Russell Baker, Columnist and Host of 'Masterpiece Theatre,' Dies at 93
Baker also won Pulitzer Prizes for his humorous columns in the New York Times.
Kevin Barnett, Comedian and Co-Creator of 'Rel,' Dies
He appeared on and wrote for 'Rel' and 'The Carmichael Show' and had a small role in the film 'Dumb and Dumber To.'
Kaye Ballard, One of the Mothers-in-Law on the 1960s NBC Sitcom, Dies at 93
A whiskey-voiced singer who was the first to record 'Fly Me to the Moon,' the Cleveland native also starred in the movies, on Broadway and in nightclubs.
Andy Vajna, Producer of 'Rambo' Films, Dies at 74
In addition to the Stallone action films, he also produced Madonna's 'Evita,' among many others.
Andy Gruenberg, Veteran Film Distribution Executive, Dies at 68
Gruenberg had a long career working at various studios and most recently was overseeing theatrical distribution for Netflix.
Dan Striepeke, Oscar-Nominated Makeup Artist on 'Forrest Gump' and 'Saving Private Ryan,' Dies at 88
He worked on 'Spartacus,' the 'Planet of the Apes' movies, TV's 'Mission: Impossible' and with Tom Hanks on 16 films.
Tony Mendez, Former CIA Officer Portrayed in 'Argo,' Dies at 78
Mendez famously supervised the rescue of six American diplomats from Iran in 1980 and was played by Ben Affleck in the film directed by the star.
Stefanos Miltsakakis, Muscleman in 5 Van Damme Films, Dies at 59
A native of Greece and an MMA fighter, he made his film debut in 'Weekend at Bernie's' and his last movie appearance in Gerard Butler's 'Den of Thieves.'
Mary Oliver, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet, Dies at 83
Oliver wrote brief, direct pieces that sang of her worship of the outdoors and disdain for greed, despoilment and other human crimes.
Bob Christiansen, Emmy-Winning 'Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman' Producer, Dies at 85
He also worked on 'Queen of the Stardust Ballroom' and telefilms directed by Nicolas Roeg and Maya Angelou.
