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Timothy Very Dies: Manchester Orchestra Drummer Was 42
Timothy Very, the drummer for Atlanta-based indie rock band Manchester Orchestra, has died. He was 42.On Saturday, the group announced “the sudden passing of our brother” with a heartfelt statement on Instagram. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed.“The entire Manchester…
Shelly Desai Dies: ‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’, ‘Men of A Certain Age’ Actor Was 90
Shelly Desai, the Bombay-born character actor familiar to TV audiences for his recurring roles on the FX series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia comedy and TNT’sMen of A Certain Age, died Tuesday, February 10, in Los Angeles. He was 90.His death was announced by family. A cause of death was…
James Van Der Beek Supporters Surpass $1.5M GoFundMe Goal For Late Actor’s Family; Steven Spielberg, Jon M. Chu & More Donate
As James Van Der Beek’s fans and loved ones mourn the actor’sdeath at age 48, supporters have come together for his wife Kimberly and family in the aftermath.Following thelaunch of a GoFundMe on Wednesday to support his family after James’ colorectal cancer diagnosis caused a financial…
Lory Patrick Dies: ‘Tales Of Wells Fargo’, ‘Surf Party’ Actor, Widow Of Disney Regular Dean Jones Was 92
Lory Patrick, who had a prolific TV acting career in the 1960s with TV credits includingTales of Wells Fargo, Wagon Trainand Bonanza and film roles inHow to Succeed in Business Without Really Tryingandbeach movieSurf Party, died peacefully on January 26 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. She was…
Susan Grode Dies: Entertainment Lawyer Who Repped Matt Groening & Stephen Hillenburg Was 86
Susan Grode, a pioneering attorney who specialized in animation and fine art with clients includingThe Simpsonscreator Matt Groening andSpongeBob SquarePants creator Stephen Hillenburg, died this week of natural causes in Los Angeles. She was 86.Grode pioneered contractual protections that…
Katie Holmes Mourns Her ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Co-Star James Van Der Beek; Series Creator Kevin Williamson Remembers His “Beautiful Brilliance”
Katie Holmes has become the first surviving member ofDawson’s Creek‘s lead quartet to publicly share her reaction to the death of their co-star and friend James Van Der Beekat the age of 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. Also breaking his silence isDawson’s Creek creator Kevin…
‘Dawson’s Creek’ Alums Mary-Margaret Humes & Busy Philipps Pay Tribute To James Van Der Beek: “My Gracious Warrior”
As James Van Der Beek’s fans and loved ones mourn his death, hisDawson’s Creek family is paying tribute.On Wednesday, the late actor’s onscreen mother Mary-Margaret Humes remembered Van Der Beek’s “quiet strength and dignity” after hedied at age 48 after revealing hiscolorectal cancer diagnos…
Bud Cort Dies: ‘Harold And Maude’ Actor Was 77
Bud Cort, whose indelible portrayal of the gawky, death-obsessed young man barely out of his teens who falls in love with a spirited 79-year-old Holocaust survivor played by Ruth Gordon in 1971’s Harold and Maude, died Wednesday in Connecticut following a lengthy illness. He was 77.Deadline has…
James Van Der Beek Dies: ‘Dawson’s Creek’ & ‘Varsity Blues’ Star Who Battled Cancer Was 48
James Van Der Beek, who played the titular Dawson Leery on Kevin Williamson’s WB hitDawson’s Creek and also starred inVarsity Blues, The Rules of Attractionand other films and TV shows, died Wednesday after a long battle with colorectal cancer. He was 48. His family confirmed the news on social…
Blake Garrett Dies: Former Child Actor In ‘How To Eat Fried Worms’ Was 33
Blake Garrett, a former child actor known best for his role as Plug in the family comedyHow To Eat Fried Worms, has died in Oklahoma. He was 33.Hi mother Carol Garretttells TMZGarrett died Sunday, Feb. 8. and the family is awaiting autopsy results to determine an official cause of death. She…
Catherine O’Hara Cause Of Death Revealed
The cause of death for Catherine O’Hara has been revealed.The beloved star ofSchitt’s Creek, SCTV andHome Alonedied of a pulmonary embolism with rectal cancer as the underlying cause, according to the death certificate issued by the Los Angeles County Health Department, reported by…
Brad Arnold Dies After Kidney Cancer Diagnosis: 3 Doors Down Lead Singer Was 47
Brad Arnold, lead singer and founding member of the multiplatinum rock band 3 Doors Down who wrote and sang the smash FM hits “Kryptonite,” “Loser” and “Duck and Run,” has died. He was 47.On Saturday, the band announced that Arnold “passed away peacefully” in his sleep that morning, surrounded…
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