Anthony Stewart Head Dead at 72

I am so sorry to report that Anthony Stewart Head has died at the age of 72, of complications from pneumonia.

As a huge fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and as a librarian, Anthony Head meant a lot to me. It makes me even sadder when we consider that he is the third Buffy cast member to pass away in just a year and a half.

Nicholas Brendon Passes Away at 54

Nicholas Brendon, who played Xander on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has passed away at the age of 54 from natural causes.

An Appreciation of Val Kilmer, 1959-2025

“I’m your Huckleberry.”

Val Kilmer passed away on April 1, 2025.

Remembering Michelle Trachtenberg

Michelle Trachtenberg, best known for her work on Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died this Wednesday at the age of 39. So far, we're hearing that it was from natural causes, possibly from her recent liver transplant.

David Lynch, 1946-2025

David Lynch died this week, at the age of 78.

I feel like I should say something, but I don't know what to say.

A Tribute to Mister Baseball: Bob Uecker

“The biggest thrill a ballplayer can have is when your son takes after you. That happened when my Bobby was in his championship Little League game. He really showed me something. Struck out three times. Made an error that lost the game. Parents were throwing things at our car and swearing at us as we drove off. Gosh, I was proud.”

Bob Uecker, known affectionately as “Mister Baseball,” has passed away at the age of 90. While I’m not into sports, as someone who was born in Milwaukee in 1969 and a long-term resident of the state of Wisconsin, his loss has hit me harder than I would have originally thought. This article is my personal tribute to this Wisconsin icon.

In Memory of Rene Auberjonois

"I'm never going to retire. I'll die with my boots on." - Rene Auberjonois

Rene Auberjonois was a brilliant performer and by all accounts a wonderful man. But for most of us, who never got the opportunity to meet him and have only seen a fraction of his immense body of work, we will never forget the sound of his voice.

Acknowledgement to the Works of Harlan Ellison

Science fiction author and all round obnoxious human being Harlan Ellison died on Wednesday, June 27. He was 84.

I'm sitting here with tears on my cheeks wondering what I could possibly say about Ellison. I tried to read a volume of his stories once, and found them so disturbing that I couldn't finish. But his contribution to the science fiction genre in general and to time travel stories in particular is immense.

Doux News Weekly Round Up: March 18, 2018

This week we talk about The Avengers again, Buffy, Jay and Silent Bob, Bond, Travelers, Tomb Raider and some overpriced television. Sadly we also have to say goodbye to one of the greatest scientific minds of ours or any time.

Carrie Fisher, 1956-2016

I have been surprised by how upset the loss of Carrie Fisher has made me. I cried twice — initially when it was announced that she'd had a heart attack, because it felt like the end, and yesterday, when we learned she had died.

Doux News: March 29, 2015

This week: Another Star Trek series? -- Summer goodness: The Walking Dead and Continuum -- Alberta Watson -- This week in casts and a bit of Whedon-related news -- This week in cats

Terry Pratchett, 1948-2015

Sir Terry Pratchett, author and campaigner, has died at home aged 66.

Leonard Nimoy, 1931-2015

Science fiction icon, talented artist, and all around terrific human being Leonard Nimoy died in his home today at the age of 83.

Robin Williams, 1951-2014

Robin Williams, the comedian named “Funniest Man Alive” by Entertainment Weekly in 1997, died today, August 11th. He was 63.

Glee: The Quarterback

“We honor Finn Hudson by taking care of the people he loved, and the way we do that is by helping them to move on.”

The worst tragedies occur when people are taken from us too soon. Cory Monteith, who played Finn Hudson, died last summer from a combination of heroin and alcohol. The show that made him famous aired their tribute episode and, although we stopped reviewing Glee and I stopped watching Glee years ago, this episode was one that I felt I had to watch.

Roger Ebert (1942-2013)

"I was perfectly content before I was born, and I think of death as the same state... I am grateful for the gifts of intelligence, love, wonder and laughter. You can't say it wasn't interesting."

Ray Bradbury: 1920-2012

Ray Bradbury, author of Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles, and Something Wicked This Way Comes (to name just a few of his works), passed away on Tuesday evening. Obituaries can be found here and here.

NewsFlash: Dennis Hopper, 1936-2010

Dennis Hopper passed away today at the age of 74 from complications related to prostate cancer. Here is a great explanation of the course of his career (from his wild days to his less-wild days). Here's another one. And another one. Let's thank the man who brought the counter-culture to everyone else's attention. Rock n' roll will never die.

Goodbye, Andy Hallett

Andy Hallett, who played Lorne on Angel for four years of its five year run, died last night of heart failure. He was only thirty-three years old.

Thank you, Kim Manners

Kim Manners passed away on January 25th, 2009.

In addition to his most recent work on Supernatural, Mr. Manners directed and produced numerous X-Files episodes—really, some of the best of the series. He also worked on dozens of other series, from 21 Jump Street to Charlie’s Angels to Baywatch.

Thank you, Mr. Manners, for so much wonderful TV. May you rest in peace.