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obituaries4 months ago

Ronnie Rondell Jr., Veteran Stuntman Who Set on Fire for Pink Floyd Cover, Dies at 88

Ronnie Rondell, a renowned stuntman known for his daring fire performances including the iconic Pink Floyd album cover, and for his roles in films like 'Twister' and 'The Matrix Reloaded,' died at 88. He was celebrated for his gymnastics, diving skills, and commitment to safety in stunt work, leaving a legacy in Hollywood and the stunt community.

entertainment4 months ago

Veteran Stuntman Ronnie Rondell Jr., Who Set Himself on Fire for Pink Floyd Album Cover, Dies at 88

Ronnie Rondell Jr, a veteran Hollywood stuntman famous for being set on fire for Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here' album cover and for his roles in numerous films, has died at age 88. He was known for daring stunts in movies like 'The Matrix Reloaded' and 'Lethal Weapon,' and came from a family with deep roots in the film industry. He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.

entertainment4 months ago

Ronnie Rondell Jr., Iconic Pink Floyd Cover Stuntman, Dies at 88

Ronnie Rondell Jr., a renowned Hollywood stuntman famous for being on fire for the cover of Pink Floyd’s 'Wish You Were Here,' has died at 88. He had a prolific career in film and TV, appearing in over 200 projects, and was known for his daring fire stunts, including the iconic album cover shoot. He passed away in Missouri, with no cause of death disclosed.

entertainment5 months ago

Ronnie Rondell Jr., Iconic Pink Floyd Stuntman, Dies at 88

Ronnie Rondell Jr., a veteran Hollywood stuntman known for his work in films like 'The Matrix Reloaded' and for being the man on fire on the cover of Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here,' died at 88. He had a long career performing daring stunts, including the iconic fire scene for the Pink Floyd album cover, and worked on numerous films and TV shows. He suffered many injuries over his career and retired to Missouri in 2000.

entertainment1 year ago

"Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt's 'The Fall Guy' Sets New Guinness World Record"

Stuntman Logan Holladay broke the Guinness World Record for most cannon rolls in a car during the filming of "The Fall Guy," presented with the certificate by stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. Directed by David Leitch, the movie pays homage to stuntmen and is set to hit theaters on May 3, with Gosling playing a stuntman named Colt Seavers and Blunt as a director named Jody Moreno. The record-breaking stunt involved executing eight and a half rolls in a modified Jeep Grand Cherokee, and the film is based on the 1980s TV show of the same name.

entertainment2 years ago

"Harry Potter Stuntman Finds Inspiration in Daniel Radcliffe's Friendship and Documentary"

Harry Potter stuntman David Holmes, who was left paralyzed after a stunt gone wrong on the set of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, reveals that he lives vicariously through his "best friend" Daniel Radcliffe. Holmes, who is likely to soon be fully paralyzed, speaks fondly about his ongoing friendship with Radcliffe and how proud he is of the actor's success. The bond between the two is mutual, with Radcliffe describing Holmes as a trusted older brother. Holmes's story is being told in a new documentary titled The Boy Who Lived, which showcases his journey since the accident and his resilience in the face of adversity. The documentary will be released on HBO Max in the US on November 15 and on Sky Documentaries and NOW TV in the UK on November 18.

entertainment2 years ago

Tragic Car Crash Claims 'Black Panther' Stuntman and 3 Children

Taraja Ramsess, a stunt performer known for his work on the "Black Panther" and "Avengers" Marvel franchises, died in a car crash near Atlanta along with three of his children. The crash occurred when Ramsess collided with a broken-down tractor-trailer while taking an exit. Ramsess, his 13-year-old daughter, and his 1-month-old daughter were killed, while his 10-year-old son was taken off life support and his 3-year-old daughter's condition remains unclear. Ramsess had worked on numerous films and was described as a loving father and passionate about filmmaking.

entertainment2 years ago

Tragic Car Crash Claims Lives of 'Black Panther' Stuntman and Three Children

Taraja Ramsess, a stuntman known for his work on "Black Panther" and "Avengers" movies, tragically died along with three of his children in a car crash in Georgia. The crash occurred when their vehicle collided with a broken-down tractor-trailer. Ramsess' mother confirmed the devastating news on Instagram, expressing her grief and announcing the deaths of two of his daughters. Two other children survived, but one later passed away. Ramsess was remembered as a family man and talented artist by friends and colleagues. Marvel Studios has been contacted for comment.

entertainment2 years ago

Tragic Car Crash Claims Lives of 'Black Panther' Stuntman and Children

Taraja Ramsess, a stuntman and actor known for his work on the Black Panther films, was killed in a car crash in Atlanta along with three of his children. The crash occurred when his car collided with a broken-down tractor-trailer. Ramsess, who had also worked on films such as Creed III and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, was remembered by his mother and colleagues for his love for his children and his contributions to the film industry. The crash is currently under investigation.

tragedy2 years ago

Tragic Car Crash Claims Lives of 'Black Panther' Stuntman and His Children

Taraja Ramsess, a stuntman known for his work in "Black Panther" and other films, was killed along with his three children in a car accident in Georgia. The accident occurred when their vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer that had broken down on an Atlanta-area highway. Ramsess, his 13-year-old daughter, and newborn daughter were pronounced dead at the scene, while his 10-year-old son passed away in the hospital days later. Two of Ramsess' daughters survived the crash. Ramsess was known for his love of martial arts, motorcycles, and filmmaking, and had also appeared in "Avengers: Endgame," "Avengers: Infinity War," "The Suicide Squad," and "Creed III."

entertainment2 years ago

Tragic Loss: 'Black Panther' Stuntman and Family Killed in Devastating Crash

Taraja Ramsess, a stuntman known for his work in "Avengers: Endgame" and "Black Panther," died in a car accident in Atlanta along with his two daughters. His mother confirmed the tragic incident on Instagram, revealing that two of his daughters survived, one was hospitalized, and his 10-year-old son was on life support but later passed away. Ramsess was praised for his talent and dedication by colleagues, including filmmaker Ava DuVernay. He leaves behind his mother and surviving children.

entertainment2 years ago

Marvel Studios' 'Daredevil' Stuntman Reveals Stark Differences in 'Born Again' Adaptation

Marvel Studios is reportedly distancing their upcoming Disney Plus series, Daredevil: Born Again, from the previous Netflix series. Stuntman Chris Brewster, who worked on the original Daredevil, revealed that Marvel has instructed everyone working on the show to ensure it looks nothing like the Netflix version. Brewster expressed disappointment, praising the Netflix series as a masterpiece and criticizing the new direction for being more cartoonish and lacking the visceral action of the original. Actor Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio have also hinted at a different approach for the Disney Plus series. Daredevil: Born Again is set to release in 2024.

obituary2 years ago

Texoman Hall-of-Famer and Hollywood Stunt Performer Passes at 91.

Dean Smith, an Olympiad Gold Medalist, Hollywood actor, and stuntman, passed away at the age of 91. Smith grew up in Texoma and was an All-American athlete at Graham Steer. He helped the United States earn a gold medal in the 1952 Olympics and later became a Hollywood stuntman, working on every John Ford film that followed. Smith was a member of the Hollywood Stuntman’s Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame. Funeral services are pending through Morrison Funeral Home in Graham.