Hum was founded in 1989 and a year later after the band' original drummer, Jeff Kropp, left the group. "Peace and love to all who knew Bryan, and those he touched," they concluded. "We all feel extremely lucky to have shared time and space with him." Bryan was a dear friend, a loving father, brother, and was an incredible person and musician," the band continued. "We are devastated and deeply saddened by his sudden, and unexpected passing. Pere, has passed away." the statement began. "It is with very heavy hearts and tear-filled eyes that we share the news that our beloved friend and bandmate, Bryan St. Pere's bandmates Matt Talbott, Tim Lash, and Jeff Dimpsey announced his death in a statement shared to social media on July 1. Pere, the drummer of Illinois-originated alternative rock band Hum.
His other credits include an episode of The Jack Benny Program and an unsold pilot for a 1967 TV adaptation of Dick Tracy, in which he played the eponymous detective. He previously played Philip Capice on the black-and-white CBS soap The Edge of the Night from 1961 to 1969. His contributions to the soap opera garnered him a Daytime Emmy Award for lifetime achievement in 2004. MacDonnell played the patriarchy of the Martin family until his retirement from the show in 2009. "Thank you so much, Ray, for gracing our show on-screen and off-with your great presence! My heartfelt sympathy to beautiful Pat and your family-RIP, RAY." "He was truly our AMC patriarch-and filled our studio with warmth and professionalism-and his delicious sense of humor-there were times during scenes that I couldn't dare make eye contact with him-just a look from his eyes with that ever-present gleam-would dissolve us into peals of laughter," Lucci continued. His All My Children co-star, Susan Lucci, wrote a tribute to the actor on Instagram. Joe Martin on All My Children, died on June 10 of natural causes. MacDonnell, best known for his 40-year portrayal of Dr. He is survived by wife Nomalizo Leah Tutu and four children, Trevor Thamsanqa Tutu, Naomi Nontombi Tutu, Theresa Thandeka Tutu, and Mpho Tutu van Furth and their families. Tutu was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 after being nominated thrice prior in '81, '82, and '83 for his non-violent tactics in dismantling apartheid. "He also vociferously campaigned for gentler stewardship of the Earth, and against the coming ravages of climate change, a very real example of how human survival rests on our ubuntu-spirited ability to cooperate and work together." "Officially 'retiring' from public life on his 79th birthday, Tutu continued to speak out on a range of ethical and moral issues: illegal arms deals, xenophobia, oppressed people in Palestine, respect for the rule of law, HIV/Aids, Tibet, China, Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, and LGBTQI+ rights," the notice continued.
"Tutu was a living embodiment of faith in action, speaking boldly against racism, injustice, corruption, and oppression, not just in apartheid South Africa but wherever in the world he saw wrongdoing, especially when it impacted the most vulnerable and voiceless in society," his foundation wrote. The Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation confirmed the South African civil rights icon's death, noting the Nobel Peace Prize winner passed away in Cape Town. The human rights activist and anti-apartheid hero died on Dec. "My God, how bright heaven must be right now." "Rest in peace, sweet Betty," Bertinelli wrote. White's Hot in Cleveland costar Valerie Bertinelli also shared her condolences on social media. "Sending love to her family, friends and all of us." "I'm grateful for every second I got to spend with Betty White," DeGeneres wrote on Twitter. We'll miss you, Betty."įellow comedian Ellen DeGeneres called White's life "exceptional." She managed to grow very old and somehow, not old enough. "The world looks different now," wrote Ryan Reynolds, who had fostered a loving relationship with White over the years. She believed she would be with him again."įollowing the news of her death, Hollywood's biggest stars shared tributes to the beloved actress.
I don't think Betty ever feared passing because she always wanted to be with her most beloved husband Allen Ludden.
"I will miss her terribly and so will the animal world that she loved so much. "Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever," her agent and close friend Jeff Witjas told PEOPLE in a statement. 31, just two weeks before she would have celebrated her 100th birthday.