Raymond Allen (1929 – 2020), “Sanford and Son” actor

KIGALI, Rwanda -- Paul Rusesabagina, portrayed in the film “Hotel Rwanda” as a hero who saved the lives of more than 1,200 people from the country's 1994 genocide, has been arrested by the Rwandan government on terror charges, police announced on Monday.A well-known critic of President Paul Kagame, Rusesabagina had been living outside Rwanda since 1996 and police did not say where he was apprehended.

Jeanette Carlson was an anti-apartheid activist who was a leader of the South African civil rights organization the Black Sash.A native of South Africa, Carlson first became involved in anti-apartheid activism as a young teacher, assigned to teach a classroom of Black students. As she became aware of the injustices her students faced, she began fighting for the rights of all Black people in South Africa.

Caesar Cordova, a character actor who appeared in the Brian De Palma films Scarface and Carlito's Way, both starring Al Pacino, has died. He was 84.

according to a report in the Austrian Newspaper, der Kurier. The newspaper said he had been diagnosed with cancer and was in Vienna for treatment.Cross also starred as the villainous Prince Malagant in 1995’s “First Knight” opposite Richard Gere, Sean Connery, and Julia Ormond.Born in London in 1947, his credits include “Great Expectations” (1947), “Turbulence” (1997) and “Die Bibel – Salomon” (1997), as well as “Chariots of Fire,” which won Best Picture at the Oscars in 1982.

Ray Fisher seems to have some beef with Joss Whedon.

https://t.co/GEeii2QFQncan you imagine a world without the pixel?https://t.co/Ef6BpRppnecrazy story: we used to see this fellow at a local bakery on a weekly basis. his wife told us he invented the pixel, and I was always a bit skeptical.

As Coronation Street star Alan Halsall celebrated his 38th birthday, co-star Samia Longchambon was quick to share a throwback snap of herself and the star, and it’s safe to say they both look unrecognisable. Samia, who plays Maria Connor in the ITV soap, penned: “Happy birthday @alanhalsall..

Bill Mack was a singer-songwriter and disc jockey known for his “Midnight Cowboy Trucking Show,” popular with country music fans and long-haul truckers nationwide.Mack began working as a DJ on the overnight shift at WBAP-AM in Fort Worth in 1969, playing country music favorites and interviewing stars on his show. As a clear channel station – one that didn’t share its frequency with any other stations – WBAP could be heard far and wide across about half of the country.

Starsky and Hutch and Uncle Woodrow 'Woody' Anderson in Sanford and Son, has passed away. According to US news site TMZ, Raymond's family revealed the star had been in a long-term California facility and was found unresponsive on July 10.  Loved ones told the publication that Raymond — who had resided in the health care facility since 2016 — died after suffering result of respiratory issues, however, they weren't coronavirus-related.

Facebook early Monday morning. «Just wanted to let The Allen Family and friends know that Dad received his wing two hours ago.

Raymond Allen, an actor who had memorable recurring roles on classic ’70s sitcoms “Sanford and Son” and “Good Times,” died yesterday of a non-COVID respiratory illness at a long-term care facility in California.

Greg Evans Associate Editor/Broadway CriticRaymond Allen, an actor who had memorable recurring roles on classic ’70s sitcoms Sanford and Son and Good Times, died yesterday of a non-COVID respiratory illness at a long-term care facility in California.

Mackenzie Nichols Staff WriterRaymond Allen, the actor known for his roles as Uncle Woody on “Sanford and Son” and Ned the Wino on “Good Times,” died on Monday after a battle with respiratory issues. He was 91.His daughter, actress Ta Ronce Allen, confirmed the news in a Facebook post.“Just wanted to let The Allen Family and friends know that Dad received his wing two hours ago,” she wrote.