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Died on this day in horror history – January 18

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January 18

  • 2009 – Bob May who played “The Robot” on the TV series “Lost In Space,” passed away at the age of 69.
  • 2009 – Kathleen Byron, who appeared in the films “Craze” and “Twins of Evil,” passed away at the age of 88. She also appeared in the British TV series “Blake’s Seven.”
  • 2008 – Lois Nettleton, who appeared in the films “The Bamboo Saucer” and Deadly Blessing,” passed away at the age of 80. She made guest appearances in many TV shows including “The Twilight Zone,” “Night Gallery” and “The Munsters Today.”
  • 2005- Lamont Bentley who appeared in the film “Tales From The Hood” and the TV series “The Sentinel,” passed away at the all too young age of 31. He was also host of the “UPN Movie Trailer.”
  • 2005 – Lou Bedford, who appeared in the film “The Clairvoyant” and the TV series “SeaQuest DSV,” passed away at the age of 74.
  • 2003 – Edward Farhat better known in wrestling circles as “The Sheik,” passed away at the age of 78. He was known as one of the most violent and bloody wrestlers ever. He appeared in the film “I Like To Hurt People.”
  • 2000 – Frances Drake who appeared in “The Invisible Ray,” passed away at the age of 87.
Bob May
Bob May
Lois Nettleton
Lois Nettleton
Frances Drake
Frances Drake

Michael Juvinall

I am a Horror journalist, producer, ravenous Horror fiend, aficionado of the classic Universal Monsters, Hammer Horror, Werewolves, and all things Horror.

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