Celebrity Deaths

One of the most popular ongoing segments in Dean Haglund and Phil Leirness’ long-running, weekly “Chillpak Hollywood Hour” was always when they celebrated the lives and legacies of those who made indelible marks in the arts or in media. Now that Celebrity Deaths has become its own podcast in the Chillpak Hollywood Presents … universe of shows, these celebrations are no longer merely interesting and inspiring. They have also become truly bizarre and hilarious, especially with frequent contributor Jon Lawlor now along for the ride. This episode covers the fields of popular music, fine art, and actors of the stage, as well as the silver and small screens, wherein the following notables get remembered …*Founding member of Traffic, Dave Mason*Singer and songwriter for the first female hip-hop group, Gwendolyn Chisolm*Pat Steir, a pioneering painter and art instructor whose “Waterfalls” series sold for millions of dollars*Three-time Tony-nominated actress (and star of notable motion pictures), Mary Beth Hurt*Beloved veteran character actor James Tolkan*Oscar-nominated actress and co-star of the first two “Superman” films, Valerie PerrineA special note to all celebrities: As long as you keep dying, Dean and Phil (and Jon Lawlor) will keep talking about you!Chillpak Hollywood Presents ... is a listener-supported joint. To receive new shows and support our work, please 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