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92 SAG-AFTR A | Spring 2026 | sagaftra.org In Memoriam John Christy Ewing 9/12/2023 Roger Ewing 12/18/2025 Josie Falbo 1/1/2026 Elouna Fay 3/12/2026 Rosina Fernhoff 3/13/2026 Charles Ferrara 1/20/2026 Henry P. Ferrentino 6/15/2025 Vincent Michel Paul Filliatre 5/6/2025 Lola Fisher 9/29/2023 Tony Fitzpatrick 10/11/2025 Patricia A. Flanagan 3/27/2025 Paul J. Fleming 3/3/2026 Steven Paul Flynn 2/24/2025 Hartley Folstad 2/26/2026 Lynn Jane Foreman 9/8/2025 Colin R. Fox 4/5/2025 FRAN 5/3/2022 Richard Frattali 4/14/2025 Hal Frederick 4/2/2025 Ron Friedman 9/16/2025 Sara Jane Fusco 12/4/2025 W. E. Gamble 12/9/2025 Jimmy Gatherum 3/12/2026 Alan Gilbert 11/19/2025 Robert K. Gill 2/3/2025 John R. Goldman 1/26/2026 Bobby Gosh 12/31/2025 Mark Grandfield 3/1/2026 Oliver Power Grant 2/23/2026 Patrick Green 11/3/2025 Sam Greenfield 5/1/2025 Edward Griffith 2/11/2026 Alan Gross 8/25/2023 Ralph Gunderman 3/1/2026 Cliff Haby 12/12/2025 Dan Hamner 3/4/2024 Helen Nemir Hanson 9/3/2025 Byron Harris 7/10/2025 Larry D. Henry 4/11/2025 J. C. Hensley 10/17/2025 Vivian Herring 6/10/2021 Brent Hinds 8/20/2025 Jonny Hoffman 12/29/2024 Jesse N. Holmes 1/1/2023 Prudence Wright Holmes 2/2/2026 Guy L. Hovis 1/22/2026 Mary Beth Hurt 3/28/2026 Ai Ikeda 9/20/2021 Dean Irby 2/16/2026 Rev. Jesse Jackson 2/17/2026 Malik James 9/5/2025 Ruth Johnson 4/19/2024 Doug Johnston 1/4/2025 Jennifer Barton Jones 2/21/2026 Lory Jones 1/26/2026 Jo Jordan 12/20/2025 Diane Kagan 2/22/2025 Seiji Kakizaki 12/17/2025 Hiram Kasten 6/16/2024 Woodie King Jr. 1/29/2026 Sally Kirkland 11/11/2025 Vince Kline 12/17/2022 Rubin Knight 2/15/2026 Trey Knight 2/27/2026 Mary Koomjian 1/8/2026 Morrie Kraemer 7/24/2025 Carol Lynn Kroger 2/13/2026 CHARLES "CHARLEY" FERRARA, an actor and union leader, passed away Jan. 20 at the age of 91. Ferrara devoted nearly three decades of his life to serving performers and strengthening the union. His service included 21 years on the AFTRA National Board from 1992–2013, followed by six years on the SAG-AFTRA National Board, 2013–2019. He also served as vice president of the SAG-AFTRA New Orleans Local from 2012–2019. Throughout his service, Ferrara was known for his steadfast dedication, deep institutional knowledge, generosity and fierce advocacy for SAG-AFTRA's small locals. He was equally committed to keeping members informed, consistently sharing news to ensure transparency and helping local members stay connected to what was happening within their union. His contributions helped shape policies, protect performers' rights and elevate member voices at both the local and national levels. Ferrara is also fondly remembered for his sense of humor and his impeccable New Orleans restaurant recommendations. ALEX DUONG TOM NOONAN M ARY BETH HURT R ALPH GUNDER M AN JESSE JACKSON ROBERT DUVALL AF FEATUREFLASH PHOTO AGENCY/SHUTTERSTOCK K AZDEN/SHUTTERSTOCK MICHAEL FERGUSON/SHUTTERSTOCK META