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Chris Cornell was a rock icon who thrived on contradictions. An innovator who resisted genre labels, he was nonetheless a chief architect of the 90s grunge movement. Frequently ranked as one of the best voices in music history, he successfully maintained his own unique identity over decades as a multi-Grammy award-winning musician and universally acclaimed singer, songwriter and lyricist.
Chris Cornell was born Christopher John Boyle on July 20 1964 in Seattle, Washington. He was the second youngest of six children, and was the son of Karen Cornell, an accountant, and Edward Boyle, a pharmacist. He was of mostly Irish, English, Scottish, and Norwegian ancestry, with many of his mother's ancestors coming from Canada. His parents divorced when Chris was in his early teens, and Chris and his siblings changed their surnames from Boyle to his mother's maiden name. Chris rebelled against his Catholic upbringing and was on the verge of being expelled from the parochial school he attended when his mother pulled him out. As an adolescent, he experimented with drugs and stealing. Among the things he stole were a collection of Beatles records from his neighbour's basement which sparked an interest in songwriting. Though his parents had given him piano lessons from early on, Chris said his mother saved his life when she bought him a snare drum. A week later he bought himself an entire drum kit and thus began his forage into rock n roll.
Cornell dropped out of school at the age of 15 for two reasons: one was because he had problems with authority, the other was that he wanted to work to help his mother support the family. He waited tables and later on became a cook. He honed his skills as a songwriter and musician by playing in bands on the side. He experienced his first bouts of depression during his teens. His condition became so severe he didn't leave his home for almost a year. Fortunately, he was able to check his use of recreational drugs. He later earned his GED.
He formed Soundgarden with Hiro Yamamoto, Kim Thayil and Matt Cameron in the mid-eighties. Yamamoto left the band was replaced by Ben Shepherd. Soundgarden were the first of the Seattle grunge bands to get signed by a major label during the late 80s and would eventually go on to become on of the most successful bands of the 1990s. Soundgarden were a law to themselves, edgy, dark and deeply individual. Their savage soundscapes, coupled with Cornell's incisive lyrics and predatory roar, seduced audiences hungry for musical depth and complexity, while leading trends in street fashion and iconic design. Their sound continued to change and evolve over the course of five pioneering albums.
Chris also enjoyed success with several side projects, among them Temple Of The Dog with Eddie Vedder. Temple had already shown Cornell's more soulful side, and introduced future Pearl Jam frontman Vedder to the world.
Around this time, he married his long-time girlfriend, Alice In Chains manager Susan Silver. Silver, at the request of Cornell's band, had also taken on the management duties of Soundgarden. After achieving multi-platinum status and earning 2 Grammy awards, Soundgarden amicably disbanded in 1997.
Cornell decided to go it alone and released 'Euphoria Morning', a solo album that showed his amazing versatility as a vocalist and songwriter, with its richly melodic and critically acclaimed sound, recognized for its alienation and despair. His songs shocked his grunge fanbase by boldly exploring folk, R&B and melding a variety of genres. 'Euphoria Morning' earned Cornell a Grammy nomination in the category of Best Male Rock Performance. However Cornell was dissatisfied with the commercial performance of his solo album and severely disillusioned by the deaths of several close friends. Plagued for many years by social phobias and alcohol abuse, it all came to head and he plunged into a deep depression. Once again, he began to use drugs.
In June of 2000. Chris and Susan welcomed their first child, a daughter, Lillian Jean. The couple later divorced. In a turn of fortune, 2000 was also the year producer Rick Rubin suggested Cornell jam with the remaining members of Zach de la Rocha's abandoned band, Rage Against The Machine. The collaboration was so successful, Cornell along with guitar virtuoso Tom Morello, innovative bassist Tim Commerford and powerhouse drummer Brad Wilk formed Audioslave, a multi-platinum supergroup which lived to deny its detractors, producing three top-selling albums, touring the world and becoming the first American band to bring rock to Castro's Cuba. They built a reputation as a live act second to none.
Cornell subsequently redefined his sound and vision to encompass new music, new collaborations and new activities. Having contributed solo songs to movie soundtracks from "Great Expectations" to "Mission Impossible II", he became the first American male singer to write the theme song for the James Bond franchise in its most successful film to date, "Casino Royale." His bold and bluesy reinvention of Michael Jackson dance classic "Billie Jean" courted controversy and attracted imitators. And his triumphant 2007 world tour brought together songs from every stage of his career, reinterpreting them for new audiences and blending their original fire with the shock of the new. He also married publicist Vicky Karayiannis, and the couple had two children.
Outside music, Cornell fronted fashion designer John Varvatos's Spring 2006 collection and settled in Paris with his family, where he has helped revive a historic restaurant, the stylish Black Calavados.
Chris Conell died on May 18, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. Always eclectic, always experimental, he broke rules, made history and challenged expectations.- Reema Lagoo, originally born as Nayan Bhadbhade, was a distinguished Marathi actress with a prolific career spanning both Marathi and Hindi cinema. Hailing from a family deeply rooted in the Marathi stage, her mother was a renowned actress in the Marathi theater.
Recognized for her acting prowess during her schooling years at Huzurpaga HHCP High School in Pune, Reema Lagoo embarked on her professional acting journey shortly after completing high school. Her initial foray into the world of performance was marked by appearances on the Marathi stage in the late 1970s.
In the realm of Hindi and Marathi films, she found success and acclaim. Marriage to Marathi actor Vivek Lagoo led her to adopt the name Reema Lagoo, and the couple welcomed a daughter named Sansui (Sanu) Lagoo, who resides in Mumbai.
Primarily cast in supporting roles, Reema Lagoo became a familiar face in the Hindi film industry, sharing the screen with some of its biggest stars. Her career took off with television serials, and she gained widespread recognition for her role as Juhi Chawla's mother in the iconic film "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak" (1988) and later as Salman Khan's mother in the blockbuster "Maine Pyar Kiya" (1989).
Her filmography boasts an array of successful movies, including the immensely popular "Hum Aapke Hain Koun...!" (1994), "Rangeela" (1995), "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" (1998), and "Kal Ho Naa Ho" (2003). While often portraying motherly figures, she displayed versatility by playing diverse roles such as a dancer in "Aakrosh" (1980) and a pragmatic businesswoman in "Yeh Dillagi" (1994). Notably, her compelling performance in "Vaastav: The Reality" (1999) showcased her ability to portray complex characters, portraying an underworld don's (Sanjay Dutt) mother who takes a drastic step.
Reema Lagoo also graced the Marathi show "Maanacha Muzra," where she was honored for her contributions to Marathi cinema and entertainment.
Tragically, Reema Lagoo passed away at the age of 59, reportedly succumbing to cardiac arrest. Her legacy endures as she is remembered for her significant contributions to Indian cinema, especially for her iconic portrayals as the mother of Salman Khan's characters in Bollywood. - Helen Miller was born on 30 April 1924 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. She was an actress, known for Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) and JFK (1991). She was married to Matt Miller. She died on 18 May 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
- Producer
- Director
- Writer
Roger Eugene Ailes was born in Warren, Ohio, the son of Donna Marie and Robert Eugene Ailes, a factory foreman at a local factory. Later in life, Roger Ailes was inducted into the Warren High School Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame.
Roger Ailes graduated from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio with a BA in 1962. Soon afterwards, Ailes began his television career as a property assistant on The Mike Douglas Show (1961). Working in Cleveland and Philadelphia, Roger Ailes quickly rose to producer in 1965 and executive producer between 1967 and 1968. "The Mike Douglas Show" was also the show that allowed Roger Ailes to be nominated for an Emmy in 1968.
It was during Roger Ailes' work on "The Mike Douglas" show that he engaged in a lively discussion about Television and the role it plays in Politics with then-Presidential candidate Richard Nixon. Nixon, having recognized Roger Ailes talent and foresight, brought him on as media adviser to Nixon's presidential campaign from 1967-1968.
In 1968, Roger Ailes founded Ailes Communication in New York, a media production and consulting firm which consulted for a number of different politicians and businesses. He produced two Broadway plays: "Mother Earth" in 1972 and "Hot-L Baltimore", which premiered in 1973 and ran for three years.
Roger Ailes' exposure and success in his political consulting during the Nixon campaign, allowed him to once again consult for a presidential campaign. This time, for the 1984 campaign of Ronald Reagan. It is widely believed that Ailes' coaching of Reagan was the deciding factor which allowed Reagan to win the second presidential debate with Walter Mondale.
Again in 1987 and 1988, while acting as producer for several television specials, Roger Ailes successfully coached and consulted George Bush to victory in both the Republican primaries and, afterwards, the presidential election beating opponent Michael Dukakis. Roger Ailes announced his withdrawal from political consulting in 1992.
After his successful political consulting efforts, Roger Ailes helped produce a television special called "Television and the Presidency", which was later expanded to be a multi-part series. In 1988, Roger Ailes wrote a book called "You Are the Message: Secrets of the Master Communicators", in which he divulged some of the strategies and philosophies for successful performances in public.
In 1993, Roger Ailes was named president of CNBC. During Ailes' presidency at CNBC, he planned and executed the inception of another CNBC channel, "America's Talking", which debuted in 1994. It was on this channel that Roger Ailes hosted a nightly talk show called "Straight Forward".
Once the decision by Microsoft and NBC to create an online and cable news outlet became clear, and it was decided that "America's Talking" would be abandoned, Roger Ailes left - the newly named - MSNBC. Shortly after his departure from NBC/MSNBC, he was hired by Rupert Murdoch to create the now-famous "Fox News Channel" for Murdoch's News Corporation. Fox News quickly became the most-watched cable news network in the United States, in part due to notable names such as Geraldo Rivera, as well as the memorable tagline - which to this day is still used - "Fair and Balanced". Fox News is also credited with big name stars, such as Bill O'Reilly, Sean Hannity and Greta Van Susteren.
To this day, he remains chair and CEO of Fox News Channel and also chairs Fox Television Stations, Twentieth Television, MyNetwork TV and Fox Business Network.- Tüfekcioglu graduated from the Theater Department of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University. After his conservatory education, he started to work at the State Theatres.
He worked at Bursa State Theater, Antalya State Theater and Istanbul State Theater and retired from Istanbul State Theater in 2009.
Tüfekcioglu died of liver failure on May 17, 2017 in a hospital in Istanbul where he was being treated.
His grave is in Cengelköy Cemetery. - Art Department
- Special Effects
- Animation Department
Jacque Fresco was born on 13 March 1916 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is known for Untitled Venus Project, Self-erecting Structures (2002) and Cities in the Sea (2002). He was married to ??? and Patricia. He died on 18 May 2017 in Sebring, Florida, USA.- Additional Crew
James Spada was born on 23 January 1950 in Staten Island, New York, USA. He is known for History's Mysteries (1998), E! Mysteries & Scandals (1998) and Hollywood Greats (1977). He died on 18 May 2017 in Hurst, Texas, USA.- Olga Dolezalova was born on 15 January 1934 in Brno, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. She was an actress, known for Tanková brigáda (1955). She died on 18 May 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic.
- Anne Piper was born on 13 December 1920 in Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales, UK. She was a writer, known for Yes, Giorgio (1982), A Nice Girl Like Me (1969) and Jack und Jenny (1963). She died on 18 May 2017.
- Daniele Piombi was born on 14 July 1933 in San Pietro in Casale, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. He was an actor, known for I promessi sposi (1990), Due di tutto (1982) and Corsia preferenziale (1995). He was married to Mirella. He died on 18 May 2017 in Milan, Italy.
- Tatsuya Nômi was born on 13 August 1969 in Tokyo, Japan. He was an actor, known for Gosei Sentai Dairanger (1993), GoGo Sentai Boukenger (2006) and Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger (2002). He died on 18 May 2017 in Japan.
- Director
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Alberto Ure was born on 18 February 1940 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was a director and actor, known for Zona de riesgo (1992), Bárbara Narváez (1985) and Soldier's Revenge (1986). He died on 18 May 2017 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.- Frankie Paul was born on 19 October 1965 in Kingston, Jamaica. He died on 18 May 2017 in Kingston, Jamaica.
- Mihály Dés was born on 4 February 1950 in Budapest, Hungary. He was an actor, known for A dokumentátor (1988) and Banánhéjkeringö (1987). He died on 18 May 2017 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
- Rafael Metlikovez was born in 1964 in Barcelona, Spain. He died on 18 May 2017 in Barcelona, Spain.
- Michael Bliss was born on 18 January 1941 in Leamington, Ontario, Canada. He was married to Elizabeth Haslam. He died on 18 May 2017 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Aleksandr Kopov was born on 13 June 1962 in Rostov-on-Don, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. He was an actor and director, known for GEG: Otvyaznoye priklyucheniye (1997), Eta trevozhnaya zima (1975) and Sdayotsya kvartyra z rebyonkom (1978). He died on 18 May 2017 in Thailand.- Producer
- Additional Crew
Ji-seok Kim was born on 9 May 1960 in Busan, South Korea. He was a producer, known for Cut (2011), Return to Nostalgia (2015) and The Immortals (2015). He died on 18 May 2017 in Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, France.- Cal Whitehead was born in 1926 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He was an actor, known for One Plus One (1961) and Encounter (1952). He was married to Fay Whitehead. He died on 18 May 2017 in White Rock, British Columbia, Canada.
- Jim McElreath was born on 18 February 1928 in Arlington, Texas, USA. He was married to Shirley. He died on 18 May 2017 in Arlington, Texas, USA.
- Editor
- Actor
- Camera and Electrical Department
Bryan Stewart was born on 16 April 1991 in Twentynine Palms, California, USA. He was an editor and actor, known for Beneath Us All, The Stalker (2011) and Burial Mounds. He died on 18 May 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.