James Tolkan, Mel Schilling Among 2026 Celebrity Deaths
March 29, 2026·about 1 hour ago·via Us Weekly
Hollywood mourns the loss of James Tolkan, the iconic Mr. Strickland from Back to the Future and Stinger from Top Gun, who passes away peacefully at 94 in Saranac Lake, New York, on March 26. The stern-faced character actor, known for his unforgettable "Slacker!" line, leaves behind a legacy in films like Prince of the City too. Us Weekly also notes Mel Schilling among other stars we've lost this year, reminding us how precious time is in Tinseltown. Read more about this...