Godzilla vs Kong actress Kaylee Hottle dies in crash at 18
Warner Bros, which distributed the popular monster films, paid tribute to the actress alongside a photo of her in a post on X. Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62v7e2dw12o
The end of an era: Late Patrick Tse among last icons of Hong Kong cinema’s golden era
His death at 89 marks the loss of one of the last icons from Hong Kong’s cinematic golden era, a time when the city’s movie industry held sway across Southeast Asia. Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/07/22/the-end-of-an-era-late-patrick-tse-among-last-icons-of-hong-kong-cinemas-golden-era
Chuck Russell, director of The Mask and The Blob, dies aged 74
Director Chuck Russell, who helped propel actors such as Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to the Hollywood A-list, was found dead in his San Diego, California, home on Wednesday. He was 74. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jul/24/chuck-russell-director-dead
Brenda Fricker, Oscar-Winning Actress in ‘My Left Foot,’ Dies at 81
Brenda Fricker, who overcame a harrowing childhood to become the first Irish actress to win an Oscar, taking the prize for her turn as the unwavering mother of Daniel Day-Lewis’ character in My Left Foot, has died. She was 81. … Continued
Disney legend Donald Iwerks dies at 96 after transforming film technology
Innovator spent decades advancing 3D, giant screen cinema and theme park technology while preserving family history. Source: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2617687/disney-legend-donald-iwerks-dies-at-96-after-transforming-film-technology
Sam Neill, Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders actor, dies aged 78
Actor Sam Neil, best known for his starring role in 1993’s Jurassic Park, has died aged 78. Following his death tributes poured in from fellow actors, musicians and world leaders. Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/live/crl1gk55rzet