Pro-Tape Staff

07/19/2024

RIP Dr. Ruth....

96-year-old Dr. Ruth Westheimer has died at her home in New York City.

07/18/2024

RIP Bob Newhart....

He was a show-business neophyte when he stammered his way to fame in 1960. He went on to star in two of TV’s most memorable sitcoms.

07/15/2024

RIP Richard Simmons....

Eccentric fitness guru Richard Simmons, known for his unrelenting positivity, has died, according to his representative.

07/15/2024

RIP Shannen Doherty....

She starred in the dark comedy “Heathers” before playing an impulsive teenager on “Beverly Hills, 90210.”

07/11/2024

RIP Shelley Duvall....

Her lithesome features and quirky screen presence made her a popular figure in 1970s movies, particularly Robert Altman’s.

07/02/2024

RIP Michael Corcoran....

https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/music/2024-07-02/michael-corcoran-has-died-and-austins-lost-a-voice-that-always-kept-things-interesting/?

Columnist, author, historian found dead at 68

06/27/2024

RIP Kinky Friedman....

Kinky Friedman, a unique humorist, musician, philanthropist and political candidate, has died.

06/25/2024

RIP Tamayo Perry....

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/06/24/tamayo-perry-dies-shark-attack-actor-surfer/?

Tamayo Perry, 49, was surfing near the famed North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii, where he grew up, when a 911 caller reported a shark attack and his body was brought ashore.

06/25/2024

RIP Willie Mays....

Willie Mays, the "Say Hey Kid" who left an indelible mark on baseball, with his name a constant throughout the sport's hallowed record book, died Tuesday. He was 93.

06/20/2024

RIP Donald Sutherland....

In a wide-ranging career (from “M*A*S*H” to “Ordinary People” to “Invasion of the Body Snatchers”), he could be endearing in one role, menacing in another and just plain odd in a third.

05/28/2024

RIP Bill Walton....

Walton was a two-time NBA champion, MVP and Hall of Famer

04/19/2024

RIP Dickey Betts….

He traded licks with Duane Allman and proved to be a worthy sparring partner. He also wrote, and sang, the band’s biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man.”

03/03/2024

RIP W.C. Clark....

The Texas Soul standard mentored Stevie Ray Vaughan and many others

02/28/2024

RIP Richard Lewis....

After rising to prominence for his stand-up act, he became a regular in movies and TV, most recently on “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”

02/20/2024

Hard to believe it's been 50 years....

"Austin City Limits" taped its first episode with renegade country music singer Willie Nelson in 1974. 50 years later the show is still going strong.

02/07/2024

RIP Toby Keith....

The “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” singer died Monday night surrounded by his family, a short statement said.

02/06/2024

Sylvester Stallone's tribute to Carl Weathers....

Stallone and Weathers co-starred in the first four Rocky films

02/06/2024

RIP Carl Weathers....

Carl Weathers, who starred as Apollo Creed in the first four 'Rocky' films, died Tuesday. He was 76.

01/16/2024

I'm gonna live forever!

01/09/2024

RIP David Soul....

He also appeared in 'Magnum Force,' 'Salem's Lot' and 'Here Come the Brides' and had a hit song, "Don't Give Up on Us."

01/07/2024

RIP Cindy Morgan….

Cindy Morgan, known for her roles in "Caddyshack" and "Tron" has died at the age of 69, Fox News Digital confirmed on Saturday.

01/07/2024

Minimalist:

The removable, 'unobstrusive' design promises to stay clear of your strumming arm – but the not-so-subtle gadget will alter the aesthetic of your prized acoustic quite considerably

01/07/2024

This is no social crisis:

The Stratocaster loyalist decided it was time to branch into more metal territory with his latest six-string purchase – and he was pleasantly surprised with what he discovered

01/07/2024

Make it so….

The Star Trek star has, after wishing for it, seemingly gotten the first steps in a post-Picard adventure for the Next Generation hero.

12/31/2023

RIP Tom Wilkinson....

His publicist said in a statement that Wilkinson died suddenly at home. Further details were not provided.

12/08/2023

RIP Ryan O'Neill....

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/08/movies/ryan-oneal-dead.html?

He was a familiar face in movies and on TV before his breakout performance opposite Ali MacGraw in the 1970 blockbuster. But it was overshadowed by years of personal problems.

12/06/2023

RIP Denny Laine....

Denny Laine, co-founder of bands Wings and The Moody Blues and longtime collaborator of Paul McCartney, died on Tuesday morning, according to Laine’s wife Elizabeth Hines. He was 79.

12/06/2023

RIP Norman Lear....

As the producer of “All in the Family” and many other shows, Mr. Lear showed that it was possible to be topical, funny and immensely popular.

10/29/2023

RiP Matthew Perry….

The actor released a memoir in 2022 titled "Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing," which chronicled his substance use issues.

10/25/2023

RiP Dusty Street….

She also worked for two decades at SiriusXM.