Renauld White, history-making model and ‘Guiding Light’ actor, dead at 80

Renauld White, history-making model and ‘Guiding Light’ actor, dead at 80

Renauld White, a trailblazing model and actor best known for his role in the soap opera “Guiding Light,” has died. He was 80. His friend and fashion designer Jeffrey Banks confirmed to Women’s Wear Daily that White died Wednesday, June 26, in hospice care at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan. The cause of death is … Read more

Actor Bill Cobbs, known for ‘The Bodyguard,’ ‘Night At the Museum,’ dead at 90

Actor Bill Cobbs, known for ‘The Bodyguard,’ ‘Night At the Museum,’ dead at 90

Veteran actor Bill Cobbs has died at age 90.  Cobbs passed away on Tuesday night at his home in Riverside, CA, of unannounced causes, according to TMZ.  His brother, pastor Thomas G. Cobbs, shared the news on Facebook on Wednesday.  “We are saddened to share the passing of Bill Cobbs,” he wrote. Bill Cobbs has … Read more

‘Sandlot’ actor Thomas Guiry ordered to pay fine for hurling dumbbell at neighbor’s Jeep, showing up at home with a knife

‘Sandlot’ actor Thomas Guiry ordered to pay fine for hurling dumbbell at neighbor’s Jeep, showing up at home with a knife

It’s a “Smalls” price to pay. Actor Thomas Guiry, who played Scotty Smalls in the 1993 cult classic movie “The Sandlot,” was ordered to pay a nearly $800 fine Monday morning after admitting to hurling a dumbbell into the windshield of a neighbor’s Jeep — and later returning to the home with a knife. Guiry, … Read more

‘Hawaii Five-0’ actor Taylor Wily dead at 56

‘Hawaii Five-0’ actor Taylor Wily dead at 56

“Hawaii Five-0” star Taylor Wily has died. He was 56. CBS via Getty Images Wily’s death was confirmed by KITV 4 Island News in Hawaii. Wily — whose real name was Teila Tuli — played Kamekona on the CBS drama for 171 episodes for 10 seasons between 2010 and 2020. He reprised his role for seven … Read more

Legendary actor Donald Sutherland dead at 88, son Kiefer pays tribute: ‘A life well lived’

Legendary actor Donald Sutherland dead at 88, son Kiefer pays tribute: ‘A life well lived’

Donald Sutherland has died at 88. “With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away,” Kiefer Sutherland announced on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday. “I personally think one of the most important actors in the history of film. Never daunted by a role, good, bad or ugly. He loved … Read more

Watch Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos reunite with ‘All My Children’ actor who played their baby

Watch Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos reunite with ‘All My Children’ actor who played their baby

This was not on our 2024 bingo card. Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos reunited with the actor who played their baby, Lorenzo, on “All My Children” during Monday’s episode of “Live with Kelly and Mark.” “I saw an interesting sign over here,” Consuelos, 53, pointed out to his co-host and wife. Kelly Ripa Mark … Read more

‘Seinfeld’ actor and New York comedian Hiram Kasten dead at 71

‘Seinfeld’ actor and New York comedian Hiram Kasten dead at 71

Actor Hiram Kasten, best known for his work on “Seinfeld,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Saved By the Bell,” has died at age 71. The New York native’s wife, Diana Kisiel Kastenbaum, announced his death in a Facebook post Sunday, revealing that the actor had been battling prostate cancer. The actor died in his wife’s arms “only … Read more

Actor Morgan Freeman derides Black History Month: ‘My history is American history’

Actor Morgan Freeman derides Black History Month: ‘My history is American history’

Actor Morgan Freeman once again criticized the idea of a Black History Month. “I detest it,” the 87-year-old actor told Variety Saturday. “The mere idea of it. You are going to give me the shortest month in a year? And you are going to celebrate ‘my’ history?! This whole idea makes my teeth itch. It’s not right.” … Read more

‘Law and Order’ and ‘The French Connection’ actor Tony Lo Bianco dead at 87

‘Law and Order’ and ‘The French Connection’ actor Tony Lo Bianco dead at 87

Actor Tony Lo Bianco, best known for the movie “The French Connection,” has died. He was 87. His representative confirmed on Wednesday that he died of prostate cancer. “Tony Lo Bianco passed away last night at his horse farm in Maryland after a battle with prostate cancer,” the rep’s statement to Fox News read. “His wife, Alyse, … Read more

‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor cremated after fatal shooting

‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor cremated after fatal shooting

Johnny Wactor has been cremated after his shooting death at age 37. According to TMZ, the late actor’s remains are with his mother, Scarlett, at her South Carolina home.  Wactor was shot and killed on May 25, after encountering armed robbers who were trying to steal a catalytic converter from his car. He protected his female … Read more

Tom Bower, ‘Die Hard 2’ and ‘The Waltons’ actor, dead at 86

Tom Bower, ‘Die Hard 2’ and ‘The Waltons’ actor, dead at 86

Tom Bower, an actor who had a five-decade career in Hollywood in films such as “Die Hard 2” and “Nixon” and the TV show “The Waltons,” died last month, his family said on Thursday. He was 86. His sister Mary Miller told the Hollywood Reporter that Bower died in his sleep at home in Los … Read more

Erich Anderson, Actor in ‘Friday the 13th’ and ‘Felicity,’ Dies at 67

Erich Anderson, Actor in ‘Friday the 13th’ and ‘Felicity,’ Dies at 67

Erich Anderson, an actor known for his breakout role in the “Friday the 13th” franchise and recurring appearances on television series like “Felicity” and “Thirtysomething,” died on Saturday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 67. His brother-in-law, Michael O’Malley, said the cause was esophageal cancer. In the late 1980s and ’90s, Mr. Anderson … Read more

Leonard Nimoy’s son reveals ‘Star Trek’ actor ‘butted heads with everybody’ — but not like ‘Mommie Dearest’

Leonard Nimoy’s son reveals ‘Star Trek’ actor ‘butted heads with everybody’ — but not like ‘Mommie Dearest’

Adam Nimoy has boldly gone where no fan has gone before. The son of the late “Star Trek” actor Leonard Nimoy has written a “reverential” but warts-and-all memoir about his “complicated” relationship with his dad that reveals just how worlds apart they were for most of their lives.  “You know, it’s not ‘Mommie Dearest.’ I … Read more

‘Felicity’ actor Erich Anderson dead at 67 after ‘brutal’ cancer battle

‘Felicity’ actor Erich Anderson dead at 67 after ‘brutal’ cancer battle

Actor Erich Anderson, best known for his role on “Felicity,” has died. He was 67. According to his obituary, he died of cancer on May 31. His wife, actress Saxon Trainor, shared the news via Instagram over the weekend. Erich Anderson at the 2016 Chiller Theater Expo in Parsippany, New Jersey. WireImage “My husband Erich … Read more

‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor’s mother says co-worker he protected will attend funeral, son’s death ‘doesn’t need to be in vain’

‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor’s mother says co-worker he protected will attend funeral, son’s death ‘doesn’t need to be in vain’

Funeral plans have been made for Johnny Wactor, his mother confirmed to Fox News Digital via phone. His brother, Grant, initially posted the update on social media, and Scarlett Wactor said the family will be holding receiving and funeral services at Sommerville Baptist church in Sommerville, South Carolina on June 15. Scarlett said friends from his … Read more

Darryl Hickman, Prolific Child Actor of the 1940s, Dies at 92

Darryl Hickman, Prolific Child Actor of the 1940s, Dies at 92

By then, Mr. Hickman said, he was running out of gas as a screen actor and was looking for new opportunities. He began to write scripts for TV series, including “Hawaiian Eye” and “The Loretta Young Show.” He performed onstage in summer stock, which led to his starring in “How to Succeed” for about a … Read more

‘Home Alone’ actor Ken Hudson Campbell dropped 100 pounds amid cancer treatment

‘Home Alone’ actor Ken Hudson Campbell dropped 100 pounds amid cancer treatment

“Home Alone” actor Ken Hudson Campbell is making progress in his road to recovery after being diagnosed with cancer in October 2023. The 61-year-old shared photos of himself ringing the bell after completing radiation treatment on his GoFundMe page. “You get to ring the bell when you’ve completed your course of radiation treatments. Six weeks, … Read more

Richard Dreyfuss’ son slams actor for alleged sexist, homophobic rant at ‘Jaws’ screening: ‘Disgusting’

Richard Dreyfuss’ son slams actor for alleged sexist, homophobic rant at ‘Jaws’ screening: ‘Disgusting’

Richard Dreyfuss upset a lot of people with his alleged sexist and homophobic rant — including his own son. The 76-year-old actor participated in a “Jaws” screening at a Massachusetts movie theater on Saturday and reportedly went on a rogue rant that caused attendees to walk out. Richard Dreyfuss at the premiere of “Murder at … Read more

Zack Norman, Actor Who Juggled Multiple Professions, Dies at 83

Zack Norman, Actor Who Juggled Multiple Professions, Dies at 83

Zack Norman, who made his mark as an actor in films like “Romancing the Stone” and “Cadillac Man” and with appearances on television shows like “The A-Team” and “The Nanny” — and who, as a producer, also became known for a star-crossed movie that became a running punchline on the show “Mystery Science Theater 3000” … Read more