Joe Flynn was a popular American actor and comedian who starred in several TV shows and movies in the 1950s and 1960s. He is best remembered for his role as Captain Wallace B. Binghamton in the sitcom McHale’s Navy, where he played the frustrated and antagonistic superior of a group of mischievous naval officers. He … Read more
Joe Esposito was a close friend and aide of Elvis Presley, the legendary rock and roll singer who died in 1977. Esposito met Presley in the Army in 1958 and became his professional assistant, road manager, and confidant for the next 17 years. He was also one of the two best men at Presley’s wedding … Read more
Jocelyn Morlock, a renowned Canadian composer and music educator, passed away on March 28, 2023, at the age of 53. Her death was confirmed by the University of British Columbia’s School of Music, where she taught as a sessional instructor, and by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, where she served as the composer-in-residence from 2014 to … Read more
Joanie Greggains was a fitness instructor, radio host, and television personality who inspired millions of people to live a healthier and happier life. She was best known for her long-running TV show, Morning Stretch, which aired from 1978 to 2000. She also hosted The Joanie Greggains Show, a weekend health and fitness program on KSRO … Read more
Jimmy Hoffa was one of the most influential and controversial labor leaders in American history. He rose to fame as the president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, a powerful union that represented millions of workers in various industries. He also had a notorious reputation for his alleged ties to organized crime and his fierce … Read more
Jimmy Don Thornton was the younger brother of the famous actor, director, and singer-songwriter Billy Bob Thornton. He was also a talented musician and songwriter himself, who never got the chance to record his own album. He died of a heart condition in 1988, at the age of 30, leaving behind a devastated family and … Read more
Jill Banner was an American actress who rose to fame for her role as Virginia, the “spider baby” in the 1968 cult horror-comedy film Spider Baby. She also had roles as James Coburn’s flower child friend in The President’s Analyst (1967), and appearances in Jack Webb’s television series, Dragnet. However, her promising career was cut … Read more
Jessica Walter, the award-winning actress who starred in the cult comedy series Arrested Development and the animated show Archer, passed away on March 24, 2021 at the age of 80. Her daughter, Brooke Bowman, confirmed the news in a statement to CNN, saying that Walter died in her sleep at her home in New York … Read more