‘Star Wars’ actor Paul Grant dead at 56: Played Ewok in ‘Jedi’

‘Star Wars’ actor Paul Grant dead at 56: Played Ewok in ‘Jedi’

Paul Grant, a UK actor and stuntman famous for appearing playing an Ewok in “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi,” has died at age 56. Police discovered 4-foot-4 star collapsed outside of King’s Cross Station in London on Thursday, reported the Sun. Paramedics rushed Grant to the hospital, where he was pronounced brain dead, though … Read more

Gary Sinise on how conservative views affected career: ‘It really played a major role’

Gary Sinise on how conservative views affected career: ‘It really played a major role’

Hollywood actor Gary Sinise has opened up about being “one of the relatively few conservatives in Hollywood” and whether it has affected his Hollywood career. Sinise, who was nominated for an Oscar for his role as Lt. Dan in 1994’s “Forrest Gump,” appeared on an episode of “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?” on Friday, delving into how … Read more

I played dead for a year on TikTok, now I’m going to be on ‘CSI: Vegas’

I played dead for a year on TikTok, now I’m going to be on ‘CSI: Vegas’

Now that’s dead-ication. A Kentucky man demonstrated the power of social media after landing a role on “CSI: Vegas” due to a macabre TikTok challenge that saw him play dead in public for almost a year. “I dropped the phone in disbelief,” Josh Nalley, 42, told The Post of the moment he found out about … Read more

Robbie Coltrane, actor who played Hagrid in ‘Harry Potter,’ dead at 72

Robbie Coltrane, actor who played Hagrid in ‘Harry Potter,’ dead at 72

Robbie Coltrane — famous for his role as Rubeus Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” movies — has died. He was 72. Coltrane’s rep confirmed to The Post that he died Friday in Scotland. He is survived by his sister Annie Rae, his children Spencer and Alice and their mother Rhona Gemmell. Coltrane’s agent of 40 … Read more

Lizzo played James Madison’s 200-year-old crystal flute at her Washington, DC concert | CNN

Lizzo played James Madison’s 200-year-old crystal flute at her Washington, DC concert | CNN

CNN  —  Ever the pioneer, Lizzo crossed off another first during the Washington, DC stop of her tour – playing an approximately 200-year-old crystal flute that belonged to a former US president. The “About Damn Time” singer and accomplished flutist carefully played the delicate woodwind, which was sent as a gift to James Madison in … Read more

Jennifer Coolidge danced away being played off the Emmy Awards | CNN

Jennifer Coolidge danced away being played off the Emmy Awards | CNN

CNN  —  Jennifer Coolidge has set a new standard on how award winners should respond to being played off the stage. Coolidge won the Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for her role as the quirky Tanya McQuoid in the HBO limited series “The White Lotus” on Monday, … Read more