Vincent Marzello obit

Vincent Marzello, Actor on 'Bob the Builder' and 'The Witches,' Dies at 68

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He also appeared in two Bond films and in 'Velvet Goldmine' and 'Laws of Attraction.'

Vincent Marzello, who portrayed the father of the young protagonist in The Witches, Nicolas Roeg's 1990 adaptation of a Roald Dahl book, died Tuesday, his wife, actress Lorelei King, announced. He was 68.

"The love of my life, my darling husband Vincent Marzello, died this morning," she wrote on Twitter. "To those who knew him, I am sorry to post the news rather than contact you personally, but I am overwhelmed. My heart is broken."

    The love of my life, my darling husband Vincent Marzello, died this morning. To those who knew him, I am sorry to post the news rather than contact you personally, but I am overwhelmed. My heart is broken. pic.twitter.com/47obW2lQmu

    — Lorelei King (@LoreleiKing) March 31, 2020

Marzello and King (Notting Hill, The Saint) were living in London. For several years, he voiced Farmer Percy Pickles and other characters alongside his wife on the British-based cartoon Bob the Builder.

A native of Brooklyn, Marzello also appeared in the 007 films The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) with Roger Moore and Never Say Never Again (1983) with Sean Connery.

His credits also included Richard Donner's Superman (1978), A Kid in King Arthur's Court (1995), Todd Haynes' Velvet Goldmine (1998), Laws of Attraction (2004) and the animated Planet 51 (2009).

Marzello is perhaps best known for his turn as Luke's (Jasen Fisher) ill-fated dad in the dark fantasy The Witches (1990), starring Anjelica Huston and Mai Zetterling.

King wrote about her husband's health issues in a February post for the DementiaUK website.

Filmography

    The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) – USS Wayne Crewman

    Superman (1978) – 1st Copy Boy (Daily Planet)

    Never Say Never Again (1983) – Colonel Culpepper

    John and Yoko: A Love Story (1985) – Anthony Cox

    Odin: Photon Sailer Starlight (1985) – Cyborg / MC (1992) (English version, voice, uncredited)

    Honor Bound (1988) – Hanley

    Venus Wars (1989) – Barkeep / Mechanic (English version, voice, uncredited)

    The Missing Reel (1989) – Mr. Page

    The Witches (1990) – Luke's Father

    A Kid in King Arthur's Court (1995) – Dad

    The Fragile Heart (1996) – Hugh Lyle

    Velvet Goldmine (1998) – US Reporter 1

    Lucia (1998) – Mr. Hickox

    Mike Bassett: England Manager (2001) – US newsreader

    Bob the Builder: The Knights of Fix-A-Lot (2003) – Robert (US; Voice)

    Laws of Attraction (2004) – Lyman Hersh

    Bob the Builder (2000–2016) – Farmer Pickles and Robert (US; Voice)

    Manga Latina: Killer on the Loose (2006) – Anchorman

    Planet 51 (2009) – Additional Voices

    Just Cause 2 (2010) – Tom Sheldon (Voice)

    Bob the Builder: Big Dino Dig (2011) – Farmer Pickles (US; Voice)

Hedgemon Lewis obit

 

Hedgemon Lewis passes away

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Former world title challenger Hedgemon Lewis has passed away at the age of 74. Lewis was a 2-time amateur national champion and a very good pro. He later became an accomplished trainer. His sister Georgia just posted his passing on Facebook. Hedgemon was born in Greensboro, Alabama, and last year was inducted into the Alabama Boxing Hall of Fame in the Amateur Boxer category. He was unable to attend due to health problems, which he had for several years. He compiled a pro record of 53-7-2 with 26 KOs and fought for the world welterweight title three times, losing twice to WBA/WBC champion Jose Napoles, and to WBC champion John Stracey in his final fight. R.I.P.

Lewis was initially taken under the wing of Detroit-based coach Luther Burgess, who presided over his formative boxing years and was later trained by Eddie Futch. Due to Lewis’s exciting style, he soon attracted the attention of Hollywood. His management company consisted of actors and entertainment stars such as Ryan O'Neal, Bill Cosby and Robert Goulet.

Racing through the early part of his career, Lewis was victorious in his first 22 fights. He fought out of Detroit initially, before basing himself in Los Angeles. Establishing himself as one of boxing’s top prospects, Lewis was poised to take on his biggest fight to date, against Ernie ‘Indian Red’ Lopez. In the first 4 rounds, Lewis outclassed his opponent, before Lopez came from behind to win.

Lewis bounced back to win his next five fights, including defeating highly rated contender Oscar "Shotgun" Albarado over ten rounds. This set the stage for a rematch against former foe Ernie Lopez. In a closely fought and exciting contest, Lewis picked up the decision, flooring his opponent in round 4.

Not yet finished with the sport, Lewis became a noted coach and cornerman in the world of boxing. He worked the corners with legendary figures such as Eddie Futch, Thell Torrence and Freddy Roach. He would play a key role as part of Futch’s camp in the epic ‘Thriller in Manila’ fight. Lewis trained fighters until his death. Outside of boxing, he also achieved success in the Los Angeles real estate market. Lewis also appeared as a craps gambler in the Ryan O'Neal 1985 movie, Fever Pitch.