Obituary: TATSUYA NAKADAI, star of Yojimbo and Ran
There were few presences in Japanese cinema like Tatsuya Nakadai or who had his range. Yet, he could be a blank faced, amoral killer...
I WANT TO DIE BUT I WANT TO EAT TTEOKBOKKI author Baek Se-hee has...
Baek Se-hee’s bestselling memoir brought mental health conversations to the forefront of Korean literature and inspired readers worldwide.
Drew Struzan, legendary movie poster artist, dead at 78
The artist, best known for his work on Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and more, had been battling Alzheimer's disease for several years.
Ron Friedman, TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE writer, dead at 93
A prolific TV writer, Friedman also developed the original G.I. JOE cartoon, and the 1994 FANTASTIC FOUR and IRON MAN series.
Robert Redford, screen legend who played the MCU’s Alexander Pierce, dead at 89
In addition to acting, Redford was an Oscar-winning filmmaker, the founder of the Sundance Film Festival, and an environmental activist.
Star Fruit Books founder Matt Haasch loses cancer battle
Matt Haasch, the founder of independent manga publisher Star Fruit Books, lost his battle with cancer earlier this week
Terence Stamp, SUPERMAN II’s General Zod, dead at 87
The British actor, whose iconic portrayal of Zod eventually reshaped his DC Comics counterpart, was also synonymous with the Swinging '60s.
Julian McMahon, FANTASTIC FOUR ’05’s Doctor Doom, dead at 56
The Australian actor, best known for his roles in Nip/Tuck and the 2000s Fantastic Four movies, died after a private battle with cancer.
Jim Shooter, 73, has reportedly died of esophageal cancer
Jim Shooter was the former Editor-in-Chief of Marvel Comics and created several of his own comic book companies, including Valiant Comics.
Prolific creator Peter David has died at 68
Prolific creator Peter David has died at 68. The Beat sends its condolences to family, friends, and fans.
Inkpot Award-winning artist Jackson “Butch” Guice has died at 63
Inkpot Award-winning comic book artist Jackson "Butch" Guice did on May 1, 2025.
Robert McGinnis, legendary poster and cover artist, dead at 99
McGinnis, who painted the iconic posters for several James Bond films, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Barbarella, and much more, has passed away.
