The cause of death for “ALF” actor Benji Gregory has been revealed. The former child star died of “environmental heat exposure in the setting of hepatic cirrhosis,” the medical examiner’s office in Maricopa County, Arizona, said Friday, according to multiple reports. Gregory’s manner of death was ruled an accident. Courtesy Everett Collection The actor died … Read more
A new documentary about late child star Gary Coleman explores allegations of his ex-wife Shannon Price’s involvement in his tragic death. “Gary,” streaming now on Peacock, features interviews with several of Coleman’s friends who claim that Price, 39, was responsible for the “Diff’rent Strokes” star’s death at age 42 in May 2010. Darren Nord, a … Read more
He sees dead people. Former child star Haley Joel Osment, now 36, gave a rare life update about why he took a long hiatus from the spotlight. “My parents used to say when I first started out in this industry, ‘If it’s ever not fun, you can quit tomorrow,’” Osment told E! News in an … Read more
Being crowned “America’s Next Top Model” was never Kristen Wilkerson’s dream. And yet, the Upper West Side mother of four oft finds herself updating headshots, primping for photoshoots and dashing out the door to last-minute bookings with baller brands like Nike. But she’s not the one striking a pose for fashion’s finest photogs — it’s … Read more
Former child star Benji Gregory, best known for his role in the hit sitcom “Alf,” was found dead in his car in Arizona last month. He was 46. The actor’s lifeless body was discovered in a Chase Bank parking lot in Peoria, Ariz., his sister Rebecca told TMZ Wednesday. Gregory’s official date of death is … Read more
A child star’s transition into adulthood is an age-old right of passage, and one only a handful have ever truly managed it successfully. For every Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez, there’s been a Victoria Justice and a Haley Joel Osment; stars who have failed to evolve their brand and flourish into fully-fledged celebrities. Now, it’s … Read more
Nickelodeon showrunner Dan Schneider has been under fire for several remarks made in the new documentary series “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.” The series has concluded, but on Sunday night a bonus episode aired, featuring former stars from the network sharing their thoughts on the events that have transpired since the premiere. In … Read more
ID’s new doc “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” exposes the alleged toxic environment child actors endured at Nickelodeon in the late ’90s and early 2000s — but Marc Summers didn’t know that when he agreed to an interview. The famed network host — who famously led “Double Dare” and “What Would … Read more
Bryan Hearne never became a big star like Amanda Bynes, Ariana Grande or Drake Bell when he was one of many child actors in the Nickelodeon universe that dominated children’s TV in the late ’90s and early aughts. Because of his outspoken mother, he ended up being one of the lucky ones. Hearne, now 35, … Read more
Jake Lloyd, who starred as Anakin Skywalker in “Episode I — The Phantom Menace,” was admitted to a mental health facility after suffering a psychotic break in March 2023. In a new interview, Lloyd’s mother, Lisa, revealed that she and her son were driving home from McDonald’s when the former child actor, now 35, wanted … Read more
Mischief not managed. Jason Isaacs, who starred as Lucius Malfoy in the “Harry Potter” movies, said that the young cast was drinking at “an industrial pace.” The franchise starred Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and Tom Felton. “It was always strange going back to the films, where they were a couple years older than … Read more
Former child star Evan Ellingson has died at age 35. According to TMZ, the former actor died on Sunday, in a sober-living home in San Bernardino County, Calif. The circumstances and cause of death were not made public, but according to the outlet, officials did not suspect foul play. Ellingson hadn’t appeared on-screen in over … Read more
Goodbye Nickelodeon and hello adulthood! Former child star Madisyn Shipman has left the days of being a clean-cut actress behind and has now joined the Playboy creator platform. The “Game Shakers” alum, 20, got candid with Fox News about her new venture and why she decided to take a leap by sharing sexy snaps on … Read more
Good luck, Mia. Ex-Disney child star of “Good Luck, Charlie” fame, Mia Talerico, shocked Instagram users when the former actress posted a photo revealing that she had started high school. “Your yearly reminder that you’re getting old,” wrote Talerico, 14, in the caption. “First day of high school!!!” In the photo, Talerico is seen standing … Read more
Just like Forrest Gump famously said, “Life is like a box of chocolates — you never know what you’re gonna get.” That’s certainly true for one former child star who appeared in the classic family film — and he’s currently being hailed as “unrecognizable” upon resurfacing years after leaving the industry. All grown-up now, Michael … Read more
Former child star Adam Rich died of an accidental fentanyl overdose in January at the age of 54, TMZ reported Friday. The “Eight Is Enough” star also had non-toxic levels of alcohol and the generic version of Ativan, called lorazepam, in his system, according to an autopsy report the outlet obtained from the LA County Medical … Read more
Amanda Bynes has been placed on a mandatory psychiatric hold after being declared a danger to herself and others. The troubled former child star, 37, was placed on the 5150 hold after she turned herself in to police in Los Angeles Saturday morning, TMZ reports. Bynes purportedly called the cops of her own volition to report … Read more
Mara Wilson cemented herself as one of the top child stars of the 1990s with roles in movies like “Matilda” and “Mrs. Doubtfire” — but she doesn’t look back on the time in her life fondly. Wilson, now 35, has opened up about about feeling “sexualized” as a young kid growing up in the film … Read more
He found a way to hook ’em. Jude Law revealed he was under strict instructions not to show his true self while filming “Peter Pan & Wendy” — so the child actors on set remained genuinely afraid of him when he played Captain Hook. “[Director] David Lowery had the idea of really trying to encourage … Read more
Madison De La Garza made a name for herself with a starring role on the series “Desperate Housewives” when she was just 6 years old. However, De La Garza, now 21, struggled with body image issues behind the scenes and even battled an eating disorder. She recently revealed that began to starve herself when she was … Read more