The native of Canada, who seemed perfectly cast as a handsome leading man when he came to Hollywood in the 1950s, had career-changing roles in the “Airplane!” and “Naked Gun” comedies. He was 84. Full obituary
The film director was best known for “The Empire Strikes Back” but was a director of “extraordinary versatility,” said one movie critic. He directed more than 14 other feature films. He was 87. Full obituary
Clayburgh’s Broadway and Hollywood career was highlighted by her Oscar-nominated roles in the 1970s films “An Unmarried Woman” and “Starting Over.” She also was nominated for two Emmys. She was 66. Full obituary
The British film director is best known for his 1958 documentary-style feature film about the Titanic disaster, “A Night to Remember,” but he also directed Marilyn Monroe in one of her first leading roles. He was 93. Full obituary
He made his acting debut in ‘Rebel Without a Cause’ in 1955 and later directed the counterculture classic “Easy Rider.” He later descended into years of drug and alcohol abuse but made a comeback in 1986 with his Oscar-nominated role in “ Hoosiers.” He was 74. Full obituary
The longtime Hollywood publicist, who had represented a host of producers, directors and composers for four decades, was found in her car, shot in the chest. Shocked friends remember a hard-working, caring person whose clients were family. Full story
After soaring to fame as the star of hit sitcom “Diff’rent Strokes,” his post-TV-series life included a stint as a shopping mall security guard and an unlikely run for California governor. he was 42. Full obituary
The announcer was a familiar voice on radio and TV and in movie trailers. “Amos ‘n’ Andy” on radio and “The Red Skelton Show” on television were among his many gigs, which also included more than 2,700 movie previews. He was 98. Above, Gilmore, right, with a replica of the cruiser in “Highway Patrol,” which he narrated. Full obituary
The Oscar-winning actress found triumphs in a life of tragedies. “Frequently my life has been likened to a Greek tragedy, and the actress in me cannot deny that comparison,” she wrote in her 1988 autobiography, “As I Am.” She was 84. Full obituary
In a career that lasted more than six decades, the British filmmaker produced and directed dozens of films, from “Great Expectations” and “Oliver Twist” to “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” and “The Poseidon Adventure.” He was 99. Full obituary
Stuart was a leading lady in 1930s films, then gave up acting and turned to art. Her role in “Titanic” earned her an Academy Award nomination. She was 100. Full obituary
The longtime Hollywood production designer shared Oscar nominations for best art direction on the films “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Gaily, Gaily,” “North by Northwest” and “The Shootist.” He was awarded an honorary Academy Award in 2008. He was 100. Full obituary
The rugged actor starred in the hit TV series “Mission: Impossible.” His career took a comic turn beginning with the disaster spoof “Airplane!” He was 83. Full obituary