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Brunette, blue-eyed Noreen Nash was born Norabelle Jean Roth in Wenatchee, Washington. Her father was Albert Roth, owner of a Coca Cola bottling plant, her mother Gail was a teacher. At the age of eighteen, Noreen was crowned 'Apple Blossom Queen' in her home town and sent to Washington to promote apples on radio. Though this attracted the attention of a Warner Brothers talent scout, Noreen spurned her first chance to be screen tested and instead completed her secondary education. Before long, she was noticed again, this time at the iconic Brown Derby restaurant, by Bob Hope's agent Louis Schurr. Signed under a stock contract by M-G-M, she first appeared on screen billed as Noreen Roth.

In October 1942, Noreen met Dr. Lee Edward Siegel, a physician, sixteen years her senior, who held the sobriquet of 'doctor to the stars' on the 20th Century Fox lot. Siegel was also a close friend of studio boss Darryl F. Zanuck. Following a whirlwind romance, she married Siegel in Las Vegas just six weeks later. The union proved to be a happy one, enduring until his death 47 years later.

Noreen's tenure at M-G-M, meanwhile, turned out to be rather desultory, consisting of nothing more than ornamental, non-speaking, bit parts. Leaving for greener pastures in 1944, her first break in pictures came courtesy of French director Jean Renoir who cast her as Becky in The Southerner (1945), a rural drama about a struggling family of cotton farmers in 1940s Texas. It won Renoir his only Oscar nomination. Noreen had by now adopted her new stage moniker 'Nash', acting on the suggestion of her agent.

For much of the succeeding decade and a half, Noreen toiled in what she later described as 'forgettable' films at Poverty Row studios like PRC (Producer's releasing Corporation) and Eagle Lion. She commanded leads in juvenile melodrama (The Devil on Wheels (1947)), assorted crime pictures (The Big Fix (1947), Assigned to Danger (1948), The Checkered Coat (1948)), and a slew of westerns directed by the veteran Lesley Selander (The Red Stallion (1947), Storm Over Wyoming (1950), Road Agent (1952)). However, none of these were career enhancers, nor was Phantom from Space (1953), a ludicrous low budget science fiction effort, much of it filmed at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. While it may have sparked Noreen's interest in astronomy, it is fair to say that even "Chubby Rain" (see Bowfinger (1999)) would have been a preferable entertainment...

The most prestigious motion picture Noreen appeared in was Giant (1956), though she later recollected not her small part as the actress Lona Lane, but only the friction that existed on the set between the director George Stevens and James Dean. From 1952 until her retirement from acting ten years later, Noreen also featured in a fair number of early television episodes, including Dragnet (1951), 77 Sunset Strip (1958) and Yancy Derringer (1958). On the advice of her son, she decided to quit show biz in 1962 and went back to study, enrolling at UCLA and graduating in 1971 with a Bachelor's Degree in history. In 1980, she published her first novel, 'By Love Fulfilled', set in the 16th century and following the life of a physician at the court of Catherine de Medici. This was followed by 'Agnès Sorel, Mistress of Beauty' in 2013 and an autobiographical work of recollections, 'Titans of the Muses: When Henry Miller Met Jean Renoir' in 2015.

In 2001, Noreen married the actor James Whitmore. At the time of her death on June 6 2023 at the venerable age of 99, she was known as Noreen Siegel Whitmore. She had two sons from her first marriage: Lee Siegel Jr, an author and professor emeritus at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and Robert James Siegel, a cardiologist at Cedars-Sinai Hospital.

Paul Eckstein has been writing, producing and acting for over 40 years. He grew up in Brooklyn then graduated from Brown University with degrees in International Relations and Creative Writing. He went on to immerse himself in New York City Theatre where he was a founding member of the Naked Angels Theatre Co., acted on Broadway, Shakespeare in the Park and Minneapolis' Guthrie Theatre. He spent a decade cutting his chops originating, collaborating, writing, directing, and developing dozens of plays, films and TV shows. Paul completed production of season two of the acclaimed hit Godfather of Harlem (2019) which he co-created, starring Forest Whitaker and Giancarlo Esposito on EPIX. Prior to that, Paul lead the writer's room on the first year of the Netflix hit drama Narcos (2015). Paul also wrote and produced the Disney/ABC biblical epic Of Kings and Prophets (2016) on location in South Africa. His other writing credits include: Street Time (2002) (Showtime), Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) (NBC), The Dead Zone (2002) (USA). As a movie producer, Paul co-produced the MGM/UA film Hoodlum (1997) starring Laurence Fishburne and Andy Garcia. These are some of a long list of projects Paul has worked on over the years that emphasize history, high stakes, excellence in execution with a focus on stories and culture from people of color.

Pat Cooper (born Pasquale Caputo in New York City) was an American actor and comedian. He was known for his appearances in The Howard Stern Show, Imus in the Morning and Opie and Anthony.

He was married twice. He had two biological children with his first wife (Michael and Louise). He had an adopted daughter (Patti Jo)with his second wife.

His son Michael wrote a book, published in 2009, "Dear Pat Cooper: What Happened to My Father Pasquale Caputo?"

Jon Rumney was born in 1928 in Berlin, Germany. He was an actor, known for Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004), The Way We Live Now (2001) and Beau Geste (1982). He died on 6 June 2023 in Barnet, London, England, UK.

Dinny Powell was born on 27 July 1932 in London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Superman II (1980), Lifeforce (1985) and Brazil (1985). He died on 6 June 2023.

Jerry Spicer was born on 27 September 1958 in Hamilton, Ohio, USA. He was an actor, known for Highlander II: The Quickening (1991), Pump Up the Volume (1990) and The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010). He died on 6 June 2023 in Afton, Tennessee, USA.

Giannis Floriniotis was born on 15 February 1947 in Kato Kleinai, Florina, Greece. He was an actor and writer, known for Space Melody, O tsopanon (1986) and O deskalon (1987). He died on 6 June 2023 in Athens, Greece.

Ardy Strüwer was born on 11 May 1939 in Batavia, Batavia, Dutch East Indies [now Jakarta, Indonesia]. He was an actor and writer, known for Lejonsommar (1968), Oj oj oj eller 'Sången om den eldröda hummern' (1966) and 40 års humor i public service (2002). He was married to Gunnel Margareta Sterner and Astrid Strüwer. He died on 6 June 2023 in Hedvig Eleonora, Stockholm, Uppland, Sweden.

OTG Shawn was an actor, known for OTG Shawn: Chi Chi Chi (2023). He died on 6 June 2023 in Richmond, Virginia, USA.

Tony McPhee was born on 22 March 1944 in Humberston, Lincolnshire, England, UK. He was married to Joanna. He died on 6 June 2023 in the UK.

Julie Janes-Love was born on 3 December 1967 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. She is known for Arlington Road (1999), Office Space (1999) and Serving Sara (2002). She was married to Paul Edward Love. She died on 6 June 2023 in Harlingen, Texas, USA.

Françoise Gilot was born on 26 November 1921 in Neuilly-sur-seine, France. She was married to Jonas Salk and Luc Simon. She died on 6 June 2023 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.

Jeff Dell was a producer and director, known for Small Circle of Friends (2005), On the Bench Inside (2000) and Dodge City (2005). Jeff was married to Bunny. Jeff died on 6 June 2023 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.

Pat Casey was one of the coolest extreme athletes.

Casey began to play sports very early - already at the age of two he was confident in the saddle. But he liked the "iron horse" more. Pat has been riding BMX since he was six years old and quickly became successful in his new hobby. Casey was able to become a professional at the age of 14, he bought his first house when he was only 18. And only with money from cycling. He rose to prominence in 2012 when he won his first medal at the X-Games in 2012. Pat finished third at the BMX Freestyle Park, and the following year he was second at the BMX Air race in Brazil. In 2021, Casey finally became the X-Games champion. In total, he had three medals from these prestigious competitions.

Casey was racing on the ramp at Slayground Motocross Park in Ramona, California when he lost control of the bike and fell out of it. After the fall, he still had a chance to survive, but by a tragic accident, the motorcycle flying behind him fell right on him.

Pat Casey will forever be remembered as a true fan of his craft, in love with cycling and other extreme sports, and that, looking at him, many young guys became interested in BMX.

He was an Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer who played as a midfielder at senior level for the Cork county football and hurling teams. He is the only dual player to win All-Ireland senior hurling and football medals in a single year. McCarthy joined the Cork senior football team in 1985. Between then and 1996 he won two All-Ireland medals (1989, 1990), six Munster medals and one All-Star. McCarthy's ten-year career with the Cork senior hurlers saw him win two All-Ireland medals (1986, 1990), three Munster medals and one National Hurling League medal.

Árni Johnsen was born on 1 March 1944 in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland. He was an actor, known for Gamlársgleði (1971) and Sigla himinfley (1996). He died on 6 June 2023 in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland.

Harry Täschner was born in 1946. He was an actor, known for Storm of Love (2005), Lost Horizon (2010) and Winter Sleepers (1997). He died on 6 June 2023 in Munich, Germany.

Alecu Ivan-Ghilea is a Romanian writer.He was born on March 1 1930 in Ghilea, Romania . He attended the courses of the Academy of Fine Arts in Iasi (1948-1950) and then those of the "Nicolae Grigorescu" Institute of Fine Arts in Bucharest (1950-1953). He worked as an editor at Contemporanul, Gazeta literara, Luminita (editor-in-chief), editor-in-chief of the screenplay for the Bucharest Film Studio (1967-1969). .Known for screenwriter in films Dragoste lunga de-o seara (1964) and Razboiul domnitelor (1970).

William Spriggs was born on 8 April 1955 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He was married to Jennifer. He died on 6 June 2023 in Reston, Virginia, USA.

Daniel Tamkus was born on 8 February 1934 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a writer and composer, known for Cloud Dancer (1980) and The Way We Live Now (1970). He was married to Ellen B. Cutler and Edith Russell. He died on 6 June 2023 in Aberdeen, Maryland, USA.

János Holl was born on 30 December 1935 in Budapest, Hungary. He was an actor, known for Day of Wrath (2006), Az élet hídja (1956) and A harag napja (1953). He was married to Mari Illyés. He died on 6 June 2023 in Budapest, Hungary.