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Jeff Conaway was born on 5 October 1950 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Grease (1978), Taxi (1978) and Jawbreaker (1999). He was married to Kerri Young and Rona Newton-John. He died on 27 May 2011 in Encino, Los Angeles, California, USA.- Actress
- Soundtrack
She made her stage debut at the Floral Hall in Scarborough with Jack Hylton. Strongly associated with comedy and impersonations she played her first straight part in 'Mr Gillie' at London's Garrick Theatre with Alastair Sim and George Cole and also appeared with them in 'The Bargain' at London's St Martin's Theatre. She lived in a 300 year old cottage in the heart of Sussex.- Composer
- Music Department
- Actor
Gil Scott-Heron was born on 1 April 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was a composer and actor, known for State of Play (2009), Dope (2015) and Undercover Brother (2002). He was married to Brenda Sykes. He died on 27 May 2011 in New York, New York, USA.- Ernestine Mercer was born on 25 March 1924 in Amarillo, Texas, USA. She was an actress, known for 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag (1997), Casper (1995) and The Young and the Restless (1973). She died on 27 May 2011 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Transportation Department
- Actress
- Stunts
Clair E. Leucart was born on 8 September 1936 in Iowa, USA. She was an actress, known for Poltergeist (1982), A Few Good Men (1992) and Footloose (1984). She died on 27 May 2011 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Actor
- Additional Crew
Armando Bandini, stage name of Armando Burlando, was an Italian actor and voice actor, film, theater and television. very versatile character actor interpreter was part of the theater company of Gilberto Govi then taking care of a special episodes aired on Rai. He is remembered in the role of principal in the film Renato Pozzetto "È arrivato mio fratello", and in those of Don Carlino in "Don Camillo monsignore... Ma non troppo". He also had roles in movies also with Gino Cervi. Enjoy excellent pronunciation, he has played a variety of roles from the accountant to the headmaster, then passing by the priest to the secretary. He has voiced various cartoons, both American and Japanese (remained famous the Rigel dubbing in Atlas UFO Robot series); he has also lent his voice to several stars of Hollywood. In the animated film "Mulan" has played the role of Fu Chi, the Emperor's official. He was the voice that introduced the episodes of the drama of Saturnino Farandola adventures, aired in 1977 on Rai 2. He voiced the character in the Tattoo 80 years show "Fantasilandia" (Channel 5). He was married to actress Emma Faithful and widowed, he married the actress and voice actress Daniela Igliozzi.- Born in Plymouth, he grew up to become an electrician. That all changed when he took his sons on a swimming trip when his oldest son Tom was a toddler. Tom went off the diving board many times. That inspred Rob to enrol him in diving lessons and... the rest is history.
Rob became hugely devoted to Tom's diving career when talent was noticed at an early age. He accompanied him to training sessions and competitions. Later once Tom reached the national elite levels, he became even more devoted to the support of his son. His involvement with Tom's diving career helped Tom to achieve feats like the 2008 Euorpean Champion, 2008 British Olympic Team, 2009 World Champion and 2010 two-time Commonwealth Games champion.
Despite his dedication to Tom, he was as equally committed to being a devoted husband to his wife Debbie and a dedicated father to his other two sons, William and Ben. While Bill and Ben were good in rugby, He would push for all of his sons to be good at school and maintain A-level grades.
The media often depicted Rob to have the pushiness of a 'stage parent'. Tom's Olympic Teammate Blake Aldridge had words of criticism for him. The media's critique of him grew after the 2009 World Championships when Rob broke past the media to give Tom 'cuddles', much to Tom's embarrasment. One British diving official simply said: "Rob had just watched his 15-year-old son become Britain's youngest ever World Champion. He had not been able to congratulate him for nearly an hour. Rob was just being Rob. Passionate and proud."
In 2006, Rob was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor the size of a fist. He underwent surgery to remove 80% of the tumour. The surgery left him unable to perform his electrician duties so he devoted his time to follow his son's burgeoning career. Rob had planned a summer vacation with his family until the news of the tumour returned. He returned to treatments and had to miss out on seeing Tom compete at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi for fear of infection. In February 2011, a second tumour was diagnosed. Despite the diagnoses and the stress placed on the family, especially Tom, he continued to fight and take the latest treatments. He had an unconquerable iron will to live to see tom at the 2012 London Olmpics: "London 2012 is a massive motivation for me. Am I going to be there? Tom is the oil in my lamp and he's going to keep me burning. I wonder if I'll make 2012, or see grandchildren. I do think 'why me?'."
The cancer continued to take its toll but Rob's will to live couldn't be killed. Even after doctors told him he had two weeks to live, Rob continued with his treatments and his fatherly duties. The last competition he saw Tom dive at was an April 2011 World Series competition in Sheffield where Tom won Synchro gold. Rob said: "Even if I have to crawl on my hands and knees, I'll be there." However his condition deteriorated to the point Tom had to withdraw from an internation diving competition in Florida to be with him.
In the end, Rob defied the doctors who said he had two weeks to live by actually living two more months. Even on the day before he died, he was helping Tom study for his driving test. He finally died at 21:35 GMT on 27 May 2011 at his Plymouth home with his family at his side. He was 40 years old. Tom wrote in his Twitter on the night of his death: "I love you so much dad. If I could be half the dad that my dad was to me then that would be my best achievement! I love you! Xx"
Rob Daley will always be remembered a passionate and dedicated man. The city of Plymouth was as proud of him as they were of Tom. He was described by those who remembered him as a 'true Plymouthian' and a dedicated family man. The tears he shed after Tom won a major event were evidence of his passion and commitment. His funeral was held at the church he married Debbie--St. Mary's in Plympton--and it was filled with 200 attendees. His faith, courage, love and devotion will be remembered by all. Tom best summed his father up in a statement released the night after Rob died: "My dad was an incredibly brave man, completely dedicated to his family, with a love for all. If I could be half the dad he was, to my children, then that will be an achievement in itself. He died 14 months exactly to the start of the 2012 Olympics. I hope he will be watching and waving his big Union Jack in London from somewhere else. I love you so much Dad." - Ricardo Cassinelli was born on 27 February 1936 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was an actor, known for La veuve joyeuse (1983), Le voyage dans la lune (1986) and La Périchole (1982). He died on 27 May 2011 in Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina.
- Johnny Brewer was born on 8 March 1937 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA. He was an actor, known for Number One (1969), The NFL on CBS (1956) and 1967 East-West Pro Bowl (1967). He was married to Anita Wood Brewer. He died on 27 May 2011 in Madison, Mississippi, USA.
- Animation Department
Uvon Young was born on 7 May 1917 in Idaho, USA. Uvon is known for Q.T. Hush (1960). Uvon died on 27 May 2011.- Ralph Schoenfeld was born on 6 March 1925. He was an editor, known for The Six Million Dollar Man (1974), Centennial (1978) and Rescue 8 (1958). He died on 27 May 2011.
- Gregg Sherwood was born on 21 October 1923 in New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for The Golden Gloves Story (1950), Lux Video Theatre (1950) and Starlight Theatre (1950). She was married to Daniel Moran, Horace Dodge Jr. and Walter Sherwood. She died on 27 May 2011 in Palm Beach, Florida, USA.
- Johanna Fielder died on 27 May 2011 in the USA.
- Brandon Everage was born on 24 September 1980 in Granger, Texas, USA. He died on 27 May 2011 in Milam County, Texas, USA.
- Costume and Wardrobe Department
Jennifer Hocking was born on 4 October 1929 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. She is known for The New Avengers (1976) and A Savage Life in Fashion (2004). She was married to Nigel Howland. She died on 27 May 2011 in the UK.- Skot Bradford was born on 4 March 1967 in Fresno, California, USA. Skot was a producer, known for My Short Film (2005), Will Smith: Freakin' It (2000) and Alicia Keys: Unbreakable (2005). Skot was married to Jason Preston Gore. Skot died on 27 May 2011 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Margo Dydek was born on 28 April 1974 in Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland. She died on 27 May 2011 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.