Helen Gallagher, Tony Award winner and ‘Ryan’s Hope’ star, dead at 98

Helen Gallagher, Tony Award winner and ‘Ryan’s Hope’ star, dead at 98

Helen Gallagher, who won two Tony Awards on Broadway, has died. She was 98. Gallager passed away Sunday at a hospital in Manhattan. Her death was confirmed by Edith Meeks, the executive and artistic director at New York’s Herbert Berghof Studio, where Gallagher taught classes. A portrait of Helen Gallagher from 1957. Bettmann Archive Playbill … Read more

Earl Holliman, star of ‘The Rainmaker’ and ‘Police Woman,’ dead at 96

Earl Holliman, star of ‘The Rainmaker’ and ‘Police Woman,’ dead at 96

Veteran actor Earl Holliman has died at age 96. Holliman passed away Monday in hospice care at his home in Studio City, Calif., his partner, Craig Curtis, confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter Tuesday. The late star made his acting debut with one line of dialogue in the 1953 Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis comedy “Scared … Read more

‘Airplane!’ and ‘Naked Gun’ writer-director Jim Abrahams dead at 80

‘Airplane!’ and ‘Naked Gun’ writer-director Jim Abrahams dead at 80

Jim Abrahams, the writer-director who helped create comedy classics such as “Airplane!,” the “Naked Gun” movies, and the TV series “Police Squad!” has died. He was 80. Abrahams passed away of natural causes on Tuesday at his home in Santa Monica, Calif., his son Joseph Abrahams told the Hollywood Reporter. Together with his boyhood friends … Read more

Michael Villella, ‘The Slumber Party Massacre’ actor, dead at 84

Michael Villella, ‘The Slumber Party Massacre’ actor, dead at 84

Actor Michael Villella, who starred in “The Slumber Party Massacre,” has died. He was 84. Villella’s passing was confirmed in a statement on his Facebook page on Saturday. Michael Villella at the Chiller Theater Expo Winter 2017 in New Jersey. Getty Images “It is with a Heavy ♥️ that Michael Pasquale Villella has left this … Read more

‘Bewitched’ star Dick York was ‘financially destitute’ after horror on-set injury: author

‘Bewitched’ star Dick York was ‘financially destitute’ after horror on-set injury: author

Actor Dick York’s career was plunged into chaos after an on-set injury, prompting him to become “financially and physically destitute,” an author has said. York, who was propelled to global stardom after landing the role of Darrin Stephens in “Bewitched,” struggled in his final days before his death in 1992 at age 63. For the … Read more

Chuck Woolery, original ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host, dead at 83

Chuck Woolery, original ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host, dead at 83

Legendary game show host Chuck Woolery, who was the first host of “Wheel of Fortune,” died Saturday. He was 83. Woolery’s death was announced by his friend and podcast co-host Mark Young in an X post. “It is with a broken heart that I tell you that my dear brother @chuckwoolery has just passed away. … Read more

Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy sobs over ‘painful’ CCTV footage showing singer being carried through hotel lobby before death: ‘He could have been saved’

Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy sobs over ‘painful’ CCTV footage showing singer being carried through hotel lobby before death: ‘He could have been saved’

Shocking new footage seemingly capturing Liam Payne’s final moments shows the listless One Direction singer being hauled through the lobby of his Argentinian hotel — an image that left grieving girlfriend Kate Cassidy sobbing about the missed opportunity to avert his tragic death. “Whenever it seems it can’t get more painful for Kate, it gets … Read more

How Russell Crowe’s ‘Gladiator’ defied death, fire, tigers and a ‘rubbish’ script to become a Hollywood classic

How Russell Crowe’s ‘Gladiator’ defied death, fire, tigers and a ‘rubbish’ script to become a Hollywood classic

Are you not entertained? The tale of making “Gladiator” is every bit as epic as the movie itself. Twenty-four years after the film’s release, director Ridley Scott has brought a hotly-anticipated sequel starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn along with Connie Nielsen and Derek Jacobi reprising their roles from the first film.  The 2000 … Read more

Andy Paley, ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ songwriter, dead at 72 after cancer battle: ‘He gave us all a purpose’

Andy Paley, ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ songwriter, dead at 72 after cancer battle: ‘He gave us all a purpose’

The man behind the iconic music of “SpongeBob SquarePants” has died. Andy Paley passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 20, after a brief battle with cancer, a representative for his band, Tom Kenny & the Hi-Seas, confirmed to Variety and Deadline. He was 72. Andy Paley. Getty Images He created several catchy songs for “SpongeBob SquarePants.” ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection “We were … Read more

‘Tarzan’ star Ron Ely’s cause of death revealed: report

‘Tarzan’ star Ron Ely’s cause of death revealed: report

“Tarzan” star Ron Ely’s cause of death has been revealed. The actor, who passed away on Sept. 29, died from “end-stage heart disease,” according to his death certificate, obtained by TMZ. The document also reportedly stated that the star died at 7:04 PM, adding that his body was later cremated. Ely was 86. Ron Ely … Read more

Tearful Harry Styles and One Direction members among first mourners to arrive at Liam Payne’s funeral

Tearful Harry Styles and One Direction members among first mourners to arrive at Liam Payne’s funeral

Liam Payne was laid to rest in a private funeral attended by his former One Direction bandmates on Wednesday. A somber Harry Styles was seen at the memorial service in Amersham, England. Harry Styles at Liam Payne’s funeral. REUTERS Louis Tomlinson at Liam Payne’s funeral. WireImage Niall Horan at Liam Payne’s funeral. WireImage Louis Tomlinson, … Read more

Rapper Saafir dead at 54, Xzibit pays tribute: ‘My soul is crushed’

Rapper Saafir dead at 54, Xzibit pays tribute: ‘My soul is crushed’

Oakland star Saafir has died at 54. The veteran West Coast rapper — real name Reggie Gibson — passed away at 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, according to his former Golden State Project groupmate Xzibit, who broke the news to fans. “I can’t believe I’m writing this right now, but don’t know what else … Read more

Colin Petersen, original Bee Gees drummer, dead at 78

Colin Petersen, original Bee Gees drummer, dead at 78

Original Bee Gees drummer Colin “Smiley” Petersen has died. He was 78. Petersen’s death was announced by the Best of the Bee Gees Facebook page on Monday. “It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our dear friend Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen,” the page wrote. Colin Petersen. “He enriched our lives and bound … Read more

‘One Tree Hill’ star Paul Teal’s cause of death revealed

‘One Tree Hill’ star Paul Teal’s cause of death revealed

Paul Teal’s cause of death has been revealed after news the “One Tree Hill” actor died following a health battle. Teal passed away at 35 on Friday, with his fiancée, Emilia Torello, telling TMZ that he lived only seven months after being diagnosed with stage 4 neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer in April. The star — who … Read more

‘One Tree Hill’ actor Paul Teal dead at 35

‘One Tree Hill’ actor Paul Teal dead at 35

“One Tree Hill” alum Paul Teal has died. He was 35. Teal’s partner, Emilia Torello, broke the news of his death on Instagram Sunday. “The most thoughtful, inspiring, driven, self-disciplined, loving man passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024,” Torello wrote, alongside a black-and-white picture of the couple. Paul Teal and Emilia Torello Instagram / … Read more

Dolly Parton’s brother David dead at 82: ‘It’s never easy to say goodbye’

Dolly Parton’s brother David dead at 82: ‘It’s never easy to say goodbye’

Dolly Parton’s older brother, David Wilburn Parton, has died. He was 82. Their sister, Stella Parton, announced the sad news on social media on Friday, Nov. 15. “My brother David passed away peacefully this morning,” Stella, 75, wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “It’s never easy to say goodbye to a loved one but he got … Read more

Quincy Jones’ cause of death revealed: report

Quincy Jones’ cause of death revealed: report

Quincy Jones’ cause of death has been revealed. The music mogul died from pancreatic cancer, according to TMZ. The outlet obtained a copy of Jones’ death certificate released by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, which listed the disease as Jones’ official cause of death. The document reportedly did not list any other … Read more

Liam Payne bombarded ex Maya Henry and her family with X-rated photos of himself, threatened revenge porn: docs

Liam Payne bombarded ex Maya Henry and her family with X-rated photos of himself, threatened revenge porn: docs

Liam Payne sent his ex-girlfriend and her family X-rated photos of himself, including pics of his genitals and “performing disturbing sexual acts on himself,” according to court documents obtained by The Post. The allegations were lodged in a cease and desist letter filed by the troubled One Direction star’s ex, Maya Henry, in October — … Read more

Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno’s cause of death revealed

Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno’s cause of death revealed

The cause of death for former Iron Maiden lead vocalist Paul Di’Anno has been revealed. The singer, born Paul Andrews but known by his stage name Paul Di’Anno, passed away at his home in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England on Oct. 21 at age 66.   On Monday, a statement posted to the late rock star’s Facebook page shared that … Read more

Quincy Jones laid to rest in an ‘intimate ceremony’ that included all 7 of his children

Quincy Jones laid to rest in an ‘intimate ceremony’ that included all 7 of his children

Quincy Jones was laid to rest in a private funeral that included all seven of his children. The music icon’s “intimate ceremony” was held in Los Angeles one week after his death at age 91 on Nov. 3, the Associated Press reported Sunday. Jones’ children — Jolie, 71; Rachel, 61; Martina, 58; Quincy III, 56; Kidada, 50; … Read more