Blake Edwards

Writer-director Blake Edwards, who immortalised such cinematic legends as the "Pink Panther", has died at the age of 88.

John Lawlor, famous for his roles in The Facts of Life and Phyllis, has died at 83. Lawlor passed away at a veterans hospice facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on February 15. He will be remembered for his notable contributions to television, film, and theater.

Hollywood filmmaker Blake Edwards, best known for his comedy series 'Pink Panther' and evergreen classic 'Breakfast At Tiffany's', died of complications related to pneumonia.

HYDERABAD: It's beginning to resemble the chaotic Pink Panther series. At last count, the investigations into the assassination bid on Chandrababu Naidu equalled the number of sequels the 1964 Blake Edwards-directed original had -- eight.

"Breakfast at Tiffany's," starring Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly, influenced fashion with the iconic little black dress and popularised oversized sunglasses. The film captured the allure of New York City and became a symbol of female empowerment.

Deep Roy, who has featured in films like Star Wars, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, recounts his journey from Punjab to Los Angeles

If you can remember characters – from books or films or even songs -- do leave their name here, along with a line about the character, and how name and the character’s quality connect. Here’s 10 names we dug up to give you a push to add more in this #Names-Have-Qualities list:

How has the whore with the heart of gold managed to hold on to her exalted position in popular cinema for so long, despite the changing mores of movielore?