32 h. ago Gil Gerard death: Actor known for ‘Buck Rogers in the 25th Century’ dies aged 82

Actor played astronaut Buck Rogers, who is frozen for 504 years in space and revived in 2491

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56 h. ago Martin Grelis dead: The Matrix actor dies aged 57 as tributes paid

Australian actor Martin Grelis, who starred in the 1999 sci-fi classic The Matrix, has died at the age of 57 after a career spanning over three decades

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63 h. ago Rachael Carpani, McLeod’s Daughters and Home and Away actor, dies ‘unexpectedly but peacefully’ aged 45

The beloved Australian actor died on 7 December after a battle with chronic illnessGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailMcLeod’s Daughters and Home and Away actor Rachael Carpani has died, aged 45, her family has announced.A statement from her parents, shared by her sister on Instagram on Monday, said that the actor had “unexpectedly but peacefully passed away after a long battle with chronic illness in the early hours of Sunday 7th December”. Her exact cause of death was not made public.Sign up for our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Iconic The Simpsons voice actor dies age 96 as family pay tribute

Beloved Canadian actress Béatrice Picard, who voiced the iconic character of Marge Simpson in the Quebec French dub of The Simpsons Movie, has passed away at the age of 96

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6 d. ago Scots actor Stanley Baxter dies aged 99 as tributes paid to comedy legend

The Glasgow-born actor has sadly passed away at the age of 99.

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9 d. ago Hollywood legend Gene Hackman's film memorabilia and art sells for £2.25m at auction

Actor Gene Hackman died aged 95 in February of natural causes about a week after his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, died after contracting a rare virus

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2 w. ago 'Talented' child star, 11, dies after stepping off school bus in 'terrible' tragedy

A "very talented" child actor has died at the age of 11 after he was struck down while leaving his school bus as his death has been branded a "terrible, great loss"

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3 w. ago Coronation Street star Lynne Verrall dies after long illness as tributes paid

Coronation Street actor, Lynne Verrall has died at the age of 76 after battling a long illness, with her agent paying tribute to the British soap and theatre star

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3 w. ago Michael DeLano dead at 84: Ocean's Eleven and Charlie's Angels actor's sudden cause of death revealed

Actor and singer Michael DeLano has died aged 84.

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3 w. ago Michael DeLano dead: Ocean's Eleven and Charlie's Angels star dies as wife pays tribute

Michael DeLano has died at the age of 84. The actor was known for his roles in Oceans Eleven and Commando amongst other hit TV shows and movies

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3 w. ago Oceans Eleven and Commando actor Michael DeLano dies aged 84 after suffering heart attack

Michael DeLano also appeared in shows such as The A-Team, Wonder Woman, Starsky & Hutch and Charlie’s Angels, and was a regular performer at Las Vegas jazz bar the Dispensary Lounge

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3 w. ago Wycliffe star Jack Shepherd dies: Actor passes away peacefully in hospital at the age of 85 after a 'short illness'

The English actor died following a 'short illness', his family said in a statement shared with the PA news agency.

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3 w. ago Major TV drama series thrown into chaos as filming stalls after big name star’s shock death

HE was the star of hits including The Missing and Baptiste, but Tcheky Karyo’s death didn’t get the coverage it deserved. The actor died of cancer on October 31 aged 72 — and his passing has thrown another drama into disarray because he was set to play a major part in it. U&Dave’s thriller Hit...

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3 w. ago Jill Freud, Love Actually actor and inspiration for Lucy in Narnia books, dies aged 98

The actor ran her own theatre company and was described by her daughter Emma as ‘feisty, outrageous, kind, loving and mischievous’Jill Freud, a stage star who was also the inspiration for the character of Lucy in CS Lewis’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, has died aged 98.The news was announced by her daughter, Emma Freud, who wrote: “My beautiful 98-year-old mum has taken her final bow. After a loving evening – where we knew she was on her way – surrounded by children, grandchildren and pizza, she told us all to fuck off so she could go to sleep. And then she never woke up. Her final words were ‘I love you’.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Jimmy Cliff dies aged 81: Reggae singer and actor passes away

Jimmy Cliff, the reggae singer and actor, has died aged 81. This is a breaking news story. More to follow.

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3 w. ago Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81

Star of The Harder They Come had hits including You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly NowJimmy Cliff, the singer and actor whose mellifluous voice helped to turn reggae into a global phenomenon, has died aged 81.A message from his wife Latifa Chambers on Instagram reads: “It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia. I am thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists and coworkers who have shared his journey with him. To all his fans around the world, please know that your support was his strength throughout his whole career Jimmy, my darling, may you rest in peace. I will follow your wishes.” Her message was also signed by their children, Lilty and Aken. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Jill Freud death: Love Actually actor who inspired Narnia character dies, aged 98

Actor and theatre director lived with ‘Chronicles of Narnia’ author CS Lewis after being evacuated during Blitz

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3 w. ago Udo Kier death: Cult German actor known for Dancer in the Dark dies aged 81

Actor once said ‘it is better to be evil and scare people rather than be the guy who works in the post office and goes home to his wife and children’

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3 w. ago Udo Kier dead: Call of Duty voice actor and horror movie star dies aged 81

Udo Kier, the German actor who appeared in everything from arthouse films to Hollywood blockbusters, has died at the age of 81, according to reports

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3 w. ago Udo Kier, German actor who starred in 200 films spanning Lars von Trier to Ace Ventura, dies aged 81

Actor who appeared in My Own Private Idaho, Blade, Armageddon and Dogville, as well as Madonna music videos and video games, died on SundayUdo Kier, the German actor who appeared in 275 roles across Hollywood and European cinema, including multiple films by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Gus Van Sant and Lars von Trier, has died aged 81.Kier died on Sunday morning, his partner Delbert McBride told Variety. The actor died in hospital in Palm Springs, California, his friend the photographer Michael Childers announced on social media. No cause of death was given. Continue reading...

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