The Monkees - comprised of Nesmith, Davy Jones, Peter Tork and Micky Dolenz - formed in 1965 specifically for a TV audience. The longtime singer/guitarist of The Monkees died on Dec. Rice is also known for the books The Feast of All Saints - which was adapted into a 2001 Showtime miniseries - and Cry to Heaven, plus three erotic novels. Rice went on to pen several more volumes in The Vampire Chronicles, including the 13th and last book of the series, Blood Communion: A Tale of Prince Lestat, which was released in 2018. The upcoming Interview With the Vampire series, which will consist of an eight-episode first season, is set to premiere in 2022. In June, AMC announced that the film was getting the TV treatment and is going to be turned into a TV series for its streaming service, AMC+. Rice was best known for her book series The Vampire Chronicles whose first installment, the 1976 novel Interview With the Vampire, was turned into the 1994 hit film of the same name, starring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Kirsten Dunst. She was 80. Rice's son, Christopher, confirmed the sad news in a post shared to Facebook. The bestselling horror author died due to complications from a stroke on Dec. Tutu is survived by his wife Nomalizo Leah Tutu, siblings Trevor Thamsanqa Tutu, Naomi Nontombi Tutu, Theresa Thandeka Tutu, Mpho Tutu van Furth and their families. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama and one of his highest honors came when he received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984. Throughout his life he was honored with many prestigious accolades. Shortly after the end of apartheid in 1990, the then President, Nelson Mandela appointed Tutu as the chair of South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission. People of all faiths and no faith together christened him fondly as simply ‘The Arch.'" Tutu spent six decades actively pushing for the end of apartheid in his native of South Africa. "While Tutu was first and always an Anglican priest who made no secret of his deep dependence on the inner life of disciplined prayer, his faith burst the confines of denomination and religion, joyfully embracing all who shared his passion for justice and love. "Tutu was a living embodiment of faith in action, speaking boldly against racism, injustice, corruption, and oppression, not just in apartheid South Africa but wherever in the world he saw wrongdoing, especially when it impacted the most vulnerable and voiceless in society," a statement from the Desmond & Leah Legacy Foundation shared, in confirming the news of his passing. The South African cleric and anti-apartheid activist died at the Oasis Frail Care Centre in Cape Town, South Africa, on Dec. Vallée is survived by his sons, Alex and Émile, and siblings Marie-Josée Vallée, Stéphanie Tousignant and Gérald Vallée. Vallée also made a name for himself in television, directing the hits series Big Little Lies and Sharp Objects, the former of which earned him an Emmy for both directing and for Outstanding Limited Series. He followed that up the next year with Wild, starring Reese Witherspoon. Vallée got his start directing music videos and his breakthrough film success came with 2013’s Dallas Buyers Club starring Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto, which won three Oscars and earned him a nomination for film editing. The maestro will sorely be missed but it comforts knowing his beautiful style and impactful work he shared with the world will live on.” Vallée's breakout feature film was C.R.A.Z.Y., which he wrote and directed. He was a friend, creative partner and an older brother to me. "Everyone who worked with him couldn’t help but see the talent and vision he possessed. He was a true artist and a generous, loving guy," Vallée's producing partner, Nathan Ross, told ET. “Jean-Marc stood for creativity, authenticity and trying things differently. 26, at his cabin outside of Quebec City, Canada. The critically acclaimed director passed away suddenly on Dec.
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