R.I.P. CELEBRITY DEATHS 2021(NON WRESTLERS)

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Clarence Williams III, who was a Black power icon in the 1960s and 1970s as the cool detective “Linc Hayes” on television’s The Mod Squad, has died. Williams died in Los Angeles on Friday June 4 of colon cancer at 81

Beyond The Mod Squad role, which lasted from 1968 to 1973, he also appeared in such films as Purple Rain, 52 Pick-Up, Reindeer Games and Tales from the Hood.

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RIP Clarence.

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Jim Fassel Ex Giants Coach passes at 71

sports.yahoo.com/longtime-nfl-coach-jim-fassel-054441009.html

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Ben Roberts, 'The Bill' and 'Jane Eyre' star, dies aged 70

Ben Roberts, star of ITV’s The Bill, has died at the age of 70.

The actor, best known for playing Chief Inspector Derek Conway, passed away on Monday, 7 June.

appeared in his first television role in 1978, starring alongside Ralph Bates and Anna Calder-Marshall in limited series A Woman’s Place.

After a string of small roles in shows including The Professionals and Doctor Who, he was hired as Chief Inspector Derek Conway in 1987.

Tilly Pearce
Tilly Pearce
Wed, June 9, 2021, 9:03 AM·2 min read
Ben Roberts as Chief Inspector Derek Conway in The Bill (ITV)
Ben Roberts as Chief Inspector Derek Conway in The Bill (ITV)
Ben Roberts, star of ITV’s The Bill, has died at the age of 70.

The actor, best known for playing Chief Inspector Derek Conway, passed away on Monday, 7 June.

His agents, LCM Limited, confirmed the news on Twitter on Wednesday, sharing photos of the star alongside the tribute: “Remembering the wonderful Ben Roberts who sadly passed away on Monday.

Read more: Classic cop drama 'The Bill' set for reboot with original cast members

“Best known as Chief Inspector Derek Conway in The Bill & he had an extensive career in theatre, TV and film.

Appeared in his first television role in 1978, starring alongside Ralph Bates and Anna Calder-Marshall in limited series A Woman’s Place.

After a string of small roles in shows including The Professionals and Doctor Who, he was hired as Chief Inspector Derek Conway in 1987.


Roberts remained in the role for 13 years, during which time Conway was seen being promoted and demoted around Sun Hill police station.

He was also involved in a series of high-stakes stunts that included an explosion in 1990.

His character was killed off in the year 2000 following a car bomb attack.

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Blake Lively's Father, Actor Ernie Lively, Dead At 74

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Mudcat Grant passes at 85

www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/former-all-star-pitcher-jim-mudcat-grant-who-spent-14-seasons-in-the-majors-dies-at-85/

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Adult actress" DAKOTA SKYE (real name Lauren Scott) was found dead at 27

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Superman,’ ‘Deliverance’ actor Ned Beatty dies at 82

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RIP Ned.

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Turn A Gundam, Gatchaman Theme Song Composer Asei Kobayashi Passes Away at 88

Commercial and anime theme song composer Asei Kobayashi passed away on May 30 from heart failure. He was 88.

Kobayashi is from Tokyo, and he graduated from Keio University. He studied under composer Tadashi Hattori. He became well known after a 1961 jingle for apparel maker Renown Inc. He later composed music for commercials for companies such as Hitachi Ltd., SUNTORY, Meiji Co., and Bridgestone Corp.

He also composed the 1975 hit "Kita no Yado kara" for enka singer Harumi Miyako.

Kobayashi also starred in the live-action television series Terauchi Kantaro Ikka.

In anime, he composed the theme songs or music for Mahōtsukai Sally, Himitsu no Akko-chan, Turn A Gundam, Gatchaman, Time Patrol Bon, Ōkami Shōnen Ken, Manga Nihon Mukashi Banashi, Dororon Enma-kun, Angie Girl, Asari-chan Ai no Marchen Shōjo, Hana no Ko Lunlun, King of Beasts Golion (Voltron), Voltus 5, and Kick no Oni, among others.