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John Carson was a hugely prolific actor who appeared constantly on UK screens throughout the mid-50s until the mid-80s. He has appeared alongside many of the UK's stars and became hugely popular as a villain or hero. The secret of John's success was his versatility and his wonderful silky voice. He appeared in 3 Hammer films which led to an ever-increased popularity amongst film fans. John moved to South Africa from England in the early 80s and, sadly, his appearances became far more sporadic although he always kept working in films and television, even producing and filming his own short documentary, "African Spirit". He returned to England in 2007 and has been involved in a few films, such as The Deal (2008). He attended a John Carson Celebration Day in London (July 2009). This was the first time he had talked publicly about his long career in television, film and stage. The day was a huge success and, aside from a showing of two of his films, John gave an interview on stage and then signed autographs. The day was a huge success and this was proved so by a large attendance and the queues for his autograph and photos. John returned to South Africa in 2014 where he spent time with his family and got to relax a little. He sadly passed away on November 5th, 2016, a few weeks before his 90th birthday. He was a fine actor and leaves behind a legacy of his versatility on screen.

Jeff Olson was born on 16 July 1952 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. He was an actor and manager, known for Con Air (1997), Zack and Reba (1998) and High Stitches (2007). He died on 5 November 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

King Shoota was an actor, known for Savage Sheen x King Shoota: RIP the Guys (2016). He died on 5 November 2016 in Oak Lawn, Illinois, USA.

Magdalen Egerton was born in 1928 in London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for End of the Road a Film About First Love (1991). She died on 5 November 2016 in London, England, UK.

Haven Storey was born in 1949 in Milton, Massachusetts, USA. Haven is known for Shutter Island (2010), Meet Joe Black (1998) and The Crucible (1996). Haven died on 5 November 2016 in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Arnold Mesches was born on 11 August 1923 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Barnaby Jones (1973), Police Story (1973) and Heir to an Execution: A Granddaughter's Story (2004). He was married to Sylvia Sibby Snetzky and Jill Ciment. He died on 5 November 2016 in Gainesville, Florida, USA.

Per Larsén was born on 24 January 1920 in Denmark. Per was a director and producer, known for Historien om Tårnby (1959) and Herlev Byfilm (1966). Per died on 5 November 2016.

Mel Lawrence was born on 17 May 1935. He was a producer and director, known for PahaSapa... The Struggle for the Black Hills (1994), The Amazon Warrior (1996) and Legends of the Bushmen (1997). He died on 5 November 2016 in Santa Monica, California, USA.

Giles Waterfield was born on 24 July 1949 in Bramley, Surrey, England, UK. He died on 5 November 2016.

Sultan Dokaev was born on 11 February 1943 in Grozny, Chechen-Ingush ASSR, RSFSR, USSR [now Chechen Republic, Russia]. He was an actor, known for Alexandra (2007). He died on 5 November 2016 in Grozny, Russia.

Paulette Perec was born on 3 March 1938 in Sougères-en-Puisaye, Yonne, France. She was married to Georges Perec. She died on 5 November 2016 in Chevilly-Larue, Val-de-Marne, France.

Ralph Cicerone was born on 2 May 1943 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, USA. He was married to Carol Ogata. He died on 5 November 2016 in Short Hills, New Jersey, USA.