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In Memoriam

In Memoriam

I Got Sick of It and I Just Stopped: Tommy Kirk, 1941-2021

September 30, 2021

Tommy Kirk was misused by the film industry, and that he lived as long as he did is worth noting.

In Memoriam

I’ve been lucky: Norm Macdonald, 1959-2021

September 15, 2021

Remembering the one-of-a-kind standup, a consummate craftsman and the best host Weekend Update ever had

In Memoriam

Let’s take a sleigh ride: Fred Willard, 1933-2020

May 16, 2020

Remembering the brilliant comedic actor whose career spanned seven decades

In Memoriam

You Should Be a Hero to Yourself: Peter Tork, 1942-2019

February 21, 2019

The first Monkee to actually have a songwriting credit when they started writing their own songs.

In Memoriam

Try Playing the Role of a Sane Person: John Mahoney, 1940-2018

February 5, 2018

Maybe you didn't want him as your dad, but it was fun watching him as someone else's.

In Memoriam

Because It’ll Hurt More: Alan Rickman, 1946-2016

January 14, 2016

The best in the business at playing interesting characters.

In Memoriam

We Were Ziggy’s Band: David Bowie, 1947-2016

January 11, 2016

Not every moment of his life was a good one, but oh, he will be missed.

In Memoriam

Kevin Corcoran, 1949-2015: From Shaggy Dogs to The Shield

October 7, 2015

Kevin Corcoran, "the kid who played Moochie," actually had a long and impressive career behind the camera as well.

In Memoriam

Luise Rainer: A Contemplation

December 31, 2014

The first Magpies obituary for one of the longest-lived Oscar winners.