L-R, Clockwise: Carl Weathers; Richard Lewis; Toby Keith; Chita Rivera; Glynis JohnsPhoto: Jesse Grant; Ethan Miller; Jason Kempin; Theo Wargo; Daily Express
In 2024, we mourned the loss of a number of writers, comedians, actors, directors, and artists of all kinds who made their mark on the entertainment industry and the world at large. From Norman Jewison to Carl Weathers, from Glynis Johns to Chita Rivera, from Ewan MacIntosh to Richard Lewis, The A.V. Club pays tribute to all of these talented artists and their many contributions.
Best known for her role as Mrs. Winifred Banks in Mary Poppins, was considered one of the last surviving stars of the Golden Age Of Hollywood. Johns appeared in dozens of films starting in 1938, earning an Academy Award nomination for her role in 1961's The Sundowners. She went on to receive a Golden Globe nomination for her role in 1963's The Chapman Report, and in 1998, she was deemed a “Disney Legend,” a hall of fame recognition from the studio.On stage, Johns is best remembered for originating the role of Desirée Armfeldt in Stephen Sondheim’s 1973 musical A Little Night Music. Johns received a Tony Award for her leading role. The song “Send In The Clowns”—quite possibly Sondheim’s best-known tune outside of theater circles—was written to suit Johns’ voice. “Glynis had a lovely, crystal voice, but sustaining notes was not her thing. I wanted to write short phrases, so I wrote a song full of questions,” Sondheim toldin 2003. [Drew Gillis]
“Adan Canto, the star of The Cleaning Lady and Designated Survivor, died last night. Per , the actor had appendiceal cancer, a diagnosis he kept private. He was 42.”
I know how automated and reliant on AI they’ve gotten but just copying and pasting old articles into a slideshow to allegedly grieve these people is a choice.
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“Adan Canto, the star of The Cleaning Lady and Designated Survivor, died last night. Per , the actor had appendiceal cancer, a diagnosis he kept private. He was 42.”
I know how automated and reliant on AI they’ve gotten but just copying and pasting old articles into a slideshow to allegedly grieve these people is a choice.
The Toby Keith part wasn’t necessary. He certainly didn’t deserve to follow Carl Weathers.
Gatekeeping death now?
Yes.