Rachel Aliene Corrie (10 April 1979 in Olympia, Washington – 16 March 2003 in Rafah) was an American human rights activist, peace activist and a member of the International Solidarity Movement (ISM), who was crushed to death by an armored bulldozer belonging to the Israel Defense Forces, while she was protesting against the destruction of Palestinian homes in Gaza. The eyewitnesses said that the Israeli soldier operating the bulldozer on purpose ran over Corrie, and the Israeli government claims it was an accident.
Her life has been the focus of several tributes, including the play "My Name Is Rachel Corrie", the cantata "The Skies are Weeping" and more than 30 songs. Her collected writings were published in 2008 under the title "Let Me Stand Alone", opening "a window on the maturation of a young woman seeking to make the world a better place." The Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice has been established to continue her work.
She has been compared to Anne Frank.
Lesley Gore
Lesley Gore (May 2, 1946 – February 16, 2015) was an American singer, actress, and feminist. She has had many hit songs. She is especially known for her hit single "It's My Party". Gore was also an actress and she appeared as a Catwoman sidekick in the 1960s television series "Batman". During her career, she was nominated for a Grammy Award and an Academy Award.
Gore was born in Brooklyn, New York City. She raised in Tenafly, New Jersey. She studied at Dwight School for Girls. Gore was a lesbian and was in a 33-year relationship with Lois Sasson. Gore was Jewish.
Gore died of lung cancer at the age of 68 in Manhattan, New York City. Her death was confirmed by her partner Lois Sasson.
Louis Oosthuizen
Lodewicus Theodorus "Louis" Oosthuizen (born October 19, 1982) is a PGA Tour golfer. He is from South Africa. He is currently leading the Deutsche Bank championship. He won the 2010 Open Championship and was runner-up in the 2012 Masters Tournament.
He won many amateur titles before turning professional in 2002 at the age of 19. In March 2010, he won his first European Tour event at the Open de Andalucia de Golf. He also won the 2010 Masters Par 3 Contest.
Maria Menounos
Maria Menounos (born June 8, 1978) is an American/Greek actress, television host, and journalist.
She has worked for news programs. These include "Extra" and "Access Hollywood". She has also been in many movies. Menounos was born in Massachusetts.
In 2017, she underwent surgery for a brain tumor.
The Miracles
The Miracles are an R&B music group that are notable as the first successful act for Berry Gordy's Motown Records. Their 1960 single, "Shop Around", became Motown's first million selling record, and they went on to become Motown's signature acts in the 1960s. The group were founded around 1955 under Smokey Robinson, Warren "Pete" Moore and Ronald "Ronnie" White. They carried over 50 hit songs between 1959 and 1978. In particular, their songs "Shop Around", "The Tears of a Clown" and "Love Machine" hit #1 on several music charts. The group were formed in Detroit.
This Means War
This Means War is a 2012 American action romantic comedy movie. Reese Witherspoon stars. The subject involves romances and CIA agents. This comedy was released February 17, 2012 in the United States. It received negative reviews, though performed well at the box office.
Alan Arkin
Alan Wolf Arkin (born March 26, 1934) is an American actor, director, musician, and singer with a career that had last for 55 years. He is mostly known for his Academy Award winning role as Edwin Hoover in "Little Miss Sunshine" (2006) and for his award-nominated role as Lester Siegel in "Argo" (2012).
Arkin has also appeared in small-roles or cameo appearances such as in "The Muppets" (2011). He has won a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Genie Award, a Drama Desk Award, and a Tony Award.
In 2019, he will star in the Disney movie "Dumbo" as J. Griffin Remington.
Arkin was born in Brooklyn, New York City on March 26, 1934. He was educated at Bennington College and The Second City.
Arkin was married to Jeremy Yaffe from 1955 until they divorced in 1961, later he married Barbara Dana from 1964 until they divorced during the 1990s, and is currently married to Suzanne Newlander since 1996. He has two sons with Yaffe, and 1 with Dana. He has lived in Carlsbad, California since 2007.
Mae Laborde
Mae Laborde (Mae Shamlin May 13, 1909 – January 9, 2012) was an Americans movie and television actress, and an entertainer. She was born in Fresno, California on May 13, 1909. She was married to Nicholas Laborde until his death. They had one daughter. Laborde started her career at the age of 93 in 2002, up until her death in 2012 at the age of 102. Laborde died on January 9, 2012 in Santa Monica, California from natural causes. She was 102 years old.
Laborde is mostly known for her role as Mrs. Mendelson in "Pineapple Express" (2008). She also played Gladys on "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia".
Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice
Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice is an American human rights organization located in Olympia, Washington. It is named for Rachel Corrie, and was founded by her parents in 2003 to promote grassroots efforts that advance human rights, peace and social, economic and environmental justice in the spirit of Rachel Corrie. It has a particular emphasis on Palestine and Israel.
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Lloyd Bridges
Lloyd Vernet Bridges, Jr. (January 15, 1913 – March 10, 1998) was an American television, radio, voice, stage, and movie actor who is mostly known for his role as Mike Nelson in "Sea Hunt" and for being the father of Jeff Bridges and Beau Bridges.
He was born on January 15, 1913 in San Leandro, California. His career stated in 1936 and would last until his death in 1998. Bridges was married to Dorothy Simpson from 1938 until his death in 1998, they had 4 children (including Jeff Bridges and Beau Bridges) one son died at birth. He has a grandson Jordan Bridges (the son of Beau Bridges). Bridges died on March 10, 1998 in Los Angeles, California from natural causes, he was 85 years old. He was cremated.
Martin Short
Martin Hayter Short OC (born March 26, 1950) is a Canadian actor, comedian, singer and writer. He is mostly known for hosting Second City Television and Saturday Night Live and for making the voice of Cat in the animated series "The Cat in the Hat". He won three Emmy Awards and a Tony Award.
More recently, Short is known for his live comedic performance with friend and fellow comedian Steve Martin.
Short was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He was educated at Westdale Secondary School and at McMaster University. He married Nancy Dolman from 1980 to 2010. They had three children. Short lives in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California and Lake Rosseau.
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Albert Finney
Albert Finney (9 May 1936 – 7 February 2019) was a British movie, television and stage actor. His career lasted 60 years. Finney was mostly known for his role in "Tom Jones", for his role as Hercule Poirot in "Murder on the Orient Express" and for his role as Edward Bloom in "Big Fish". He won a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, an Emmy Award, and a BAFTA Award. He was also the voice of Finis Everglot in Tim Burton's "Corpse Bride".
Finney was born in Pendleton, Greater Manchester, England on 9 May 1938. He was educated at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. Finney married Jane Wenham from 1957 to 1961. Finney married Anouk Aimée from 1970 to 1978. He married Pene Delmage in 2006. He had a son, Simon.
In May 2011, Finney received treatment for kidney cancer. Finney died from a chest infection on 7 February 2019.
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