The year now ending marks another 12-month period of losing talents who have given television viewers entertainment or information ... and some of those passings, even more sadly, came as major and untimely shocks. Zap2it remembers:
Paul Walker: The actor best-known for the "Fast & Furious" movies had career roots in such TV shows as "Who's the Boss?" "Highway to Heaven" and "Touched by an Angel."
James Gandolfini: He projected so much older as mobster Tony Soprano, many were surprised to learn the three-time Emmy winner only was in his 30s and 40s when he played the part.
Cory Monteith: As Finn Hudson on "Glee," the Canadian-born performer touched fans of all ages both in life and afterward.
Jean Stapleton: Forever TV's top "dingbat," the "All in the Family" actress earned three Emmys as lovably daffy Edith Bunker.
Jonathan Winters: The improvisation genius who inspired his...
Paul Walker: The actor best-known for the "Fast & Furious" movies had career roots in such TV shows as "Who's the Boss?" "Highway to Heaven" and "Touched by an Angel."
James Gandolfini: He projected so much older as mobster Tony Soprano, many were surprised to learn the three-time Emmy winner only was in his 30s and 40s when he played the part.
Cory Monteith: As Finn Hudson on "Glee," the Canadian-born performer touched fans of all ages both in life and afterward.
Jean Stapleton: Forever TV's top "dingbat," the "All in the Family" actress earned three Emmys as lovably daffy Edith Bunker.
Jonathan Winters: The improvisation genius who inspired his...
- 12/31/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Montreat, N.C. — George Beverly Shea, whose booming baritone voice echoed through stadiums, squares and souls during a decades-long career with evangelist Billy Graham, died Tuesday. He was 104.
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association spokesman Brent Rinehart said Shea died in Asheville after a brief illness.
Shea's rendition of "How Great Thou Art" came to define the faith of a Protestant generation that Graham helped bring to Jesus Christ. He performed live before an estimated 200 million people at crusades over the years – taking him from North Dakota to North Korea and beyond.
He joined Graham's crusade team in 1947 and stayed until Graham's declining health ended most of the evangelist's public appearances nearly 60 years later.
"As a young man starting my ministry, I asked Bev if he would join me," Graham said then. "He said yes and for over 60 years we had the privilege of ministering together across the country and around the world.
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association spokesman Brent Rinehart said Shea died in Asheville after a brief illness.
Shea's rendition of "How Great Thou Art" came to define the faith of a Protestant generation that Graham helped bring to Jesus Christ. He performed live before an estimated 200 million people at crusades over the years – taking him from North Dakota to North Korea and beyond.
He joined Graham's crusade team in 1947 and stayed until Graham's declining health ended most of the evangelist's public appearances nearly 60 years later.
"As a young man starting my ministry, I asked Bev if he would join me," Graham said then. "He said yes and for over 60 years we had the privilege of ministering together across the country and around the world.
- 4/17/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Los Angeles, California (X17online) - Julie Andrews, Dolly Parton, and punk band pioneers the Ramones will receive Grammy Awards for lifetime achievement next year, it was announced Wednesday. Other recipients include the Juilliard String Quartet, the Kingston Trio, jazz drummer Roy Haynes, and 101-year-old gospel legend George Beverly Shea. The recipients will receive their statuettes at an event in Los Angeles on February 12. The 53rd annual Grammy Awards airs Sunday February 13, 8pm Est/Pt. Courtesy: Grammy Awards...
- 12/23/2010
- x17online.com
Veteran entertainers Dame Julie Andrews and Dolly Parton are set to be honored with lifetime achievement Grammy awards by the U.S. National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. The icons will be hailed for their contributions to music, alongside punk rockers The Ramones, The Julliard String Quartet, folk group The Kingston Trio, jazz drummer Roy Haynes and gospel star George Beverly Shea.
Neil Portnow, president of The Recording Academy, says, "It is a great honor to recognize and celebrate such a distinguished and dynamic group of honorees. Their legendary work has left a lasting impression and will continue to influence generations to come."
The lifetime achievement titles will be presented in a special ceremony on February 12, 2011, and they will be formally acknowledged at the 2011 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 13. The news will be a welcome distraction for Andrews as she continues to mourn the loss of her husband,...
Neil Portnow, president of The Recording Academy, says, "It is a great honor to recognize and celebrate such a distinguished and dynamic group of honorees. Their legendary work has left a lasting impression and will continue to influence generations to come."
The lifetime achievement titles will be presented in a special ceremony on February 12, 2011, and they will be formally acknowledged at the 2011 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 13. The news will be a welcome distraction for Andrews as she continues to mourn the loss of her husband,...
- 12/23/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Dolly Parton and Ramones will receive Lifetime Achievement Grammys. The country singer and the rock group will be honored for their contribution to music, alongside "Mary Poppins" singer and musicals star Julie Andrews in a special ceremony on February 12, 2011.
Neil Portnow, president of The Recording Academy which is handing out the awards said, "It is a great honor to recognize and celebrate such a distinguished and dynamic group of honorees. Their legendary work has left a lasting impression and will continue to influence generations to come."
Dolly, famed for her voluptuous figure, rose to fame in the 1950s, and has had over 41 different country albums enter the top ten in the U.S. charts, and has penned worldwide hits such as "9 to 5" and "I Will Always Love You".
The Ramones, of which the three founding members are now all dead, were one of the defining bands of the U.S.
Neil Portnow, president of The Recording Academy which is handing out the awards said, "It is a great honor to recognize and celebrate such a distinguished and dynamic group of honorees. Their legendary work has left a lasting impression and will continue to influence generations to come."
Dolly, famed for her voluptuous figure, rose to fame in the 1950s, and has had over 41 different country albums enter the top ten in the U.S. charts, and has penned worldwide hits such as "9 to 5" and "I Will Always Love You".
The Ramones, of which the three founding members are now all dead, were one of the defining bands of the U.S.
- 12/23/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
The Ramones, Dolly Parton and Julie Andrews are among those honorees receiving Special Merit Awards for Lifetime Achievement from the Recording Academy, as part of Grammy Awards week festivities. Roy Haynes, the Juilliard String Quartet, the Kingston Trio and George Beverly Shea are also receiving Lifetime Achievement Awards. Stax exec Al Bell, classical music producer Wilma Cozart Fine and Columbia Records jazz-master Bruce Lundvall are receiving Trustees Awards from the Academy; drum machine designer Roger Linn and digital music innovation company Waves Audio will receive Technical Grammy Awards. A ceremony for all of the winners will be held at a private...
- 12/23/2010
- by Katie Hasty
- Hitfix
By Gold Derby News Desk
hollywoodnews.com: On Wednesday, Naras announced the seven recipients of lifetime achievement Grammy Awards — Julie Andrews, Roy Haynes, Juilliard String Quartet, the Kingston Trio, Dolly Parton, the Ramones, and George Beverly Shea. The Trustees of the recording academy are honoring Al Bell, Wilma Cozart Fine and Bruce Lundvall while Technical Grammys will go to Roger Linn and Waves Audio.
In making these announcements, Academy president/CEO Neil Portnow said, “It is a great honor to recognize and celebrate such a distinguished and dynamic group of honorees who have been the creators of such timeless art. These influential performers and brilliant innovators have been of great inspiration to our culture and industry. Their legendary work has left a lasting impression and will continue to influence generations to come.”
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hollywoodnews.com: On Wednesday, Naras announced the seven recipients of lifetime achievement Grammy Awards — Julie Andrews, Roy Haynes, Juilliard String Quartet, the Kingston Trio, Dolly Parton, the Ramones, and George Beverly Shea. The Trustees of the recording academy are honoring Al Bell, Wilma Cozart Fine and Bruce Lundvall while Technical Grammys will go to Roger Linn and Waves Audio.
In making these announcements, Academy president/CEO Neil Portnow said, “It is a great honor to recognize and celebrate such a distinguished and dynamic group of honorees who have been the creators of such timeless art. These influential performers and brilliant innovators have been of great inspiration to our culture and industry. Their legendary work has left a lasting impression and will continue to influence generations to come.”
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- 12/23/2010
- by HollywoodNews.com
- Hollywoodnews.com
On Wednesday, Naras announced the seven recipients of lifetime achievement Grammy Awards -- Julie Andrews, Roy Haynes, Juilliard String Quartet, the Kingston Trio, Dolly Parton, the Ramones, and George Beverly Shea. The Trustees of the recording academy are honoring Al Bell, Wilma Cozart Fine and Bruce Lundvall while Technical Grammys will go to Roger Linn and Waves Audio. In making these announcements, Academy president/CEO Neil Portnow said, "It is a great honor to recognize and celebrate such a distinguished and dynamic group of honorees who have been the creators of such timeless art. These influential performers and brilliant innovators have been of great inspiration to our culture and industry. Their legendary work has left a lasting impression and will continue to influence generations to come." All of the honorees will be feted in a ceremony on Feb. 12 with a formal acknowledgment of their achievements made during the Grammy Awards held on Feb.
- 12/22/2010
- Gold Derby
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