SYFY WIRE Explore The LatestMoviesTVGamesComicsInterviewsBad Astronomy All Posts Tagged obituary Longtime 'Sesame Street' star Bob McGrath dies at 90, after appearing in 450 episodes of the beloved series McGrath played music teacher Bob Johnson for nearly five decades. By Matthew Jackson | 1 month ago 'Die Hard' and 'Top Gun' fan favorite Clarence Gilyard Jr. passes away at 66 He was perhaps best known for playing Theo, the computer-hacking member of Hans Gruber's squad of mercenaries. By Josh Weiss | 2 months ago James Winburn, legendary stuntman from final clash of Carpenter's 'Halloween,' dies at 85 Winburn was a stunt performer for decades, and even directed films himself. By Matthew Jackson | 2 months ago The original Green Power Ranger, Jason David Frank, dies at 49 Frank never lost his sense of enthusiasm for the show and its loyal fan base. By Josh Weiss | 2 months ago Kevin Conroy dead at 66: The actor leaves behind an immortal Batman legacy His contributions to DC's Caped Crusader will live on forever. By Josh Weiss | 2 months ago 'Harry Potter': Leslie Phillips, voice of the iconic Sorting Hat in fantasy film series, dies at 98 Phillips' other screen credits included Tomb Raider and Doctor Who. By Josh Weiss | 2 months ago Remembering Leslie Jordan's best sci-fi & horror roles, from 'American Horror Story' to 'Star Trek' The distinctive, diminutive Emmy winner has reportedly passed away at age 67. By Benjamin Bullard | 3 months ago Robbie Coltrane, alum of 'Harry Potter' and 'James Bond,' dies at 72; Wizarding World cast members react RIP to the Keeper of the Keys. By Josh Weiss | 3 months ago Charlbi Dean, recurring star on The CW's 'Black Lightning,' dies at 32 The South African native most recently appeared in the Palme d'Or winner, Triangle of Sadness. By Josh Weiss | 5 months ago Nichelle Nichols, trailblazing 'Star Trek' icon who originated the role of Lt. Uhura, dies at 89 Nichols made television history in the role of Lt. Uhura aboard the USS Enterprise. By Brian Silliman | 6 months ago Load More
Longtime 'Sesame Street' star Bob McGrath dies at 90, after appearing in 450 episodes of the beloved series McGrath played music teacher Bob Johnson for nearly five decades. By Matthew Jackson | 1 month ago
'Die Hard' and 'Top Gun' fan favorite Clarence Gilyard Jr. passes away at 66 He was perhaps best known for playing Theo, the computer-hacking member of Hans Gruber's squad of mercenaries. By Josh Weiss | 2 months ago
James Winburn, legendary stuntman from final clash of Carpenter's 'Halloween,' dies at 85 Winburn was a stunt performer for decades, and even directed films himself. By Matthew Jackson | 2 months ago
The original Green Power Ranger, Jason David Frank, dies at 49 Frank never lost his sense of enthusiasm for the show and its loyal fan base. By Josh Weiss | 2 months ago
Kevin Conroy dead at 66: The actor leaves behind an immortal Batman legacy His contributions to DC's Caped Crusader will live on forever. By Josh Weiss | 2 months ago
'Harry Potter': Leslie Phillips, voice of the iconic Sorting Hat in fantasy film series, dies at 98 Phillips' other screen credits included Tomb Raider and Doctor Who. By Josh Weiss | 2 months ago
Remembering Leslie Jordan's best sci-fi & horror roles, from 'American Horror Story' to 'Star Trek' The distinctive, diminutive Emmy winner has reportedly passed away at age 67. By Benjamin Bullard | 3 months ago
Robbie Coltrane, alum of 'Harry Potter' and 'James Bond,' dies at 72; Wizarding World cast members react RIP to the Keeper of the Keys. By Josh Weiss | 3 months ago
Charlbi Dean, recurring star on The CW's 'Black Lightning,' dies at 32 The South African native most recently appeared in the Palme d'Or winner, Triangle of Sadness. By Josh Weiss | 5 months ago
Nichelle Nichols, trailblazing 'Star Trek' icon who originated the role of Lt. Uhura, dies at 89 Nichols made television history in the role of Lt. Uhura aboard the USS Enterprise. By Brian Silliman | 6 months ago