Alan Kalter, 'Late Show' Announcer for David Letterman, Dead at 78: 'Many Great Memories'

Alan Kalter.Photo: Diane Bondareff/Invision/AP/Shutterstock Alan Kalter, the announcer forDavid Lettermanfor 20 years, has died at age 78. The announcer died on Monday atStamford Hospital in Connecticut, his wife Peggy toldThe Hollywood Reporter. Kalter, nicknamed Big Red onLate Show, replaced Bill Wendell as the show’s announcer in 1995 and worked with Letterman, 74, untilhis final episode in May 2015. David Letterman; Alan Kalter.CBS “When our announcer of 15 years Bill Wendell retired, producer Robert Morton came to my office with an audio tape containing auditions for several announcers,” Letterman said in a statement shared with PEOPLE.

Alan Ladd Jr., Oscar-Winning Producer Who Greenlit 'Star Wars', Dead at 84: He 'Loved Film'

Photo: Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty Images Alan Ladd Jr., an Oscar-winning producer behind an array of iconic films, has died. He was 84. Ladd Jr.’s daughter, Amanda Ladd-Jones, confirmed he died on Wednesday in a social media statement. No cause of death was given. “Words cannot express how deeply he will be missed,” his daughter added. “His impact on films and filmmaking will live on in his absence.” Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Alan Rickman Vented About Emma Watson's 'Diction' in Early 'Potter' Films: 'These Kids Need Directing'

Alan Rickman’s posthumously published diary entries reveal frustrations over hisHarry Potterchild costars' performances — includingEmma Watson’s accent work. “[Director] Alfonso [Cuarón] was quietly ballistic with me,” Rickman wrote on July 30, 2003, after sarcastically describing a “fabulous start” of a day on the film’s set. “I love him too much to let it last too long so I wailed offset and we sorted it out. He’s under the usual HP pressure and even he starts rehearsing cameras before actors, and these kids need directing.

Alan Rickman's Personal Letters Reveal Frustration with Role as Snape in 'Harry Potter' Films

Included inthe archive of 38 boxesfilled with correspondences, photos, fan mail, film scripts and entries from diaries belonging to Rickman, was a note from producer David Heyman thanking the late actor for his work on the second movie in theHarry Potterfranchise, 2002’sThe Chamber of Secrets. “Thank you for makingHP2 a success,” said Heyman. “I know, at times, you are frustrated but please know that you are an integral part of the films.

Alan Ruck Says His Career-Defining Role in 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' 'Got to Be a Pain in My Ass'

Photo: Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock Alan Ruckis reminiscing about his acting career, including a difficult period that came after what is arguably his most iconic role. TheSuccessionstar, now 65, chatted with Marc Maron for hisWTF podcaston Thursday, and Ruck’s role as lovable goofball Cameron from 1986’sFerris Bueller’s Day Offcame up. Particularly, Ruck recalled how the role became so strongly associated with him that it was difficult “to scare up any work” afterward –– so much so that he resorted to working at a Sears warehouse at one point.