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70 • THE ARTISAN WINTER 2025 Mockingjay, Part 1, Fantastic Four, Space Jam: A New Legacy, Must Love Dogs, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Blood In Blood Out, and many more. Working with actor Sean Penn on 21 Grams, she became his personal stylist for several other films, including The Assassination of Richard Nixon and The Interpreter. Occasionally, Laurel worked with her beloved mother, Oscar-winning hair stylist Gail Ryan, or with her Emmy- winning make-up artist uncles Bob and Jim Scribner, but more often, she worked independently. Laurel Van Dyke was herself nominated for an Emmy Award for her work on Donny & Marie. More than anything, Laurel was happiest when surrounded by family, especially her grandchildren. Laurel had two daughters, Kennedy and Madison, and three grandchildren. It gave her true joy to be the indulgent grandma, buying special treats for the grandkids. Her huge heart outreached to volunteer, especially for the Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards, which she did every year. She was an animal lover, a certified scuba diver, loved concerts and loved camping in the great outdoors. She embraced adventures and truly had a zest for life and laughter. Laurel Van Dyke is survived by her mother, Gail Ryan, her daughters, Kennedy Costa and Madison Greiner, and her beloved grandchildren. Laurel Van Dyke (1962-2024) JOURNEYMAN HAIR STYLIST Taken far too soon, hair stylist Laurel Van Dyke passed gently on August 8, 2024. A second-generation hair stylist in Local 706, she joined in 1985 and took great pride in her journeyman status. With her wonderfully gravelly voice, infectious laughter and heartfelt bear hugs, you always knew when Laurel had joined the crew, ready for a day of creative hair styling mixed with fun and a passion for her craft. Laurel began her career in daytime television on the NBC soap opera Santa Barbara. She was always willing to lend a helping hand and spend much of her career as part of established teams in sitcoms and episodic series. She worked on numerous Nickelodeon productions: All That, Drake & Josh, Zoey 101, The Amanda Show and several others. She also did primetime episodic series—Reasonable Doubts, In Living Color, Perfect Strangers, NYPD Blue, Californication and Westworld. Laurel's talents and versatility led her into feature films as well: Pirates of the Caribbean; Dead Man's Chest, The Hunger Games, Deborah Ann Piper (1952-2024) JOURNEYMAN HAIR STYLIST Sister Piper, a gifted hair stylist and cherished member of the Local 706 community, passed away on July 9, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of creativity and kindness. Deborah's career as a hair stylist began when she joined the National Association of Broadcast Employees & Technicians (NABET) in 1989. Deborah then joined Local 706 as an associate member in 1992. following the merger between Local 706 and NABET. She proudly became a part of the Industry Experience Roster in 1995. Throughout her decades long career, Deborah contributed her artistic talents to numerous films and TV shows, including beloved classics such as How the Grinch Stole Christmas, That '70s Show, Bad News Bears, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story and All the Pretty Horses, among many others. Above all, Deborah was a devoted daughter, sister and aunt, known for her warm heart and nurturing spirit. She had a remarkable ability to create welcoming spaces wherever she went, sharing her thoughtfulness and generosity with everyone around her. As a hair stylist, Deborah poured her passion into her work, transforming her station into a comforting retreat for her actors. In Memoriam EXTENDED FAMILY NEWS Deborah will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. At this time, no services will be held.