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  • Victor J. Kemper Obituary

    Victor J. Kemper Obituary

    Victor J. Kemper, the seasoned cinematographer renowned for his work on over 50 features, including classics like “Dog Day Afternoon,” “Eyes of Laura Mars,” “The Jerk,” and “Slap Shot,” has passed away at the age of 96. Kemper, who succumbed to natural causes on Monday in Sherman Oaks, was remembered by his son, Steven Kemper,…

  • Who was Victor J. Kemper? Veteran American Cinematographer Dead at 96

    Who was Victor J. Kemper? Veteran American Cinematographer Dead at 96

    Victor J. Kemper, the accomplished cinematographer and former president of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), has passed away at the age of 96, as reported by the ASC. Kemper’s illustrious career, spanning four decades, included a diverse array of films such as “Dog Day Afternoon” and “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure.” Kemper collaborated with several…

  • Victor J. Kemper Cause of Death

    Victor J. Kemper Cause of Death

    Renowned cinematographer Victor J. Kemper, celebrated for his work on iconic films such as “Dog Day Afternoon,” “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure,” and “National Lampoon’s Vacation,” has passed away at the age of 96. The news of Kemper’s demise was confirmed by American Cinematographer, the esteemed international publication of the American Society of Cinematographers, via social media.…

  • Who was Rita Hollingsworth? Longtime Entertainment Publicist Dead at 61

    Who was Rita Hollingsworth? Longtime Entertainment Publicist Dead at 61

    Esteemed entertainment publicist Rita Hollingsworth, known for her representation of top talents such as Barbra Streisand and Robert Altman throughout her illustrious career, has passed away at the age of 61, as confirmed by her husband Jeff Hollingsworth to TheWrap. Rita Hollingsworth succumbed to a brain hemorrhage on November 16 at USC’s Keck Hospital. In…

  • Rita Hollingsworth Cause of Death

    Rita Hollingsworth Cause of Death

    Rita Hollingsworth, a highly esteemed publicist and communications strategist renowned for her work with luminaries such as Barbra Streisand, Robert Altman, Chen Kaige, the Carousel of Hope, and St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, passed away at the age of 61. Her husband of 37 years, Jeff Hollingsworth, revealed that she died on November 16 from…

  • How did Jean Knight die?

    How did Jean Knight die?

    Renowned soul singer Jean Knight, celebrated for her 1971 classic “Mr. Big Stuff,” passed away on November 22 at the age of 80 due to natural causes in her hometown of New Orleans, as reported by People on Monday. In a statement released by Knight’s family, they expressed the collective mourning of New Orleans and…

  • Jean Knight Obituary

    Jean Knight Obituary

    Iconic singer Jean Knight, renowned for her hit song “Mr. Big Stuff,” passed away at the age of 80 in Tampa, Florida, last Wednesday, November 22. The family confirmed the news in a statement shared on New Orleans broadcaster LBJ’s X platform (formerly known as Twitter) on Sunday. According to TMZ, Knight’s death was due…

  • What happened to Jean Knight?

    What happened to Jean Knight?

    Renowned R&B singer Jean Knight, famous for her 1971 hit “Mr. Big Stuff,” passed away at the age of 80 on Wednesday, November 22. The news prompted expressions of grief from both her hometown of New Orleans and the broader music community. In a statement shared with USA Today, Knight’s family conveyed, “New Orleans and…

  • Who was Jean Knight? ‘Mr Big Stuff’ Singer Dead at 80

    Who was Jean Knight? ‘Mr Big Stuff’ Singer Dead at 80

    Jean Knight, the soulful songstress hailing from New Orleans and celebrated for her 1971 hit “Mr. Big Stuff,” passed away at the age of 80. The news of her demise left family, friends, fans, and music industry veterans in mourning. Recognized as a Grammy-nominated artist, Knight was not only a musical force but also a…

  • Jean Knight Cause of Death

    Jean Knight Cause of Death

    Jean Knight, the soulful songstress hailing from New Orleans, whose Stax Records anthem “Mr. Big Stuff” dominated the R&B chart in 1971, has passed away at the age of 80, as confirmed by her family. Knight’s musical journey commenced in the 1960s, marked by a string of singles released on labels like Tribe and Jetstream.…