JPOOL's Gnerd Corner

16/09/2025

Rest in peace, Charles Robert Redford Jr. (August 18, 1936 – September 16, 2025)

Oscar-winning director Robert Redford has died.

17/08/2025

Rest in peace, Terence Henry Stamp (22 July 1938 – 17 August 2025)

He was an English actor. Known for his sophisticated villain roles, he was named by Empire as one of the 100 Sexiest Film Stars of All Time in 1995. He received various accolades including a Golden Globe Award, a Cannes Film Festival Award, and a Silver Bear as well as nominations for an Academy Award and two BAFTA Awards.
After training at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London, Stamp started his acting career in 1960 in the Wolf Mankowitz production of This Year Next Year at the West End's Vaudeville Theatre. He was called the "master of the brooding silence" by The Guardian. His performance in the title role of Billy Budd, his film debut, earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor and a BAFTA nomination for Best Newcomer. Associated with the Swinging London scene of the 1960s – during which time he was in high-profile relationships with actress Julie Christie and supermodel Jean Shrimpton – Stamp was among the subjects photographed by David Bailey for a set titled Box of Pin-Ups. He starred opposite Christie in Far from the Madding Crowd (1967) and also had a leading role in Ken Loach's drama Poor Cow (1967).
Stamp gained wider fame for his role as archvillain General Zod in Superman (1978) and Superman II (1980). For his leading role in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) he earned BAFTA Award and Golden Globe Award nominations. He then starred in The Limey (1999), earning an Independent Spirit Award nomination. Other films included Wall Street (1987), Young Guns (1988), Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999), The Haunted Mansion (2003), Elektra (2005), Wanted (2008), Get Smart (2008), Yes Man (2008), Valkyrie (2008), Big Eyes (2014) and Last Night in Soho (2021).

Terence Stamp -- who played General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II" has died ... his family confirms.

24/07/2025

Rest in peace, Terry Gene Bollea aka Hulk Hogan (11 August 1953 – 24 July 2025)

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died at 71 years old, TMZ Sports has learned.

22/07/2025

Rest in peace, John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (3 December 1948 – 22 July 2025)

Legendary rock singer Ozzy Osbourne has died ... TMZ has learned.

21/07/2025

Rest in peace, Malcolm-Jamal Warner (August 18, 1970 - July 21, 2025)

"The Cosby Show" alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died at the age of 54, TMZ has learned.

03/07/2025

Rest in peace, Michael Madsen (September 25, 1957 – July 3, 2025) was an American actor. Alongside his frequent collaborations with Quentin Tarantino—Reservoir Dogs (1992), Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004), The Hateful Eight (2015), and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)—he was known for his appearances in films such as WarGames (1983), The Natural (1984), The Doors (1991), Thelma & Louise (1991), Free W***y (1993), Species (1995), Donnie Brasco (1997), Die Another Day (2002), Sin City (2005), and Scary Movie 4 (2006). He played voice roles in various video games, including Grand Theft Auto III (2001), Narc (2005), the Dishonored series (2012–2017), and Crime Boss: Rockay City (2023). Madsen had six children, including actor Christian Madsen.

Michael Madsen, the actor whose iconic performances in Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill: Vol. 1, The Hateful Eight and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood were the cornerstones of a prolific Hollywood career, has died after being found unresponsive in his Malibu home early today. MORE TO CO...

03/07/2025

Rest in peace, Kenneth Colley (Dec. 7th, 1937 - June 30th, 2025)

Rest in the Force, 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆. He played Firmus Piett in the Original Trilogy and was also known for Monty Python's Life of Brian, Peaky Blinders, and Firefox.

01/07/2025

Rest in peace, James Charles Shooter (September 27, 1951 – June 30, 2025)

Though his tenure was marked by controversy, Shooter brought Marvel to creative and commercial peaks.

30/05/2025

Rest in peace, Loretta Jane Swit (born Loretta Jane Szwed; November 4, 1937 – May 30, 2025)

The two-time Emmy winner almost starred on 'Cagney & Lacey' and helped lead the way for women playing strong, professional characters on television.

25/05/2025

Rest in peace, Peter Allen David (September 23, 1956 – May 24, 2025).

Peter David, the influential and Eisner Award-winning writer of The Incredible Hulk who redefined the character over a 12-year run referred to as David’s “magnum opus,” has died at 68. David’s wife, Kathleen O’Shea David, confirmed the news on social media on Sunday. No cause of death was ...

15/05/2025

Rest in peace, Joe Don Baker (February 12, 1936 – May 7, 2025)

Prolific movie actor Joe Don Baker has died at age 89 ... TMZ has learned.

31/03/2025

Richard Norton -- who trained A-list stars in martial arts including Ben Affleck, Margot Robbie and Scarlett Johansson -- died over the weekend.