by Mark Crispin Miller, News from Underground:
Actor Lance Reddick, known for his roles in The Wire and John Wick, has died at the age of 60
Once again a loss mourns Hollywood. Actor Lance Reddick, best known for his roles in The Wire and the John Wick saga, has died at the age of 60. The actor’s body was found at his Studio City home around 9:30 a.m. Friday. At the moment the causes of his death are unknown, but everything seems to indicate that it was a death from natural causes. During the last few days, the actor had been promoting John Wick 4, the latest installment in the franchise led by Keanu Reeves. In these films, the actor played Charon, one of the members of the Continental Hotel. After appearing in the four main John Wick installments, he also made a cameo in Ballerina, the spin-off starring Ana de Armas.
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Martin’ Actor Sean Lampkin, Who Played Bartender Nipsey, Dies at 54
March 16, 2023
The actor who played Nipsey on the sitcom “Martin” has passed away. Sean Lampkin died on March 8 at the age of 54. Lampkin was a good friend of actor Martin Lawrence and often appeared in his films, including “Life” and “Big Mama’s House.” He was best known for playing the bartender Nipsey on “Martin.” The actor’s friend Marsel Watts broke the news on Facebook. “My friend, my last roommate for 10 years, a father and family man, my brother, skate buddy, business partner, and trainer passed away this morning. RIP Sean Lampkin.” Watts did not note how Lampkin died, but his cousin, Memnar Grayton, posted a moving tribute to the actor on Facebook and noted that the comedian passed away in his sleep.
No cause of death reported.
Jim Gordon Cause of death: Top Rock Drummer Dies At 77
March 18, 2023
The great drummer James Beck Gordon, prominent in the 1960s and 1970s and who helped create many classic rock tunes, including Eric Clapton’s “Layla,” passed away on March 14, 2023, in a Vacaville, California, hospital. Age-wise, he was 77. Robert Merlis, a publicist for Joel Selvin, the author of a future biography of Mr. Gordon, reported his passing. It’s unclear what caused the death. Gordon was known for his talent and skill on the drums and was a member of the elite group of Los Angeles studio musicians known as the Wrecking Crew. He worked on studio recordings with many A-list artists, including John Lennon, George Harrison, the Beach Boys, Carly Simon, and Steely Dan. He also performed with Joe Cocker, Alice Cooper, and Frank Zappa. As a teenager, he began performing professionally and toured England with the Everly Brothers in 1963. However, during the next 15 years, he began exhibiting erratic behavior and hearing voices, including that of his mother, who haunted him with her insistent voice, leaving him unable to play his drums. He was diagnosed with schizophrenia and spent nearly 40 years in jail after being sentenced to killing his mother. Despite his struggles, Gordon will be remembered as one of the greatest drummers ever. Eric Clapton once said that Gordon was the greatest rock ‘n’ roll drummer ever.
No cause of death reported.
Ed Winter, coroner to the stars, dead at 73
March 20, 2023
Ed Winter, the Deputy L.A. County Coroner who handled the death cases/investigations into some of the biggest celebrities in Hollywood has died … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Winter passed away at his L.A. area home Friday of natural causes. Winter was right there in front of the cameras in cases that include Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Brittany Murphy, Paul Walker, Tom Petty and Corey Haim.
Davood Roostaei, Famed Iranian-American Painter, Dies at 63
March 19, 2023
Iranian-American artist Davood Roostaei passed away suddenly this week in Los Angeles, where he has called home for the last 23 years, his publicists at Anderson Group told TheWrap on Friday. Roostaei was born in Iran in 1959 and studied at Tehran’s Academy of Fine Arts in the late 1970s, until the Islamic Revolution made that impossible. He was jailed for two years for his art that was deemed subversive by the new regime. After his release, he sought asylum in Hamburg, Germany, where he embraced the neo-expressionism “die neue Wilde” style. He gave up brushes and began to paint with only his fingers and went on to create a technique he called Cryptorealism.
No cause of death reported.
Jeff Gaylord Passes Away At Age 64
March 16, 2023
2023 has not been a good year for pro wrestling fans, as we have sadly lost a few legends and pro wrestling veterans already. It is with great sadness that we report the passing of former wrestler Jeff Gaylord, who passed away at the age of 64. The news was announced by his brother Joel Gaylord who shared that Jeff had passed away after a brief illness.
No cause of death reported.
What Happened To Justin Grankewicz?
March 16, 2023
Wareham, Massachusetts – According to rumours, excellent singer Justin Grankewicz of Wareham died suddenly at a young age. Rachel Beauregard, his partner, has been completely devastated by his untimely demise. His family members have made no formal statements concerning the reason for Justin Grankewicz’s death or his burial service. Further information on all of this is likely to be available shortly. [Grankewicz was 71 and died in a traffic accident].
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