This Issue on #SOHM: Special Farewell Tribute with complete coverage of two legendaries Marion Ramsey, a multi-talented actress famous for her role in the Police Academy franchise, and Bill Bartlett, a vibrant Hollywood tap and ballroom dancer and teache

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Life is precious. We are reminded of this every time we hear of someone’s death. This realization is especially powerful when the departed was a dear friend or someone you admired greatly. When a favorite celebrity or inspiring role model passes away, it can feel like losing one’s best friend.

In this issue, we are celebrating the lives of two entertainment industry professionals who have died in the last year. Here at Shine On Hollywood, we like to honor people who dedicate their lives and careers to giving back to the community and helping others. One of the most apropos times to do so is after such a person has died. This isn’t just a way of remembering and saying farewell. It is also an important part of celebrating life.
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The cover feature of this issue is Marion Ramsey, a multi-talented actress famous for her role in the Police Academy franchise. She died at age 73 on January 7, 2021. Most people remember her as Officer Laverne Hooks, the squeaky-voiced sergeant with hilarious outbursts, from the first six Police Academy films. However, she had a flourishing career aside from these famous comedies. She was a powerful singer, performing in many Broadway musicals. She also played supporting roles in dozens of films and television series for over three decades. Get to know the “Dusky Diva” through intimate, emotional letters and memories shared by her friends, family, and fellow performers, who remember her as a bundle of joy, bucket of laughs, and ball of fire!

Also in this issue, we are bidding farewell to another entertainment industry professional, Bill Bartlett. We lost this vibrant tap and ballroom dancer and teacher at age 80 on August 31, 2020. Although not a big-name star, Bill had a thriving performing career in films, television, and stage productions for six decades, performing with the musical greats of Hollywood’s Golden Era. His iconic dance style lives on through the countless students he inspired. Through an interview with his wife of forty-nine years, Debbie Bartlett, and letters from friends, family members, and students, we’re sharing with you a loving portrait of a wonderful performer, teacher, and man.

SOHM remains a politics and gossip-free publication with its focus on “Real People, Real Stories” from the arts and pop culture community, featuring industry professionals who make a difference by giving back. We are delighted to share their heart-felt stories with you. We will continue to provide the industry's foremost creative meeting place with monthly showcases, news, opinions, analysis, and audience feedback.
 
The upcoming March will feature the 4th Annual HFPA Special Edition issue of Shine On Hollywood Magazine (SOHM), featuring the 78th Golden Globes Awards 2021. As the golden Hollywood moon sets on another awards season during this pandemic. Look for exclusive interviews with leading industry professionals. We hope you support this issue and look forward to your feedback and continued support!
 
We are proud to bring you the real people and real stories and that spirit from the arts and pop-culture entertainment that has kept this work so exciting and enlightening. That Shine On Hollywood Magazine is well and strong after eight years is more than I could have ever imagined. 
 
The outpouring of love and support from everyone, in the United States, Canada, South America, Central America, Caribbean, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and beyond, has been overwhelming.  We hope you enjoy this retrospective issue and look forward to your continued support for our success.  Stay safe. 
 
Respectfully,
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SOHM Team
Shine On Hollywood Magazine


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