1976

1 episode

 

Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969)

Marcus Welby, M.D.

7.0

TV Series

Sandy PorterMrs. Elizabeth CarstairsMariette

1974–1976

12 episodes

 

Alex Rocco in Three for the Road (1975)

Three for the Road

7.4

TV Series

1975

1 episode

 

Dennis Weaver in McCloud (1970)

McCloud

7.0

TV Series

Tina

1975

1 episode

 

You Lie So Deep, My Love (1975)

You Lie So Deep, My Love

6.6

TV Movie

Ellen

1975

 

David Hartman in Lucas Tanner (1974)

Lucas Tanner

6.9

TV Series

Flight Attendant Carolyn

1974

1 episode

 

Raymond Burr and Barbara Sigel in Ironside (1967)

Ironside

6.9

TV Series

Vicki

1974

1 episode

 

Sally Struthers and James Franciscus in Aloha Means Goodbye (1974)

Aloha Means Goodbye

6.4

TV Movie

Stewardess

1974

 

Teresa Graves in Get Christie Love! (1974)

Get Christie Love!

6.5

TV Series

Gloria

1974

1 episode

 

Lee Majors in The Six Million Dollar Man (1973)

The Six Million Dollar Man

7.1

TV Series

Tina Larson

1974

1 episode

 

Self

Family Comedy Hour

6.3

TV Special

Self

1987

 

Archive Footage

History of the Sitcom (2021)

History of the Sitcom

7.2

TV Series

Self - Kate Tanner (archive footage)

2021

1 episode

 

Fan des années 80 (2009)

Fan des années 80

TV Series

Kate Tanner (archive footage)

2010

1 episode

 

Paul Fusco and Mihaly 'Michu' Meszaros in ALF (1986)

ALF

7.4

TV Series

Kate Tanner (archive footage)

1988

2 episodes