Sept. 24: BBC historical drama "Cranford" actress Kimberley Nixon, 26; "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" actress, screenwriter Nia Vardalos (pictured), 49; model, actor and star of "Hercules" TV series Kevin Sorbo, 53; iconic film writer and director of Oscar-winning "Talk to Her" Pedro Almodovar, 62; American-born singer and model in Japan Leah Dizon, 25.