Departures of note

Gerrit Graham was an American actor, screenwriter and songwriter best known for his long collaboration with director Brian De Palma. He made his early film appearances alongside Robert De Niro in 'Greetings' and 'Hi Mom!,' and later starred in the cult classic 'Phantom of the Paradise' as the rock star Beef. He also appeared in 'Used Cars' opposite Kurt Russell.

Graham had a prolific television career, including appearances in two Star Trek series and other genre shows, and voiced Franklin Sherman on the animated series 'The Critic.' As a songwriter, he co-wrote a song for the Grateful Dead.

He died in September 2026 in Rhinebeck, New York, at the age of 77, having suffered from lung disease among other ailments.