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John Eimen, the former child actor who starred in “Leave It to Beaver,” “The Twilight Zone,” and “McKeever and the Colonel,” has died. He was 76. Eimen died Friday of prostate cancer at his home in Mukilteo, Washington, his family confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. He learned of his cancer diagnosis in September, the family … Read more
Benedict Cumberbatch’s parents insisted he take on a different career path than the family acting business. Cumberbatch is the son of actors Timothy Carlton and Wanda Ventham, seemingly setting him on a path to stardom. However, his parents warned him against following in their footsteps with stark advice. “I was, if anything pressured the other way, … Read more
Iconic German actor Udo Kier, known for his roles in “Blood for Dracula” and “My Own Private Idaho,” has died. He was 81. Kier died Sunday morning, his partner Delbert McBride told Variety. His long-time friend, photographer Michael Childers, wrote on Facebook that the “Blade” actor died at Eisenhower Hospital in Palm Springs, California. Iconic … Read more
Spencer Lofranco, the Canadian actor best known for his starring roles in “Jamesy Boy” and “Gotti,” has died. He was 33. Lofranco’s death is being investigated by authorities in British Columbia, Canada, according to TMZ. The cause of death has not been confirmed. Spencer Lofranco at the “Gotti” premiere in New York in June 2018. … Read more
Zachary Levi isn’t backing down. The “Shazam!” star said he plans to continue fighting for his beliefs — even if it means paying a professional price in Hollywood. With his new film “Sarah’s Oil” hitting theaters Friday, Levi reflected on how his political views have impacted his career, clarifying that while he hasn’t been completely cut … Read more
Dick Van Dyke is almost 100, but he certainly doesn’t seem it. Steve Boettcher, the director behind the upcoming documentary “Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration,” has revealed that the “Mary Poppins” star’s wife, Arlene Silver, is the “key force” keeping him “so vibrant” at 99 years old. “I think they just want to play. And … Read more
The prop company involved in the movie “Rust,” where cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed in 2021, has sued Alec Baldwin. Seth Kenney, owner of PDQ Arm & Prop, accused Baldwin — along with other producers on the Western film — of running a national media strategy that deflected blame for the live round that killed Hutchins … Read more
Former “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” child actor Floyd Roger Myers Jr. has died after years of battling heart issues. He was 42. Myers died at his home in Maryland on Wednesday morning from a heart attack, his mother, Renee Trice, told TMZ. His grieving mother said that she had spoken to her son the night … Read more
Rebel Wilson claims she felt “uneasy” with an alleged power imbalance between a young actor and producer during the production of her troubled film The Deb, as she faces a defamation lawsuit. Actor Charlotte MacInnes — who starred in the film — is suing Wilson in the New South Wales (NSW) registry of the Federal … Read more
Isabelle Tate, an actress on “9-1-1: Nashville,” has died at age 23. Per Variety, she passed away on Sunday. No cause of death was immediately disclosed. According to TMZ, she suffered from a rare progressive neuromuscular disease which confined her to a wheelchair. Her agent told the outlet that it impacted her legs, but can … Read more
He’s got the eye of the Sylvester. “Rocky” star Sylvester Stallone sent his best wishes on Sunday to the team of his new biopic, “I Play Rocky,” including the actor who will soon embody his younger self onscreen. “The movie ‘I play Rocky’ [sic] started filming Friday,” Stallone, 79, wrote in an Instagram post alongside … Read more
Carrie Preston is the good wife. But before falling in love and walking down the aisle with husband Michael Emerson, in 1998, the now Emmy-winning actress had some reservations. The couple first met while performing in “Hamlet” at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival 31 years ago. Carrie Preston and Michael Emerson attend CBS’ “Elsbeth” Season 3 Premiere. … Read more
Robin Williams’ daughter has a message for the late actor’s fans. Zelda Williams, 36, took to social media this week to beg people to stop sending her AI-generated videos of the iconic comedian, who tragically took his own life in August 2014 at the age of 63. “Please, just stop sending me AI videos of … Read more
James “Jim” Mitchum, the “Thunder Road” actor and son of late Hollywood icon Robert Mitchum, has died. He was 84. Jim died after a lengthy illness on September 20 at his ranch home in Skull Valley, Arizona, a family spokesperson confirmed to Deadline over the weekend. The rep said Jim’s wife, Pamela K. Smith, was … Read more
Like thousands of actors, Tilly Norwood is looking for a Hollywood agent. But unlike most young performers aspiring to make it in the film industry, Tilly Norwood is an entirely artificial intelligence-made character. Norwood, dubbed Hollywood’s first “AI actor,” is the product of a company named Xicoia, which bills itself as the world’s first artificial intelligence talent … Read more
This adorable birthday tribute? Cut. It. Out! Dave Coulier’s wife, Melissa Coulier, took to Instagram to share a sweet birthday message to her partner of 11 years. “This year’s turn feels like the luckiest rotation yet!” the photographer penned. “You’re still here, the brightest light defying the dark. Forever grateful. Love you more than anything … Read more
Actor James Woods is bashing Jimmy Kimmel in the wake of his boot from late night TV, calling him an “unfunny” money loser who should “eat s–t” — and ripping his supporters as “douchebags.” On Thursday, the Emmy winner — who has 5 million X followers — feigned support for the embattled funnyman, and then … Read more
Celebrity photographer and actor Brad Everett Young has died, The Post can confirm. He was 46. Young died of injuries he sustained in a car crash on Sunday, his publicist, Paul Christensen, told The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday. After seeing a movie, Young was driving alone on the 134 Freeway in Southern California when his car … Read more
The widow of a horror film icon Tony Todd called out the Emmy Awards for snubbing her late husband from Sunday night’s televised “In Memoriam” segment. Fatima Cortez Todd, the wife of the late “Candyman” actor, said she was disappointed that the prestigious award show did not mention him in the live broadcast. “Tony had … Read more