Original Michael Myers from ‘Halloween,’ James Winburn, dead at 85

Original Michael Myers from ‘Halloween,’ James Winburn, dead at 85

“Halloween” star, stuntman and the original Michael Myers actor James Winburn has died. He was 85. The performer donned the white mask and knife to play the infamous killer in the 1978 horror film and its 1981 sequel alongside scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis. His cause of death is unknown at present. Winburn played Myers … Read more

How Bruce Lee died from drinking too much water: researchers

How Bruce Lee died from drinking too much water: researchers

Doctors believe they have discovered the mystery behind the brain swelling that caused Bruce Lee’s death. The legendary martial artist and actor died in Hong Kong on July 20, 1973, at the age of 32 from brain swelling — from what doctors now say was caused by drinking too much water. “We propose that the … Read more

B. Smyth, ‘Twerkoholic’ R&B singer, dead at 28

B. Smyth, ‘Twerkoholic’ R&B singer, dead at 28

R&B singer B. Smyth, whose single “Twerkoholic Part 2” dropped just last month, died Thursday of a lung disease. He was 28. His brother, Denzil, confirmed his passing in a video message posted to Smyth’s official Instagram page. “Today regretfully I have to announce that my brother has passed away this morning from respiratory failure … Read more

Leslie Jordan reveals surprising past job in MTV ‘Cribs’ episode filmed before death

Leslie Jordan reveals surprising past job in MTV ‘Cribs’ episode filmed before death

Welcome to Leslie Jordan’s crib. Prior to his untimely death last month, the 67-year-old actor allowed cameras a suite peek into his home for an episode of MTV’s rebooted hit series “Cribs.” The episode has yet to air in its entirety, but in a clip shared by “Entertainment Tonight,” the “Will and Grace” star shows … Read more

Robert Clary, ‘Hogan’s Heroes’ star and Auschwitz survivor, dead at 96

Robert Clary, ‘Hogan’s Heroes’ star and Auschwitz survivor, dead at 96

French actor and Holocaust survivor Robert Clary has died at age 96. The “Hogan’s Heroes” star, who played Corporal LeBeau on the World War II-era sitcom, passed away on Tuesday, his granddaughter Kim Wright told the Hollywood Reporter. His cause of death was not given. Clary was the last surviving member of the show’s original principal cast. Born … Read more

‘Ghostbusters’ star and Playboy Playmate Kymberly Herrin dead at 65

‘Ghostbusters’ star and Playboy Playmate Kymberly Herrin dead at 65

Playboy Playmate and “Ghostbusters” actress Kymberly Herrin has died at 65. Herrin passed away peacefully in her home in Santa Barbara, California, Oct. 28, according to an obituary in the Santa Barbara News-Press. Herrin’s niece, Theresa Ramirez, shared a photo on Facebook of her aunt with her two late sisters and the caption: “They are … Read more

Aaron Carter death certificate revealed, singer cremated

Aaron Carter death certificate revealed, singer cremated

The death certificate for Aaron Carter shows that the pop star was cremated less than a week after his death in Los Angeles. The County of Los Angeles Department of Health revealed that the 34-year-old singer was cremated on Nov. 9, according to TMZ, and his ashes were left to his sister, Angel Conrad. Carter, … Read more

Aaron Carter didn’t show up for podcast — host Christy Carlson Romano feared the worst

Aaron Carter didn’t show up for podcast — host Christy Carlson Romano feared the worst

Christy Carlson Romano feared the worst for Aaron Carter nearly a month before his death when he missed a scheduled appearance on her podcast. The 38-year-old “Even Stevens” alum and current “Vulnerable” podcast host released an episode on Tuesday, explaining that she was supposed to interview the “I Want Candy” star — but he never … Read more

Final film shot by Anne Heche revealed in dramatic clip, trailer

Final film shot by Anne Heche revealed in dramatic clip, trailer

The first look at Anne Heche’s final film is here. A recently released trailer for “What Remains” depicts a paroled convict (Kellan Lutz, “FBI: Most Wanted”) as he returns to the town where he murdered the wife of a pastor, played by Cress Williams (“Black Lightning”), who is trying to find forgiveness in his anger … Read more

Jennifer Aniston’s father John dead: ‘Days’ soap legend was 89

Jennifer Aniston’s father John dead: ‘Days’ soap legend was 89

Veteran actor John Aniston, the father of Jennifer Aniston, died Friday at age 89. Jennifer confirmed the heartbreaking news in an emotional Instagram post Monday morning. “Sweet papa…⁣ John Anthony Aniston. You were one of the most beautiful humans I ever knew,” the 53-year-old “Friends” alum wrote in the touching tribute. “I am so grateful … Read more

Pioneering Improv comedy theatre founder Budd Friedman dead at 90

Pioneering Improv comedy theatre founder Budd Friedman dead at 90

Broadway producer and Improv theatre founder Budd Friedman died Saturday due to heart failure at the age of 90 at his Los Angeles home. The Hollywood improv announced his death in a tweet. “The comedy world lost a giant today,” read the statement. “In 1963 he changed the world of comedy by creating the first … Read more

Aaron Carter turned down pill that killed friend in 2015: report

Aaron Carter turned down pill that killed friend in 2015: report

Aaron Carter claimed he may have narrowly avoided a fatal overdose in an interview he gave just weeks before he was found dead in his bathtub. Carter said he turned down a pill offered to him his friend and club promoter Mark Fogerty — who took he pill and died that same night, Carter told … Read more

Clash co-founder dead: Keith Levene was 65

Clash co-founder dead: Keith Levene was 65

Keith Levene, the trailblazing guitarist who co-founded The Clash and Public Image Ltd., died of liver cancer Friday. He was 65. Author/writer Adam Hammond confirmed the punk pioneer’s passing in a statement. “It is with great sadness I report that my close friend and legendary Public Image Limited guitarist Keith Levene passed away on Friday … Read more

Kevin Conroy’s final photo revealed in heartbreaking Twitter post

Kevin Conroy’s final photo revealed in heartbreaking Twitter post

Kevin Conroy posted one last selfie days before his untimely death. The late 66-year-old, who voiced Batman in multiple TV series and projects throughout the years, posted what became his final tweet on Oct. 31, showing off his Halloween decor, which included fake bats placed on an outdoor light. “Happy Halloween! The Bats are out … Read more

Kevin Conroy, iconic voice of Batman, dead at 66

Kevin Conroy, iconic voice of Batman, dead at 66

Kevin Conroy, who famously voiced Batman in multiple TV shows, has died at the age of 66. The star’s death was confirmed Friday by Diane Pershing, a voice actress who worked alongside Conroy on multiple projects. “Very sad news: our beloved voice of Batman, Kevin Conroy, died yesterday,” she wrote in a Facebook post. “He’s … Read more

Watermelon-smashing comedian Gallagher is dead at 76

Watermelon-smashing comedian Gallagher is dead at 76

Comedian Gallagher, famous for smashing watermelons on stage with a hammer, passed away Friday morning at age 76. The prop comic’s long-time manager confirmed his passing in a statement to TMZ. According to the report, the comedian died of massive organ failure while at a hospice in Palm Springs, California. Gallagher had reportedly been sick … Read more

‘Survivor’ star Roger Sexton dead at 76

‘Survivor’ star Roger Sexton dead at 76

“Survivor” star and Vietnam War veteran Roger Sexton has died at age 76. Sexton, who appeared in Season 6 of the CBS reality series, passed away after a long battle with Lewy body dementia, his family confirmed. According to his obituary, Sexton died on Oct. 26 in his daughter and son-in-law’s home in Washington, surrounded by … Read more

Nazareth frontman Dan McCafferty dead at 76

Nazareth frontman Dan McCafferty dead at 76

Dan McCafferty, the lead vocalist and founding member of the Scottish rock band Nazareth, has died aged 76. “This is the saddest announcement I ever had to make,” McCafferty’s heartbroken bandmate Pete Agnew wrote on Instagram. “Maryann [McCafferty’s wife] and the family have lost a wonderful loving husband and father, I have lost my best … Read more

Susan Tolsky, ‘Here Come the Brides’ and ‘Madame’s Place’ actress, dead at 79

Susan Tolsky, ‘Here Come the Brides’ and ‘Madame’s Place’ actress, dead at 79

Actress Susan Tolsky, best known for appearing in “Madame’s Place” and “Here Come the Brides,” died at age 79 from natural causes. Tolsky’s sister, Noel Foreman, confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter, saying the actress died at her home in Toluca Lake, Calif. on Oct. 9. A funeral service was held on Oct. 31 at North … Read more

Aaron Carter’s final project, a TV pilot, to be released

Aaron Carter’s final project, a TV pilot, to be released

Aaron Carter’s last project will be released as planned and dedicated to his memory after his untimely death. The 34-year-old “I Want Candy” singer’s management has given their blessing for writer-director Brian Farmer to release an independent sitcom pilot titled “Group,” which Carter had already completed filming. “I was heartbroken to hear the shocking news about … Read more