Celebrity Deaths

One of the most popular ongoing segments in Dean Haglund and Phil Leirness’ long-running, weekly “Chillpak Hollywood Hour” has always been when they celebrate the lives and legacies of those who made indelible marks in the arts or in media. Some listeners have even let us know they would gladly listen to whole shows about celebrity deaths. Now, those listeners will have their chance!Those celebrated on this pilot episode entirely dedicated to the departed:*Reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff*Bandleader and saxophonist Cleto Escobedo III*Musician and producer who helped define the “Minneapolis sound” Garry “Jellybean” Johnson*Influential alt-country artist Todd Snider*Radio hall of fame inductee and groundbreaking NPR fixture Susan Stamberg*The artist behind film posters for countless blockbuster movies, Drew Struzan*Director of Once Were Warriors and Die Another Day Lee Tamahori*Three-time Oscar-nominated character actress Diane LaddChillpak Hollywood Presents ... is a listener-supported publication. To receive new shows and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deanandphil.substack.com/subscribe