Jordi Estadella, popular Spanish personality on TV, radio and voice loses his fight with liver cancer

Jordi Estadella, Nov. 11, 1948 - April 30, 2010, popular speaker, TV host, announcer and voice/dubbing actor, has died at the Clinic of Barcelona in Spain. The cause of death was liver cancer. He was 61.

He lent his voice to over 70 actors. Credits include such well-known characters as Inspector Gadget, Groucho Marx and in movies like "Airplane! ',' Gosford Park ',' Star Wars Episode V ',' Rocky II 'and' Taxi Driver '.

As a host on television, Estadella was well-known for the show “Un, dos, tres... responda otra vez" a spot he held for 69 episodes from 1991-1993.

Jordi Estadella also worked on radio. The CEO of COM Radio, Francesc Triola described Jordi Estadella as "great radio professional, founder and teacher of many radio formats that are now today," and expressed grief at the loss of "a great reference.

Furio Scarpelli with co-writer Agenore Incrocci helped write some of Italy's finest cinema

Furio Scarpelli, Dec. 16, 1919 – April 28, 2010, Oscar-nominated screenwriter who co-wrote "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," has died at his home according to his son, Matteo Scarpelli. His death came after suffering from heart problems for some time. He was 90.

Scarpelli along with colleague Agenore Incrocci (who died in 2005 of a heart attack) helped create the commedia all'italiana style of film-making which satirized contemporary Italian life during the economic boom of the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Their prolific partnership yielded some of Italy's finest postwar movies, including "Big Deal on Madonna Street."

The pair also wrote the screenplay for "Il Buono, Il Brutto, Il Cattivo" ("The Good, the Bad and the Ugly") which was eventually directed by Sergio Leone and starred Clint Eastwood.

Age and Scarpelli received two Oscar nominations for best screenwriting in the 1960s. Scarpelli also received another nomination for "Il Postino" ("The Postman") in 1996.

Furio Scarpelli is survived by his wife and two sons.

Dolores Beristain, Mexican character actress who appeared on soaps and film has died.

Dolores Beristain, May 10, 1926 - April 26, 2010, Mexican stage, film and television character actress, has died of respiratory complications. She was 83.

She won an Ariel for Best Supporting Actress for her work on the film "The Secret of Romelia." Beristain will also be remembered for her work on films like "The Nights of a Dove" and "The Corner of the Virgin Mary in my Heart" among others.

On television, Dolores Beristain was noted in soap operas such as "Father Gallo," "The Passion of Isabela," "Time to Love," "As We Are" and "A Face in My Past."

On stage, she worked in the theater company of Mrs. María Teresa Montoya, in the play “Terrible Parents of Jean Cocteau.”

Dolores Beristain was married to actor Luis Beristain who died in 1962. She leaves behind their sons Francis and Arthur and grandchildren, Francisco and Natalia.

Susan Reed, folk singer and "Glamour Girl" Actress dies of natural causes at 84

Susan Reed, Jan. 11, 1927 - April 25, 2010, singer and actress who was once described by Life Magazine on a 1955 cover story as ‘the leading lady of the folk music era,’ has died at her nursing home in Greenport, N.Y. according to her publicist Dale Olson. The cause of death was natural causes. She was 84.

The singer regularly performed at Carnegie Hall in New York and the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles. Susan Reed also starred on Broadway in the Max Liebman production of "Billy the Kid," and co-starred with her then-husband, James Karen, in regional productions of "Brigadoon" and "Finian's Rainbow."

On TV, Reed appeared in numerous TV shows including 1952's "The Firestone Hour." On film, she played Jennie Higgins in the 1948 musical drama “Glamour Girl.”

ITS A MAD MAD MAD MAD WORLD actress Dorothy Provine Dies at 75

Dorothy Provine, Jan. 20, 1937 - April 25, 2010, blonde bombshell television and film actress of the 50s and 60s, has died at a hospice in Bremerton, Washington. Her death was due to emphysema. She was 75.

She was cast in the title role of 1958's "Bonnie Parker Story" just three days after arriving in Hollywood.

With her leggy good looks and blonde hair, Dorothy Provine was in regular demand appearing in numerous film and television parts. She played opposite Lou Costello as "The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock" (1959) and was the suburban wife of Jack Lemmon in the 1964 “Good Neighbor Sam.”

But it was her role as Emeline Marcus-Finch in the 1963 madcap comedy "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World" that Dorothy Provine might be best known.

Other film credits include "Live Fast, Die Young" (1958), "Riot in Juvenile Prison" (1959) and "Never a Dull Moment" (1968) alongside Dick Van Dyke and Edward G. Robinson.

On TV Dorothy Provine starred as flapper Pinky Pinkham in "The Roaring '20s," a Chicago-set period crime drama that ran from 1960-62 on ABC.

Survivors include TV director Robert Day, her husband of 43 years.

Shay Duffin, the Irish actor who often portrayed bartenders dies at 79

Shay Duffin, Feb. 27, 1931 - April 22, 2010, Irish film, television and stage actor who often played bartenders, cops, priests and boxing announcers, has died at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. His death was due to complications from heart surgery. He was 79.

He was the bartender who looked on as Leonardo DiCaprio’s character in “Titanic” won two tickets aboard the doomed ocean liner. All in all, Shay Duffin portrayed bartender in at least six different parts including with DeCaprio again in 2006 for “The Departed.”

Shay Duffin also portrayed the legendary horse trainer Sunny Fitzsimmons in the hit film 'Seabiscuit' starring  Other credits include 'Leprechaun,' 'Newsies' and most recently, the animated film 'Beowulf.'

Stage credits include a 2006 one-man play both written and performed by Duffin called “'Confessions of an Irish Rebel.'

He is survived by his four daughters; Laura, Linda, Ruth and Susan.

CBS Marketing Guru Ron Scalera Dies Suddenly

Ron Scalera, long-time exec veep and creative director of CBS Marketing Group, has died suddenly in Los Angeles. The cause of death is unclear but Scalera was believed to have collapsed while walking his dog. He was 49.

He was considered by his peers as a TV marketing ace and is credited with helping CBS become “America’s Most Watched Network.”

Ron Scalera created branding and launching campaigns for such CBS hits as the “CSI” franchise, "Undercover Boss," "The Big Bang Theory," "NCIS" and "The Good Wife."

After an almost 10 year stint as Fox, Scalera joined CBS in 1997, gaining an executive VP rank in 2004. He spearheaded creative for the network and its promo partnerships with outside entities. Scalera also worked closely with CBS affiliate station managers on promo initiatives and consulted on marketing matters for other Eye divisions.

"It is a day of profound sadness, shock and loss at CBS," said Leslie Moonves, prexy and CEO of CBS Corp. "The creativity, energy and passion Ron put into his work will be sorely missed -- from his brilliant on-air work to upfront presentations to new and innovative forms of promotion. The level of admiration and respect he has here is exceeded only by the number of close friends, who will remember a wonderful person who did everything at full speed, energizing and inspiring those around him... One of the true good guys has left us far too early and we grieve with all our hearts."

Myles Wilder who penned "McHale's Navy" and "Dukes of Hazzard" dies at 77

Myles Wilder, prolific television comedy writer and producer, has died in Temecula, Calif. The cause of death was due to complications from diverticulitis. He was 77.

With a rich and varied career spanning more than 40 years, Wilder’s best known work could be a tossup between “McHale's Navy" and iconic “The Dukes of Hazzard.” With the former, Wilder penned 28 episodes of the 1963-66 ABC series, earning two Emmy nominations in the process.

Other TV credits include "The Lucy Show," "The Doris Day Show," "Gomer Pyle," "My Three Sons," "The Brady Bunch," "Get Smart," "The Tim Conway Comedy Hour," and "Diff'rent Strokes."

Myles Wilder spent some time with Disney developing movies and was in charge of daytime TV for the Hanna-Barbera Studios, where he oversaw the writing and production of "Inch High, Private Eye" and "Hong Kong Phooey," among other animated shows. He also wrote a novel, "Freeze," that was sold to Warner Bros.

Survivors include his wife, Bobbe; their daughter, Kimberly, and her husband Brynley; grandchildren Olivia and Morgan; and godson Matthew McGinnis.

Allen Swift who voice numerous cartoon characters, commercials and more has passed away at the age of 86

Allen Swift, born Ira Stadlen, Jan. 16, 1924 - April 18, 2010, New York-based dialectician and impressionist, has died after several years of suffering from various health issues. He was 86.

Swift began his career voicing characters on kiddie programs. One of his earliest works was in 1949 when he replaced Dayton Allen on the live puppet series “Howdy Doody.” Among his characters on the show were the ill-tempered Mayor Phineas J. Bluster, the incompetent detective Inspector John J. Fadoozle and salty sea captain Windy Scuttlebutt. After “Buffalo Bob” Smith had a heart attack, Swift filled in as the voice of Howdy Doody himself.

Allen Swift voiced cartoon characters in “Courage The Cowardly Dog” along with voice acting Simon Bar Sinister in “Underdog” and Odie on “King Leonardo.” He hosted the “Popeye Cartoon Show” as Captain Allen and provided most of the voices for the 1960’s underwater puppet show “Diver Dan.”

Swift did 100s of commercials including for Hostess. He was Twinkie The Kid, Captain Cupcake and Chief Big Wheel.

He leaves behind his son, actor Lewis J. Stadlen.

Mike Adams, long-time stunt coordinator for DAYS OF OUR LIVES dies at 60

Michael Gene Adams, veteran stuntman and actor, has died at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital in Valencia. His death came after suffering stroke. He was 60.

He was a stuntman or stunt coordinator on more than 80 films and acted in 20 more.

Michael Gene Adams was also the stunt coordinator on the NBC soap "Days of Our Lives" for many years and worked on numerous westerns throughout the 1980s and 90s.

He was Ranger Palmer on the 1981 "The Legend of the Lone Ranger"; a horseman on "Pale Rider"; performed stunts for both "City Slickers” and "Thuderheart” and acted as a gang member on "Geronimo: An American Legend.” Other credits include doing stunts in 1995 for "Wild Bill" and working as the stunt coordinator on the 1996 "Shaughnessy."

Adams is survived by his sister, Kris Stevens