Sinclair Executive Doug Gealy Dies

“We are grieved and shocked at the sudden loss of one of our own,” said David Amy, EVP and chief operating officer of Sinclair Broadcast Group on the death of Gealy, a group manager for multiple markets.

DMA 66 (CHARLESTON, WV)

Longtime WSAZ Anchor Bos Johnson Dies At

Ernest Kinoy, A Writer Of TV’s ‘Roots,’ Dies At 89

Sawyer Husband, Director Mike Nichols Dies

Legendary film and theater director, writer and producer Mike Nichols died suddenly on Wednesday at 83. An Oscar winner for 1967′s seminal The Graduate, he also was nominated for such films as Working Girl, Silkwood and Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Wolf. For his stage work, he amassed eight Tony Awards. His death was announced on Thursday morning by ABC News President James Goldston. Nichols was married to ABC News Anchor Diane Sawyer.

Ernest Kinoy, A Writer Of TV’s ‘Roots,’ Dies At 89

DMA 3 (CHICAGO)

Remembering Jane Byrne’s Run As TV News Pundit

Glen A. Larson, TV Producer, Dies At 77

Glen Larson, also an accomplished singer and composer, was a powerhouse in the television landscape in the 1970s and 1980s, when he churned out hits that became staples in millions of living rooms every night. His long list of creations includes the original Battlestar Galactica, Knight Rider, Magnum, P.I. and Quincy, M.E.

MTV ‘Challenge’ Star Diem Brown Dies At 32

‘Big Bang Theory’ Actress Carol Ann Susi Dies

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The actress best known for voicing the unseen Mrs. Wolowitz on “The Big Bang Theory” has died. Carol Ann Susi’s agent, Pam Ellis-Evenas, says the actress […]

DMA 94 (JACKSON, MS)

Former WLBT Anchor Sherri Hilton Dies At 56

‘Mary Tyler Moore’ Actor Richard Schaal Dies At 86

DMA 28 (SAN DIEGO)

Longtime KFMB Journalist Larry Himmel Dies At 68

Comic Actor Richard Schaal Dies At 86

Remains Found Of Missing Fox Movie Executive

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities say the remains of a movie executive who disappeared more than two years ago have been found. The Los Angeles County coroner’s office confirmed early […]

Orlando TV Legend Ben Aycrigg Dies At 88

Joel Rosenzweig, ‘Cagney & Lacey’ Director, Dies

MARKET SHARE (DMA 17: DENVER)

KUSA’s Moving Tribute To Promotions Producer

Susan Sollins, A Creator Of PBS’s ‘Art21,’ Dies

DMA 99 (GREENVILLE, NC)

WCTI Meteorologist Skip Waters Dies At 61

‘House Of Cards’ Actress Elizabeth Norment Dies

Joy Saunders, TV, Stage Actress, Dies At 89

‘Welcome Back, Kotter’ Star Marcia Strassman Dies

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marcia Strassman, who played Gabe Kaplan’s wife, Julie, on the 1970s sitcom “Welcome Back, Kotter,” has died. She was 66. Strassman died at her Sherman Oaks, […]

Mother Of Diane Sawyer Dies At Age 94

Ex-Cable News Anchor Terry Keenan Dies At 53

Former WaPo Editor Ben Bradlee Dies

The raspy-voiced, hard-charging editor who invigorated The Washington Post became famous for his role in toppling Richard Nixon in the Watergate scandal. Bradlee died at home Tuesday of natural causes. He was 93.

Gerard Parkes, ‘Fraggle Rock’ Doc, Dies At 90

DMA 88 (CHATTANOOGA, TN)

WDEF Legend Luther Masingill Dies At 92

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.(AP) — Luther Masingill, a veteran broadcaster who worked for the same Chattanooga station for more than 70 years, died Monday. He was 92. WDEF-TV anchor Joe Legge told […]

SAG-AFTRA Leader Sumi Haru Dies At 75

‘Modern Family’ Actress Elizabeth Pena Dies At 55

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Elizabeth Pena, the versatile actress who shifted between dramatic roles in such films as “Lone Star” and comedic parts in TV shows like “Modern Family,” has […]

‘SNL’ Stalwart Jan Hooks Dies At 57

Jan Hooks, whose Hillary Clinton and Tammy Faye Bakker were hallmarks of Saturday Night Live in the late ’80s, has died. She was 57. Hooks’s agency confirmed that the comedian died early Thursday of an undisclosed cause.

TV, Film Actress Sarah Goldberg Dies At 40

DMA 25 (RALEIGH-DURHAM, NC)

Former WRAL Weatherman Bob DeBardelaben Dies

DMA 4 (PHILADELPHIA)

Legendary WCAU Sportscaster Bill Campbell Dies

Geoffrey Holder, Director And Actor, Dies At 84

NEW YORK (AP) — Geoffrey Holder, a Tony Award-winning director, actor, painter, dancer and choreographer who during an eclectic show business career led the groundbreaking show “The Wiz” to Broadway, […]

TV Ad Exec Bernard ‘Bud’ Hirsch Dies At 85

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WCSH Broadcaster Bruce Glasier Dies At 69

Soap Opera Writer Sam Hall Dies At 93

DMA 174 (LAKE CHARLES, LA)

Former KPLC Anchor Jan Hardy Dies At 59

DMA 16 (MIAMI)

Longtime WPLG Meteorologist Walt Cronise Dies

DMA 1 (NEW YORK)

WCBS Reporter John Slattery Dies At 63