‘Hill Street Blues’ star Barbara Bosson dead at 83

‘Hill Street Blues’ star Barbara Bosson dead at 83

Barbara Bosson, best known for starring in “Hill Street Blues,” died at age 83 on Saturday. The 5-time Emmy-nominated actress played divorcee Fay Furillo on the hit NBC police drama from 1981 until 1987. Bosson’s death was announced by her son, director Jesse Bocho, on Instagram Monday. “More spirit and zest than you could shake … Read more

Jenna Bush Hager reveals grandma Barbara Bush body-shamed her in bikini

Jenna Bush Hager reveals grandma Barbara Bush body-shamed her in bikini

Jenna Bush Hager won’t ever forget a comment her late grandma Barbara Bush said to her during her teen years. The journalist, 41, recalled during an episode of “Today with Hoda and Jenna” how Barbara, who passed away in 2018, once called her “chubby” when she wore a bikini. Hager recollected her experience when she … Read more

Meredith Vieira on ‘naughty’ Barbara Walters: ‘Her intensity could be intimidating’

Meredith Vieira on ‘naughty’ Barbara Walters: ‘Her intensity could be intimidating’

Meredith Vieira is saying good-bye to an old friend. The veteran broadcast journalist, 69, paid tribute to her late colleague Barbara Walters In a new essay she penned for People. “The View” creator died on Dec. 30 at the age of 93. Vieira revealed how Walters could at times be “intimidating,” but the TV trailblazer also … Read more

Paul McCartney mourns ‘amazing’ Barbara Walters — they shared surprising connection

Paul McCartney mourns ‘amazing’ Barbara Walters — they shared surprising connection

Paul McCartney is mourning Barbara Walters, who died Friday at the age of 93. McCartney’s wife, Nancy, is Walters’ second cousin. “Nancy and I are so saddened by the news of her dear cousin Barbara Walters’ passing. The two of them enjoyed a deep loving relationship over many years, and I was proud to share … Read more

The late Barbara Walters was first class all the way

The late Barbara Walters was first class all the way

The news of Barbara Walters’ death Friday, at the age of 93, resonates for me for several different reasons. Obviously, her passing marks the final chapter of one of the most distinguished — and, at times, controversial — careers in television journalism. While my connection to her was professional, and not personal, like it was … Read more

‘My Big Fat Fabulous Life’ star dead at 76: Barbara Thore was Whitney’s mom

‘My Big Fat Fabulous Life’ star dead at 76: Barbara Thore was Whitney’s mom

Barbara “Babs” Thore — the supportive matriarch on TLC’s “My Big Fat Fabulous Life” — died Wednesday, daughter Whitney announced. She was 76. In an emotional Instagram post, Whitney revealed her mother suffered a series of strokes, the most recent being on Nov. 13. Babs had reportedly been diagnosed with cerebral amyloid angiopathy — a disorder … Read more