Jon Landau, an Oscar-winning producer who worked closely with director James Cameron on three of the biggest blockbusters of all time, “Titanic” and two “Avatar” films, has died. He was 63.
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John Belushi’s widow, Judy Belushi-Pisano, dead at 73
Judy Belushi Pisano, who spent years protecting the legacy of her late husband, John Belushi — and was also an actress and producer in her own right — died Friday at the age of 73, following a long battle with cancer.
George Saunders, Chicago attorney who represented AT&T in antitrust litigation, dies at 92
The longtime Chicago trial lawyer and native of Alabama was a partner at the Sidley Austin law firm for many years.
Judith Stofer Block, first woman to lead Field Museum board, dies at 83
Judith Stofer Block, who was the first woman to chair the board of the Field Museum of Natural History, has died at 83.
Chicago native Martin Mull, comedic actor known for ‘Clue’ and ‘Arrested Development,’ dies at 80
Martin Mull, the comedic actor, singer-songwriter and painter, best known for his roles in Arrested Development, Clue and Roseanne, died Thursday at the age of 80.
Gloria Jean Kvetko, who expanded a chain of coffee shops across the country, dies
Kvelto and her then-husband bought and overhauled a small Long Grove boutique coffee store. The business eventually opened locations across the country.
Bill Cobbs, the prolific and sage character actor, dies at 90
Bill Cobbs, the veteran character actor who became a ubiquitous and sage screen presence as an older man, has died. He was 90.
Ann Lurie, one of Chicago’s most prolific philanthropists, dies at 79
Ann Lurie, who used her late husband’s substantial estate for wide-ranging philanthropic endeavors that included the Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago, has died at 79.
Donald Sutherland, star of ‘MASH,’ ‘Klute’ and ‘Hunger Games,’ dies at 88
Donald Sutherland, the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor Canadian actor, died Thursday in Miami after a long illness, CAA confirmed. He was 88.
Willie Mays, Giants’ electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ has died at 93
Willie Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” who was one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93.