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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 …
Boston-Born Actress Helps 'The Bear' Set Emmy Awards Record Boston-Born Actress Helps 'The Bear' Set Emmy Awards Record
Boston-Born Actress Helps 'The Bear' Set Emmy Awards Record Ayo Edebiri, the Boston-born actress who became a breakout star in the culinary comedy "The Bear," was nominated for her second Emmy Award in as many years. The show collected 23 nominations, setting a new record for most ever for a comedy series in a single year.  Edebiri, who plays chef Sydney Adamu in the series, was nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy Series. She won the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series last year, but her profile and role in the FX series have grown.  Jeremy Allen White, who plays the manic chef Carmen "Carmy" …