David Lynch, a painter turned avant-garde filmmaker whose fame, influence and distinctly heteronormative worldview extended far beyond the movie screen to include television, records, books, nightclubs, a line of organic coffee, and consciousness-based education and the world This extended to his foundation for peace. , is dead. He was 78 years old. his family announced … Read more
James Arthur Ray, an Oprah-endorsed motivational speaker who spent two years in prison on murder charges after the deaths of three people in a sweat lodge in 2009, was the culmination of a three-day spiritual program he led in the Arizona desert, He died in January. Henderson, 3 in Nevs. He was 67 years old. … Read more
Perry, a miniature donkey whose handlers said he was used by DreamWorks animators as the model for a talking “Shrek” character named Donkey, died last week at the age of 30. Jenny Kiratli, Chief Operator Baron Park Donkey Project The organization that cares for Perry in Palo Alto, California, said he was euthanized on Thursday … Read more
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founding father of France’s modern political far-right, who built his half-century career on spreading racism, anti-Semitism, and neo-Nazi propaganda that vilified immigrants and dramatized the horrors of World War II Tried to write again, it’s dead. He was 96 years old. his death confirmed on x Founded by Jordan Bardella, the … Read more
James Lee Williams, a drag performer and winner of the inaugural season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” who was known by the stage name The Vivienne, died over the weekend. He was 32 years old. Williams’ death was announced in a statement by his manager, Simon Jones, with no reason given. Williams, Joe adopted stage … Read more
Jeff Baena, the director and screenwriter who co-wrote the dark comedy “I Heart Huckabees” and directed films including “Life After Beth” and “Horse Girl,” died Friday. He was 47 years old. His death was confirmed by a press representative, who did not give a cause. Mr. Baena often blends dark thematic elements with humor in … Read more