Paul Burke, known for roles in 'Naked City' and 'Dynasty,' dies at 83September 13th, 2009 'Naked City' actor Paul Burke diesPALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Paul Burke, whose 40-year acting career included roles on television hits like "Naked City," ''12 O'Clock High" and "Dynasty," has died at his home in Palm Springs.
Larry Gelbart, writer of 'M-A-S-H,' "Tootsie," other hit comedies, dies at 81September 11th, 2009 'M-A-S-H' writer Larry Gelbart diesLOS ANGELES — Larry Gelbart, the comedy writer famed for his work on "M-A-S-H" and "Tootsie," has died. Gelbart died at his Beverly Hills home Friday morning after a long battle with cancer, said Creative Artists Agency, which represented him, He was 81.
Aage Bohr, Danish Nobel prize winner, son of nuclear physics giant Niels Bohr, diesSeptember 10th, 2009 Denmark's Nobel prize winner Aage Bohr diesCOPENHAGEN — Aage Bohr, a nuclear physics professor and Nobel laureate like his famed father Niels Bohr, has died at age 87. Bohr in 1975 became the second Dane to be awarded the Nobel Prize for physics.
Veteran entertainment industry columnist Army Archerd dies at 87September 8th, 2009 Columnist Army Archerd dies at 87LOS ANGELES — Veteran entertainment journalist Army Archerd, who wrote a column for the entertainment trade publication Variety for over 50 years, has died. He was 87. Archerd's spokeswoman said he died Tuesday at UCLA Medical Center of mesothelioma, a cancer of the lungs strongly tied to asbestos exposure.
Officials say man dies after deputy Tasers him 3 times at LA subway stationAugust 27th, 2009 Man dies after being Tasered at LA subway stationLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says a man has died after a deputy shocked him three times with an electric stun gun at a subway station. Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore says the man, who was not immediately identified, was at the North Hollywood Red Line station Wednesday night when a deputy repeatedly asked if he had a ticket.
Virginia Davis, star of Walt Disney's series of "Alice" comedies, dies at 90August 17th, 2009 Walt Disney star Virginia Davis dies at 90LOS ANGELES — Virginia Davis, who appeared in Walt Disney's pioneering "Alice" films, has died at age 90. The Walt Disney Co.
Beached mother whale dies near Miami, rescuers attempt to save her babyAugust 10th, 2009 1 beached whale dies near Miami, other in distressHOLLYWOOD, Fla. —A beached mother whale has died near Miami and rescuers are continuing to try to save her baby.
John Hughes, director of 'Sixteen Candles,' 'The Breakfast Club,' dies at 59 in NYCAugust 6th, 2009 '80s teen flick director John Hughes dies in NYCNEW YORK — Writer-director John Hughes, Hollywood's youth impresario of the 1980s and '90s who captured and cornered the teen and pre-teen market with such favorites as "Home Alone," ''The Breakfast Club" and "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," died Thursday, a spokeswoman said. He was 59. Hughes died of a heart attack during a morning walk in Manhattan, Michelle Bega said.
'Kung Fu Panda' coming as a TV seriesMay 16th, 2009 LONDON - Popular animated film 'Kung Fu Panda' will soon be seen as a TV series. The 2008 movie, which featured the voices of Jack Black and Angelina Jolie, grossed $600 million worldwide.
Drew Barrymore refuses to go on extreme dietsApril 27th, 2009 BEIJING - Hollywood actress Drew Barrymore has refused to ever go on extreme diets in a bid to get thin. The 'Poison Ivy' star, famed for her curvaceous figure, has ruled out starving herself in a bid to get any thinner like Hollywood actresses Liz Hurley, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Beyonce Knowles, or shave off pounds for a movie role, reports the China Daily online.
Drew Barrymore refuses to go on extreme dietsApril 27th, 2009 BEIJING - Hollywood actress Drew Barrymore has refused to ever go on extreme diets in a bid to get thin. The 'Poison Ivy' star, famed for her curvaceous figure, has ruled out starving herself in a bid to get any thinner like Hollywood actresses Liz Hurley, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Beyonce Knowles, or shave off pounds for a movie role, reports the China Daily online.
Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Jimmy Breslin's daughter dies after collapsing at NYC restaurantApril 23rd, 2009 Prize-winning writer Breslin's daughter dies in NYNEW YORK — The daughter of writer Jimmy Breslin has died after collapsing at a New York City restaurant four days earlier. Bellevue Hospital Center spokesman Stephen Bohlen says Kelly Breslin died at the hospital Tuesday night.
Former Illionis governor hopes for reality show remakeApril 15th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - The US governor ousted from office after allegedly trying to sell the Senate seat vacated when Barack Obama was elected president has been cast in a popular reality TV show, according to the Hollywood Reporter Wednesday. Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, who pleaded not guilty Tuesday to racketeering and fraud charges, is hoping to take part in the NBC summer reality series, 'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!'
However since he is facing trial he needs court approval to take part because the show will be shot in Costa Rica and he is not allowed to leave the US.
R.K. Narayan is one of my greatest inspirations: Scottish authorJanuary 29th, 2009 KOLKATA - Scottish author Alexander Mccall Smith, who has written over 60 books, says he owes his success to noted Indian writer R.K. Narayan, whose works inspired him deeply.
John Travolta's 16-year-old son diesJanuary 2nd, 2009 LOS ANGELES - The 16-year-old son of Hollywood star John Travolta died Friday while the family was vacation in the Bahamas. Jett Travolta, the son of John and his wife Kelly Preston, was found unconscious on the bathroom of the family's suite at the Old Bahama Bay Resort Friday morning, according to a police statement published by celebrity website TMZ.
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