Susan Macdonald, Author at SCIFI.radio

Disney Animator Jane Baer, Dead at 91

Posted by Susan Macdonald | Feb 19, 2026 | Obituaries, Science Fiction / Fantasy |

Jane Baer, one of the most renowned female animators on the North American continent, has died at the age of 91.

Actor James Van Der Beek, Dead at 48

Posted by Susan Macdonald | Feb 19, 2026 | Animation, Anime, Horror, Movies / Video / Theater, Obituaries |

James Van Der Beek, Jr, best known for playing the title role in DAWSON’S CREEK. has died after a protracted three year battle with colorectal cancer.

Robert Duvall Dead at 95

Posted by Susan Macdonald | Feb 16, 2026 | Movies / Video / Theater, Obituaries |

Actor Robert Duvall, star of THX 1138 and DEEP IMPACT among many others, has died at the age of 95.

Is Blake’s 7 Returning?

Posted by Susan Macdonald | Jan 21, 2026 | Movies / Video / Theater |

Is it just another Hollywood rumor, or fannish wishful thinking, or is Blake’s Seven coming back? Director Peter Hoar hopes so.

“Chariots of the Gods” Author Erich Von Daniken Dead at 90

Posted by Susan Macdonald | Jan 12, 2026 | Books, Science Fiction / Fantasy |

Erich Von Däniken, the Swiss author best known for his theories about “ancient astronauts” has died in Interlaken, Switzerland, January 10, 2026 at the age of 90.