A look at all the stars in movies, TV, music, sports and media we’ve lost this year
Mike Fenton
The “E.T.” and “Back to the Future” casting director died Jan. 1. He was 85 years old.
Joan Micklin Silver
The director known for acclaimed films “Hester Street” and “Crossing Delancey” died Jan. 1 due to vascular dementia. She was 85.
Gerry Marsden
Gerry Marsden, lead signer of the British pop band Gerry and the Pacemakers, died Jan. 3 after an infection of the heart. He was 78.
Kerry Vincent
“Food Network Challenge” judge and cake designing expert Kerry Vincent passed away Jan. 4. She was 75 years old.
Tanya Roberts
Former Bond Girl and star of “A View to Kill” and “That 70s Show” Tanya Roberts was confirmed dead Jan. 5 after initial misleading reports that she had passed away, then was still alive. Roberts died of a urinary tract infection that spread to other organs, and she was 65 years old.
Mike Fenton
The “E.T.” and “Back to the Future” casting director died Jan. 1. He was 85 years old.
Joan Micklin Silver
The director known for acclaimed films “Hester Street” and “Crossing Delancey” died Jan. 1 due to vascular dementia. She was 85.
Gerry Marsden
Gerry Marsden, lead signer of the British pop band Gerry and the Pacemakers, died Jan. 3 after an infection of the heart. He was 78.
Kerry Vincent
“Food Network Challenge” judge and cake designing expert Kerry Vincent passed away Jan. 4. She was 75 years old.
Tanya Roberts
Former Bond Girl and star of “A View to Kill” and “That 70s Show” Tanya Roberts was confirmed dead Jan. 5 after initial misleading reports that she had passed away, then was still alive. Roberts died of a urinary tract infection that spread to other organs, and she was 65 years old.
- 4/26/2021
- by Samson Amore, Margeaux Sippell and Andrea Towers
- The Wrap
Lance Waldroup, who starred in over 50 episodes of the Discovery series Moonshiners, has passed away. According to his obituary, the 30-year-old TV personality died on Feb. 25 at his residence in North Carolina. The Graham County Sheriff's office also confirms Lance's death to E! News. After learning of his death, Discovery's Moonshiners Facebook page shared a tribute to the star. "We are saddened to hear about the loss of Lance Waldroup," the statement began. "An adventurous distiller who was featured alongside his father throughout the early seasons of Moonshiners, Lance was always looking to take his flavorful recipes of 'shine to new heights." "He will be sorely...
- 3/5/2021
- E! Online
Lance Waldroup, one of the bootleggers featured in Discovery’s reality series “Moonshiners,” died on Feb. 25 in North Carolina. He was 30.
The network confirmed Waldroup’s death in a Facebook post earlier this week.
“We are saddened to hear about the loss of Lance Waldroup,” the network said. “An adventurous distiller who was featured alongside his father throughout the early seasons of Moonshiners, Lance was always looking to take his flavorful recipes of ‘shine to new heights.”
A cause of death has not yet been revealed. However, a GoFundMe page set up by his family to raise money for a memorial fund says the death was “unexpected.”
Waldroup, one of the less experienced bootleggers on the series, frequently appeared on “Moonshiners” with his father, Jeff, to whom he would frequently turn for guidance.
According to the GoFundMe, Waldroup is a native of Graham County, N.C. His sister, Lyndsey, had...
The network confirmed Waldroup’s death in a Facebook post earlier this week.
“We are saddened to hear about the loss of Lance Waldroup,” the network said. “An adventurous distiller who was featured alongside his father throughout the early seasons of Moonshiners, Lance was always looking to take his flavorful recipes of ‘shine to new heights.”
A cause of death has not yet been revealed. However, a GoFundMe page set up by his family to raise money for a memorial fund says the death was “unexpected.”
Waldroup, one of the less experienced bootleggers on the series, frequently appeared on “Moonshiners” with his father, Jeff, to whom he would frequently turn for guidance.
According to the GoFundMe, Waldroup is a native of Graham County, N.C. His sister, Lyndsey, had...
- 3/5/2021
- by Alex Stedman
- Variety Film + TV
Lance Waldroup, one of the moonshiners featured on Discovery’s “Moonshiners” series, has died at the age of 30.
According to a statement from the network, Waldroup died on Feb. 25 at his home in North Carolina.
“We are saddened to hear about the loss of Lance Waldroup,” the network said. “An adventurous distiller who was featured alongside his father throughout the early seasons of Moonshiners, Lance was always looking to take his flavorful recipes of ‘shine to new heights. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.”
Waldroup was featured on multiple episodes of the series alongside his father, Jeff, a veteran bootlegger.
A GoFundMe page set up in Waldroup’s memory described his death as “unexpected.” According to the page, Waldroup “was an addict for several years and then decided to turn his life around.”
“He quit ‘Moonshiners’ to take care...
According to a statement from the network, Waldroup died on Feb. 25 at his home in North Carolina.
“We are saddened to hear about the loss of Lance Waldroup,” the network said. “An adventurous distiller who was featured alongside his father throughout the early seasons of Moonshiners, Lance was always looking to take his flavorful recipes of ‘shine to new heights. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.”
Waldroup was featured on multiple episodes of the series alongside his father, Jeff, a veteran bootlegger.
A GoFundMe page set up in Waldroup’s memory described his death as “unexpected.” According to the page, Waldroup “was an addict for several years and then decided to turn his life around.”
“He quit ‘Moonshiners’ to take care...
- 3/5/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Lance Waldroup, a bootlegger featured on the early seasons of Discovery’s reality series Moonshiners, died Feb. 25 at his home in Robbinsville, Nc. He was 30. His father, Jeff, who also appeared on the show, confirmed the news but did not disclose a cause of death.
“We are saddened to hear about the loss of Lance Waldroup,” said a Facebook post by Discovery on the Moonshiners official page. “An adventurous distiller who was featured alongside his father throughout the early seasons of Moonshiners, Lance was always looking to take his flavorful recipes of ‘shine to new heights. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.”
The younger Waldroup appeared in several early seasons of the show with his father, leaning the ancient art of distilling from him. In addition to moonshine, he also distilled absinthe and scotch.
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“We are saddened to hear about the loss of Lance Waldroup,” said a Facebook post by Discovery on the Moonshiners official page. “An adventurous distiller who was featured alongside his father throughout the early seasons of Moonshiners, Lance was always looking to take his flavorful recipes of ‘shine to new heights. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.”
The younger Waldroup appeared in several early seasons of the show with his father, leaning the ancient art of distilling from him. In addition to moonshine, he also distilled absinthe and scotch.
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- 3/5/2021
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Lance Waldroup from Discovery hit series Moonshiners is a bearded mystery wrapped in…camo? The native of North Carolina clearly likes the outdoor life — toting and firing guns, making the shine and hunting the critters. Nothing unusual for a strapping fellow from this neck of the woods. But fans are asking, where is Lance this season and what is he up to? Of late, Lance is using his Facebook account to buy and sell personal possessions like an Xbox and a Jeep. His Twitter feed is quiet and he has posted just a few items — all from 2017. There’s […]
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- 2/7/2019
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
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