Death in Hollywood: Woodlawn, Holly–Transgender Actress in Andy Warhol and Paul Morrissey Films, Dies at 69

Holly Woodlawn, the transgender actress who appeared in Andy Warhol and Paul Morrissey films and was the subject of Lou Reed’s song “Walk on the Wild Side,” died Sunday in Los Angeles. She was 69.

Oscar Actors: Loggia, Robert (Jagged Edge), Dies at 85

Robert Loggia, a versatile, Oscar nominated character actor who played many tough guys in movies and TV shows, including Brian De Palma’s 1983 drama Scarface, died Friday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 85.

Tarantino: Which Movies Influenced Him–and Why

Rocky was a very important movie to me when I saw it at 12 or 13. It didn’t make me want to be a filmmaker but it made me want to be involved in film.

Death in Hollywood: Weiland, Scott–Rock Bans Frontman, Dead at 48

Scott Weiland, the former frontman for rock bands Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, has died, his Facebook page confirmed early December 4. He was 48.

Oscar Artists: Williams, Elmo–Editor of High Noon (1952) Dies at 102

Elmo Williams, the Hollywood film editor who won an Oscar Award for his efforts on the classic 1952 Gary Cooper Western High Noon, directed by Fred Zinnemann, has died. He was 102.