‘Jaws’ actress Susan Backlinie dies aged 77

Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, the creator of Super Size Me, has died at the age of 53.

Morgan Spurlock, the director and star of the 2004 McDonald’s documentary Super Size Me, has died aged 53.The news was shared by the filmmaker’s family, who said he died “peacefully” on Thursday (May 23) “surrounded by family and friends in New York from complications of cancer”.In a statement, Spurlock’s brother Craig said (via The Guardian): “It was a sad day, as we said goodbye to my brother Morgan. Morgan gave so much through his art, ideas, and generosity.

Morgan Spurlock, the acclaimed director of Super Size Me, has tragically passed away at the age of 53.The filmmaker shot to fame with his 2004 documentary, where he exclusively ate McDonald's meals for a month.The film, which was nominated for an Oscar, highlighted the damaging impact of fast food on health. Spurlock sadly died on Thursday (May 23) in New York due to complications from cancer. His brother Craig Spurlock confirmed the news to the New York Post, saying: "It was a sad day, as we said goodbye to my brother Morgan.

One of the internet's most famous dog, Kabosu, has died at the age of 18.The Shiba Inu, who was the face of the popular Doge meme and later the cryptocurrency Dogecoin, sadly passed away on Friday, May 24, after suffering from leukaemia and liver disease. Her owner, Atsuko Sato, announced the sad news on Instagram, writing: "To all of you who loved Kabosu, on the morning of the 24 May, Kabosu crossed the rainbow bridge.Thank you all so much for your support over the years.

Train, has died after an accident in Brussels, Belgium. He was 58.TMZ reports that Colin, who had been house-sitting for a friend in Brussels, had slipped and fell in the shower. According to Colin’s mother via TMZ, his body was not discovered until his house-owner friend returned last week.

Music legend Frank Ifield, who played a pivotal role in kickstarting The Beatles' career, has died at the age of 86.

Chris Pratt's Guardians of the Galaxy stuntman Tony McFarr has died aged 47.Tony's mother, Donna, told TMZ that the stuntman passed away on Monday in his home outside Orlando, Florida. She called his passing "unexpected and shocking." She added that before his death, her son was "happy and healthy" and that medical examiners are now running toxicology reports.The official cause of death is still pending and The Orange County Medical Examiner is doing the report.

Super Gran, has died aged 98.The show, which ran from 1985 to 1987, tells the story about an elderly grandmother who acquires superpowers after being struck by a magic ray. Granny Smith, who is usually accompanied by her grandson Willard, uses her powers to protect the residents of the fictional town Chisleton.Super Gran also featured guest appearances from various actors including footballer George Best, comedian and writer Spike Milligan, darts player Eric Bristow and actor Roy Kinnear.

Susan Backlinie, who played the first shark attack victim in Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws,” has died. She was 77. Backlinie died Saturday morning at her California home due to a heart attack, Convention All Stars owner Sean Clark confirmed to Variety. The former actor and stuntwoman was one of the company’s clients.

Susan Backlinie, famously known as the first victim in the 1975 film, “Jaws,” has died, Fox News Digital can confirm.Her husband of 30 years, Harvey Swindall, says her passing was “very unexpected.” She died at their California home on Saturday morning from a heart attack. She was 77.“[She] was the most amazing person I’ve ever met in my life.

Susan Backlinie, whose gruesome death in Jaws scared millions from swimming in the ocean, died Saturday at 77 in her home in Ventura, CA.

Susan Backlinie has sadly passed away.

World-famous DJ Avicii’s ex-girlfriend, Emily Goldbert, has died at the age of just 34 - six years after the death of the Wake Me Up hitmaker. Emily died from a pulmonary embolism on April 3 in La Jolla, California, having just last year had celebrated being "cancer free" in a moving post on social media. Her family described the 34 year old as a "vivacious and unique person who experienced many adventures in her all too brief life".

Coronation Street and The Crown actor James Laurenson has sadly passed away at the age of 84 after a remarkable 50-year career in TV and film. Laurenson made his film debut back in 1969 with a minor role in Ken Russell's Women In Love, and also starred in The Crown in 2016. In the popular Netflix series about the Royal Family, he appeared as Doctor Weir – a Scottish physician and homeopath who served as the royal physician.The talented actor also made history by performing the first gay kiss on television alongside Ian McKellen.This groundbreaking moment occurred in a 1970 TV adaptation of Christopher Marlowe's Edward II, three years after homosexuality was decriminalised.

TikTok star Dr. Kimberley Nix has died age 31.The social media star was diagnosed with metastatic sarcoma three years ago and had been documenting her cancer journey online. Kimberley began sharing her battle online in 2021 when she was 28 years old and in her final three of her internal medicine core residency.

Joan Crawford, the legendary Oscar-winning actress who appeared in over 80 films during a remarkable 45-year Hollywood career, died on this day in history, May 10, 1977. Born Lucille Fay LeSueur on March 23, 1904, in San Antonio, Texas, Crawford reportedly grew up with little means, and was raised by her mother and stepfather in Oklahoma before relocating to Kansas City, Missouri. Amid the jazz-age flapper movement, she was in search of a dance career until she was discovered while performing in a New York chorus line in 1925 by MGM, according to Turner Classic Movies (TCM).

Grease, has died aged 72.Buckner played cheerleader Patty Simcox in the film, which starred John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. Her character can be remembered for chanting the rallying cry for Rydell High School.She was born in 1952 in Seattle and, as a young woman she began performing in beauty pageants, winning Miss Washington in 1971 and becoming a Miss America finalist in 1972.Her acting career began in 1976, mainly appearing in popular television shows such as The Brady Bunch Hour and The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries.She finished up her acting career in the early ’80s, with appearances in nine episodes of comedy show When The Whistle Blows, and a role in Wes Craven’s 1981 slasher movie Deadly Blessing.According to People magazine, Buckner spent the later years of her life directing children’s theatre at a school in Florida, as well as being a dance instructor at a gym.A publicist for the family spoke of Buckner’s death, which took place on May 2 in Miami, Florida, (via People).

Grease star Susan Buckner, who played Sandy's best friend Patty Simcox in the hit film, has died at age 72. Her family revealed Susan died peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Miami on Thursday 2 May according to Deadline. Susan is survived by her son Adam Josephs, daughter Samantha Mansfield, grandchildren Oliver, Riley, Abigail and Ruby as well as her sister Linda.

Susan Buckner has sadly passed away.

Susan Buckner, best known to moviegoers as Grease‘s bubbly cheerleader Patty Simcox, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Miami on May 2.