British actor Kenny Baker, of Star Wars fame, dies
(CNN)Kenny Baker, the British actor best known as R2-D2 in the "Star Wars" films, has died at the age of 81, according to his niece, Abigail Shield. Baker was being looked after by Shield's brother,...
View ArticleHollywood Remembers ‘Star Wars’ Actor Kenny Baker Who Was the ‘Heart and...
After news broke that Kenny Baker — the actor who brought the iconic “Star Wars” character R2-D2 to life — had died, the internet...
View Article'The Big Lebowski' actor David Huddleston has died, aged 85
Veteran American actor David Huddleston has passed away at the age of 85. Huddleston, who famously played the title role in the Coen Brothers' 1998 cult...
View Article'Star Wars' alum pay tribute to R2-D2 actor Kenny Baker
Star Wars creator George Lucas has led the tributes to R2-D2 actor Kenny Baker. Baker, who was just 3 feet 8 inches tall (1.1 metre) due to a form of dwarfism, passed away on Saturday after a long...
View Article10 essential audiobooks you need to listen to
You might have seen the movie or the TV series. You might have read the book. But have you heard the audio version? Empire chooses ten of the best talking books available. A Song Of Ice And Fire -...
View ArticleHoudini & Doyle won't be back for a second series - on ITV Encore or Fox
There'll be no more investigations for Houdini & Doyle, as Fox has called time on the series. The US broadcaster has confirmed that the show - which starred Stephen Mangan as Sherlock...
View ArticleTerry Pratchett's 'artist of choice' on illustrating Discworld
As the Discworld Colouring Book is published, Paul Kidby, who illustrated the hugely popular novels for more than 20 years, recalls how attending a book signing changed his life...
View ArticleJerry Schatz, who acted in movies as a child, has a street in Copiague named ...
Reprints + - advertisement | advertise on newsday A portion of St. Ann's Avenue in Copiague was renamed this week to honor Jerry Schatz, former child actor and U.S. Navy veteran. At a ceremony Tuesday...
View ArticleDr. Fredric Brandt, 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' celeb dermatologist...
Dr. Fredric Brandt, the celebrity dermatologist parodied by Martin Short on "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," has died at the age of 65. "He passed away this morning," Jacquie Trachtenberg, Brandt's...
View ArticleDaniel von Bargen dead: 'Seinfeld,' 'Super Troopers' actor dies at 64
Character actor Daniel von Bargen has died at the age of 64, according to multiple reports. WLWT-TV reports the Cincinnati native passed away over the weekend after a long illness. Von Bargen appeared...
View Article'Mrs Doyle' Pauline McLynn breaks down while paying tribute to 'Father Jack'...
Pauline McLynn has paid an emotional tribute to fellow Father Ted star Frank Kelly following his death on Sunday. The actor passed away on the 18th anniversary of the death of Dermot Morgan who starred...
View Article'Allo Allo!' and Porridge actor Sam Kelly dies at 70
British actor Sam Kelly, who starred in 'Allo 'Allo! and Porridge, has died at the age of 70 after a long illness. His agent Lynda Ronan said he died "peacefully" on Saturday and he would be...
View Article'Allo Allo!' and Porridge actor dies at 70
British actor Sam Kelly, who starred in 'Allo 'Allo! and Porridge, has died at the age of 70 after a long illness. His agent Lynda Ronan said he died "peacefully" on Saturday and he would be sorely...
View ArticleAlan Rickman death: JK Rowling and Harry Potter cast pay tribute to actor
Harry Potter author JK Rowling has led the film's cast and crew in tributes to Alan Rickman, who died aged 69. She tweeted: "There are no words to express how shocked and devastated I am to hear of...
View ArticleSam Kelly, star of Porridge and 'Allo 'Allo, dies aged 70
Tributes have been made by numerous stars of screen and stage...
View Article'Allo 'Allo! actor Sam Kelly dies, aged 70
Sam Kelly has died, aged 70. The beloved star of stage and screen, best known for his roles in Porridge and 'Allo 'Allo!, passed away earlier today (June 14) following a long illness. His agent Lynda...
View ArticleFashion's L'Wren Scott found dead in NY in apparent suicide
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fashion designer L'Wren Scott, the girlfriend of Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger, was found dead from an apparent suicide in her Manhattan apartment, police said on Monday....
View ArticleBabylon 5 to return in movie reboot, says J Michael Straczynski
Babylon 5 is being rebooted as a feature film. J Michael Straczynski said at San Diego Comic-Con that it is planned for the movie to...
View Article‘Allo ‘Allo and Porridge actor Sam Kelly dies aged 70
Sam Kelly, the British actor best known for his role as Hans Geering in ‘Allo ‘Allo, has died at the age of 70. Mr Kelly’s agent Lynda Ronan said the actor died “peacefully” after “a long illness,...
View ArticleTalk show host, actor Jerry Doyle found dead at Las Vegas home
Actor and syndicated conservative talk show host Gerard "Jerry" Doyle has died in Las Vegas at age 60. Clark County coroner John Fudenberg said today that ... ......
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