1928 in animation

none Events in 1928 in animation. Events February February 13: The Laurel & Hardy short film Flying Elephants is released. It has a short animated sequence with a flying elephant, animated by Walter Lantz.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/l/lantz_walter.htm Walter Lantz 2024-08-27 2025-05-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20250528071449/https://www.lambiek.net/artists/l/lantz_walter.htm live September September 1: Paul Terry's Farmer Alfalfa cartoon Dinner Time is an early attempt to synchronize animation with sound.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/t/terry_paul.htm Paul Terry 2024-08-27 2019-03-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20190330163613/https://www.lambiek.net/artists/t/terry_paul.htm live November November 18: Walt Disney's Steamboat Willie is released, one of the first cartoons with a synchronized soundtrack. It marks the debuts of Mickey, and Minnie Mouse. It also launches the long-running film series Mickey Mouse.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/d/disney.htm Walt Disney 2024-08-27 2020-05-15 https://web.archive.org/web/20200515055542/https://www.lambiek.net/artists/d/disney.htm live https://www.lambiek.net/artists/i/iwerks_ub.htm Ub Iwerks 2024-08-27 2025-01-14 https://web.archive.org/web/20250114230800/https://www.lambiek.net/artists/i/iwerks_ub.htm live November 18 will later be officially declared as the characters' birthday. Films released thumb|upright|Excerpt from Steamboat Willie 5 January – Short Circuit (United States) 8 January – The Smoke Scream (United States) 14 January – Pig Styles (United States) 22 January – Draggin' th' Dragon (United States) 28 January – Shadow Theory (United States) 5 February – The Oily Bird (United States) 11 February – Ice Boxed (United States) 13 February - Flying Elephants (United States) 19 February – Ohm Sweet Ohm (United States) 20 February – Africa Before Dark (United States) 25 February – A Hunger Stroke (United States) 4 March – Japanicky (United States) 10 March – Wired and Fired (United States) 18 March –Polly-tics (United States) 19 March – Bright Lights (United States) 24 March – Love Sunk (United States) 1 April – Comicalamities (United States) 7 April – Tong Tied (United States) 15 April – Felix the Cat in Sure-Locked Homeshttp://archive.org/details/FelixTheCatInSure-lockedHome Felix the cat in sure-locked home Internet Archive (United States) 19 April – Eskimotive (United States) 21 April – A Bum Steer (United States) 5 May – Gold Bricks (United States) 13 May – Arabiantics (United States) 14 May – Hungry Hoboes (United States) 15 May – Plane Crazy (United States) 19 May – The Long Count (United States) 27 May – In- and Out-Laws (United States) 28 May – Oh What a Knight (United States) 2 June – The Patent Medicine Kid (United States) 10 June – Outdoor Indore (United States) 11 June – Poor Papa (United States) 16 June – Stage Coached (United States) 24 June: The Fox Chase (United States) Futuritzy (United States) The Mouse's Bride (United States) 30 June – The Rain Dropper (United States) 8 July – Astronomeows (a.k.a. Astronomeous) (United States) 9 July – Tall Timber (United States) 14 July: Ghosts Before Breakfast (Germany) A Companionate Mirage (United States) 22 July – Jungle Bungles (United States) 4 August: News Reeling (United States) Static (United States) 5 August – The Last Life (United States) 16 August – Baby Feud (United States) 26 August – In the Bag (United States) 5 September – Sea Sword (United States) 15 September – The Show Vote (United States) 18 September – Sunday on the Farm (United States) 29 September – The Phantom Trail (United States) 14 October – Dinner Time (United States) 15 October – Come Easy, Go Slow (United States) 29 October – Beaches and Scream (United States) 4 November – Animal Olympic Games (Japan) 9 November – Nicked Nags (United States) 18 November – Steamboat Willie (United States) 23 November – Liar Bird (United States) 26 November – Barnyard Politics (United States) 7 December – Still Waters (United States) 22 December – Night Owls (United States) 23 December – Stage Struck (United States) 30 December – The Gallopin' Gaucho (United States) Births January January 4: Jan Lenica, Polish graphic designer, cartoonist, poster illustrator and animator (Dom, A, Adam 2, Ubu et la grande gidouille), (d. 2001). January 5: Denise Bryer, British actress (voice of Twizzle in The Adventures of Twizzle, Commander Makara in Star Fleet, Noddy in The Noddy Shop), (d. 2021).https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/denise-bryer-dead-newsupdate/ Denise Bryer – actress who played Zelda in Terrahawks – dies, aged 93 Radio Times 2022-01-27 2021-10-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20211019055428/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/denise-bryer-dead-newsupdate/ live Joe Harris, American illustrator and storybook artist (creator of the Trix Rabbit, co-creator of Underdog), (d. 2017).Anthony Noto Joe Harris, illustrator who created the Trix rabbit and Underdog, dies http://www.bizjournals.com/newyork/news/2017/04/05/joe-harris-illustrator-who-created-the-trix-rabbit.html New York Business Journal 2017-04-05 2017-04-30 2017-04-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20170430234124/http://www.bizjournals.com/newyork/news/2017/04/05/joe-harris-illustrator-who-created-the-trix-rabbit.html live Daniel E. Slotnik Joe Harris, Illustrator Behind Underdog and Trix Rabbit, Dies at 89 https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/04/arts/television/joe-harris-dead-created-underdog-trix-rabbit.html?_r=0 The New York Times 2017-04-04 2017-04-30 2017-09-06 https://web.archive.org/web/20170906092758/https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/04/arts/television/joe-harris-dead-created-underdog-trix-rabbit.html?_r=0 live January 13: Robert Verrall, Canadian animator (The Romance of Transportation in Canada, What on Earth!, Cosmic Zoom), (d. 2025).Alexa L'Wren Veteran Animator, Director, and Producer Robert Verrall Passes at 97 https://www.awn.com/news/veteran-animator-director-and-producer-robert-verrall-passes-97 Animation World Network January 17, 2025 January 20, 2025 January 19, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250119110356/https://www.awn.com/news/veteran-animator-director-and-producer-robert-verrall-passes-97 liveMilligan Mercedes NFB Animation Filmmaker Robert Verrall Dies Age 97 https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/01/nfb-animation-filmmaker-robert-verrall-dies-age-97/ 17 January 2025 Animation Magazine 17 January 2025 17 January 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250117210711/https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/01/nfb-animation-filmmaker-robert-verrall-dies-age-97/ live January 26: Bob Singer, American animation artist, character designer, layout and background artist and storyboard director (Hanna-Barbera). January 29: Pierre Tchernia, French producer, screenwriter and animator (Asterix, Lucky Luke), (d. 2016).http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/2016/10/08/97001-20161008FILWWW00050-pierre-tchernia-est-mort.php L'homme de télévision Pierre Tchernia est décédé lefigaro.fr 8 October 2016 8 October 2016 8 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161008104430/http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/2016/10/08/97001-20161008FILWWW00050-pierre-tchernia-est-mort.php live February February 2: Yugo Sako, Japanese film director, producer and animator (Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama), (d. 2012).http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/whatson/exhibitions/ramayana/films.html Ramayan bl.uk 11 November 2018 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304205255/http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/whatson/exhibitions/ramayana/films.html dead February 4: David Ketchum, American actor (voice of the Announcer in Roger Ramjet) and screenwriter (Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels, The Funky Phantom, The Roman Holidays, Jeannie, Wait Till Your Father Gets Home, The Scooby-Doo/Dynomutt Hour), (d. 2025).https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/david-ketchum-dead-get-smart-agent-13-1236351427/ David Ketchum, the Cooped-Up Agent 13 on 'Get Smart,' Dies at 97 2025-08-24 2025-08-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20250823201959/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/david-ketchum-dead-get-smart-agent-13-1236351427/ live February 11: Conrad Janis, American jazz trombonist and actor (voice of Frederick McConnell in Mork & Mindy/Laverne & Shirley/Fonz Hour), (d. 2022).Conrad Janis, Father on 'Mork & Mindy' and Much More, Dies at 94 https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/08/arts/television/conrad-janis-dead.html Neil Genzlinger March 8, 2022 March 9, 2022 The New York Times March 9, 2022 https://archive.today/20220309152138/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/08/arts/television/conrad-janis-dead.html live February 15: Norman Bridwell, American author and cartoonist (creator of Clifford the Big Red Dog), (d. 2014).http://www.mvtimes.com/2014/12/16/norman-ray-bridwell-beloved-author-clifford-big-red-dog-dead-86/ Norman Ray Bridwell, beloved author of Clifford the Big Red Dog, dead at 86 Martha's Vineyard Times December 16, 2014 March 25, 2022 January 4, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150104185250/http://www.mvtimes.com/2014/12/16/norman-ray-bridwell-beloved-author-clifford-big-red-dog-dead-86/ live February 22: Paul Dooley, American actor, writer and comedian (voice of Sarge in the Cars franchise, Gazooks in Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure, Hank the Janitor/Mall Santa in Recess Christmas: Miracle on Third Street, Father Michael in the Batman: The Animated Series episode "It's Never Too Late", Stan in the Duckman episode "Dammit, Hollywood", Security Guard in the American Dad! episode "Next of Pin"). February 28: Hoàng Việt, Vietnamese composer and animator, (d. 1967).Văn Giàu Trà̂n 300 năm Sài Gòn - Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 1998 HOÀNG VIỆT (1928 – 1967) - Sinh tại Chợ Lớn, tên thật là Lê Chí Trực. Từ 16 tuổi, ông đã bắt đầu Sáng tác, được nhiều người biết đến với những bài Chị cả, Biệt đô thành, Tiềng còi trong sương đêm (ký tên Lê Trực). February 29: Joss Ackland, British actor (voice of Black Rabbit in Watership Down, Brigand in The Thief and the Cobbler, Samuel and Noah in Testament: The Bible in Animation, Julius Caesar in the Shakespeare: The Animated Tales episode "Julius Caesar"), (d. 2023).https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/nov/19/joss-ackland-star-of-white-mischief-dies-at-age-95 Joss Ackland, star of White Mischief, dies at age 95 TheGuardian.com 2023-11-20 2023-11-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20231120084945/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/nov/19/joss-ackland-star-of-white-mischief-dies-at-age-95 live https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/breaking-midsomer-murders-star-joss-31478801 Midsomer Murders star Joss Ackland dies as family pay tribute to actor Harry Rutter 19 November 2023 Daily Mirror 19 November 2023 22 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231122223632/https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/breaking-midsomer-murders-star-joss-31478801 livehttps://deadline.com/2023/11/joss-ackland-dead-white-mischief-lethal-weapon-2-star-was-95-obituary-1235627487/ Joss Ackland Dies: 'White Mischief' And 'Lethal Weapon 2' Star Was 95 Deadline 2023-11-20 2024-01-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20240102144051/https://deadline.com/2023/11/joss-ackland-dead-white-mischief-lethal-weapon-2-star-was-95-obituary-1235627487/ live March March 7: Štěpán Koníček, Czech composer and conductor (Munro, Gene Deitch, Popeye the Sailor, Tom and Jerry, Jan Svankmajer), (d. 2006).http://www.radio.cz/cz/rubrika/zpravy/zemrel-dirigent-stepan-konicek Zemřel dirigent Štěpán Koníček Gabaľ Peter 27 May 2006 Czech Radio Czech 11 February 2017 7 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240707003315/https://cesky.radio.cz/zemrel-dirigent-stepan-konicek-8491897 livehttps://magazin.aktualne.cz/kultura/hudba/zemrel-cesky-dirigent-davida-lynche/r~i:article:162848/ Zemřel český dirigent Davida Lynche 26 May 2006 aktuálně.cz Czech 11 February 2017 7 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240707003310/https://magazin.aktualne.cz/kultura/hudba/zemrel-cesky-dirigent-davida-lynche/r~i:article:162848/ live March 16: Pepita Pardell, Spanish animator, cartoonist, illustrator and painter (worked for Balet y Blay), (d. 2019).L'ACC lamenta la mort de Pepita Pardell, Membre d'Honor https://www.academiadelcinema.cat/ca/actualitat-ca/actualitat-noticies/3674-l-acc-lamenta-la-mort-de-pepita-pardell-membre-d-honor www.academiadelcinema.cat December 16, 2019 ca-es July 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190712144701/https://www.academiadelcinema.cat/ca/actualitat-ca/actualitat-noticies/3674-l-acc-lamenta-la-mort-de-pepita-pardell-membre-d-honor live March 19: Patrick McGoohan, Irish-American actor, director, screenwriter and producer (voice of Billy Bones in Treasure Planet, Number Six in The Simpsons episode "The Computer Wore Menace Shoes"), (d. 2009).Sellers Robert Patrick McGoohan: Actor who created and starred in the cult 1960s television series 'The Prisoner' https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/patrick-mcgoohan-actor-who-created-and-starred-in-the-cult-1960s-television-series-the-prisoner-1380371.html https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220525/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/patrick-mcgoohan-actor-who-created-and-starred-in-the-cult-1960s-television-series-the-prisoner-1380371.html May 25, 2022 subscription live July 23, 2022 The Independent January 16, 2009 March 20: Fred Rogers, American television host, author, producer and minister (voiced himself in the Arthur episode "Arthur Meets Mister Rogers"), (d. 2003).Lewis Daniel Mister Rogers, TV's Friend For Children, Is Dead at 74 https://www.nytimes.com/2003/02/28/arts/mister-rogers-tv-s-friend-for-children-is-dead-at-74.html A00001 July 8, 2022 The New York Times February 28, 2003 January 6, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220106131313/https://www.nytimes.com/2003/02/28/arts/mister-rogers-tv-s-friend-for-children-is-dead-at-74.html live Eddy Ryssack, Belgian comics artist and animator (worked for Belvision), (d. 2004).https://www.lambiek.net/artists/r/ryssack_e.htm Eddy Ryssack lambiek.net April 7, 2018 December 23, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171223044025/https://www.lambiek.net/artists/r/ryssack_e.htm live April April 1: Peter Maddocks, English editorial cartoonist, comic artist and animator (The Family-Ness, Jimbo and the Jet Set, Penny Crayon), (d. 2024).https://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/maddocks_peter.htm Peter Maddocks lambiek.net November 28, 2024 December 3, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241203140839/https://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/maddocks_peter.htm live April 5: Gene Merlino, American singer and musician (choir performer in Charlotte's Web and Heidi's Song, performed the songs South of the Border, Born Free and Jellyfish in The Simpsons, additional voices in The Little Mermaid), (d. 2024).Rest in Peace, Mr. Merlino. https://www.facebook.com/nmdamico1/posts/pfbid02MbPzTcqFEd1Fqf8sz4tbgjHxPZSDRxdqpwSyKfrdD57FF2PM2jBQYxLbd6LeGzj6l?locale=eu_ES Nick D'Amico on Facebook 24 January 2024 8 January 2024 24 January 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240124201306/https://www.facebook.com/nmdamico1/posts/pfbid02MbPzTcqFEd1Fqf8sz4tbgjHxPZSDRxdqpwSyKfrdD57FF2PM2jBQYxLbd6LeGzj6l?locale=eu_ES live Hommage à Gene Merlino (1928–2024) https://danslombredesstudios.blogspot.com/2024/01/hommage-gene-merlino-1928-2024.html?fbclid=IwAR0T8Fm1VZZMvERdHO7WEWRYs_wJvIMdPkmqAKX8fQ5XNw0AvWyYruwMRns Dans l'ombre des studios... 24 January 2024 21 January 2024 24 January 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240124200902/https://danslombredesstudios.blogspot.com/2024/01/hommage-gene-merlino-1928-2024.html?fbclid=IwAR0T8Fm1VZZMvERdHO7WEWRYs_wJvIMdPkmqAKX8fQ5XNw0AvWyYruwMRns live RIP Gene Merlino https://mywesternboothill.blogspot.com/2024/01/rip-gene-merlino.html Boot Hill 7 February 2024 30 January 2024 7 February 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240207010105/https://mywesternboothill.blogspot.com/2024/01/rip-gene-merlino.html live Gene Merlino Obituary https://ivylawn.frontrunnerweb.com/obituaries/Gene-Merlino?obId=30680630 Ivy Lawn Funeral Home 2025-01-16 2025-11-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20251112073441/https://ivylawn.frontrunnerweb.com/obituaries/Gene-Merlino?obId=30680630 live April 7: James Garner, American actor (voice of God in God, the Devil and Bob, Rourke in Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Shazam in Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam), (d. 2014).James Garner died of a massive heart attack http://ww.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/people/2014/07/29/james-garner-died-of-a-massive-heart-attack/13324359/ December 4, 2016 The Arizona Republic July 29, 2014 July 7, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240707003310/https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/people/2014/07/29/james-garner-died-of-a-massive-heart-attack/13324359/ live April 9: Yoji Kuri, Japanese cartoonist and independent filmmaker (d. 2024).https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-15/anime-director-manga-creator-yoji-kuri-dies/.219104 Anime Director, Manga Creator Yōji Kuri Dies Anime News Network Anita Tai 2024-12-15 2025-01-07 2024-12-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20241230095730/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-15/anime-director-manga-creator-yoji-kuri-dies/.219104 live漫画家の久里洋二さん死去 96歳、アニメ作家として評価 https://web.archive.org/web/20250107001012/https://nordot.app/1240995051597643931 2025-01-07 - 共同通信 2024年12月15日https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=8860586410699142&id=100002436145939 クリ ヨウジ 公式Facebook 2024-12-15https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/culture/20241215-OYT1T50129/ アートアニメの草分け、久里洋二さん死去...「24時間テレビ」ロゴや読売新聞夕刊で漫画連載 (読売新聞、2024年12月15日) 2025-07-27 2025-01-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20250101111455/https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/culture/20241215-OYT1T50129/ live April 22: Estelle Harris, American actress and comedian (voice of Mrs. Tammy Turtle in Mickey Mouse Works and House of Mouse, Mrs. Potato Head in the Toy Story franchise, Mrs. Catherina Duckstein in Queer Duck, Old Lady Bear in Brother Bear, Mrs. June Boogin in Teacher's Pet, Audrey in Home on the Range, Mama Lipsky in Kim Possible, Lula in Dave the Barbarian, Mama Gunda in Tarzan II, Oz's Mother in Fanboy & Chum Chum, Peg-Leg Peg in Jake and the Never Land Pirates, Velma Farnsworth in the Futurama episode "Near-Death Wish", Death's Mother in the Family Guy episode "Death Lives", Timon's Mother in the Timon & Pumbaa episode "Mombasa-In-Law", Lt. Kellaway's Mother in The Mask episode "The Mother of All Hoods", Arthur's Mother in The Tick episode "The Tick vs. Dot and Neil's Wedding", Phil's Mother in the Hercules episode "Hercules and the King for a Day", Iguana and Turtle in The Wild Thornberrys episode "Eliza-cology", Old Lady and Receptionist in the Godzilla: The Series episode "What Dreams May Come", Helga in The Proud Family episode "Thelma and Luis", Mrs. Irma Mudka in The Emperor's New School episode "Mudka's Secret Recipe", Marty's Wife in the American Dad! episode "In Country... Club", Sylvester's Mother in The Looney Tunes Show episode "Point, Laser Point"), (d. 2022).Grobar Matt Estelle Harris Dies: 'Seinfeld's Estelle Costanza, 'Toy Story' Franchise's Mrs. Potato Head Was 93 https://deadline.com/2022/04/estelle-harris-dead-seinfelds-estelle-costanza-was-93-1234993091/ Deadline April 2, 2022 April 3, 2022 April 3, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220403021745/https://deadline.com/2022/04/estelle-harris-dead-seinfelds-estelle-costanza-was-93-1234993091/ live April 27: Tamas Deak, Hungarian composer and conductor (Cat City), (d. 2024).Elhunyt Deak Tamas, a Macskafogo zeneszerzoje https://web.archive.org/web/20240212184102/https://168.hu/itthon/deak-tamas-macskafogo-zeneszerzo-274907 2024-02-12 hu May May 1: Raoul Servais, Belgian animator, animated film director and comic artist (Chromophobia, Harpya), (d. 2023).https://www.lambiek.net/artists/s/servais_raoul.htm Raoul Servais lambiek.net 20 March 2023 18 August 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160818131946/https://www.lambiek.net/artists/s/servais_raoul.htm livehttps://www.hln.be/film/raoul-servais-94-overleden-internationaal-geprezen-pionier-van-de-animatiefilm-die-onder-meer-gouden-palm-won~a4c16f12/ Raoul Servais (94) overleden, internationaal geprezen pionier van de animatiefilm die onder meer Gouden Palm won 2025-07-17 2023-06-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20230601053855/https://www.hln.be/film/raoul-servais-94-overleden-internationaal-geprezen-pionier-van-de-animatiefilm-die-onder-meer-gouden-palm-won~a4c16f12/ live May 7: John Ingle, American actor (voice of Cera's father in The Land Before Time franchise, Wise Paw in Paw Paws, Judge in the Animaniacs episode "La La Law"), (d. 2012).Silverman Stephen September 17, 2012 John Ingle Dies; General Hospital Actor Dies at 84 https://people.com/tv/john-ingle-dies-general-hospital-actor-dies-at-84/ September 17, 2023 Peoplemag en November 11, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231111120149/https://people.com/tv/john-ingle-dies-general-hospital-actor-dies-at-84/ live May 8: John Bennett, British actor (voice of Captain Holly in Watership Down, Don in The Plague Dogs), (d. 2005). May 18: Zdeňka Deitchová, Czech animator and production manager (Bratři v triku). May 24: Dick Curtis, American actor (voice of Motormouse in Cattanooga Cats, Pappy Wilson in Skyhawks), (d. 2023).Edge Sami September 19, 2023 Actor from Oregon TV history who played trooper in Blitz-Weinhard beer commercials dies at 95 https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2023/09/actor-from-oregon-tv-history-who-played-trooper-in-blitz-weinhard-beer-commercials-dies-at-95.html September 19, 2023 oregonlive en September 19, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230919094323/https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2023/09/actor-from-oregon-tv-history-who-played-trooper-in-blitz-weinhard-beer-commercials-dies-at-95.html live Flor Vargas, Colombian actress (voice of Queen in Bolívar el héroe), (d. 2026).La actriz Flor Vargas falleció a sus 98 años, es recordada por producciones como ‘Los Victorinos’ y ‘N.N’ es June June 1: Bob Monkhouse, British actor and writer (voice of Mr. Hell in Aaagh! It's the Mr. Hell Show!, Johnny Saveloy in Rex the Runt), (d. 2003).https://www.theguardian.com/news/2003/dec/30/guardianobituaries.artsobituaries Bob Monkhouse – A much-loved comedian and television personality who could also inspire harsh criticism 31 August 2008 Dennis Barker 30 December 2003 The Guardian 7 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240707003311/https://www.theguardian.com/news/2003/dec/30/guardianobituaries.artsobituaries live June 2: Bob Amsberry, American actor (voice of Joe Muffaw in Paul Bunyan, one of Maleficent's goons in Sleeping Beauty), (d. 1957).https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1499&dat=19571121&id=dE8aAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9yUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4221,307547&hl=en Former 'Uncle Bob' of Mouse Club Killed November 21, 1957 The Milwaukee Journal Milwaukee, Oregon Associated Press March 2024https://www.mouseplanet.com/12618/The_True_Story_of_Roy_Big_Mooseketeer_Williams The True Story of Roy 'Big Mooseketeer' Williamshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/ForgottenOregon/permalink/2338209829780275/ https://web.archive.org/web/20240707003332/https://www.facebook.com/groups/ForgottenOregon/permalink/2338209829780275/ 2024-07-07 yes March 2022 June 7: Charles Strouse, American composer (Alice in Wonderland or What's a Nice Kid Like You Doing in a Place Like This?, All Dogs Go to Heaven), (d. 2025).https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/theater/charles-strouse-dead.html Charles Strouse, Composer of 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' Dies at 96 Fox Margalit Margalit Fox May 15, 2025 May 16, 2025 The New York Times limited May 15, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250515215612/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/theater/charles-strouse-dead.html live Broadway Composer Charles Strouse Passes Away at 96 June 9: Jackie Mason, American comedian and actor (voice of Rabbi Hyman Krustofski in The Simpsons, The Sandman in The Fairly OddParents episode "Beddy Bye"), (d. 2021).Jackie Mason, 93, Dies; Turned Kvetching Into Comedy Gold The New York Times July 24, 2021 https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/24/arts/jackie-mason-dead.html July 25, 2021 July 25, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210725015152/https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/24/arts/jackie-mason-dead.html liveJackie Mason, comic who perfected amused outrage, dies at 93 The Associated Press July 24, 2021 https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-tv-arts-and-entertainment-jackie-mason-1a4c1b51d538a6871edd5cad52c2f14f July 25, 2021 April 3, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230403011249/https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-tv-arts-and-entertainment-jackie-mason-1a4c1b51d538a6871edd5cad52c2f14f live June 10: Maurice Sendak, American author and illustrator (Really Rosie, Little Bear, Seven Little Monsters, Where the Wild Things Are, Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life), (d. 2012).Maurice Sendak, Author of Splendid Nightmares, Dies at 83 Fox Margalit Margalit Fox May 8, 2012 The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/09/books/maurice-sendak-childrens-author-dies-at-83.html February 12, 2026 March 21, 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20260212052632/https://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/09/books/maurice-sendak-childrens-author-dies-at-83.html live Maurice Sendak's British editor: 'I have lost a very, very great friend' The Guardian June 12, 2012 David Barnett https://www.theguardian.com/books/2012/jun/12/maurice-sendak-editor-judith-taylor-hough November 16, 2018 March 21, 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20181116093153/https://www.theguardian.com/books/2012/jun/12/maurice-sendak-editor-judith-taylor-hough live Maurice Sendak 50 Years, 50 Works, 50 Reasons Walt Disney Family Museum https://www.waltdisney.org/exhibitions/maurice-sendak-50-years-50-works-50-reasons#:~:text=Many%20of%20the%20works%20are%20from%20private,12%20after%20watching%20Disney's%20film%20Fantasia%20(1940). 2026-03-21 2025-11-29 https://web.archive.org/web/20251129071140/https://www.waltdisney.org/exhibitions/maurice-sendak-50-years-50-works-50-reasons#:~:text=Many%20of%20the%20works%20are%20from%20private,12%20after%20watching%20Disney's%20film%20Fantasia%20(1940). live Reactions by authors and celebrities to the death of Maurice Sendak Associated Press The Washington Post May 8, 2012 https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/reactions-by-authors-and-celebrities-to-the-death-of-maurice-sendak/2012/05/08/gIQApKa1AU_story.html May 8, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20181205004222/https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/reactions-by-authors-and-celebrities-to-the-death-of-maurice-sendak/2012/05/08/gIQApKa1AU_story.html December 5, 2018 dead Maurice Sendak gives lively interview on 'The Colbert Report Mann Camille CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/news/maurice-sendak-gives-lively-interview-on-the-colbert-report/ 2026-04-30 2026-03-21 https://web.archive.org/web/20260430130258/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/maurice-sendak-gives-lively-interview-on-the-colbert-report/ liveStephen Colbert: kidlit after dark Flax Shoshana February 16, 2016 The Horn Book https://www.hbook.com/story/stephen-colbert-kidlit-after-dark August 13, 2025 March 21, 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20250813211009/https://www.hbook.com/story/stephen-colbert-kidlit-after-dark liveRemembering Maurice Sendak Dannen Laura May 8, 2012 Seattle Met https://www.seattlemet.com/arts-and-culture/2012/05/remembering-maurice-sendak-may-2012 March 21, 2026 April 6, 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20260406231328/https://www.seattlemet.com/arts-and-culture/2012/05/remembering-maurice-sendak-may-2012 live7 Things to Know About Spike Jonze's 'Her' October 13, 2013 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/spike-jonze-her-nyff_n_4090233 March 21, 2026 April 23, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200423190803/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/spike-jonze-her-nyff_n_4090233 live June 12: Richard M. Sherman, American songwriter (Walt Disney Animation Studios, Snoopy Come Home, Charlotte's Web, Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland, The Mighty Kong), (d. 2024).2024-05-25 Remembering Disney Legend Richard M. Sherman https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/remembering-disney-legend-richard-m-sherman/ 2024-05-25 The Walt Disney Company en-US 2024-05-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20240530125216/https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/remembering-disney-legend-richard-m-sherman/ live Barnes Mike Richard Sherman, Oscar-Winning Songwriter on 'Mary Poppins,' Dies at 95 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/richard-sherman-dead-mary-poppins-854816-1235909239/ 25 May 2024 The Hollywood Reporter 25 May 2024 30 May 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240530125205/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/richard-sherman-dead-mary-poppins-854816-1235909239/ live June 15: Laurence Badie, French actress (French dub voice of Velma Dinkley in the Scooby-Doo franchise), (d. 2024).Mort de la comédienne Laurence Badie https://web.archive.org/web/20240111123127/https://www.bfmtv.com/people/mort-de-la-comedienne-laurence-badie_AN-202401110521.html 2024-01-11 fr June 16: Annie Cordy, Belgian singer, comedian and actress (dub voice of Grandmother Willow in Pocahontas), (d. 2020).https://www.rtl.fr/culture/medias-people/annie-cordy-est-decedee-a-l-age-de-92-ans-7800777841 Annie Cordy est décédée à l'âge de 92 ans RTL.fr 4 September 2020 27 January 2022 6 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200906180328/https://www.rtl.fr/culture/medias-people/annie-cordy-est-decedee-a-l-age-de-92-ans-7800777841 live June 20: Martin Landau, American actor, acting coach, producer and editorial cartoonist (voice of Mac Gargan/Scorpion in Spider-Man, #2 in 9, Mr. Rzykruski in Frankenweenie, The Great Raymondo in The Simpsons episode "The Great Simpsina"), (d. 2017).https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/16/movies/martin-landau-actor-academy-award-dies-89.html Martin Landau, Actor Who Won an Oscar for 'Ed Wood,' Dies at 89 Anita Gates The New York Times July 16, 2017 September 13, 2022 July 18, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170718024944/https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/16/movies/martin-landau-actor-academy-award-dies-89.html live June 25: Alex Toth, American comics artist and animator (Space Ghost), (d. 2006).https://www.lambiek.net/artists/t/toth_a.htm Alex Toth lambiek.net 7 April 2018 23 June 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180623005110/https://www.lambiek.net/artists/t/toth_a.htm livehttp://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/resources/out_and_about/5151/ The Comics Reporter comicsreporter.com 7 April 2018 23 June 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180623032837/http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/resources/out_and_about/5151/ live Peyo, Belgian comics artist and film director (The Smurfs and the Magic Flute), (d. 1992).https://www.lambiek.net/artists/p/peyo.htm Peyo lambiek.net 2022-01-27 2022-01-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20220102030323/https://www.lambiek.net/artists/p/peyo.htm live July July 8: Ilona Kassai, Hungarian actress (Hungarian dub voice of Katara in Avatar: The Last Airbender, Kaede in Inuyasha, Gru's Mother in Despicable Me 3), (d. 2025).Meghalt Kassai Ilona https://nepszava.hu/3299658_meghalt-kassai-ilona 29 October 2025 Népszava 29 October 2025 29 October 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20251029211955/https://nepszava.hu/3299658_meghalt-kassai-ilona live July 9: Vince Edwards, American actor and director (voice of Jake Rockwell in Centurions), (d. 1996).https://books.google.com/books?id=ZraJCgAAQBAJ&q=vince+edwards+holy+cross&pg=PA162 Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries 162 Allan R. Ellenberger McFarland May 1, 2001 978-0786450190 June 13, 2023 July 7, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240707003313/https://books.google.com/books?id=ZraJCgAAQBAJ&q=vince+edwards+holy+cross&pg=PA162#v=snippet&q=vince%20edwards%20holy%20cross&f=false live July 13: Johnny Gilbert, American announcer (voice of Jackie Jacques in the Johnny Bravo episode "Over the Hump!", TV Host in The Angry Beavers episode "Stare and Stare Alike!", himself in the Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? episode "Total Jeopardy!"). July 17: Vince Guaraldi, American jazz composer (Peanuts), (d. 1976).https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=95MzAAAAIBAJ&sjid=MjIHAAAAIBAJ&pg=5750%2C3338075 Lodi News-Sentinel California UPI Jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi dies at age 47 February 9, 1976 3 January 27, 2022 January 27, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220127214959/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=95MzAAAAIBAJ&sjid=MjIHAAAAIBAJ&pg=5750,3338075 live July 22: Orson Bean, American actor (voice of Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit, Frodo Baggins in The Return of the King, Billy Rabbit in Garfield in the Rough, and Geppetto in the Tiny Toon Adventures episode "Fairy Tales for the 90's"), (d. 2020).https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/08/arts/orson-bean-dead.html Orson Bean, Free-Spirited Actor of Stage and Screen, Dies at 91 Robert D. McFadden February 8, 2020 The New York Times June 13, 2023 February 17, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200217043252/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/08/arts/orson-bean-dead.html livehttps://abc7.com/veteran-actor-orson-bean-91-struck-and-killed-by-vehicle-in-venice-friends-say/5912587/ Veteran actor Orson Bean, 91, struck and killed by vehicle in Venice, friends say KABC-TV February 7, 2020 June 13, 2023 February 8, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200208100329/https://abc7.com/veteran-actor-orson-bean-91-struck-and-killed-by-vehicle-in-venice-friends-say/5912587/ live August August 7: Romeo Muller, American screenwriter (Rankin/Bass), (d. 1992). https://web.archive.org/web/20231026094052/https://www.nytimes.com/1993/01/02/obituaries/romeo-muller-jr-64-writer-for-animation.html 2023-10-26 Romeo Muller Jr., 64, Writer for Animation Dies https://web.archive.org/web/20231026100339/https://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/entertainment/2017/12/07/rudolph-frosty-and-yukon-cornelius-can-call-ulster-county-home/912844001/ 2023-10-26 August 9: Malcolm Marmorstein, American film director and screenwriter (Pete's Dragon), (d. 2020).https://deadline.com/2020/11/malcolm-marmorstein-dead-obituary-screenwriter-petes-dragon-dark-shadows-barnabas-collins-was-92-1234621513/ Malcolm Marmorstein Dies: 'Pete's Dragon', 'Dark Shadows' Writer Was 92 Greg Evans November 25, 2020 January 27, 2022 November 25, 2020 https://archive.today/20201125103012/https://deadline.com/2020/11/malcolm-marmorstein-dead-obituary-screenwriter-petes-dragon-dark-shadows-barnabas-collins-was-92-1234621513/ live August 19: Walter Massey, Canadian actor (voice of Admiral Zogal and Deathforce Officer in Space Carrier Blue Noah, Captain Perez and The Doctor in The Mysterious Cities of Gold, Papa and Dr. Nose in Adventures of the Little Koala, Uncle Henry in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Polluto in The Smoggies, Plato in The Little Flying Bears, Geppetto in Saban's Adventures of Pinocchio, Piers McMaster in C.L.Y.D.E., Guru Lou in Samurai Pizza Cats, Papa Beaver in Papa Beaver's Storytime, Mr. Gronkle in The Busy World of Richard Scarry, Dentist in The Little Lulu Show, Principal Herbert Haney and Mr. Marco in Arthur, Mr. Tinker in How the Toys Saved Christmas, Dr. Stewart in Lassie, Santa Claus in Caillou's Holiday Movie, Shen-Shen's Great Great Uncle in the Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat episode "Wedding Day Mess", additional voices in Diplodos, Bumpety Boo, Sharky and George, The Adventures of Peter Pan, Saban's Adventures of the Little Mermaid, Bob in a Bottle, Robinson Sucroe, Animal Crackers, The Country Mouse and the City Mouse Adventures, Caillou, Patrol 03, Ripley's Believe It or Not!, For Better or For Worse, A Miss Mallard Mystery, Wunschpunsch and Tripping the Rift), (d. 2014).https://globalnews.ca/news/1491864/canadian-actor-walter-massey-dies-at-85/ Canadian actor Walter Massey dies at 85 August 5, 2014 Global News August 17, 2022 August 17, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220817230708/https://globalnews.ca/news/1491864/canadian-actor-walter-massey-dies-at-85/ live August 31: James Coburn, American actor (voice of Henry J. Waternoose III in Monsters, Inc.), (d. 2002).Robert F. Worth https://nytimes.com/2002/11/19/us/james-coburn-74-is-dead-a-sly-presence-in-80-films.html James Coburn, 74, Is Dead; A Sly Presence in 80 Films - NYTimes.com nytimes.com November 19, 2002 January 28, 2017 February 2, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170202070330/http://www.nytimes.com/2002/11/19/us/james-coburn-74-is-dead-a-sly-presence-in-80-films.html live https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/archives/la-me-james-coburn-20021119-story.html From the Archives: James Coburn, 74; Actor Won an Oscar Late in His Career Los Angeles Times November 19, 2002 Sagahún Louis January 20, 2022 January 21, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220121031129/https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/archives/la-me-james-coburn-20021119-story.html live September September 4: Dick York, American actor (voice of Darrin Stephens in The Flintstones episode "Samantha"), (d. 1992).https://www.upi.com/Archives/1992/02/21/Actor-Dick-York-dead-at-63/5398698648400/ Actor Dick York dead at 63 UPI August 2, 2020 September 27, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180927050416/https://www.upi.com/Archives/1992/02/21/Actor-Dick-York-dead-at-63/5398698648400/ live September 11: Earl Holliman, American actor (voice of Milton in the Captain Planet and the Planeteers episode "Never the Twain Shall Meet"), (d. 2024).https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/earl-holliman-dead-rainmaker-giant-1236224133/ Earl Holliman, Star of 'The Rainmaker,' 'Forbidden Planet,' Dies at 96 2024-11-28 2024-11-27 https://web.archive.org/web/20241127011839/https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/earl-holliman-dead-rainmaker-giant-1236224133/ live https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/earl-holliman-dead-rainmaker-giant-1236224133/ Earl Holliman, Star of 'The Rainmaker,' 'Forbidden Planet,' Dies at 96 Pat Seperstein Variety December 21, 2024 November 26, 2024 November 27, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241127011839/https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/earl-holliman-dead-rainmaker-giant-1236224133/ liveWilliams Alex Earl Holliman, Rugged, and Familiar, Screen Presence, Dies at 96 The New York Times November 29, 2024 https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/29/movies/earl-holliman-dead.html December 9, 2024 December 4, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241204074342/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/29/movies/earl-holliman-dead.html live September 17: Roddy McDowall, British-American actor (voice of Mad Hatter in the DC Animated Universe, Proteus in Gargoyles, the Breadmaster in The Tick, Snowball in Pinky and the Brain, Mr. Soil in A Bug's Life), (d. 1998).Gussow Mel 1998-10-04 Roddy McDowall, 70, Dies; Child Star and Versatile Actor en-US The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1998/10/04/nyregion/roddy-mcdowall-70-dies-child-star-and-versatile-actor.html 2021-09-13 0362-4331 2019-07-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20190704191403/https://www.nytimes.com/1998/10/04/nyregion/roddy-mcdowall-70-dies-child-star-and-versatile-actor.html live September 19: Adam West, American actor (voice of Batman in The New Adventures of Batman, Tarzan and the Super 7, Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers Show, The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians, The Simpsons episode "Large Marge", Batman: New Times, Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders and Batman vs. Two-Face, Dog Zero and Leonardo da Vinci in The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs, Mayor Adam West in Family Guy, Catman in The Fairly OddParents, Mayor Grange in The Batman, Jared Moon in Aloha, Scooby-Doo!, Ace in Chicken Little, Uncle Art in Meet the Robinsons, Thomas Wayne and Proto-Bot in Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Wise Old Parrot in Jake and the Never Land Pirates, Captain Super Captain and Professor Evil Professor in Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero, Simon Trent in the Batman: The Animated Series episode "Beware the Gray Ghost", Captain Blasto in the Rugrats episode "Superhero Chuckie", Spruce Wayne/Caped Crusader in the Animaniacs episode "Boo Wonder", Ernest Hemingway in the Histeria! episode "Super Writers", Timothy North/Fearless Ferret in the Kim Possible episode "The Fearless Ferret", R. Kelly's Lawyer in The Boondocks episode "The Trail of Robert Kelly", young Mermaid Man in the SpongeBob SquarePants episode "Back to the Past", Nighthawk in The Super Hero Squad Show episode "Whom Continuity Would Destroy!", Razzle Novak in the Moonbeam City episode "Stuntstravaganza", himself in The Simpsons episode "Mr. Plow", The Critic episode "Eyes on the Prize", the Johnny Bravo episodes "Johnny Bravo Meets Adam West" and "Adam West Date-O-Rama", The Fairly OddParents episodes "Miss Dimmsdale" and "Channel Chasers", and the Futurama episode "Leela and the Genestalk"), (d. 2017).https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/10/arts/sad-day-for-gotham-adam-west-who-played-batman-dies-at-88.html Sad Day for Gotham: Adam West, Who Played Batman, Dies at 88 Anita Gates The New York Times A27 June 10, 2017 October 2, 2022 October 2, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20221002150220/https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/10/arts/sad-day-for-gotham-adam-west-who-played-batman-dies-at-88.html live https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/adam-west-dead-dies-batman-1202461532/ Adam West, TV's 'Batman,' Dies at 88 Brian Lowry Variety Los Angeles June 10, 2017 June 10, 2017 June 10, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170610164726/http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/adam-west-dead-dies-batman-1202461532/ live https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-40235142 TV Batman actor Adam West dies at 88 June 10, 2017 BBC News London June 10, 2017 en-GB June 10, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170610155004/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-40235142 live https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/adam-west-dead-batman-star-832264/ Adam West, Straight-Faced Star of TV's 'Batman,' Dies at 88 The Hollywood Reporter June 10, 2017 March 21, 2026 February 28, 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20260228071305/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/adam-west-dead-batman-star-832264/ livehttps://edition.cnn.com/2017/06/10/celebrities/obit-adam-west Adam West: Star of '60s 'Batman' dies Sterling Joe CNN.com June 11, 2017 June 27, 2025 June 27, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250627202602/https://edition.cnn.com/2017/06/10/celebrities/obit-adam-west live https://twitter.com/RealKevinConroy/status/919304690365550592 Adam West was an incredibly good, generous actor. Loved working with him as Gray Ghost. A true gentleman Kevin Conroy 2026-03-21 2022-04-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20220407120446/https://twitter.com/RealKevinConroy/status/919304690365550592 liveSeth MacFarlane's emotional tribute to Adam West June 13, 2017 https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/tv/news/adam-west-dead-family-guy-seth-macfarlane-tribute-a7787026.html March 21, 2026 April 13, 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20260413174519/https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/tv/news/adam-west-dead-family-guy-seth-macfarlane-tribute-a7787026.html live https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/16/arts/television/adam-west-bat-signal-batman-los-angeles.html Los Angeles Pays Tribute to Adam West With Bat-Signal The New York Times 16 June 2017 30 June 2017 Shea Christopher D. 17 June 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170617104205/https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/16/arts/television/adam-west-bat-signal-batman-los-angeles.html live http://www.yaktrinews.com/news/bat-signal-lights-up-walla-walla-sky-in-honor-of-hometown-hero/555343736 Bat signal lights up Walla Walla sky in honor of hometown hero 22 June 2017 30 June 2017 July 25, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170725181338/http://www.yaktrinews.com/news/bat-signal-lights-up-walla-walla-sky-in-honor-of-hometown-hero/555343736 dead http://www.cinemablend.com/television/1676009/how-family-guy-will-handle-mayor-west-after-adam-wests-death How Family Guy Will Handle Mayor West After Adam West's Death June 30, 2017 March 21, 2026 October 8, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20251008203214/https://www.cinemablend.com/television/1676009/how-family-guy-will-handle-mayor-west-after-adam-wests-death livehttps://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/06/17/powerless-dc-honors-adam-west-releasing-unaired-episode/ Powerless: DC Honors Adam West By Releasing Unaired Episode June 17, 2017 March 21, 2026 November 13, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20191113000616/https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/06/17/powerless-dc-honors-adam-west-releasing-unaired-episode/ liveComic Con organizer is glad he brought TV's Adam West to Hanover http://www.enterprisenews.com/news/20170720/comic-con-organizer-is-glad-he-brought-tvs-adam-west-to-hanover Enterprise News October 28, 2017 October 29, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171029173320/http://www.enterprisenews.com/news/20170720/comic-con-organizer-is-glad-he-brought-tvs-adam-west-to-hanover deadComic Con draws thousands of fans to Hanover Mall http://www.patriotledger.com/news/20170304/comic-con-draws-thousands-of-fans-to-hanover-mall Patriot Ledger October 29, 2017 October 29, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171029121322/http://www.patriotledger.com/news/20170304/comic-con-draws-thousands-of-fans-to-hanover-mall deadSouthcoast Comic Con returns to Hanover Mall http://hanover.wickedlocal.com/news/20170719/southcoast-comic-con-returns-to-hanover-mall Wicked Local Hanover October 29, 2017 Silva Adam October 29, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171029121620/http://hanover.wickedlocal.com/news/20170719/southcoast-comic-con-returns-to-hanover-mall deadPeele Britton January 26, 2017 Fan Expo Dallas will play host to a 'Rocky Horror' cast reunion https://www.guidelive.com/celebrities/2017/01/26/fan-expo-dallas-host-rocky-horror-cast-reunion-tim-curry December 9, 2017 Guidelive.com The other guests so far include comic book legend Stan Lee (in what they say will be his final Texas appearance), renowned comic artist Jim Lee, Norman Reedus and Jeffrey Dean Morgan (The Walking Dead), Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley (The Vampire Diaries), Adam West and Burt Ward (Batman) John Barrowman (Arrow, Doctor Who) and Robin Lord Taylor (Gotham). December 9, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171209204017/https://www.guidelive.com/celebrities/2017/01/26/fan-expo-dallas-host-rocky-horror-cast-reunion-tim-curry live Zavoral Linda June 10, 2017 Adam West's final Batman appearance in the Bay Area http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/06/10/adam-wests-final-batman-appearance-in-the-bay-area/ December 9, 2017 Mercurynews.com December 9, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171209152114/http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/06/10/adam-wests-final-batman-appearance-in-the-bay-area/ live Adam West-Actor https://www.starregistry.com/memorial/w/adam-west-actor/ 2026-03-21 2026-02-14 https://web.archive.org/web/20260214171633/https://www.starregistry.com/memorial/w/adam-west-actor/ live September 28: Koko Taylor, American singer (voiced herself in the Arthur episode "Big Horns George"), (d. 2009).Doc Rock http://www.thedeadrockstarsclub.com/2009.html The Dead Rock Stars Club 2009 January to June Thedeadrockstarsclub.com 2022-02-22 2009-01-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20090102041527/http://www.thedeadrockstarsclub.com/2009.html live October October 1: Erica Yohn, American actress (voice of Mama Mousekewitz in An American Tail), (d. 2019).http://www.aveleyman.com/ActorCredit.aspx?ActorID=21128 Erica Yohn aveleyman.com 2 June 2019 5 November 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181105175520/http://www.aveleyman.com/ActorCredit.aspx?ActorID=21128 dead October 2: Ted Nichols, American composer (Hanna-Barbera), (d. 2026).https://coachella.cemsites.com/grave/Unit_17-5B-37-926763/ Ted Nichols 2026-03-04 2026-03-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20260304045354/https://coachella.cemsites.com/grave/Unit_17-5B-37-926763/ live October 5: Ray Osrin, American cartoonist, animator and comics artist, (d. 2001).https://www.lambiek.net/artists/o/osrin_ray.htm Ray Osrin lambiek.net April 7, 2018 August 8, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180808135812/https://www.lambiek.net/artists/o/osrin_ray.htm live October 9: Jim MacGeorge, American actor (voice of Captain Huffenpuff, Beany Boy and Crowy in Beany and Cecil, Oliver Hardy in Laurel & Hardy), (d. 2021).https://www.newsfromme.com/2021/01/16/jim-macgeorge-r-i-p/ News From ME - Mark Evanier's blog www.newsfromme.com 2022-01-27 2022-04-05 https://web.archive.org/web/20220405170745/https://www.newsfromme.com/2021/01/16/jim-macgeorge-r-i-p/ live October 19: Lou Scheimer, American animation producer (founder of Filmation), actor (voice of Dumb Donald in Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, Orko and Stratos in He-Man and the Masters of the Universe) and composer (He-Man and the Masters of the Universe), (d. 2013).http://entertainment.time.com/2013/10/21/cartoon-studio-founder-lou-scheimer-dies/ Cartoon Studio Founder Lou Scheimer Dies Time October 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131023024824/http://entertainment.time.com/2013/10/21/cartoon-studio-founder-lou-scheimer-dies/ October 23, 2013 2013-10-22 dead mdy-all October 25: Marion Ross, American actress (voice of Grandma SquarePants in SpongeBob SquarePants, Mrs. Lopart in Handy Manny, Mrs. von Hausen in The Boondocks, Marion Cunningham in the Family Guy episode "The Father, the Son, and the Holy Fonz", General Richter in the Superman: The Animated Series episode "Speed Demons", Ms. Wakefield in the King of the Hill episode of the same name, Flavia in The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries episode "Jeepers Creepers", Grandma Moonbeam in the Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated episode "When the Cicada Calls", Rebecca the Elephant Queen in The Wild Thornberrys episode "Forget Me Not", Doctor Minerva in the Guardians of the Galaxy episode "Gotta Get Outta This Place"). November November 3: Osamu Tezuka, Japanese manga artist and animator (Astro Boy, Kimba the White Lion, Black Jack, Phoenix, Princess Knight, Unico, Message to Adolf, The Amazing 3, Buddha), (d. 1989).https://www.lambiek.net/artists/t/tezuka.htm Osamu Tezuka lambiek.net May 29, 2020 March 15, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200315024906/https://www.lambiek.net/artists/t/tezuka.htm live November 10: Ennio Morricone, Italian composer (Around the World with Peynet's Lovers, Aida of the Trees), (d. 2020).Morto Ennio Morricone, aveva 91 anni: fatale una caduta, si era rotto il femore https://www.ilmessaggero.it/spettacoli/musica/ennio_morricone_morto_roma_oggi_6_luglio_2020_musica_c_era_una_volta_in_america-5330102.html July 6, 2020 www.ilmessaggero.it 6 July 2020 it 6 July 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200706124026/https://www.ilmessaggero.it/spettacoli/musica/ennio_morricone_morto_roma_oggi_6_luglio_2020_musica_c_era_una_volta_in_america-5330102.html liveMcFadden Robert D. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/06/obituaries/ennio-morricone-dead.html Ennio Morricone, Influential Creator of Music for Modern Cinema, Dies at 91 The New York Times July 6, 2020 July 6, 2020 July 6, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200706075014/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/06/obituaries/ennio-morricone-dead.html live November 12: Bob Holness, British-South African radio and television presenter and occasional actor (voice of Mr. Formal in the Rex the Runt episode "Adventures on Telly 1"), (d. 2012).daughter Ros http://pinner.harrowobserver.co.uk/2012/01/bob-holness-dies-peacefully-ag.html Bob Holness dies peacefully aged 83 Pinner.harrowobserver.co.uk 13 June 2012 12 July 2012 https://archive.today/20120712150838/http://pinner.harrowobserver.co.uk/2012/01/bob-holness-dies-peacefully-ag.html livehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-16443263 BBC News – Bob Holness, former Blockbusters host, dies aged 83 Bbc.co.uk 6 January 2012 13 June 2012 25 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150925154702/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-16443263 live November 16: Clu Gulager, American actor and director (voice of Anderson's War Buddy in the Beavis and Butt-Head episode "What's the Deal?"), (d. 2022).Barnes Mike Clu Gulager, Actor in 'The Virginian,' 'The Last Picture Show' and 'Return of the Living Dead,' Dies at 93 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/clu-gulager-dead-virginian-last-picture-show-1235194277/ The Hollywood Reporter August 6, 2022 August 6, 2022 September 12, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250912193619/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/clu-gulager-dead-virginian-last-picture-show-1235194277/ live https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/clu-gulager-dead-the-virginian-return-living-dead-1235335294/ Clu Gulager, 'The Virginian' and 'Return of the Living Dead' Actor, Dies at 93 Variety J. Kim Murphy August 6, 2022 August 7, 2022 August 6, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220806234035/https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/clu-gulager-dead-the-virginian-return-living-dead-1235335294/ livehttps://deadline.com/2022/08/clu-gulager-dead-horror-film-actor-was-93-obituary-1235086691/ Clu Gulager Dies: Veteran Horror Film Actor In 'Return Of The Living Dead' Was 93 Deadline Bruce Haring August 6, 2022 August 7, 2022 August 7, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220807002540/https://deadline.com/2022/08/clu-gulager-dead-horror-film-actor-was-93-obituary-1235086691/ live Marvin Levy, American film publicist (DreamWorks Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, Columbia Pictures), (d. 2025).https://www.thewrap.com/marvin-levy-legendary-publicist-behind-steven-spielbergs-biggest-hits-dies-at-96/ Marvin Levy, Legendary Publicist Behind Steven Spielberg's Biggest Hits, Dies at 96 2025-04-10 2025-04-09 https://web.archive.org/web/20250409201301/https://www.thewrap.com/marvin-levy-legendary-publicist-behind-steven-spielbergs-biggest-hits-dies-at-96/ live November 17: Eli Bauer, American comics artist and animator (Terrytoons, Sesame Street), (d. 1998).https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/bauer_eli.htm Eli Bauer lambiek.net Aug 2, 2020 September 1, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200901022440/https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/bauer_eli.htm live November 23: Elmarie Wendel, American actress and singer (voice of Aunt Grizelda in The Lorax, Beverley Billingsley in the American Dad episode "Stanny Boy and Frantastic"), (d. 2018).https://www.inquisitr.com/4998158/elmarie-wendel-of-3rd-rock-from-the-sun-dies-at-89 Elmarie Wendel Of '3rd Rock From The Sun' Dies At 89 Hoahing Cheryl A. July 22, 2018 The Inquisitr July 25, 2018 July 25, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180725092607/https://www.inquisitr.com/4998158/elmarie-wendel-of-3rd-rock-from-the-sun-dies-at-89/ live December December 1: Malachi Throne, American actor (voice of God in Animaniacs, Mongke in Avatar: The Last Airbender, Ranakar in Green Lantern: First Flight, Fingers in the Batman Beyond episode "Speak No Evil", The Judge in The New Batman Adventures episode "Judgement Day"), (d. 2013).Slotnik Daniel E. Malachi Throne, Actor on TV, Dies at 84 https://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/25/arts/television/malachi-throne-actor-in-it-takes-a-thief-dies-at-84.html March 26, 2013 The New York Times March 24, 2013 limited live https://web.archive.org/web/20130325042636/https://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/25/arts/television/malachi-throne-actor-in-it-takes-a-thief-dies-at-84.html March 25, 2013 December 10: John Colicos, Canadian actor (voice of Apocalypse in X-Men: The Animated Series), (d. 2000).John Colicos, TV, Film and Stage Actor, 71 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/03/08/arts/john-colicos-tv-film-and-stage-actor-71.html The New York Times March 8, 2000 March 1, 2018 November 7, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231107081413/https://www.nytimes.com/2000/03/08/arts/john-colicos-tv-film-and-stage-actor-71.html live https://www.theguardian.com/news/2000/mar/08/guardianobituaries3 John Colicos The Guardian March 7, 2000 March 16, 2018 July 7, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240707000922/https://www.theguardian.com/news/2000/mar/08/guardianobituaries3 live December 11: Peter Firmin, British animator, puppeteer and illustrator (co-creator of Noggin the Nog, Ivor the Engine and Bagpuss), co-founder of Smallfilms, (d. 2018). https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44674652 1 July 2018 BBC News 1 July 2018 Clangers co-creator Peter Firmin dies aged 89 en-GB 4 July 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180704070201/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44674652 live Kenneth Hyman, American studio executive (Warner Bros.-Seven Arts), (d. 2026).https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/kenneth-hyman-dead-the-hill-dirty-dozen-gordon-parks-1236494320/ Kenneth Hyman, Warner Bros. Exec and Producer on ‘The Hill’ and ‘The Dirty Dozen,’ Dies at 97 2026-02-06 2026-04-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20260426080836/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/kenneth-hyman-dead-the-hill-dirty-dozen-gordon-parks-1236494320/ live December 14: Nikolay Serebryakov, Soviet and Russian director of animated films, (d. 2005). December 17: George Lindsey, American actor (voice of Lafayette in The Aristocats, Trigger in Robin Hood, Deadeye in The Rescuers), (d. 2012).http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/06/showbiz/george-lindsey-obit/index.html?hpt=hp_t3 'Goober Pyle' actor George Lindsey dies Duke Alan CNN 6 May 2012 7 May 2012 7 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120507053448/http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/06/showbiz/george-lindsey-obit/index.html?hpt=hp_t3 live Whitney Lee Savage, American animator (Mickey Mouse in Vietnam, Sesame Street), (d. 1998).https://www.avclub.com/mythbusters-adam-savage-remembers-his-father-s-sesame-1798274012 Mythbusters' Adam Savage remembers his father's Sesame Street animations TV Club 11 November 2014 Aug 2, 2020 20 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200920085501/https://tv.avclub.com/mythbusters-adam-savage-remembers-his-father-s-sesame-1798274012 live December 25: Dick Miller, American actor (voice of Boxy Bennett in Batman: The Animated Series, Chuckie Sol in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, Oberon in the Justice League Unlimited episode "The Ties That Bind"), (d. 2019).https://variety.com/2019/film/news/dick-miller-dead-dies-gremlins-terminator-1203124265/ Dick Miller, 'Gremlins' and 'Terminator' Actor, Dies at 90 Nate Nickolai Variety Penske Media Corporation Los Angeles, California January 30, 2019 February 1, 2019 January 31, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190131052320/https://variety.com/2019/film/news/dick-miller-dead-dies-gremlins-terminator-1203124265/ livehttp://www.startrek.com/news/remembering-trek-guest-star-dick-miller-1928-2019 Remembering Trek Guest Star, Dick Miller, 1928-2019 StarTrek.com CBS Television Studios Los Angeles, California January 31, 2019 February 1, 2019 February 2, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190202042033/http://www.startrek.com/news/remembering-trek-guest-star-dick-miller-1928-2019 deadSlotnik Daniel E. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/01/obituaries/dick-miller-dead.html Dick Miller, 90, Dies; Character Actor and Roger Corman Mainstay 2019-02-01 The New York Times 2020-04-12 en-US 0362-4331 subscription 2019-02-02 https://archive.today/20190202175244/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/01/obituaries/dick-miller-dead.html livehttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/dick-miller-dead-gremlins-howling-star-was-90-1181442 Dick Miller, 'Gremlins' and 'The Howling' Star, Dies at 90 Etan Viessing The Hollywood Reporter Valence Media Los Angeles, California January 30, 2019 February 1, 2019 July 7, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240707003815/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/dick-miller-dead-gremlins-howling-star-was-90-1181442/ livehttps://ew.com/celebrity/2019/01/30/dick-miller-dead-terminator-gremlins-actor-dies/ Dick Miller Dead: Terminator, Gremlins actor dies at 90 Clark Collins Entertainment Weekly Time, Inc. New York City January 30, 2019 February 1, 2019 January 31, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190131145206/https://ew.com/celebrity/2019/01/30/dick-miller-dead-terminator-gremlins-actor-dies/ live December 28: Bob Holt, American actor (voice of the title character and the Once-ler in The Lorax, Avatar in Wizards, the title characters in The Great Grape Ape Show and The Incredible Hulk, Shadow Demon in Dungeons & Dragons, Cop-Tur in Challenge of the GoBots), (d. 1985). December 29: Bernard Cribbins, English actor and singer (portrayed Mr. Masterman in The Water Babies, voice of the Narrator in The Wombles, Christopher's Christmas Mission, Simon in the Land of Chalk Drawings and Edward and Friends, Eel in The Water Babies, Clint Katzenburger in the Dennis and Gnasher episode "Oil Strike!"), (d. 2022).https://people.com/tv/bernard-cribbins-doctor-who-star-and-wombles-narrator-dead-at-93/ Bernard Cribbins, Doctor Who Star and Wombles Narrator, Dead at 93: 'A Legend Has Left the World' People 28 July 2022 Rice Nicolas 28 July 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220728220357/https://people.com/tv/bernard-cribbins-doctor-who-star-and-wombles-narrator-dead-at-93/ live References External links Animated works of the year, listed in the IMDb