What Entertainers Died This Week
This week, you’ve likely heard about the passing of several beloved entertainers who left an indelible mark on their industries. From British actor P. H. Moriarty, known for his iconic roles in The Long Good Friday and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, to Lee Joo-sil, the celebrated star of The Uncanny Counter, their legacies remind us of the transient nature of life and art. There’s more to uncover about their contributions and the lives they touched.
This week, the entertainment world lost several notable figures, including actors, musicians, artists, and other creators who’ve left their mark on their respective industries.
Celebrity tributes and legacy reflections have poured in for P. H. Moriarty, the British actor known for The Long Good Friday and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, who passed away at 86. Fellow actor Brian Murphy, celebrated for his roles in Man About the House and George and Mildred, died at 92 after battling cancer. South Korea mourned the loss of Lee Joo-sil, star of The Uncanny Counter and Squid Game, who succumbed to stomach cancer at 80.
In the music world, Peter Bassano, the English trombonist who played on The Beatles’ “Hey Jude,” passed away at 79 or 80. Brazil’s Boss in Drama, a DJ and record producer, died at just 37, while American bandleader Bob Kuban, known for the hit “The Cheater,” passed at 84 after a stroke.
Fans also remembered John Sykes, the English guitarist for Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, who died at 65 from cancer. His contributions to rock, including co-writing “Is This Love,” remain iconic.
The arts community bid farewell to Mort Künstler, the American historical artist, at 97, and Ginny Ruffner, a pioneering glass artist, at 72. Germany’s Gernot Rumpf, a renowned sculptor, passed at 83, and Millicent Dillon, the American writer, died at 99 after a prolific career. Their works continue to inspire and shape their fields.
Among other entertainers, Indonesia’s Emilia Contessa, a singer, actress, and politician, died at 67 from a heart attack. Charles Phan, the celebrated American chef, passed at 62, and Australian pole vaulter Adam Steinhardt lost his battle with bowel cancer at 55. Paul Plishka, the American operatic bass known for his rich and powerful voice, died at 83.
South Korea’s Yoon Dae-sung, a playwright and screenwriter known for *All That Falls Has Wings*, died at 85, while Iraqi film director Mohamed Shukri Jameel passed at 88.
These losses remind us of the enduring impact these individuals have had on culture and entertainment. Their legacies live on through their work, which continues to influence and inspire audiences worldwide.
