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Rick Derringer, Singer-Songwriter Known for ‘Hang on Sloopy' and ‘Rock and Roll, Hoochie Coo,' Dies at 77
Rick Derringer, the classic rock guitarist-songwriter best known for performing the garage rock hit 'Hang on Sloopy' and for writing 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Coo,' has died, his rep confirmed. He was 77. 'With a career spanning six decades, the legendary Rick Derringer left an indelible mark on the music industry as a guitarist, singer-songwriter and producer,' Wilson said in a statement on Facebook. He didn't disclose a cause of death but said Derringer died in Ormond Beach, Florida. 'Derringer's legacy extends beyond his music, entertaining fans with his signature energy and talent. His passing leaves a void in the music world, and he will be deeply missed by fans, colleagues and loved ones.' More from The Hollywood Reporter Shaboozey Responds to Viral AMAs Side Eye Moment With Megan Maroney Marilyn Howard Ellman, Daughter of The Three Stooges' Curly Howard, Dies at 86 Taina Elg, Actress in 'Les Girls' and 'The 39 Steps,' Dies at 95 Wilson wrote that 'out of respect for Rick Derringer's family and loved ones, details regarding funeral arrangements and memorial services will be announced' at a later date. Derringer was born in Celina, Ohio, in 1947. He first broke through with his band The McCoys in the '60s, with 'Hang on Sloopy' topping the Hot 100 in 1965. Their next single, a cover of the song 'Fever,' peaked at No. 7 on the chart. By the '70s, Derringer found further success with his song 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Coo.' Johnny Winter first released a version of the song in 1970 on the album Johnny Winter And, which featured Derringer and fellow McCoys members Randy Jo Hobbs and Randy Zehringer. Derringer released his own version in 1973, with that one hitting No. 23 on the Hot 100. Derringer worked with Johnny's brother Edgar Winter as well, producing his songs 'Frankenstein' and 'Free Ride.' He also wrote and performed 'Real American,' which appeared on the WWF's Wrestling Album that he produced. That song would become Hulk Hogan's theme. Derringer was prolific, working with a range of major acts including Cyndi Lauper, Kiss, Steely Dan, Barbra Streisand, Bonnie Tyler and Ringo Starr. He produced 'Weird Al' Yankovic's first six albums, winning a Grammy for 'Eat It' (a parody of Michael Jackson's 'Beat It') in 1984 for best comedy recording. 'I'm very sad to say that my friend, rock guitar legend Rick Derringer, has passed,' Yankovic wrote on Instagram on Tuesday. 'He had an enormous impact on my life and will be missed greatly.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2025 Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More
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Presley Chweneyagae, Star of South African Oscar Winning ‘Tsotsi', Dies at 40
Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor who came to international prominence as the star of the Academy Award-winning feature Tsotsi, has died. He was 40. 'It is with profound sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of one of South Africa's most gifted and beloved actors,' Chweneyagae's long-time agency MLA announced in a statement on Tuesday. No details or cause of death were provided. More from The Hollywood Reporter Co Hoedeman, Oscar-Winning Canadian Animator, Dies at 84 Rick Derringer, Singer-Songwriter Known for 'Hang on Sloopy' and 'Rock and Roll, Hoochie Coo,' Dies at 77 Marilyn Howard Ellman, Daughter of The Three Stooges' Curly Howard, Dies at 86 'The nation mourns the loss of a gifted storyteller whose talent lit up our screens and hearts,' the official X account of the South African government tweeted. 'Your legacy will live on through the powerful stories you told.' Fikile Mbalula, the secretary-general of the African National Congress also paid tribute to the actor on X. 'Heartbroken to hear of the passing of Presley Chweneyagae. A true giant of South African film and theatre, his legacy in Tsotsi, The River, and beyond will live on. Condolences to his family, friends, and all who were touched by his brilliance.' Born on Oct. 19, 1984, in Mafikeng, South Africa, Chweneyagae went into acting at an early age, taking acting classes from the age of 10. His breakthrough role proved to be a history-making one too, securing the part of David, aka Tsotsi, in Gavin Hood's searing 2005 crime drama Tsotsi. In the film, set in a Johannesburg township, Chweneyagae plays a small-time hoodlum who steals a car only to discover a baby in the back seat that causes him to change his ways. Tsotsi was a huge hit with critics, with praise especially for Chweneyagae's performance. The film was nominated for a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for best foreign language film, winning the latter and becoming the first South African film to win an Oscar. The success of Tsotsi secured Chweneyagae place as one of the best known South African actors. As well as features, Chweneyagae's found great success on domestic television, and was arguably better known in South Africa for his leading role in the popular telenovela The River. In the Pretoria-set show, which takes place in the diamond mining industry, Chweneyagae's scheming, villainous and charismatic Thuso 'Cobra' Mokoena became a firm fan favorite character, and he got his own spin-off series Cobrizi. The River, which ran from 2018 to 2024, won Chweneyagae a South African Film and Television Award in 2019, and helped him become a streaming star outside South Africa as the show became popular in other parts of Africa. As well as film and TV, Chweneyagae was deeply involved in theater, boasting extensive credits and starring in several Shakespeare productions. Chweneyagae also wrote and directed plays. He co-wrote with Paul Grootboom the acclaimed stage play Relativity and directed the award-winning production CELL NO 4. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Hollywood Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now
