MPH Posted 31 December 2010 Share Posted 31 December 2010 Tom Bosley Veteran US actor Tom Bosley, most famous for playing all-American father Howard Cunningham in the 1970s TV series Happy Days, died aged 83. The star, who had been suffering from lung cancer, passed away at his home just outside Palm Springs in October. Henry Winkler, who played The Fonz in Happy Days, called him "our television father on the sound stage, but a father figure in real life". Film director Ron Howard, who played Bosley's son in the show, called him a "vital central figure in the Happy Days experience". Gary Coleman In May former Diff'rent Strokes star Gary Coleman passed away at 42. The star, who coined the catchphrase "What you talking 'bout, Willis?", died of a brain haemorrhage. No funeral took place to commemorate his life after it was revealed his will had stipulated he did not want a service. The document stated his request was to have a wake conducted by people who had no financial ties to him and "can look each other in the eyes and say they really cared personally" for him. Tony Curtis In September Oscar-nominated star Tony Curtis died of a cardiac arrest at his US home in Nevada, aged 85. His career spanned six decades and he made more than 120 films including Some Like It Hot, Spartacus and The Vikings. His actress daughter Jamie Lee Curtis paid tribute to her father, saying he "leaves behind a legacy of great performances in movies and in his paintings". Around 400 fans, celebrities, friends, and family members attended his funeral, which took place in a chapel in Las Vegas. Corey Haim The Lost Boys actor Corey Haim died in March aged 38. A post mortem revealed the star had died of pneumonia. In recent years Haim starred in reality TV show The Two Coreys with his friend Corey Feldman, which was cancelled after two series. His long-time friend paid tribute to him, revealing he had wept when he heard the sad news. Dennis Hopper In May Hollywood actor Dennis Hopper died following a battle with prostate cancer. The star of cult classics such as Easy Rider, Apocalypse Now and Blue Velvet, was aged 74. Just three months before his death, the Oscar-nominated actor was honoured with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame during a ceremony which he attended. Jack Nicholson and Val Kilmer were among the mourners at his funeral, which took place in New Mexico. Simon MacCorkindale The actor who played Dr Harry Harper in BBC One's Casualty for six years died aged 58 in October. Simon MacCorkindale, who had been suffering from cancer, died in the arms of his wife, actress Susan George. He was also known for starring in 1980s series Manimal and Falcon Crest and appearing in the 1978 Agatha Christie film Death on the Nile. He began his career in theatre, making his West End debut in a production of Pygmalion, before moving to the small screen. Alexander McQueen In February one of the UK's most influential fashion designers, Alexander McQueen, was found dead at his London home. It was later revealed that the 40-year-old had died due to asphyxiation and hanging. Tributes from his celebrity clients poured in with Victoria Beckham calling him a "master of fashion, creative genius and an inspiration". Nicknamed "the hooligan of English fashion", McQueen's designs were worn by stars including actresses Sarah Jessica Parker, Sandra Bullock and Eva Green. Lynn Redgrave The Redgrave acting dynasty lost a third member of the family when it was announced Lynn Redgrave had passed away in May. The 67-year-old film and stage star died of breast cancer. Redgrave's older brother Corin died the previous month to her and her niece Natasha Richardson died from head injuries following a skiing accident the year before. Lynn Redgrave was nominated for two Oscars - once in 1967 for best actress in Georgy Girl and again in 1999 for best supporting actress in Gods and Monsters. Sir Norman Wisdom Legendary comic actor Sir Norman Wisdom died aged 95 in October. His family said he died at a nursing home on the Isle of Man having suffered a series of strokes over the past six months. He was best known for his slapstick film roles in the 1950s and 1960s, famously playing Norman Pitkin against frustrated boss Mr Grimsdale. Hundreds of fans turned out to bid farewell to the star at his funeral, which took place on the Isle of Man. Boney M singer Bobby Farrell Bobby Farrell, front man of the 1970s disco group Boney M, has died at the age of 61, his agent has announced. The singer was found dead in a hotel room in St Petersburg, Russia, where he had been performing, John Seine said. Farrell, he continued, had complained of breathing problems before and after a show on Wednesday. The cause of his death has yet to be established. Farrell, the only male member of the popular four-piece, had been due to fly to Rome for a TV show on Friday. Born Alfonso Farrell in Aruba, the singer left his home on the Caribbean island at 15 to work as a sailor. He then travelled to Norway and Germany to pursue a career as a DJ. In 1974 he was chosen to front Boney M, which was put together by German singer and songwriter Frank Farian. 'Quite bizarre' It was he who performed much of the male vocals on the group's hit records, Farrell being more a dancer and showman than a singer. Bobby Farrell in 2005 He continued to perform after Boney M disbanded in 1986 Known for his extravagant costumes, Farrell was often seen with a bare torso and tight-fitting bell-bottom pants. Boney M had their first hit with Daddy Cool in 1978, scoring a UK number one that same year with Rivers of Babylon. The song sold nearly two million records in Britain alone, where it stayed number one for five weeks. After the group disbanded in 1986 Farrell continued on his own, most recently touring with three female backing singers under the name Bobby Farrell of Boney M. According to Mr Seine the singer had suffered from "heart problems, shortage of breath and problems with his stomach" for the last decade. He described his client as "a fantastic person" but also "quite bizarre". "He had a big heart but he was explosive," he said. Farrell is survived by a son and a daughter. Feel free to add your own tributes to loved ones.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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