Arts Dec 13 On turning 100, comedy legend Dick Van Dyke says: 'You want to live more, which I plan to' By Associated Press
Arts Nov 11 Sally Kirkland, Oscar-nominated screen and stage star, dies at age 84 Her biggest role was in 1987's “Anna” as a fading Czech movie star remaking her life in the United States. By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press
Arts Oct 25 June Lockhart, beloved mother figure of 'Lassie' and 'Lost In Space' fame, dies at 100 June Lockhart, who became a mother figure for a generation of television viewers whether at home in “Lassie” or up in the stratosphere in “Lost in Space,” has died. By Bob Thomas, Beth Harris, Associated Press
Arts Oct 11 Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of 'Annie Hall' and 'The Godfather,' dies at 79 People Magazine reported Saturday that Keaton died in California with loved ones, citing a family spokesperson. The unexpected news was met with shock around the world. By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press
Arts Aug 17 Terence Stamp, British actor who portrayed General Zod in early 'Superman' films, dies at 87 Stamp’s six decades in the business were peppered with highlights, but it was his portrayal of the bearded General Zod in 1978's “Superman” and its sequel “Superman II” two years later that most people associate with the British actor. By Pan Pylas, Associated Press
Aug 12 Danielle Spencer, young actor on 'What's Happening!!' turned veterinarian, dies at 60 By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Spencer played Dee, the smarter, more serious younger sister who offered a steady stream of deadpan roasts of her big brother and his friends. The show, set in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Watts, was among the first on television… Continue reading
May 20 George Wendt, actor whose name everyone knew on 'Cheers,' dies at 76 By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press On "Cheers," Wendt's entrances were always cheered with a warm “Norm!” — and his wisecracks always landed. He later crafted a stage career that took him to Broadway in “Art,” “Hairspray” and “Elf.”… Continue reading
May 02 Ruth Buzzi, comic actor on 'Laugh-In' and more, dies at 88 By Beth Harris, Associated Press Buzzi rose to fame as the frumpy and bitter Gladys Ormphby on the groundbreaking sketch comedy series “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In” and made over 200 television appearances during a 45-year career. Continue reading
Mar 30 Actor Richard Chamberlain, who starred in 'Dr. Kildare' and 'Centennial,' dies at 90 By Bob Thomas, Associated Press Richard Chamberlain, the handsome hero of the 1960s television series "Dr. Kildare" who found a second career as an award-winning "king of the miniseries," has died. Continue reading
Feb 26 Actor Michelle Trachtenberg of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Harriet the Spy' fame dies at 39 Michelle Trachtenberg, the actor known for “Gossip Girl,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Harriet the Spy” died Wednesday. She was 39. Continue reading