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This beautiful, long-legged blonde actress was known to be a kind, intelligent and dependable actor with a comedic talent as well. She appeared in many American TV hits of the 1970s and 1980s, such as Three's Company (1976), The Jeffersons (1975), The New Mike Hammer (1984), Riptide (1984), Knight Rider (1982), Who's the Boss? (1984), The A-Team (1983), Night Court (1984), Wings (1990) and Silk Stalkings (1991), among others. Her big-screen debut came in the 1982 Amy Heckerling film Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), as the character Mrs. Vargas. This film starred Sean Penn and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Lana then landed a role in the Roger Corman fantasy epic Deathstalker (1983). This led to her being offered the title role in Corman's next film, the cult classic Barbarian Queen (1985). It was this association with the legendary Corman that really put Lana on the B-movie map. After starring in "Barbarian Queen" as the sword-wielding lead, a character Corman fondly refers to as "the original Xena," Lana then reprised the role in the sequel Barbarian Queen II: The Empress Strikes Back (1990).

Lana's larger-than-life personality and striking beauty, along with several of the movie roles she chose, inspired a cult fan following. This warm fanfare was further cemented by her work in the John Landis spoof Amazon Women on the Moon (1987). She was always a favorite at the ever-growing comic book conventions, where she happily signed autographs and was known to be friendly and accessible to all of her loyal fans, both young and old alike.

Lana also did stunt work in Retroactive (1997). Her last film was March (2001), as Dr. Ellen Taylor. Even though she did not do many movies toward the end of her life, she found success working in television commercials, for such products as Mercedes-Benz, Nike, Anheiser Busch, Playtex bras, Kmart and Mattel. She had been spending her time creating comedic characters for many of these companies. While working for the KMART Corp., Lana made personal appearances as the character she created for the Route 66 clothing campaign, Katie Earline Wilson. She was an actress who had more to offer Hollywood in the future, had her life not been cut so tragically short.

Johnny Yune was born on 22 October 1936 in Eumseong County, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. He was an actor and writer, known for They Call Me Bruce (1982), They Still Call Me Bruce (1987) and The Cannonball Run (1981). He was married to Julia Yune. He died on 8 March 2020 in Alhambra, California, USA.

A gentle-mannered, somewhat mournful-looking actress, brown-haired Helen Jerome Eddy enjoyed a substantial career in the silents, often in genteel, well-bred roles which required a certain amount of pathos. After acting on the stage at the Pasadena Playhouse, she began in films with the Lubin company in 1915, initially cast as vamps in juicy melodramas. Moving on to Paramount and better prospects, Eddy was given a starring role in King Vidor's debut full-length feature, The Turn in the Road (1919). Subsequently, she became George Beban's regular leading lady in several prestige films in the early 20's, in which her dignified personality now epitomised wholesome values. By the time the talkies arrived, Eddy had efficiently segued into character roles, henceforth as forlorn widows or careworn, long-suffering wives and mothers. She continued to show up in quality films like Skippy (1931) (as the sympathetic mother), Winterset (1936) (as the anarchist's wife) or Klondike Annie (1936) (as the ailing missionary Annie Alden).

Eddy left the movie business in the 1940's, following a dispute over salary. She managed to establish herself as a successful real estate agent in Pasadena, occasionally emerging from retirement to appear at the Pilgrimage Theatre in the Hollywood Hills.

Robert Kino was born on 19 December 1921 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Night of the Creeps (1986), Hawaiian Eye (1959) and Tightrope (1959). He died on 27 January 1999 in Alhambra, California, USA.

Lorraine Bridges was born on 17 August 1906 in Wewoka, Oklahoma, USA. She was an actress, known for Escapade (1935) and Wagon Wheels (1934). She died on 4 December 1993 in Alhambra, California, USA.

Scott Pembroke was born on 13 September 1889 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was a director and actor, known for Two Sisters (1929), Telephone Operator (1937) and The Jazz Cinderella (1930). He was married to Gertrude Short, Dolores Johnson and Minnie Johanson. He died on 21 February 1951 in Alhambra, California, USA.

J. Dinan Myrtetus was born on 22 September 1935 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for The Lost Boys (1987), Suburbia (1983) and Hill Street Blues (1981). He died on 10 February 1996 in Alhambra, California, USA.

Wayne Thomas was born on 13 August 1931 in Oakland, California, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Strange Tales of Science Fiction (1961), Arach and his friend Nid (1973) and Fright Night (1970). He died on 27 January 2009 in Alhambra, California, USA.

Donald Mayo was born on 23 October 1935 in Bellflower, California, USA. He was an actor, known for The Contender (1944), Queen of Broadway (1942) and The Boy from Stalingrad (1943). He died on 29 November 1992 in Alhambra, California, USA.

Mari Young was born on 5 March 1919 in Canton, China. She was an actress, known for The House on Telegraph Hill (1951) and Schlitz Playhouse (1951). She died on 10 February 2017 in Alhambra, California, USA.

Todd W. Fulkerson was born on 28 February 1977 in the USA. He was a producer and actor, known for Evil Bong 666 (2017), Evil Bong: High 5 (2016) and Dead Man's Hand (2022). He died on 22 November 2022 in Alhambra, California, USA.

Dolores Dean was born on 19 March 1931 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She was an actress, known for Pasand Apni Apni (1971). She was married to Victor Anthony Cuccia. She died on 11 March 2013 in Alhambra, California, USA.

Louis Dumar was born on 3 April 1896 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for Salomé (1922), The Lady from Longacre (1921) and The Golden Gift (1922). He was married to Vivian Liserani. He died on 15 December 1955 in Alhambra, California, USA.

Jack Chick was born on 13 April 1924 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for Hot Chicks (2006), Alberto: A Série (2022) and The Light of the World (2003). He was married to Lynn Priddle and Susie. He died on 23 October 2016 in Alhambra, California, USA.

Schuyler Ladd was born on 3 September 1884 in Colorado, USA. She was an actress, known for The Land of Hope (1921), Dimples (1916) and Lovely Mary (1916). She died on 22 April 1961 in Alhambra, California, USA.

Claire Alexander was born Clara Cecilia Alexander on January 6, 1897 in New York City. Her family moved to California when she was a teenager. Claire's father, Thomas Alexander, became a Technical director at MGM studios. In 1915 she won Hollywood's first bathing beauty contest and made her film debut in A Girl Of Yesterday with Mary Pickford. She was offered a contract at the David Horsley studios and became George Ovey's leading lady in the "Cub Comedies". The petite actress was just four feet, ten inches tall and wore children's sized shoes. She was always cast as an ingenue. Between 1916 and 1917 she appeared in more than fifty movies including The Ransom, Beach Nurse, and Jerry's Picnic.

Claire was so overworked that she had to be hospitalized for exhaustion. She married George "Duke" Zalibra, a cameraman, on December 12, 1917. After leaving Horsley studios she only made a few more films. Her final role was in the 1919 short Charlie The Hero directed by Alfred J. Goulding. Claire and her husband moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Duke was arrested for forgery in 1920 and spent several months in a Reno jail. Soon after she divorced him and returned to Los Angeles. In 1924 she married twenty-nine year old Richard Collins. Tragically on November 17, 1927 she died from double pneumonia. Claire was only thirty years old. She is buried at Calvary cemetery in Los Angeles, California.

Larry Moses was born on 11 October 1903 in Iowa, USA. He is known for Jail Bait (1954), DFW Punk (2008) and Everything is A OK: A Dallas, TX punk documentary (2020). He was married to Cecilia Anna Hinnen Kamp. He died on 31 August 1976 in Alhambra, California, USA.

Gray Johnson Poole was married to Lynn Poole. She died on 21 August 2005 in Alhambra, California, USA.

Nicky Joe Q was a podcast host, an uproarious conversationalist, and a true moderate Republican in the pre-Trump era. With a caring and compassionate heart, Nicholas worked for a Non-Profit Organization, Mellcom. It was there he encouraged students to pursue an education after High School and touched many lives. Nicholas loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. "Uncle Nicky" as he was affectionately called was a proud and loving Uncle to all of his Nieces and Nephews and adored the time he spent with them. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Nicholas was survived by his loving family; Mother, Sandra Cano, Father, Joe Quinonez(Martha), Brother, Tony Quinonez(Laura), Robert Quinonez(Amber), Brother, Henry Alvarez(Lynn), Grandmother, Eva Quinonez and his dear Nieces & Nephews. Nicholas will be forever remembered as a loving Son, Brother and Uncle.