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Val Kilmer mourned by Hollywood stars Josh Brolin, Michael Mann, more after his death at 65

3 weeks ago | nypost.com | David Russell

Hollywood stars have paid heartfelt tribute to beloved Val Kilmer, who died from pneumonia at age 65 in Los Angeles Tuesday. Michael Mann, who directed Kilmer in the 1995 crime thriller “Heat,” told the Hollywood Reporter how impressed he was with the actor. “While working with Val on ‘Heat’ I always marvelled at the range, the brilliant variability within the powerful current of Val’s possessing and expressing character,” Mann said.
Former Jets NFL quarterback Bill Demory dead at 74

1 month ago | nypost.com | David Russell

A Jets quarterback who filled in when Joe Namath went down with an injury died earlier this month. Bill Demory, 74, passed away on Feb. 14 from prostate cancer and Parkinson’s, according to an online obituary. He was signed by the Jets in 1973 after playing his college ball at Arizona, where he threw 28 touchdowns in three seasons. Head coach Weeb Ewbank was given game film of Demory while at a general managers conference in Arizona and signed Demory.
Former Steelers Super Bowl champion Mike Collier dead at 71

2 months ago | nypost.com | David Russell

Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Mike Collier died in Maryland on Sunday, according to an online obituary. Collier, who won Super Bowl X with the Steelers in 1975, was 71 years old. No cause of death was announced. “It used to seem like a dream,” he told the Baltimore Sun in 2013 of his time in the pros. “I realize that a lot of people would love to have been in my position.
Howard Twilley, member of Dolphins undefeated Super Bowl team, dead at 81

2 months ago | nypost.com | David Russell

A member of the undefeated 1972 Dolphins Super Bowl team and decorated college wide receiver has died at age 81. Howard Twilley, who caught a 28-yard touchdown pass in Miami’s 14-7 victory over Washington in Super Bowl VII, died Wednesday. No cause of death was announced. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Tulsa Football Legend and Hall of Famer, Howard Twilley,” Tulsa Football posted.
Roy rumble: ‘Succession’ brothers Kieran Culkin, Jeremy Strong to face off in Oscars race

Jan 23, 2025 | hive.news | Jordan Strauss |David Russell

Let’s hear it for the Roys! Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong, who played on-screen brothers for four seasons on “Succession,” both scored Oscar nods in the Best Supporting Actor category on Thursday.
Legendary NFL official Jim Tunney dead at 95

Dec 15, 2024 | nypost.com | David Russell

Jim Tunney, the legendary NFL official known as the dean of referees, died Thursday at 95. A cause of death was not announced.
The Amazing Kreskin, beloved TV mentalist who mystified ‘Tonight Show’ audiences, dead at 89

Dec 10, 2024 | nypost.com | David Russell

The Amazing Kreskin, the beloved mentalist who found fame on television, died Tuesday at 89. The only thing the Amazing Kreskin cared about was performing for all of you, it brought so much joy to his life,” his family said on social media. “The family asks you respect their privacy during this difficult time. “As Kreskin would say at the end of every show.
Former Giants running back Charlie Evans dead at 76

Nov 13, 2024 | nypost.com | David Russell

Charlie Evans, who played in the Giants backfield in the early 1970s, died in his Texas home on Nov. 4 at 76. A cause of death was not announced. He was drafted out of USC by the Giants in 1971 and spent the first month of the season on the taxi squad, one of the players under contract to the team but not on the main roster. Those players used an auxiliary dressing room at Yankee Stadium.
Former Cowboys running back, Super Bowl champion Duane Thomas dead at 77

Aug 6, 2024 | nypost.com | David Russell

Former Dallas Cowboys running back Duane Thomas, who rushed for 95 yards in the team’s first Super Bowl victory, died at age 77, according to the Dallas Morning News. Thomas’ cause of death was not revealed. “The Great Duane Thomas passed away yesterday,” Thomas’ former teammate Thomas “Hollywood” Henderson posted on Facebook Monday. “He was a great Cowboy. On his come back he was one of my roommates in Thousand Oaks.
Former MLB pitcher Doug Creek dead at 55

Jul 28, 2024 | nypost.com | David Russell

Doug Creek, who spent nine seasons in the majors leagues, died Sunday at 55 from the effects of colon cancer, according to the Journal News in West Virginia. The southpaw pitched for seven teams — the Cardinals, Giants, Cubs, Devil Rays, Mariners, Blue Jays and Tigers — from 1995 to 2005. Creek’s high school coach Vic Holmes told the Journal News the death was “shocking.”Creek was named the 1987 state baseball player of the year by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association.