Puzzle 1

__ of Mons, apparitions seen on the Western Front

Georges __, dotty French painter

Having taken a breather, got your breath back

Appliance for heating water for coffee or tea

Lena __ plays Cersei in Game of Thrones

Parsley, celery-like herb

Joseph __, Irish author

Paid assassin

Oil used in cosmetics

__ the spot, treasure indicator on a pirate's map

Sir Gary __, West Indian cricket all-rounder

Kurt __ lead singer of Nirvana

Dance in triple time that is slow and stately

They often come with thunder and lightning

To choose not to participate

TBH, Internet slang for "To Be __"

In Christianity, Jacob's second wife

Exercise performed hanging from a bar

Greek caviar, typically served as a spread