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Biz Markie was an African-American rapper, disk jockey and actor. He was known for his hit 1989 song "Just a Friend". He played a beatboxing alien in Đặc Vụ Áo Đen 2 (2002) alongside Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. He was originally going to voice The Grizz in Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time (2013) but left during pre-production of the game with Fred Tatasciore replacing him. He passed away in 2021 due to complications from diabetes.- Surekha Sikri, the revered actress, hailed from Uttar Pradesh, spending her formative years in the picturesque locales of Almora and Nainital. Born to a father in the Air Force and a mother who was an educator, Sikri's early life was shaped by a diverse and dynamic environment.
Married to Hemant Rege, her family expanded to include a son named Rahul Sikri, an accomplished artist based in Mumbai. Notably, Surekha Sikri's family ties extend to the world of cinema, as the acclaimed actor Naseeruddin Shah is her former brother-in-law. This familial connection arises from Naseeruddin Shah's first marriage to her step-sister Manara Sikri, also known as Parveen Murad.
Surekha Sikri's journey in the world of entertainment commenced with her debut in the 1978 political drama film "Kissa Kursi Ka." Her acting prowess found expression not only in Hindi and Malayalam films but also in the realm of Indian soap operas.
A graduate of the National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi, in 1968, Sikri's illustrious career earned her several accolades, including a Filmfare Award and three National Film Awards.
A stalwart of Hindi theatre, she earned recognition with her performances in the political drama "Kissa Kursi Ka" (1977) and went on to portray impactful supporting roles in various Hindi and Malayalam films, as well as Indian soap operas.
Surekha Sikri's remarkable contributions were acknowledged with the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress on three occasions, honoring her roles in "Tamas" (1988), "Mammo" (1995), and the acclaimed "Badhaai Ho" (2018). Her versatility also shone through in the television realm, where she received the Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role in 2008 for her portrayal in the prime-time soap opera "Balika Vadhu." Notably, she secured the Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for the same show in 2011.
Beyond the screen, Surekha Sikri's impact on Hindi theater was acknowledged with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1989. However, it was her compelling performance in "Badhaai Ho" (2018) that catapulted her to renewed acclaim. She garnered widespread recognition and appreciation, clinching three prestigious awards - the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress, and the Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress - all testaments to her enduring talent and contribution to Indian cinema. - Willy Leus was born on 2 May 1946 in Smetlede, Flanders, Belgium. He was an actor, known for Een maand op het land (1979), Oei (1989) and Pa heeft een lief (2000). He died on 16 July 2021 in Oostende, Flanders, Belgium.
- Robert Miller was born on 9 March 1943 in Hudson County, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor, known for Shock Waves (1977), Scream of the Butterfly (1965) and South Bronx Heroes (1985). He was married to Beverly Miller. He died on 16 July 2021 in Auburn, New York, USA.
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Mehmet Dinler was born on 24 January 1928 in Adana, Turkey. He was a director, known for Suçlu (1972), Lekeli Melek (1969) and Takip (1972). He died on 16 July 2021 in Istanbul, Turkey.- Cinematographer
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Mihály Ráday was born on 11 June 1942 in Budapest, Hungary. He was a cinematographer and actor, known for Con Ngựa Thành Turin (2011), Sátántangó (1994) and Unokáink sem fogják látni... (1981). He was married to Andrea Ruttka. He died on 16 July 2021 in Hungary.- Roger Fauroux was born on 21 November 1926 in Montpellier, Hérault, France. He was married to Marie Le Roy Ladurie. He died on 16 July 2021 in France.
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Monika Anderson was born on 3 December 1929 in Tallinn, Estonia. She was a director and writer, known for Krakonos a správce Markvart (1977), Alle helfen Teddy (1960) and Die Geschichte vom Weihnachtsmann (1961). She died on 16 July 2021 in Dresden, Saxony, Germany.- Simon Dring was a writer, known for On the Road Again (1993). He died on 16 July 2021 in Romania.
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Thomas Rajna was born on 21 December 1928 in Budapest, Hungary. He was a composer, known for Jet Storm (1959), Seven Years in Tibet (1956) and Music for You (1951). He died on 16 July 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.