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Another Popular Actor Is Dead After Suffering Heart Attack
Popular US actor, Mark Dodson who provided voices for creatures in the Star Wars and Gremlins movies, has died aged 64.
His daughter Ciara said he had suffered a “massive heart attack” while sleeping, reported TMZ, which said it had spoken to her.
Dodson was the voice of Salacious Crumb, a scruffy monkey-lizard character who was a cackling court jester and pet of gangster Jabba the Hutt in the 1983 film Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi.
A year later, he did the voice for mogwai in another Hollywood movie, Gremlins.
The main mogwai, called Gizmo, was friendly and docile, but when a friend of the main character Billy Peltzer accidentally spilled water over Gizmo, five more mogwai came out of him, who were more troublesome and led by the aggressive Stripe.
After being fed after midnight, the mogwai formed cocoons and then emerged as mischievous monsters called Gremlins.
Dodson is credited on movie website IMDb as being one of the mogwai other than Gizmo.
Dodson also did voices for zombies in the 1985 movie Day Of The Dead.
His daughter said he “never ceased making me proud”.
Dodson died in Evansville, Indiana, where he had been due to attend a fan convention.
The Evansville Horror Con posted a tribute on Facebook, saying: “We are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of Mark Dodson last night.
“Mark was not only a talented voice actor but also a cherished member of the horror community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and fans during this incredibly difficult time.
“We hope that you can take a moment out of your day to reflect on the joy and laughter that Mark brought into the world. His legacy will live on through his work.”
The Peter Mayhew Foundation, named after the actor who played Chewbacca in the Star Wars film series, wrote on X: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we learn of the passing of Mark Dodson.
“Mark was genuine and funny and the characters he brought to life will always be as iconic as he was kind. Thank you for everything Mark, you are missed.”
Dodson worked continuously for several decades in film, video games, radio, and commercials as a voice artist.
He is survived by his daughter and grandchildren.
Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, has taken home the ‘Best Supporting Actress’ award at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), earning acclaim for her powerful role in Farmer’s Bride.
The win is a career milestone for Aigbe, who triumphed over a star-studded lineup that included Meg Otanwa (Inside Life), Tina Mba (Suspicion), Ireti Doyle (All’s Fair in Love), Ini Dima-Okojie (Skeleton Coast), Omoni Oboli (Wives on Strike 3), and Darasimi Nadi (Aburo).
Akelicious reports that the event kicked off on Friday with the Cultural Day event, marking the official beginning of the series of activities preceding the Award Night which is held on Saturday (today).
Attendees similarly graced the event with their exquisite traditional attire, presenting a captivating blend of African heritage and the glamour of the film awards.
The AMVCA is an annual award presented by Multichoice to recognise outstanding achievements in television, film, entertainment, and digital content creation throughout Nollywood and the entire African continent.
The award ceremony is held in Lagos, Nigeria, and broadcast live on all Africa Magic channels and the awards will be determined by a combination of public voting and a panel of judges.
The nominations, covering film, television, and digital content, recognise works released between January 1 and December 31, 2024.
Among the top contenders, Lisabi: The Uprising, Skeleton Coast, House of Ga’a, and Freedom Way secured multiple nominations across various categories, including Best Movie and Best Director.
In the acting categories, Gideon Okeke (Tokunbo), Stan Nze (Suspicion), Femi Adebayo (Seven Doors), and Adedimeji Lateef (Lisabi: The Uprising) were nominated for Best Lead Actor, while Chioma Chukwuka (Seven Doors), Bimbo Ademoye (Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre), and Uche Montana (Thinline) are among those vying for Best Lead Actress.
Actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo has won the ‘Best Lead Actor award’ at the 2025 AMVCA with his movie “Seven Doors”.
The award is as a result of his exceptional talent, versatility, and dedication to the industry.
Adebayo’s portrayal in the film has captivated audiences and critics alike, showcasing his ability to bring depth and nuance to his characters.
He couldn’t utter a word as he betrayed emotion.
He defeated seven other actors to win the award attended by top industry players.
Entertainment
AMVCA 2025: Iyo Prosper outshines Taaooma, Brain Jotter in winning Content Creator award
Budding content creator, Iyo Prosper Adokiye has won the Best Digital Content Creator award at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) held in Lagos on Saturday.
Iyo Prosper clinched the coveted award ahead of industry giants, Taooma and Brain Jotter.
He won with his viral content, We Listen We Don’t Judge, Bible Edition.
The organisers said, “From reels to reality, Iyo Prosper Adokiye blurred the lines and broke the rules”.
Also nominated in the keenly contested category were digital trailblazers like Jide Ibitoye (Jide Pounds), Dorcas Ariyiike Owolagba (Ariyiike Dimples) and Elozonam.
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