shíshálh First Nations actor Pat John, best known for his role as Jesse Jim on long-running CBC series The Beachcombers, has passed away at age 69. John was considered by many to be a trailblazer in terms of Indigenous representation in the media, as his character on The Beachcombers is often credited with helping move […]
Eugene Melnyk, owner of the Ottawa Senators, passed away on Monday. This news was confirmed by both his family, as well as the Ottawa Senators hockey team. While the cause of death is unknown to the public at this time, the statement notes that it was “…an illness [Melnyk] faced with determination and courage…”. Melnyk became […]
Vince Fontaine, best known as the founder of the Juno Award-winning band Eagle & Hawk has passed away. The news was confirmed on Tuesday evening by his niece, Nahanni Fontaine on social media. Fontaine also founded the Indigenous supergroup, Indian City, with William Prince, Don Amero, Pamela Davis, and Neewa Mason. Outside of music, Fontaine was […]
Comedian Bob Saget has passed away at the age of 65. Authorities found him in his room at the Ritz-Carleton hotel in Orlando, Florida. Saget was best known as single-father Danny Tanner on the ABC sitcom Full House, which ran from 1987 to 1995. He also served as host of America’s Funniest Home Videos from […]