July 19

2004 – Irvin S. Yeaworth, who wrote the screenplays for and directed “The 4D Man,” “The Blob” and “Dinosarus,” passed away at the age of 78.

1999 – Richard Marion who appeared in “Child’s Play 3” and “The Godmonster of Indian Flats,” passed away at the age of 50. He was the son of Elena Verdugo.

1976 – Gene Roth who appeared in “The Claw Monsters,” “Twice Told Tales” and “Attack of the Giant Leeches,” passed away at the age of 73.

1968 – Universal make-up genius, Jack Pierce, who created “Frankenstein,” “The Wolf Man” and “The Mummy,” passed away at the age of 79.