Nation Apr 02 Judge tosses out Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against costar Justin Baldoni By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press
Arts Mar 30 Tony-nominated actor Mary Beth Hurt dies at 79 Mary Beth Hurt, a Tony Award-nominated actor who starred on Broadway in “Benefactors” with Glenn Close and reunited with Close for the movie “The World According to Garp,” has died. By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press
Arts Feb 20 Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' star and ALS advocate, dies at 53 Dane died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known also as Lou Gehrig’s disease, less than a year after he announced his diagnosis. By Maria Sherman, Associated Press
Arts Jan 30 Catherine O'Hara, Emmy-winning actor and comedian of 'Schitt's Creek' fame, dies at 71 O'Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for comedic roles across the decades — from Kevin's beleaguered mom in “Home Alone” to the iconic Moira Rose in “Schitt's Creek” — died at her home in Los Angeles “following a brief illness,” according to a… By Andrew Dalton, Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press
Arts Dec 13 On turning 100, comedy legend Dick Van Dyke says: 'You want to live more, which I plan to' Comedy icon Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, hitting the century mark some six decades after he sang and danced with Julie Andrews in “Mary Poppins” and starred in his self-titled sitcom. By Associated Press
Nov 11 Sally Kirkland, Oscar-nominated screen and stage star, dies at age 84 By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Her biggest role was in 1987's “Anna” as a fading Czech movie star remaking her life in the United States. Continue reading
Oct 25 June Lockhart, beloved mother figure of 'Lassie' and 'Lost In Space' fame, dies at 100 By Bob Thomas, Beth Harris, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Oct 11 Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of 'Annie Hall' and 'The Godfather,' dies at 79 By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Aug 17 Terence Stamp, British actor who portrayed General Zod in early 'Superman' films, dies at 87 By Pan Pylas, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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