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Emmy Winner Who Appeared On Northern Exposure, Desperate Housewives, Young Sheldon Dies Emmy Winner Who Appeared On Northern Exposure, Desperate Housewives, Young Sheldon Dies
Emmy Winner Who Appeared On Northern Exposure, Desperate Housewives, Young Sheldon Dies An Emmy Award-winning actress known for her roles in several popular TV series has died. Valerie Mahaffey was 71 years old, and had been battling cancer, her publicist told The Hollywood Reporter. She died on Friday, May 30 in Los Angeles.  Mahaffey was known for playing eccentric characters on Desperate Housewives, Young Sheldon, Northern Exposure, and Big Sky. In 1992, she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her performance on the CBS series Northern Exposure in 1992. She also was cast on The West Wing, L.A. Law, Ally McBeal, …
George Wendt, Who Played Norm On Cheers, Dies George Wendt, Who Played Norm On Cheers, Dies
George Wendt, Who Played Norm On Cheers, Dies Actor and comedian George Wendt who played the beer-loving character Norm Peterson on NBC's iconic Cheers sitcom has died. He was 76. A cause of death has not been released. Wendt was nominated six times for Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series during Cheers' 11-year run from 1982 to 1993. He also appeared in a slew of movies, including The Little Rascals (1994), Sandy Wexler (2017), No Small Affair (1984), Fletch (1985), Airplane II: The Sequel (1982), and Outside Providence (1999). He was an alumnus of The Second City improv comed…
Actors Sought For Anthony Bourdain Biopic Filming On Cape Cod Actors Sought For Anthony Bourdain Biopic Filming On Cape Cod
Actors Sought For Anthony Bourdain Biopic Filming On Cape Cod If you work in a kitchen and idolize Anthony Bourdain, this project is for you. A biopic of the famed chef is casting for experienced restaurant workers to play kitchen staff. The movie about the Leonia, NJ native will be shooting in Provincetown from Monday, May 26 through Friday, July 4. “Tony” tells the story of a 20-year-old Bourdain who heads to Cape Cod to join his girlfriend, only to end up working at a restaurant in Provincetown—a job that changes his life forever. The casting notice is for a Black man in his early 20s who speaks with a Tennessee accent. “We're looking for real re…
TV, Film Star With 40-Year Career Dies At 63, Leaves Lasting Legacy TV, Film Star With 40-Year Career Dies At 63, Leaves Lasting Legacy
TV, Film Star With 40-Year Career Dies At 63, Leaves Lasting Legacy Lar Park Lincoln, a fan-favorite actress known for her roles in "Knots Landing" and "Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood," has died at 63. Lincoln, who was born in Dallas, built a career that spanned more than four decades. She starred in hits like "Children of the Night," "Heart of the City," "Outlaws," and "Highway to Heaven." Her breakout role came in 1987 when she was cast as Linda Fairgate on the CBS hit soap opera Knots Landing, where she quickly became a household name. Her family did not say how she died, but she battled breast cancer for years, the New York Post reported. She p…
TV Star Eric Dane Diagnosed With ALS TV Star Eric Dane Diagnosed With ALS
TV Star Eric Dane Diagnosed With ALS Actor Eric Dane has revealed his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The 52-year-old star, known for his role as the patriarch of the Jacobs family on HBO’s hit series Euphoria, shared the news with PEOPLE. 
“I have been diagnosed with ALS,” Dane told the outlet. “I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter.”  He is married to actress Rebecca Gayheart, and they have two teenage daughters. Despite his diagnosis, Dane remains optimistic and is eager to continue his work, with production for Season 3 of Euphoria beginning in days.&nbs…
Bruce Willis Dances Into 70 Surrounded By Family, With An Uplifting Health Update Bruce Willis Dances Into 70 Surrounded By Family, With An Uplifting Health Update
Bruce Willis Dances Into 70 Surrounded By Family, With An Uplifting Health Update Celebrating his 70th birthday surrounded by loved ones, Bruce Willis received heartfelt tributes and a reassuring health update from his family. Daughter Rumer Willis shared that her father is "doing great," bringing comfort to fans concerned about his battle with frontotemporal dementia. Since his diagnosis in 2022, fans have remained hopeful for the "Die Hard" star, and most updates from the Willis family have been positive. Rumer Willis, whom Bruce shares with ex-wife Demi Moore, posed for photos with her father on Wednesday — his special day — and gave a brief update on his condition af…
What Is Hantavirus? Gene Hackman's Wife Died From Rodent-Transmitted Disease, Officials Say What Is Hantavirus? Gene Hackman's Wife Died From Rodent-Transmitted Disease, Officials Say
What Is Hantavirus? Gene Hackman's Wife Died From Rodent-Transmitted Disease, Officials Say A rare but serious virus linked to rodents claimed the life of Betsy Arakawa, the wife of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, health officials said. Arakawa, 65, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome on Tuesday, Feb. 11, a full week before the 95-year-old Hackman died from cardiovascular disease and advanced Alzheimer’s, New Mexico’s chief medical examiner revealed at a press conference Friday, March 7. The couple of more than 35 years–along with one of their three dogs–was found dead inside their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Wednesday, Feb. 26, as Daily Voice reported. Hantavirus is …
New Barbie Dolls Honor Team USA Gymnasts, Famous Friends As Role Models To Empower Girls New Barbie Dolls Honor Team USA Gymnasts, Famous Friends As Role Models To Empower Girls
New Barbie Dolls Honor Team USA Gymnasts, Famous Friends As Role Models To Empower Girls An iconic doll is celebrating International Women's Month by honoring powerful female friendships with one-of-a-kind toys, aspiring to show young girls the importance of empowering each other. Barbie will recognize four dynamic duos with "role model" dolls made in their likeness, Mattel said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 4. The dolls' release ties into International Women's Day, which is on Saturday, Mar. 8. The initiative spotlights the strength of female friendships and aims to inspire young girls to embrace supportive relationships. "One of the greatest tools that a girl can have i…
Lindsay Lohan Reacts To Vikings Players Doing Her Iconic 'Parent Trap' Handshake Lindsay Lohan Reacts To Vikings Players Doing Her Iconic 'Parent Trap' Handshake
Lindsay Lohan Reacts To Vikings Players Doing Her Iconic 'Parent Trap' Handshake Lindsay Lohan has officially weighed in on a viral NFL moment that paid homage to one of her most popular movies. Appearing on NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” the 38-year-old actress reacted to Minnesota Vikings players Camryn Bynum and Josh Metellus performing the iconic handshake from her 1998 hit, “The Parent Trap.” The footballers acted out the intricate moves – a secret handshake between Lohan’s character Annie and her butler – after intercepting a pass from Aaron Rodgers against the New York Jets on Sunday, Oct. 6. “They did your handshake from ‘The Parent Trap,’” Fa…
Casting Call: Search On For High School Version Of Elle Woods For 'Legally Blonde' Series Casting Call: Search On For High School Version Of Elle Woods For 'Legally Blonde' Series
Casting Call: Search On For High School Version Of Elle Woods For 'Legally Blonde' Series Do you think you're all that and can pull off a young Elle Woods from "Legally Blonde?"  Well, get that camera ready for a video and pull out the pink to dress the part. Prime Video, along with Reese Witherspoon (the original Elle Woods), has put out a nationwide call for submissions to cast the main character in a "Legally Blonde" prequel series. Witherspoon announced on her Instagram on Wednesday, Sept. 25, that the search was official: “Our search for the high school version of Elle Woods is officially ON!” Witherspoon wrote in the post. “With our friends @primevideo we’re making th…
'Dawson's Creek' Actor With Strong New England Ties Dies At 51 'Dawson's Creek' Actor With Strong New England Ties Dies At 51
'Dawson's Creek' Actor With Strong New England Ties Dies At 51 An actor with ties to the region who was known for roles on several popular television shows such as "Dawson's Creek" is being remembered for his enduring positivity following a battle against an eating disorder.  Actor Obi Ndefo died on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at the age of 51 after a long illness, his sister Nkem Ndefo announced in a social media post on Monday, Sept. 2.  "Tragically, Obi’s heart gave out in his longstanding battle against the eating disorder orthorexia," Nkem Ndefo wrote in a post on X, adding, "As his family, we share this news to bring attention to …
Westchester's Own Michael Douglas To Receive Achievement Award In Fairfield County Westchester's Own Michael Douglas To Receive Achievement Award In Fairfield County
Westchester's Own Michael Douglas To Receive Achievement Award In Fairfield County Longtime actor and producer Michael Douglas, a longtime New York resident, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award in Connecticut.  The 79-year-old Douglas, a Westchester County resident formerly of Bedford and now living in Irvington-on-Hudson, will be presented the award on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in Fairfield County, at the Avon Theater in Stamford. "We are thrilled to recognize Michael Douglas with the Avon Theatre Lifetime Achievement Award," said Peter H. Gistelinck, the Avon Theatre executive director. "Mr. Douglas' exceptional talent, dedication to his craft, and enduring impact on…
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" …