Joe Leydon Film CriticLet’s not mince words: “Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story” is a high-stepping, hand-waving, spirit-lifting gas. Co-directors Frank Marshall and Ryan Suffern, with the invaluable assistance of editor Martin Singer, have fashioned an infectiously exuberant overview of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the Big Easy’s unique and enormous celebration of its music, cuisine and multiculturalism, by combining their own footage of performances and interviews at the 50th iteration of the star-studded annual event — the last before COVID-19 forced cancelation of the 2000 and 2001 editions — and archival footage dating back to the festival’s earliest days.Those days might have begun earlier, fest co-founder George Wein reveals during an interview conducted before his 2021 passing, if he had accepted a 1962 invitation by locals to establish the New Orleans equivalent of his Newport Jazz Festival.
‘Good Times’ actor Johnny Brown dead at 84
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Instagram page.She began in their post, alongside a photo of her father: “Our family is devastated. Devastated. Devastated.
Beyond heartbroken. Barely able to breathe.”We respectfully ask for privacy at this time because we need a minute to process the unthinkable.To articulate the depths of profound sadness.This is my mom’s husband for sixty one years, mine and JJ’s dad, Elijah and Levi’s Pop Pop, older brother to George and brother in law to Pat and extended family to Chris, Hihat, Damian and Derell.”It’s too terrible. It will never not be.“It’s a shock.
He was literally snatched out of our lives.“It’s not real for us yet. So there will be more to say but not now. Dad was the absolute best.
Oscar-winning actor William Hurt dead at age 71-Deadline
(Reuters) -William Hurt, an Oscar-winning actor known for his roles in movies such as "Kiss of the Spider Woman" and "Broadcast News," died on Sunday at the age of 71, according to Deadline. "It is with great sadness that the Hurt family mourns the passing of William Hurt, beloved father and Oscar winning actor, on March 13, 2022, one week before his 72nd birthday," the actor's son, Will, said in a statement obtained by Deadline. "He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes.
Actor William Hurt dead at 71: report
Actor William Hurt died on Sunday, just a week before his 72nd birthday, according to reports. Hurt’s son, Will, posted today that his father has died, Deadline reported.
Oscar-Winning Actor William Hurt Dead At 71
William Hurt has died at 71.
Bobbie Nelson, Willie Nelson's Sister and Bandmate, Dies at 91
Willie Nelson's older sister and longtime bandmate has died. Bobbie Nelson passed away on the morning of Thursday, March 10, «peacefully and surrounded by family,» according to a statement from the Nelson family that Willie posted to Instagram. She was 91.«Her elegance, grace, beauty and talent made this world a better place,» the statement reads.
‘Sesame Street’ Star Emilio Delgado Dead At 81
Emilio Delgado, known as Luis on “Sesame Street”, has died at 81.
Lynda Baron death: EastEnders and Come Outside star dies aged 82
Come Outside star Lynda Baron has died, aged 82. The actor’s death was confirmed by her longtime agent Donna French. A cause of death is yet to be disclosed.
Johnny Brown (1937–2022), star of “Good Times”
Johnny Brown was an actor and comedian best known for his starring role in “Good Times,” playing building superintendent Nathan Bookman.Brown got his start doing comedy, including winning an amateur night at the Apollo Theater. He worked on Broadway and had a recording career with songs including “Walkin’, Talkin’, Kissin’ Doll” before getting his break on TV.
Lynda Baron dead – Open All Hours and EastEnders star passes away age 82
Lynda Baron has passed away at the age of 82, her agent has announced. Lynda was best known for her appearance on the sitcom Open All Hours, where she starred alongside Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel. Her agent of nearly 30 years Dawn French told PA: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved client Lynda Baron.
Johnny Brown, Comedian and 'Good Times' Star, Dead at 84
A post shared by Sharon Catherine Brown (@sharoncatherinebrown)Sharon told that her father was at the doctor's office in L.A. on Wednesday getting his pacemaker checked. But shortly after that visit he went into cardiac arrest and collapsed.
Johnny Brown, ‘Good Times’ Actor and Broadway Performer, Dies at 84
Wilson Chapman editorJohnny Brown, the actor, comedian and singer best known for his role as superintendent Nathan Bookman on the popular 70s sitcom “Good Times,” died Wednesday. He was 84 years old.Brown’s death was confirmed by his daughter, Broadway actress Sharon Catherine Brown, through a post shared on her Instagram. No further details on Brown’s death are available at this time.“He was literally snatched out of our lives.
Johnny Brown, Comedian And ‘Good Times’ Actor, Dead At 84
Johnny Brown, best known as the beloved actor who played housing project superintendent Nathan Bookman on “Good Times”, has died. He was 84.
Johnny Brown, Comedian and 'Good Times' Actor, Dead at 84
A post shared by Sharon Catherine Brown (@sharoncatherinebrown)Sharon told that her father was at the doctor's office in L.A. on Wednesday getting his pacemaker checked. But shortly after that visit he went into cardiac arrest and collapsed.
Johnny Brown, 'Good Times' actor, dead at 84
Johnny Brown, best known for his role as the housing project superintendent Nathan Bookman on the TV show "Good Times," has died. He was 84 and no cause of death was given by his family, who announced his death on Instagram. Daughter and actress Sharon Catherine Brown wrote on Instagram.