Remembering the Stars
Gone but Never Forgotten
Over the years, the world has lost so many iconic figures in pop-culture. How often are they remembered, though? If it didn’t happen in the last few months, a lot of the people the world used to look up to go rarely talked about. These icons deserve to be remembered for all of the incredible joy and love they brought into the lives of millions.
Alfred Hitchcock is the original scary movie director. He is the creator of the insanely iconic thriller Psycho, which was the backbone of many other horror movies since. The movie spawned the new gothic TV show Bates Motel which serves as a prequel to Hitchcock’s classic movie. Hitchcock was a complete movie genius, spawning classics like The Birds, Vertigo, and Sabotage. Alfred Hitchcock’s genius directing brought in 28 awards, along with five Oscar nominations. The famous director passed away in 1980, but his movies will always live on.
Crazy red lips, hilarious faces, and bright red hair brings you to acting icon Lucille Ball. The comedy actress starred in the hit television series I Love Lucy for six years, spawning 180 episodes in the show’s run. Ball was nominated for five Golden Globe Awards, and won five Primetime Emmy Awards. She was nominated for over 30 awards, and won 17 of those. Lucille Ball was picked by TV Guide as the greatest TV star of all time. Sadly, though, she passed away in 1989 from an acute aortic aneurysm.
Patrick Swayze was the epitome of the 80’s movie heartthrob; he sang, danced, and acted his way into the hearts of girls everywhere. Swayze starred in classics like Dirty Dancing, Ghost, The Outsiders, Donnie Darko, Red Dawn, and even lent his voice to The Fox and the Hound 2. Swayze was nominated for three Golden Globes and his movies instantly became favorites among audiences.
A sleek black dress, a string of pearls, a high bun, and the definition of class are immediately what comes to mind when the name Audrey Hepburn is mentioned. Hepburn was a role model and icon for all young women during her career. She reached peak stardom when she starred as the elegant Holly Golightly in Breakfast At Tiffany’s. Hepburn starred in movies such as My Fair Lady, Roman Holiday, and Sabrina. Audrey Hepburn passed away January 20, 1993. Hepburn won two Oscars, three Golden Globes, and almost another 20 awards in her career.
“The way she held herself inspires me because she always was well put-together and classy and intelligent and beautiful,” said Brittany Conley (’18).
On August 30, 2015 the world lost a horror movie icon. Craven directed over 40 movies in his career, the most notable being the wildly popular sagas Scream and A Nightmare on Elm Street. Craven’s movies might not have been the most award-winning, but they spawned a horror movie phenomenon. His movies were wildly loved for their huge vision and innovative style. Craven loved to challenge audiences and his movies will live on forever.
“He is a scary movie genius! I love the Scream movies so much,” said Alexis Pettit (’18).
There are many more icons lost over the years, and even if they are not on this list, they will be remembered forever by people around the world.
