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 always interesting, occasionally inspiring, frequently delightful, and sometimes downright bizarre and hilarious! This week, the gentlemen set a personal record by remembering and celebrating the following TEN media notables:*Astronomer Alan Hale*Oscar-winning and Tony-nominated costume designer Albert Wolsky*Oscar-winning editor Marcia Lucas *Two character actors who made their marks on the big screen, the small screen and in the world of “The X-Files”: James Handy and Charles Cioffi*Transatlantic television and stage star Anthony Head*Musician, educator and “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” regular Joe Negri*Graphic novelist and award-winning filmmaker Marjane Satrapi*Chart-topping R&B great Robert “Peabo” Bryson*Happy, the 55 year-old Asian elephant whose uncommon intelligence made her the focus of a legal emancipation fightCelebrity Deaths: Because as Dean Haglund says, “Remembering things is fun!”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