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Harry Fowler was born on 10 December 1926 in Lambeth, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Pickwick Papers (1952), Hue and Cry (1947) and Went the Day Well? (1942). He was married to Catherine Palmer and Joan Dowling. He died on 4 January 2012 in London, England, UK.- Actress
- Manager
- Soundtrack
Born in Pumpherston, West Lothian, Scotland, Kerry McGregor had an extraordinary life of triumph over tragedy with so many people describing her attitude as an inspiration to us all. Kerry's first set back was the loss of her father George, who died in a road traffic accident when she was just 5 years old. Kerry was raised by adoring and single mum Margaret. She was a budding gymnast, identified to compete at national level but when aged 13, Kerry suffered a broken back, when she fell from a tree, resulting in incomplete paralysis from the waist down.
Kerry attended West Calder High School and at that time, the authorities told her, she would need to attend a special school. Through sheer determination, proving the experts wrong, Kerry defied the odds and crammed all the physiotherapy of 2 years into just 6 weeks. Kerry developed her upper body strength and by using leg braces and crutches alone, Kerry showed she could make her way around the school and was permitted to remain in mainstream schooling. The following year, Kerry won the UK Child Achievement Award and described it as her "proudest moment".
Kerry continued on crutches for as long as she could and developed her passion for the Arts. Furthering her education and dream of becoming a recording artist, she attended Jewel and Esk Valley College, in Edinburgh and learned her trade.
From 1993, Kerry formed various bands and recorded albums which reached the UK National Charts. She was talent-spotted by Kenny MacDonald (manager of The Proclaimers) and in 1997, recorded an entry to the Eurovision Song Contest that was runner up in the UK competition.
Kerry had also found fame as an actress, in both theatre and on screen, appearing in BBC1's Grange Hill and Channel 4's The Book Group. Kerry's desire to lead a normal life while getting results continued, exposing the stereotypes associated with disability. However, it was as a contestant in the sensational and internationally acclaimed The X Factor TV show where Kerry was to capture the hearts of millions. Mentored by Sharon Osbourne, Kerry reached the final 10, featuring weekly on the live shows in the memorable year Leona Lewis went on to win. After the show, Kerry continued to perform sell out shows and managed to juggle being a singer-songwriter and mum to Joshua and loving partner to Dean Robertson.
Kerry used her popularity and celebrity status at every opportunity to drive media attention for those affected by disability, giving hope and inspiration to millions. She worked with several charities representing women, children and the disabled including; Spinal Injuries Association, Voluntary Sector Gateway, Leonard Cheshire Disability, CLIC Sargent and many others. Kerry's achievements and attitude made her the perfect role model and obvious candidate for many events associated with various disabilities.
However, in September 2010, after a long period of feeling unwell, Kerry was diagnosed with bladder cancer. She underwent extensive treatment but continued to support and raise awareness for a number of charities and also develop her own projects. She was appointed Ambassador to the UK's first charity dedicated to fighting bladder cancer, Action for Bladder Cancer (ABC). Despite losing her trademark long blonde hair and the treatment almost leaving her deaf, Kerry also continued writing and recording.
Kerry had appointed new management and momentum was building on many future opportunities. Kerry had been supported to perform at the opening ceremony for 2012 London Paralympics Games. She was also set to record a charity duet with superstar Susan Boyle, who had paid tribute to Kerry in her book as her inspiration to go on the hit TV show Britain's Got Talent but Kerry's health quickly deteriorated and on 4th January 2012, Kerry passed away at her home (aged 37).
Tributes of Kerry's passing were tweeted by Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne and Susan Boyle, with millions of social media followers each, and millions of traditional media coverage, including front page news headlines. Kerry's losing battle with cancer and sad loss had touched the hearts of millions yet again. With unprecedented exposure, messages continued to rain in from celebrities and fans from across the world.
Kerry's funeral took place on Tuesday 10th January, near to her home in West Lothian. Police closed off roads as hundreds of friends and fans attended to pay their respects to a truly inspirational but humble lady, who was loved by so many.- Jay Jacobus was born on 7 December 1921 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Patch Adams (1998), Copycat (1995) and The Assassination of Richard Nixon (2004). He was married to Jane ?. He died on 4 January 2012 in Walnut Creek, California, USA.
- Alfredo Sevilla was an actor, known for Redondo (1986), La Teniente (2012) and Sweet Challenge (1988). He died on 4 January 2012 in Mexico.
- Harold "Iggy" Ige was born in 1941 in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. Iggy moved with his family to Oahu at age four and first started surfing at age nine in Waikiki. Harold began shaping surfboards two years later. Following graduation from high school in 1960, Iggy moved to Southern California and worked for both Greg Noll Surfboards and Velzy Surfboards. Harold went on to shape boards for noted surfer and surfboard maker Dewey Weber in 1963. Moreover, Iggy likewise excelled as an especially graceful and athletic surfer who was a finalist in the 1965 Laguna Swimwear Masters contest. Weber introduced the Harold Iggy signature surfboard model in 1966. After returning to Hawaii in 1969, Harold started his own surfboard brand as well as began making sailboards in the early 1980's before changing over to paddleboards in the early 2000's. In addition, Iggy hooked up with esteemed surfboard maker Rick Naish in the latter half of the 1970's and formed the Naish surfboard brand in 1979. Harold died from a heart attack at age 71 on January 4, 2012 while paddling out on a surfboard off the waters of Oahu, Hawaii.
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Director
- Writer
Eve Arnold was born on 21 April 1912 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. She was a director and writer, known for The World About Us (1967), Behind the Veil (1973) and Love, Marilyn (2012). She was married to Arnold Arnold. She died on 4 January 2012 in London, England, UK.- Sound Department
Dean Hodges was born on 14 May 1926 in the USA. He is known for The Karate Kid (1984), The Ice Pirates (1984) and A Force of One (1979). He was married to Stephanie. He died on 4 January 2012 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.- Bill Heywood was born on 12 August 1936 in Newton, Kansas, USA. He was an actor, known for Speedtrap (1977), Spencer's Pilots (1976) and A Fire in the Sky (1978). He died on 4 January 2012 in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.
- Xaver Unsinn was born on 29 November 1929 in Füssen, Bavaria, Germany. He was married to Ilona. He died on 4 January 2012 in Füssen, Bavaria, Germany.
- Paula Green was born on 6 March 1917 in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England, UK. She was an actress, known for The Arthur Askey Show (1961), Farewell to the Pegasus (1947) and Cabaret (1936). She was married to Dennis Victor Batchelor and Douglas Williams. She died on 4 January 2012 in Camberley, Surrey, England, UK.
- Writer
- Additional Crew
- Script and Continuity Department
Günter Karl was born on 21 October 1922 in Stettin, Pomerania, Germany. He was a writer, known for Kit & Co. (1974), Zum Beispiel Josef (1974) and Eine Handvoll Hoffnung (1978). He died on 4 January 2012.- Producer
- Director
- Writer
Claudia Pryor Malis was born on 29 October 1953 in Frankfort, Kentucky, USA. Claudia was a producer and director, known for Frontline (1983), Why Us? Left Behind and Dying (2009) and 20/20 Wednesday (1993). Claudia was married to Howard Malis. Claudia died on 4 January 2012 in Stamford, Connecticut, USA.