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$6.5M Buys 116-Year-Old Greenwich Mansion — With Private Island, Boats, Stunning Views $6.5M Buys 116-Year-Old Greenwich Mansion — With Private Island, Boats, Stunning Views
$6.5M Buys 116-Year-Old Greenwich Mansion — With Private Island, Boats, Stunning Views Looking for waterfront living with a twist? A stunning home along Long Island Sound that once belonged to a Broadway star is now for sale. It offers a rare chance to own a piece of the Connecticut coast, complete with its own island that you can name.  Built in 1909, the 2,800-square-foot home sits on Rich Island in Greenwich. The half-acre of land is shaded by mature trees and surrounded by breathtaking views of the Sound. The owner can use one of the two boats moored on the private dock that comes with the $6.5 million property to get a closer look.  The property sits o…
M*A*S*H Star Loretta Swit Dies; Played Colorful Character 'Hot Lips' Houlihan M*A*S*H Star Loretta Swit Dies; Played Colorful Character 'Hot Lips' Houlihan
M*A*S*H Star Loretta Swit Dies; Played Colorful Character 'Hot Lips' Houlihan Loretta Swit, who starred on one of the most popular shows in television history, has died. Swit, who played the charming and colorful head nurse Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on the CBS smash hit M*A*S*H, was age 87 and resided in New York City, where she died early Friday afternoon, May 30. She was a native of Passaic, New Jersey. A cause of death has not been announced. After performing in theatrical productions, including on Broadway, Swit moved to Hollywood in 1969 and appeared on several successful TV series, including Hawaii Five-O, Gunsmoke, Mission: Impossible, and Mannix. H…
Ruth Buzzi, Famed Comedic Actress Who Grew Up In CT, Dies After Long Illness Ruth Buzzi, Famed Comedic Actress Who Grew Up In CT, Dies After Long Illness
Ruth Buzzi, Famed Comedic Actress Who Grew Up In CT, Dies After Long Illness Ruth Buzzi, the life-long comedienne best known for her role on "Rowan & Martin Laugh-In," has died, her family announced on Facebook. She was 88.  Buzzi, born in Rhode Island but raised in Stonington, Connecticut, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 2012 and suffered a stroke in 2022. She died peacefully in her sleep while in hospice care, her family wrote on Facebook.  July 24, 1936 – May 1, 2025 Ruth Buzzi died peacefully in her sleep at home in Texas. She was in hospice care for... Posted by Ruth Buzzi on Friday, May 2, 2025 Forbes wrote that Buzzi began h…
New Englander Linda Lavin, 'Alice' Star Dies, 87 New Englander Linda Lavin, 'Alice' Star Dies, 87
New Englander Linda Lavin, 'Alice' Star Dies, 87 Linda Lavin, the two-time Golden Globe winner and Emmy-nominated actress whose career spanned six decades on stage and screen, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, at the age of 87, according to The New York Times. Born in Portland, Maine, Lavin studied acting at the College of William & Mary in Virginia, where she was deeply involved in the theater program. Her career took off with her iconic role as Alice Hyatt on the hit TV series "Alice," which earned her two Golden Globes and cemented her as a household name. A force on Broadway, Lavin captivated audiences with performances in multiple …
Iconic Actor James Earl Jones Dies At 93 In New York Home Iconic Actor James Earl Jones Dies At 93 In New York Home
Iconic Actor James Earl Jones Dies At 93 In New York Home James Earl Jones, the beloved actor and voice behind one of cinema's most memorable villains, died Monday, Sept. 9, at his home in Dutchess County, Variety reported.  The "Field of Dreams" star was 93. No cause of death was given.  Jones, a Pawling resident, is considered one of the greatest actors of his generation. From the Broadway stage, the silver screen, and a galaxy far, far away, the Mississippi-born actor had a range that few others could replicate.  He was a large man but could play gentle and meek characters, and his baritone voice could be calm and reassuring like in "The Lion …
Glenn Close Says Fellow Nutmegger Inspired Her To Follow Her Dreams Into Acting Glenn Close Says Fellow Nutmegger Inspired Her To Follow Her Dreams Into Acting
Glenn Close Says Fellow Nutmegger Inspired Her To Follow Her Dreams Into Acting Connecticut native Glenn Close has been nominated for an Academy Award eight times, but if it wasn't for a lucky break and a late-night talk show segment, she may have never gone into acting.  The "Fatal Attraction" star spoke with People magazine this week about her life and acting career, and she said it was Katherine Hepburn who inspired her to become an actress.  Fairfield County native Close, age 77, who was born in Greenwich, said she was watching "The Dick Cavett Show" in 1973 when she happened upon an interview with Hepburn, who was also born in Connecticut — in Hartford. …