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Born in Palestine before the inception of the Israeli state in the city of Haifa, she first distinguished herself by winning one of the first beauty contests in the nascent Israel. Haya Harareet (also spelled Hararit) made her debut in Thorold Dickinson's film Hill 24 Doesn't Answer (1955) ("Hill 24 Doesn't Answer"). The landmark Israeli film, mostly in English, is also the first feature-length production to be shot and processed entirely in Israel, and made for international distribution. The film was an official selection at the 1955 Cannes Film Festival and Harareet won an award for her role in the film. She plays Miriam Mizrahi, a fourth generation, dark-eyed and beautiful Sabra, working for the underground.

Best-known for her role as Esther, opposite Charlton Heston in William Wyler's film classic Ben-Hur (1959), she also played in Francesco Maselli's The Doll That Took the Town (1957) ("The Doll that Took the Town") with Virna Lisi, _Edgar G. Ulmer''s Journey Beneath the Desert (1961) ("Journey Beneath The Desert", AKA "The Lost Kingdom")with Jean-Louis Trintignant, and Basil Dearden's The Secret Partner (1961) with Stewart Granger. She cowrote the screenplay for Our Mother's House (1967) which starred Dirk Bogarde.

Ms. Harareet was also credited as a presenter for 'Best Special Effects' at the 32nd Annual Academy Awards in 1960.

She was married to the British film director Jack Clayton until his death in 1995.

Jean Palmerton was an American theater and television actress. Palmerton's career began in musical theater and progressed to include guest appearing roles in some of the top television series.

Palmerton was raised in upstate New York and initially studied music, becoming, at the age of nine, the first child to be trained on the violin by Arturo Toscanini's concert master and renowned violinist Mischa Mischakoff, at the Chautauqua Institution School of Music. She later began to study acting and voice, which encouraged her to pursue a career outside the orchestra pit and in the late 50's, Palmerton left her small Catskills Mountains town and went to New York City to audition for roles in Broadway productions, during which she became a voice student of Felix Knight. One of Palmerton's first professional jobs was in 1960, with the national tour of Once Upon a Mattress, which also marked the Broadway debut of Carol Burnett. Palmerton was in the ensemble, as well as the understudy for the role of the Queen. The cast included Dody Goodman as Winnifred, later played by Imogene Coca. Buster Keaton played the King. Keaton's wife, Eleanor, was placed in the chorus. Carmine Coppola was the musical director.

In 1964, Palmerton was cast by Richard Rodgers of Rodgers and Hammerstein for productions of The Merry Widow and The King and I, starring alongside opera greats Patrice Munsel and Risë Stevens. These productions launched the inaugural season of the New York State Theater at Lincoln Center, part of New York City's decade-long plan to create the best live performance spaces and experiences in the country. Throughout her musical theater career, Palmerton performed on stage with luminaries like Gwen Verdon, Ray Walston, June Havoc, Joe E. Brown, Jack Kelly, Dixie Carter, Carol Arthur, Gretchen Cryer and Howard McGillin.

In 1976, she left New York and moved to Los Angeles to try and break into television, during the golden era of sitcoms. Her first role was performing in Norman Lear's break-in shows of All in the Family, where she played the lead character Edith Bunker. It was Palmerton's first experience with the new three-camera filming techniques being used in Lear's breakthrough program. She later appeared on several Mary Tyler Moore productions like Rhoda with Valerie Harper and Julie Kavner, as well as on Phyllis with Cloris Leachman.

Palmerton is most frequently known for her recurring role on The Bob Newhart Show as Corinne, the wife of Bob Newhart's college roommate, "the Peeper," who was played by Tom Poston. Palmerton's comedic acting was on full display in this role, as she, Poston, Newhart and Suzanne Pleshette would regularly play practical jokes on one other in each of the episodes.

She was also featured on other television series as in many TV advertisements throughout her career, for brands like Kodak and Big Red chewing gum.

Palmerton retired in 1990.

Swami Om Ji also popular by the name of S Sadachari Saibaba Om Ji was a middle-aged man who proclaimed to be a spiritual person. He was highly related to politics and has got deep connections there. He has got a lively presence and can make people laugh with ease.

Swamiji says that he wants to devote his life to serving others both spiritually and politically. He even says that he belongs to an independent political party from Palika Bazaar in New Delhi that has contested in the Delhi Elections, 2015

Swami Om Ji was a part of the 10th season of the very popular TV show Bigg Boss, hosted by Bollywood megastar Salman Khan. Swamiji has been the first contestant of this season and has given a very impressive introduction while he was called up on stage. He was evicted from the house after throwing his pee on fellow contestants during a task.

Om has been beaten by public multiple times because of his behavior and controversies. He was also arrested on theft charges.

On February 3rd 2021, Om Swami passed away at the age of 63.

Margreth Weivers was born on 24 July 1926 in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden. She was an actress, known for Lotta på Bråkmakargatan (1995), Lotta på Bråkmakargatan (1992) and Chock (1997). She was married to Bertil Norström. She died on 3 February 2021 in Sweden.

Dale Walksler died on 3 February 2021 in North Carolina, USA.

Adelaide João was born on 27 July 1921 in Lisbon, Portugal. She was an actress, known for O Luto de Electra (1992), Anjo Selvagem (2001) and Um Lugar Para Viver (2009). She died on 3 February 2021 in Lisbon, Portugal.

Yingjun Zhao was born on 28 July 1977 in Fushun, Liaoning Province, China. He was an actor and composer, known for Lost in Hong Kong (2015), Chongqing Hot Pot (2016) and Hui dao ming tian (2022). He died on 3 February 2021 in Beijing, China.

Patrick Le Bon was born on 2 January 1940 in Antwerpen, Flanders, Belgium. He was a director and writer, known for S.O.S. Fonske (1968), Salut en de kost (1974) and Hellegat (1980). He died on 3 February 2021 in Kortrijk, Flanders, Belgium.

Ali Ansarian was an Iranian professional footballer and actor born on July 5th 1977, Tehran, Iran and he died on February 3, 2021 (aged 43) Tehran, Iran due to COVID-19 disease. He was one of the most popular football players in Iran, who played football until 2012 and entered the field of acting in 2000.

Mary-Ann Hobel was born on 13 August 1926 in Bronx, New York, USA. She was a producer, known for Tender Mercies (1983). She was married to Philip Hobel. She died on 3 February 2021 in New York City, New York, USA.

Tony Trabert was born on 16 August 1930 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. He was an actor, known for Hart to Hart (1979), The Outfit (1973) and Little Mo (1978). He was married to Vicki and Shauna Wood. He died on 3 February 2021 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA.

Dato Jamali Shadat was born on 18 September 1942 in Malaysia. He was an actor, known for Semerah Cinta Stilleto (2010), Hantu Siang (1986) and Aku Yang Berhormat (1983). He died on 3 February 2021 in Pelabuhan Klang, Malaysia.

Robb Webb was born on 29 January 1939 in Whitesburg, Kentucky, USA. He was married to Pat DeRousie. He died on 3 February 2021 in New York City, New York, USA.

Henry Tarvainen was a producer and actor, known for Teleplay (1976), Performance (1974) and For the Record (1976). He died on 3 February 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Jim Weatherly was born on 17 March 1943 in Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA. He was a composer, known for The Equalizer (2014), No Escape (2015) and Broadcast News (1987). He was married to Cynthia . He died on 3 February 2021 in Brentwood, Tennessee, USA.

Kris De Bruyne was born on 20 March 1950 in Antwerpen, Flanders, Belgium. He was a composer, known for Janssen & Janssens draaien een film (1990), Zo is er maar één (2006) and De gulden ontsporing 2006 (2006). He was married to Lieve. He died on 3 February 2021 in Puurs, Sint-Amands, Flanders, Belgium.

Zhao Zhang was born in 1963 in China. He was a producer and production manager, known for The Great Wall (2016), Shadow (2018) and Guilty of Mind (2017). He died on 3 February 2021 in Beijing, China.

Abdelkader Jerbi was a director and writer, known for El Douar (1992). He died on 3 February 2021 in Tunisia.

Jean-Pierre Dastiat was born on 11 April 1949 in Pouillon, Landes, France. He was an actor, known for Allez la rafale! (1977). He died on 3 February 2021 in Dax, Landes, France.

Jean-Daniel Simon was born on 30 November 1942 in Salons-de-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. He was a director and writer, known for Adelaide (1968), Il pleut toujours où c'est mouillé (1974) and Ils (1970). He was married to Sylvie Fennec. He died on 3 February 2021 in Aulnay-sous-Bois, Seine-Saint-Denis, France.

Nori Bonicelli was born in 1934 in Naples, Campania, Italy. She was a costume designer, known for Death on the Run (1967), Totosexy (1963) and Gli onorevoli (1963). She was married to Sergio Corbucci. She died on 3 February 2021 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.

Aleksandr Vigdorov was born on 29 January 1942. He was an actor and assistant director, known for Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession (1973), Lyubov zemnaya (1975) and Almazy dlya Marii (1976). He died on 3 February 2021.

Renate Drescher was born on 3 April 1932. Renate was a writer and director, known for Mädchen im Netz (1969), Rosa Luxemburg - Stationen ihres Lebens (1971) and Hydrobudowa (1967). Renate died on 3 February 2021.

Sergey Gronskiy was born on 9 December 1955. He was an actor, known for Konvoy PQ-17 (2004), Zaveshchanie Lenina (2007) and Na vsekh shirotakh (2009). He died on 3 February 2021 in Murmansk, Russia.

Marko Sosic was born on 22 December 1958 in Trieste, Italy. He was a director and writer, known for A Comedy of Tears (2016) and Karmela (2019). He died on 3 February 2021 in Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy.