Tag: Obituaries
Dave Lanphear, prolific comic book letterer, dead at 58
Dave Lanphear, the letterer who worked on countless comics for Marvel, CrossGen, Valiant, Malibu, and many more, died of complications from diabetes on August 18.
Roger McKenzie, DAREDEVIL and CAPTAIN AMERICA writer, dead at 75
Roger McKenzie, who wrote the start of Frank Miller's Daredevil run, Captain America, and more, passed away in a hospice on August 21, 2026.
Hayden Panettiere, HEROES and SCREAM star, dead at 36
Hayden Panettiere, the actress who rose to fame as Claire Bennet on Heroes, was reported dead on August 16, aged 36.
Sam Neill, star of JURASSIC PARK and many more, dead at 78
The New Zealand actor and winemaker was diagnosed with blood cancer in 2022, but was cancer free at the time of his death.
Marjane Satrapi, author of PERSEPOLIS, dead at 56
The French Iranian cartoonist and filmmaker reportedly died of grief as a result of the death of her husband last year.
Valerie Perrine, SUPERMAN ’78’s Miss Teschmacher, dead at 82
The actress, who originated the role of Lex Luthor's associate, died following a 15-year battle with tremors and Parkinson's disease.
Sam Kieth, creator of THE MAXX, dead at 63
Kieth, who also co-created The Sandman, and various Batman books, died last week following a battle with Lewy body dementia.
The Beat Digest 10/17/25: Hellboy’s family to fight for THE CROWN
Also on today's Digest, Malika is getting a movie, Demon Slayer breaks records, and there's casting news for Extraction and Vought Rising.
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.
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.
