Joni Sledge, who with her sisters recorded the defining dance anthem “We Are Family,” has died, the band’s representative says. She was 60. The photo shows, from left to right, Joni Sledge, Debbie Sledge and Kim Sledge.
Category: Obituaries
Robin Thicke Remembers Dad Alan on His First Birthday Without Him
Robin Thicke rang in his 40th birthday on Friday, and the “Blurred Lines” singer celebrated by remembering his late dad , Alan. Robin posted a selfie of his dad in a car, writing, “Missing the OG today.
Tommy Page, – I’ll Be Your Everything’ Singer, Dies at 46
… of an apparent suicide in New York, according to Billboard.com editorial director Denise Warner. Billboard Entertainment Group president John Amato said , “We are all mourning the loss of our friend and colleague, Tommy Page.” Page’s other …
Yvonne Hogan: One year ago today, I learnt that the baby I was carrying at 19 weeks had died
Exactly one year ago today, 19 weeks into a much-longed-for second pregnancy, I learned that the baby that I was carrying had died. Pretty much the first thing I did as soon as I found out was google ‘late miscarriage’.
‘Apollo 13’ and ‘Titanic…
In this May 31, 2015, file photo, Bill Paxton arrives at the Critics’ Choice Television Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. A family representative said prolific and charismatic actor Paxton, who played an astronaut in “Apollo 13” and a treasure hunter in “Titanic,” died from complications due to surgery.
‘Apollo 13’ and ‘Titanic’ actor Bill Paxton dies at 61
In this May 31, 2015, file photo, Bill Paxton arrives at the Critics’ Choice Television Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. A family representative said prolific and charismatic actor Paxton, who played an astronaut in “Apollo 13” and a treasure hunter in “Titanic,” died from complications due to surgery.
Joseph Wapner, star of “The People’s Court,” dead at 97
Joseph Wapner, the retired Los Angeles judge who presided over “The People’s Court” with steady force during the heyday of the reality courtroom show, died Sunday at age 97. Son David Wapner told The Associated Press that his father died at home in his sleep. Joseph Wapner was hospitalized a week ago with breathing problems and had been under home hospice care.
Actor makes cameo in Oscars Rolex ad hours after his death
In this Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, file photo, Bill Paxton, a cast member in the HBO series “Big Love,” poses at the show’s third season premiere in Los Angeles. A family representative said prolific and charismatic actor Paxton, who played an astronaut in “Apollo 13” and a treasure hunter in “Titanic,” died from complications due to surgery.
Judge Wapner of ‘The People’s Court’ dead at 97
Judge Joseph Wapner, of the popular reality television program “The People’s Court,” died at age 97 on Sunday at his home in Los Angeles, California, according to his son, Los Angeles County Judge Fred Wapner. He died of natural causes.
Actor Bill Paxton dead at 61
Bill Paxton, a prolific and charismatic actor who had memorable roles in such blockbusters as “Twister,” “Apollo 13” and “Titanic” while also cherishing his work in “One False Move” and other low-budget movies and in the HBO series “Big Love,” has died from complications due to surgery. He was 61.  Paxton, a Fort Worth, Texas, native, appeared in dozens of movies and television shows and seemed to be around when history was made both on and off screen.
Bill Paxton, Prolific Actor and Star of ‘Titanic’ and ‘Apollo 13,’ Dies at 61
Bill Paxton, prolific actor and big-screen fixture for decades, has died at the age of 61. In a statement released to media outlets Sunday, a family representative says Paxton died of complications from surgery. “A loving husband and father, Bill began his career in Hollywood working on films in the art department and went on to have an illustrious career spanning four decades as a beloved and prolific actor and filmmaker,” the statement reads .
Veteran Actor Bill Paxton Dies at 61; Tom Hanks, Jordan Peele & More React
Hollywood is mourning the death of a phenomenal actor today. Bill Paxton, a veteran thespian of television and film, passed away on Saturday following complications from surgery.
Bill Paxton Remembered: Training Day, Big Love, S.H.I.E.L.D. Stars Pay Tribute
Bill Paxton , who died on Saturday at the age of 61, is being remembered by friends and former co-stars. The Emmy-nominated actor, who was currently starring in CBS’ adaptation of Training Day , died due to complications from an unspecified surgery.
Bill Paxton, actor in ‘Aliens,’ ‘Titanic,’…
Actor Bill Paxton, well-known for memorable roles in films such as Aliens, Twister, Titanic, Apollo 13, and The Terminator , died Saturday at the age of 61 due to complications during surgery. More recently a star on television, Paxton commanded the lead role in HBO’s Big Love for five seasons, played John Garrett on the first season of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and currently stars in the CBS’s reboot of Training Day .
Beloved film star dies at 61
Actor Bill Paxton poses for a Portrait Session at the Napa Valley Film Festival on November 13, 2014 in Napa, California. Actor Bill Paxton poses for a Portrait Session at the Napa Valley Film Festival on November 13, 2014 in Napa, California.
Joseph A. Wapner, 97, ‘People’s Court’ judge
… to 1993, was a syndicated half-hour show that turned private arbitration of small-claims cases into engrossing entertainment. Judge Wapner so permeated the popular culture that he became a reference point in the Oscar-winning film Rain Man (1988), …
Alan Colmes, liberal voice on Fox, dead at 66
Alan Colmes, the radio and television host and commentator best known as the amiable liberal foil to the hard-right Sean Hannity on the Fox News Channel, has died. Fox spokeswoman Dana Klinghoffer confirmed his death Thursday.
Luke Bryan’s Family Has Had More Than Their Share of Tragedy
Kristyn Burtt is an LA-based entertainment reporter who has covered everything from ‘Dancing With the Stars’ to the Oscars. If she’s not on the red carpet, she’s at home in yoga pants watching Netflix and eating potato chips.
Noted movie critic Richard Schickel dies at 84
Richard Schickel, a noted movie critic for Life and Time magazines who also wrote dozens of books and made documentaries about Hollywood, has died. He was 84. Schickel, who’d had a series of strokes, died on Saturday in Los Angeles from complications of dementia, his daughter, Erika Schickel, told the New York Times.
Brenda Buttner, Fox News Host, Dies at 55
Neil Cavuto announced Buttner’s passing on his show “Your World” on Monday, delivering an on-air tribute to his friend and colleague. “She took stock of life much more than any stock in life,” Cavuto said.
Fadi Fawaz insists he’ll be at George Michael’s funeral
The music icon’s 43-year-old lover was the one who found him dead at his home on Christmas Day but the ‘Careless Whisper’ hitmaker’s cousin Andros Georgiou recently insisted the hairdresser wouldn’t be welcome at his memorial service because their family “hate” him. However, Fadi has insisted that isn’t the case and when the coroner finally releases his lover’s body, he will be there at the service.
Nicole Bass, longtime Howard Stern guest, WWE wrestler, dead at 52
Nicole Bass, a former bodybuilder, WWF wrestler and a longtime member of Howard Stern’s Wack Pack crew, has died at the age of 52, according to reports. The Stern Show is incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of longtime Wack Packer Nicole Bass #RIP #WeSpeakYourName pic.twitter.com/OCOIOPnbm3 “A few days ago Nicole got very sick,” Marrone said on Facebook.
James Brown drummer Clyde Stubblefield has died
Clyde Stubblefield, the drummer for James Brown , has passed away, aged 73. Stubblefield’s wife, Jody Hannon, confirmed the drummer’s death to Rolling Stone . The cause of death was kidney failure.
James Brown’s ‘Funky Drummer’ Clyde Stubblefield dies at 73
In this Sept. 4, 2015 photo, legendary drummer Clyde Stubblefield plays a set on the drums at Sosonic studio before a performance to raise money for a scholarship fund established in his name in Madison, Wis.
Warren Frost of ‘Twin Peaks’ fame has died.
Warren Frost, who played Dr. Will Hayward on “Twin Peaks” and appeared in dozens of other TV shows including “Matlock” and “Seinfeld,” has died. He was 91. Frost died Friday at his home in Middlebury, Vermont, after a lengthy illness, according to a statement from his son, “Twin Peaks” co-creator Mark Frost.
Logan Review
Hugh Jackman as Logan / Wolverine Dafne Keen as Laura Kinney / X-23 Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier / Professor X Boyd Holbrook as Donald Pierce Stephen Merchant as Caliban Elizabeth Rodriguez as Gabriela Richard E. Grant as Dr. Zander Rice Doris Morgado as Maria With violence befitting a character with a bunch of knives sticking out of his fists, Logan finally delivers the R-rated action adult fans have been wanting. But it also features landmark performances by Jackman and Stewart showing superheroes in their greatest internal and external battles in the twilight of their lives.
Former USC football assistant coach John Jackson dies at 81
John Jackson, who coached star tailbacks Marcus Allen and Charles White during their Heisman Trophy-winning seasons at Southern California, has died. He was 81. White won the Heisman in 1979 and finished as the NCAA’s second-leading career rusher with 6,245 yards.
Greek expressionist painter Dimitris Mytaras dies at 83
Mytaras worked in an expressionist style, often influenced by the art of Greece’s classical antiquity, using bold colors for subjects ranging from female profile portraits to dogs and motorcycles. He studied art in Athens and Paris, and taught for years at the Athens School of Fine Arts, serving as its rector from 1982-85.
Warren Frost, Dr. Will Hayward on ‘Twin Peaks,’ dies at 91
Warren Frost, who played Dr. Will Hayward on “Twin Peaks” and appeared in dozens of other TV shows including “Matlock” and “Seinfeld,” has died. He was 91. Frost died Friday at his home in Middlebury, Vermont, after a lengthy illness, according to a statement from his son, “Twin Peaks” co-creator Mark Frost.
Al Jarreau, seven-time Grammy-winning singer, dies at 76
Jazz singer Al Jarreau performs July 3, 2016, at the Montreux Jazz Club during the 50th Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland. Jazz singer Al Jarreau performs July 3, 2016, at the Montreux Jazz Club during the 50th Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland.
‘Battlestar Galactica’ actor Richard Hatch dies
NOVEMBER 18: Actor Richard Hatch poses for a photo at the 10th Annual Big Apple National Comic Book, Toy & Sci-Fi Expo at Penn Plaza Pavillion November 18, 2005 in New York City. Actor Richard Hatch, who was known for his role as Captain Apollo in the TV series “Battlestar Galactica,” died Tuesday, according to his manager Michael Kaliski.
‘Battlestar Galactica’ star Richard Hatch dies at 71
Actor Richard Hatch, perhaps best known for playing Captain Apollo in the original “Battlestar Galactica” film and TV series, has died. He was 71.A representative for the actor says Hatch died Tuesday afternoon in Los Angeles after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Battlestar Galactica’s Richard Hatch dies
The American actor, writer and producer – who was best known for his starring role as Captain Apollo in the original Battlestar Galactica TV series – passed away in Los Angeles on Tuesday local time after a battle with cancer, his son Paul has confirmed. Paul said in a statement: “He died peacefully with his family and friends at his side after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Battlestar Galactica’ star Richard Hatch dies at 71
Actor Richard Hatch, perhaps best known for playing Captain Apollo in the original Battlestar Galactica film and TV series, has died. He was 71. A representative for the actor says Hatch died Tuesday afternoon after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
‘Battlestar Galactica’ star Richard Hatch dies at 71
Actor Richard Hatch, perhaps best known for playing Captain Apollo in the original “Battlestar Galactica” film and TV series, has died. He was 71. A representative for the actor says Hatch died Tuesday afternoon in Los Angeles after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
a Battlestar Galacticaa star Richard Hatch dies at 71
Actor Richard Hatch attends the 2005 Television Critics Winter Press Tour at the Hilton Universal Hotel on January 13, 2005 in Universal City. LOS ANGELES >> Actor Richard Hatch, perhaps best known for playing Captain Apollo in the original “Battlestar Galactica” film and TV series, has died.
Irwin Corey, the king of comedic confusion, dies at 102
This April 24, 2004 file photo shows comedian Irwin Corey at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in New York. Corey, the wild-haired comedian and actor who was known for his nonsensical style and who billed himself as “The World’s Foremost Authority,” died Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, at his home in Manhattan.
Elton John pays tribute to a brilliant, kind and generousa George Michael
‘Not only was he a good friend, but he was probably one of the most brilliant songwriters this country’s ever produced’ The Wham! turned solo icon passed away on Christmas Day . Last night, Sir Elton used his Beats 1 Radio show The Rocket Hour to honour Michael.
Dorothy Meyer
Dorothy Meyer, nee Krieger, died on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. She was 90. Mrs. Meyer was a homemaker and the beloved wife of the late Kenneth Meyer.
Danny Heitman’s “At Random”: Mary Tyler Moore is a tonic for the times
Even before last month’s news that Mary Tyler Moore had died, she was already the talk of our household. By coincidence, my wife and I were in the middle of one of our “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” marathons when Moore passed away.
Retired jockey Garrett Gomez died of meth overdose
Dr. Gregory Hess, chief medical examiner of Pima County, Arizona, cited toxicology tests as the cause of death in Saturday’s Daily Racing Form. The 44-year-old former rider with a history of substance abuse won more than 4,000 races, including 13 in the Breeders’ Cup.
Wisconsin artist who cast Mary Tyler Moore sculpture dies
Gwendolyn Gillen, a Wisconsin artist whose bronze sculpture of Mary Tyler Moore tossing her hat became a downtown Minneapolis landmark, has died. She was 76. Gillen’s daughter, Alessandra Gillen, says her mother died Friday in hospice care at Madison Heights Senior Community in Madison, where she had lived since 2013.
John Wetton, singer and bassist for Asia and King Crimson, dies at 67
Musician John Wetton, a founding member of the band Asia, died Tuesday after a battle against colon cancer, according to a statement on Wetton’s website. He was 67. Wetton came to prominence in the ’70s with the band King Crimson, but was best known as the bassist and lead vocalist for Asia, a progressive rock “supergroup” formed in 1982, featuring members of King Crimson, Yes and Emerson, Lake & Palmer.
Mary Tyler Moore laid to rest Sunday in Fairfield
A police car sits outside the gates of Oaklawn Cemetery in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, where Mary Tyler Moore was to be buried.
In brief
A vehicle struck and killed an orphaned mountain lion on the same stretch of Los Angeles-area freeway where her mother and one of her two siblings died separately in December, wildlife authorities said Friday. The death of the 8-month-old lion this month again illustrated the hazards that cougars face living among urban sprawl and networks of roads that are barriers to territorial roaming and genetic diversity among the puma populations.
Mike Connors | ‘Mannix’ star, 91
Mike Connors, 91, who starred as a hard-hitting private eye on the long-running series Mannix , died Thursday at a Los Angeles hospital from complications of leukemia that had been diagnosed a week earlier. Mannix ran for eight years on CBS beginning in 1967.
Burial For Longtime Hudson Valley Resident Mary Tyler Moore Will Be Sunday
Longtime Hudson Valley resident and legendary actress and comedian Mary Tyler Moore, who died Wednesday at age 80, will be buried Sunday at a cemetery in Fairfield, Conn., according to media reports.
John Hurt, Oscar nominated for a oeThe Elephant Mana dies at 77
Twice nominated for an Oscar for playing the tortured John Merrick in David Lynch’s “The Elephant Man” and for his role as the heroin addict Max in “Midnight Express,” Hurt’s career spanned over 50 years. After minor television and film appearances, his breakout came in 1966 as Richard Rich in Fred Zinnemann’s “A Man For All Seasons,” followed by his portrayal of Caligula in the BBC miniseries “I, Claudius” in 1976.
‘Perry Mason’ actress Barbara Hale dies at 94
Barbara Hale, a movie actress who found her most famous role on television as steadfast secretary Della Street in the long-running “Perry Mason” series, has died.
Mannix’ star Mike Connors dies at 91
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Emmy winner Barbara Hale, who played Perry Mason’s secretary, has died at 94
Barbara Hale, best known for her Emmy Award-winning role as Perry Mason’s loyal secretary Della Street on the long-running 1950s and ’60s TV series starring Raymond Burr, has died. She was 94. Hale died Thursday, according to her son, actor William Katt, who posted the news on his Facebook page.
Carrie Fisher Wanted Harrison Ford to Sing at Oscars Tribute
Carrie Fisher once wrote that she wanted her obituary to read that she “drowned in moonlight, strangled by my own bra.” After the ” Star Wars ” legend died late last month at the age of 60, what followed were dozens and dozens of glowing tributes to the actress who played and made Princess Leia a pop culture icon.
Pioneering TV actress Mary Tyler Moore dies at 80
A husband and kids, long the stock TV recipe for female contentment, were absent from “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” Instead, Mary Richards combined work, friends and lovers into an alternative version of a modern young woman’s full life.
Actress Mary Tyler Moore dies at 80
Actress Mary Tyler Moore dies at 80 Moore gained fame in the 1960s as the frazzled wife Laura Petrie on “The Dick Van Dyke Show.” Check out this story on detroitnews.com: http://detne.ws/2jqpJ5K New York – Mary Tyler Moore, the star of TV’s beloved “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” whose comic realism helped revolutionize the depiction of women on the small screen, died Wednesday, said her publicist, Mara Buxbaum.
Video: Mary Tyler Moore Passes Away at Age 80
Famous television actress Mary Tyler Moore has passed away at age 80. Moore is most notably known for her time spent on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” as well as “The Dick Van Dyke Show” . TheTV icon was diagnosed with diabetes at the young age of 33 and has recently struggled with the side effects as well as other health issues.
Mary Tyler Moore: America loses one of its greatest TV stars
Jaime Weinman on the qualities that made the sitcom legend-who has died at the age of 80-revolutionary, inspiring, and special. Actress Mary Tyler Moore arrives for the taping of “Betty White’s 90th Birthday: A Tribute to America’s Golden Girl” in Los Angeles January 8, 2012.
Butch Trucks dead; The Allman Brothers co-founder was 69
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Allman Brothers drummer Butch Trucks dead at 69
Jam Base reports that Trucks died Tuesday. The cause of his death was not reported.
Longtime Miami Herald sports columnist Edwin Pope dies at 88
Edwin Pope, an award-winning sports columnist who covered the first 47 Super Bowls and spent more than 50 years with the Miami Herald, has died at 88. Managing Editor Rick Hirsch says Pope, who had battled cancer, died Thursday in Okeechobee, Florida, where he lived in retirement. Pope went into the newspaper business at age 11, was a sports editor at 15 and joined the Herald in 1956.
Obituary: Dick Gautier / Hymie the robot on ‘Get Smart’
To some, he was the voice of Rodimus Prime on the mid-1980s animated TV show “The Transformers,” or Serpentor on the animated “G.I. Joe.” But for baby boomers, Dick Gautier was best known for his deadpan performance as Hymie the robot in the ’60s spy spoof “Get Smart.”
‘Get Smart’ actor Dick Gautier dead at 85
Actor Dick Gautier, who gained fame playing an Elvis-like singer in the Broadway musical “Bye Bye Birdie” and went on to play Hymie the Robot on TV’s “Get Smart,” has died. He was 85. Gautier died Friday at an assisted living facility in Los Angeles County, his publicist Harlan Boll told The Associated Press.
‘Get Smart’ Actor Dick Gautier Dead at 85
Actor Dick Gautier, who gained fame playing an Elvis-like singer in the Broadway musical “Bye Bye Birdie” and went on to play Hymie the Robot on TV’s “Get Smart,” has died. He was 85. His daughter Denise tells the Hollywood Reporter that Gautier died Friday at an assisted living facility in Los Angeles County.
No plans to digitize Fisher in future ‘Star Wars’ films
Lucasfilm, the company behind “Star Wars,” says there are no plans to digitally recreate the late Carrie Fisher to play Princess Leia in future episodes of the movie saga.
Lord Snowdon, ex-husband of Princess Margaret, dies at 86
Lord Snowdon, the society photographer and filmmaker who married Britain’s Princess Margaret and continued to mix in royal circles even after their divorce, has died. He was 86. “The Earl of Snowdon died peacefully at home on 13th January 2017,” said Camera Press, the photo agency with which he worked.
Artist who surprised Malibu with ‘Pink Lady’ dies at 81
Lynne Westmore Bloom, who scaled to the top of a California tunnel to paint the “Pink Lady,” a beloved piece of guerrilla public art, has died Her husband William Bloom tells the Los Angeles Times that she died Friday in Encinitas at 81. In 1966 Bloom spent nights clinging to the rocks above the Malibu Canyon tunnel painting a naked lady, 60 feet tall, clutching flowers. When it was unveiled, commuters stopped to gawk, news crews covered the spectacle, and the county hired workers to cover the piece.
‘I’m ready to start 2017 as strong as I’ve ever been’:…
‘I’m ready to start 2017 as strong as I’ve ever been’: Tragic Christmas Day Facebook post of mother of two young boys who was found dead in her flat as boyfriend is charged with her murder A mother of two who was found dead at a block of flats had talked of how she was ‘as strong as ever’ just days before her death. In a tragic Christmas Day Facebook post, Kerri McAuley, 32, said she was ‘ready for 2017’ and wished everyone the best for the festive period.
a Hee Hawa producer, co-creator, Sam Lovullo dies at 88
… manager of business affairs for CBS West Coast. Sanford Brokaw, one of the founders of The Brokaw Company, an entertainment firm specializing in public relations and personal management, was friends with Lovullo for 40 years. “What happened …
Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds’ Death Certificates Reveal Their Causes of Death
Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher at the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, Jan. 25, 2015. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office will perform more testing, including toxicology tests, to determine what triggered her massive heart attack aboard her flight from London to L.A. Also on Monday, the gossip site acquired Reynolds’ death certificate .
Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds death certificates released
Death certificates show that Debbie Reynolds died from a stroke and her daughter, Carrie Fisher, died from cardiac arrest — although the precise cause of death of the “Star Wars” actress will require more investigation. The death certificates for the two Hollywood stars, who died one day apart, were released Monday by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
16 and pregnant’s Valerie Fairman dead at 23
The best awards show is upon us . The Golden Globe Awards are on Sunday, and you can count on flowing booze, TV folk walking from Mars to get to the stage and some pretty… The best awards show is upon us .
Carrie Fisher: Hospital Confirms Heart Attack as Cause of Death
… her own medical emergency while making memorial plans for her daughter. It also says Fisher had been in the entertainment business for 46 years, and her highest level of education was 10th grade. The information in the certificate was first reported …
Debbie Reynolds’ bruised face among tragic realities in Bright…
Emotional HBO documentary on Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds reveals deep bruising on Reynolds’ face after fall as film captures unbreakable, eccentric bond between mother and daughter Bright Lights: Starring Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher premiered Saturday on HBO, illustrating the tender relationship between famous mother and daughter duo Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, who died within a single day one another last month. The documentary deals with the beautiful, sometimes-tragic relationship the Hollywood lifers shared, and how they coped with fame and the spotlight through multiple decades – and varied levels of the ever-fleeting commodity that is celebrity.
Inventory of Prince’s estate lists cash, property, gold bars
An inventory of Prince’s estate submitted to a probate court in Minnesota shows he had acquired tens of millions of dollars’ worth of real estate and other personal property before he died last year. Much of the value of his estate hasn’t been established yet, including unreleased recordings and videos from his vault, according to the Star Tribune .
Girl, 9, DIES just 4 hours after getting her tonsils removed in routine operation
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‘M.A.S.H.’ star William Christopher dies at 84
In this Sept. 15, 1982 photo, cast members of the television series “M*A*S*H” from left, William Christopher, Harry Morgan, Mike Farrell, Alan Alda, and Jamie Farr, take a break on the set during taping in Los Angeles.
Billie Lourd ‘has no words’ after deaths of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds
Billie Lourd has said she has “no words” to express how much she will miss her mother Carrie Fisher and grandmother Debbie Reynolds following their deaths. Singin’ In The Rain star Reynolds, 84, died from a suspected stroke on December 28 just a day after the death of her daughter Fisher, 60. Billie Lourd said she ‘has no words’ to describe how much she will miss her mother Carrie Fisher The Star Wars actress died in hospital after suffering a heart attack on a flight from London to Los Angeles on December 23. Actress Lourd, 24, spoke out for the first time since Fisher and Reynolds died, posting a message for her fans on Instagram along with a photograph of the three of them together when she was a child.
Actor who played MASH’s Father Mulcahy dies
Cast members of the television series MASH from left, are William Christopher, who played Father Mulcahy, Harry Morgan, Mike Farrell, Alan Alda, and Jamie Farr. Christopher died Saturday, Dec. 31 at age 84. William Christopher, who played the unassuming U.S. Army chaplain, Father Mulcahy, struggling to bring spiritual comfort to an anarchic surgical unit during the Korean War on the long-running hit TV series MASH, died on Saturday.
‘M.A.S.H.’ star William Christopher dies at 84
Christopher’s agent Robert Malcom said the actor died at 5:10 a.m. Saturday at his home in Pasadena, California. He tells The Associated Press that Christopher’s wife says her husband died peacefully.
Actor William Christopher, – M*A*S*H’ chaplain, dies at 84
William Christopher, who played the unassuming U.S. Army chaplain, Father Mulcahy, struggling to bring spiritual comfort to an anarchic surgical unit during the Korean War on the long-running hit TV series “M*A*S*H,” died on Saturday. He was 84. Christopher, who was diagnosed with cancer about 18 months ago, died in his bed at his home in Pasadena, California, according to his longtime New York-based agent, Robert Malcolm.
‘M.A.S.H.’ star William Christopher dies at 84
Christopher’s agent Robert Malcom said the actor died at 5:10 a.m. Saturday at his home in Pasadena, California. He tells The Associated Press that Christopher’s wife says her husband died peacefully.
Mardi Gras ‘Krewe’ honors Carrie Fisher in New Orleans
Their hair wrapped in side buns, wielding lightsabers and dressed as everything from Wookiees to stormtroopers, thousands of people turned out Friday to honor Carrie Fisher, the actress famous for her iconic role as Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” movies. Fisher, whose tough-talking princess defied Empire generals while tossing off one-liners like “into the garbage chute, flyboy,” died Tuesday.
Joint funeral planned for Fisher and Reynolds Read Story Maria Puente , Usa Today
Funeral and memorial arrangements for Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher are taking firmer shape, says Todd Fisher, as the Los Angeles County medical examiner delayed performing an autopsy of Fisher’s body. As the New Year’s holiday approached, Hollywood waited to learn if there will be some kind of industry commemoration ceremony for two of its iconic screen queens, a mother-daughter duo who died one day after another this week.
Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds to Be Buried Together
Carrie Fisher and her mother Debbie Reynolds will have a joint funeral and be buried together at the Hollywood Hills’ Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Carrie Fisher and her mother Debbie Reynolds will have a joint funeral and be buried together at the Hollywood Hills’ Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
They loved her and she knows: Mardi Gras krewe honors Fisher
Their hair wrapped in side buns, wielding lightsabers and dressed as everything from Wookiees to stormtroopers, thousands of people turned out Friday to honor Carrie Fisher, the actress famous for her iconic role as Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” movies . Fisher, whose tough-talking princess defied Empire generals while tossing off one-liners like “into the garbage chute, flyboy,” died Tuesday.
HBO film about Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher set for Jan. 7
An HBO documentary about the relationship between actress and writer Carrie Fisher and her Hollywood legend mother, Debbie Reynolds, will air Jan. 7. “Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds,” was expected to premiere on the cable network this spring but HBO moved it up after the pairs’ deaths. Although it hasn’t been on television, “Bright Lights” was shown earlier this year at film festivals in New York and at Cannes.
HBO Moves Up Debut Date for Carrie Fisher/Debbie Reynolds Doc
HBO moved up the debut date of documentary ‘Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds’ following the stars’ deaths. Following the recent deaths of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, HBO moved up the debut of Bright Lights , a documentary about the mother-daughter stars.
HBO film about Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher set for Jan. 7
In this Sept. 10, 2011, file photo, Debbie Reynolds, left, and Carrie Fisher arrive at the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.
Carrie Fisher-Debbie Reynolds documentary to debut on HBO Jan. 7
HBO says its documentary Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds will premiere on Jan. 7, instead of in March as planned. The cable network said in a press release the scheduling move was made “in light of the recent and unexpected deaths of both Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds.”
‘He was my heart,’ Tara Reid says about her father, who died Friday
The 41-year-old actress revealed on Instagram on Friday that her father has died, sharing a picture of the two lovingly embracing. “Today, I’ve received terrible news that my father, Thomas Reid, has passed away,” Tara wrote.
Reynolds and Fisher up and down in life, together in death
In this Sept. 10, 2011, file photo, Debbie Reynolds, left, and Carrie Fisher arrive at the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.
Barbara Tarbuck of ‘General Hospital’ dies at 74
Barbara Tarbuck, a stage and screen actress who played Jane Jacks on “General Hospital” and Mother Superior Claudia on “American Horror Story: Asylum,” has died. She was 74. Tarbuck died Monday at her Los Angeles home, said her daughter, producer Jennifer Lane Connolly.
Star Wars fans pay touching tribute to Carrie Fisher with colourful lightsaber vigils
Star Wars fans in Austin and San Antonio, Texas held their light sabers high, as they gathered to remember Carrie Fisher. The actress best known as Princess Leia died on Tuesday.
Reynolds and Fisher up and down in life, together in death
In this Sept. 10, 2011, file photo, Debbie Reynolds, left, and Carrie Fisher arrive at the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.
Deaths of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds: What we know
Deaths of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds: What we know Will this unprecedented showbiz double tragedy result in a grand Hollywood double funeral? Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2hwK7AZ Fans gathered around Debbie Reynolds star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday night, to remember the acting and dancing legend. Reynolds died on Wednesday at the age of 84, one day after the death of her daughter, actress Carrie Fisher.
Debbie Reynolds backstage at the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild…
Debbie Reynolds, an actress who sang and danced her way into film history opposite Gene Kelly in the classic 1952 musical “Singin’ in the Rain,” a movie that helped turn her into a sweetheart of American film, has died. She was 84. Reynolds, who was a major collector of Hollywood memorabilia and toured in a one-woman revue into her 80s, died Wednesday in Los Angeles, her son told the Associated Press.
Fans create impromptu Walk of Fame star for Carrie Fisher
Flowers and candles adorn an impromptu memorial created on a blank Hollywood Walk of Fame star by fans of late actress and author Carrie Fisher, who does not have an official star on the world-famous promenade, in Los Angeles Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016. Paste-on letters spell out her name and the phrase “May the force be with you always.
William Shatner And Bette Midler Lead Tributes To Debbie Reynolds
William Shatner, Dwayne Johnson and Bette Midler led the tributes to Debbie Reynolds following the actress’ tragic death just 30 hours after her daughter Carrie Fisher passed away. The 84-year-old Singin’ in the Rain star was hospitalized on Wednesday after suffering a stroke at her son Todd Fisher’s home.
Jessica Alba flashes her toned legs in a flirty LBD as she enjoys a …
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Reactions to the death of actress Debbie Reynolds
I can’t believe this happened one day after Carrie. My heart goes out to Billie.”
Reactions to the death of actress Debbie Reynolds Wednesday
I can’t believe this happened one day after Carrie. My heart goes out to Billie.”
Reports: Debbie Reynolds hospitalized, one day after daughter Carrie Fisher’s death
Debbie Reynolds has been taken to the hospital after suffering a medical emergency in Los Angeles one day after her daughter Carrie Fisher died, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday. The Los Angeles Times and celebrity website TMZ, which was first to report the incident, said unnamed sources told them Reynolds, 84, was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after paramedics were called to her son’s home.
Garry Shandling died from blood clot in heart, coroner says
Garry Shandling died from a blood clot in his heart, coroner’s officials said Tuesday more than seven months after the comedian’s unexpected death. A report by Los Angeles’ coroner’s officials released Tuesday states the fatal clot occurred after the comedian developed blood clots in his legs, a condition known as deep vein thrombosis.
Carrie Fisher’s hilarious obituary request
People have said many things about Fisher’s character, but one of the most commonly remembered aspects of her personality is her sense of humor.
Carrie Fisher’s co-star George S Irving from 1973’s Irene dies the …
Carrie Fisher’s co-star George S Irving from 1973’s Irene dies the day before she does at age 94… her mom Debbie Reynolds was also in the musical Carrie worked with the character actor during her Broadway debut in 1973 with a revival of Irene. Her mother Debbie Reynolds had the title role in the musical.
Women share photos dressed as Princess Leia after Carrie Fisher’s death
… Just do it and eventually the confidence will follow.” After news broke of Carrie Fisher’s death women in the entertainment industry have taken to social media to share their grief and express their appreciation for the actress’ work, and role as a …
What we know about Carrie Fisher’s next ‘Star Wars’ movie
What we know about Carrie Fisher’s next ‘Star Wars’ movie The last time we saw Leia onscreen, she was a general. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2iBQAIU Carrie Fisher, best known for her role as Princess Leia in the ‘Star Wars’ films, died at the age of 60. Her family, friends, and fans expressed their sadness via social media.
Carrie Fisher had wrapped filming for Star Wars: Episode VIII
The actress was just 60-years-old when she died on Tuesday after suffering a heart attack but an official has told TMZ that she had already finished filming the next instalment of the science fiction franchise, in which she played Princess Leia. The official from Lucasfilms said Carrie was “absolutely wrapped” on the new movie but said it was too early to know how her untimely death would affect future movies.
Actor and comedian Ricky Harris dead at 54
Harris, who had a recurring role as Malvo in Chris Rock’s TV series Everybody Hates Chris , died on Monday of a heart attack, his manager Cindy Ambers has confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. The actor first entered Hollywood in the early ’90s with 1993’s Poetic Justice and Mikael Salomon’s 1998 action movie Hard Rain.
Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield’s most emotional moments of 2016
Famed for their light-hearted and infectious personalities, Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield rarely hold back when it comes to their work. The This Morning co-hosts – who have been presenting the award-winning daytime show together for seven years – are often seen overcome with emotion when they are faced with real-life stories.
Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield’s most emotional moments of 2016
Famed for their light-hearted and infectious personalities, Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield rarely hold back when it comes to their work. The This Morning co-hosts – who have been presenting the award-winning daytime show together for seven years – are often seen overcome with emotion when they are faced with real-life stories.
Comedian Ricky Harris, known for roles in ‘Dope’ and ‘Everybody Hates Chris,’ dies at 54
… manager said. He was 54. The cause was not immediately known. But Harris’ manager, Cindy Ambers of Art/Work Entertainment, said Harris had suffered a heart attack two years ago. Fellow performers posted condolences on social media, including …
Royle Family star Liz Smith dies aged 95
Actress Liz Smith , who played the role of Nana in The Royle Family , and Mrs Cropley in the Vicar of Dibley , has died aged 95. A spokesperson for the actress confirmed on Boxing day that she passed away on Christmas eve. Liz, who was awarded an NBE in 2009 and was also a Bafta-award winner, was a family favourite, having played roles in a plethora of TV shows including 2point4 Children and Lark Rise to Candleford .
Royle Family star Liz Smith dies aged 95
Actress Liz Smith , who played the role of Nana in The Royle Family , and Mrs Cropley in the Vicar of Dibley , has died aged 95. A spokesperson for the actress confirmed on Boxing day that she passed away on Christmas eve. Liz, who was awarded an NBE in 2009 and was also a Bafta-award winner, was a family favourite, having played roles in a plethora of TV shows including 2point4 Children and Lark Rise to Candleford .
Pioneering astronomer Vera Rubin dies at 88
Allan Rubin says his mother died Sunday night of natural causes. He says the Philadelphia native had been living in the Princeton, New Jersey, area.
Music stars queue up to praise ‘talented soul’ George Michael
Stars from the world of showbiz have paid tribute to the “truly brilliant” George Michael, who died on Christmas Day aged 53. Pop stars from the former Wham! front man’s heyday were joined by more contemporary names in declaring their sadness. Martin Fry, lead singer and songwriter with Look Of Love band ABC, said on Twitter: “Absolutely devastated to hear of the loss of @GeorgeMichael Truly brilliant talent #sad #sad #sad.”
Music stars queue up to praise ‘talented soul’ George Michael
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Celebrities Mourn Singer George Michael: ‘He Was Such a Brilliant Talent’
Singer George Michael died suddenly at age 53 over Christmas, EW has confirmed. “It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period,” the representative said in a statement to EW.
Singer George Michael dead at 53, report says
George Michael, whose 80s-era hits “Careless Whisper,” “Freedom 90” and a string of others once dominated the music charts, died at his home in England Sunday , BBC News reported. He was 53. “It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period,” the singer’s publicist said in a statement.
Singer George Michael dead at 53, publicist says
George Michael , who rocketed to stardom with Wham! and went on to enjoy a long and celebrated solo career lined with controversies, has died, his publicist said Sunday. He was 53. Michael died at his home in Goring, England.
Dame Helen Mirren: 2016 not been great
The 71-year-old actress was asked to give an “inspirational Christmas message” and admitted that, on reflection, 2016 – which has seen the deaths of a host of famous faces including David Bowie, Prince, and her ‘Eye in the Sky’ co-star Alan Rickman, Britain opt to leave the EU and Donald Trump elected US president – hasn’t been too great. Appearing on ‘The Graham Norton Show’ alongside her ‘Collateral Beauty’ co-star Will Smith, she said: “Hello.
Alan Thicke Died of Ruptured Aorta, Coroner Says
Thicke star died last week, and at the time, his son Robin Thicke’s publicist said that the actor suffered a heart attack. After the funeral, his wife Tanya Callau Thicke opened up to People magazine about saying goodbye to her “soul mate.”
Tanya Callau Thicke Thanks Fans for ‘Outpouring of Love’
A week after he died suddenly from a heart attack at the age of 69, Alan Thicke was laid to rest on Tuesday, surrounded by friends and family. After the funeral, the “Growing Pains” star’s wife Tanya Callau Thicke opened up to People magazine about saying goodbye to her “soul mate.”
Woman who died before ‘Jeopardy’ airing had 5-day winning streak
In this Aug. 31 photo, Cindy Stowell appears with “Jeopardy” host Alex Trebek. Stowell competed on the show while battling cancer.
‘Hairspray’ Tony Award-winner Dick Latessa dies at 87
In a June 8, 2003 file photo, Dick Latessa accepts the Tony award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for “Hairspray” during the 57th Annual Tony Awards, at New York’s Radio City Music Hall. Latessa, veteran Broadway actor who was in the original productions of “Follies,” “Brighton Beach Memoirs” and “The Will Rogers Follies”, died Monday, Dec. 19, 2016, according to actor Fierstein, who announced the news Tuesday.
Michele Morgan, lustrous French actress of ‘Port of Shadows,’ dies at 96
MichA le Morgan, a French movie actress who starred in the moody masterpiece “Port of Shadows” and who, during a brief Hollywood sojourn, helped introduce Frank Sinatra to film audiences in his first big role, died Dec. 20. She was 96. In a career spanning seven decades, Ms. Morgan was best known as the ethereal femme fatale in “Port of Shadows” , a film at the core of the poetic realism movement in French cinema.
‘Jeopardy!’ contestant who died before show aired keeps win streak going
A “Jeopardy!” contestant who died before her string of taped appearances aired on the TV game show this week won her fifth consecutive game in an episode broadcast Monday night. A science content developer from Austin, Texas, Stowell died December 5 after a long battle with cancer, according to her longtime partner, Jason Hess.