RJ Mitte Dies Suddenly: 34-Year-Old 'Breaking Bad' Star
An actor who became a familiar face on “Breaking Bad” and used his platform to challenge stereotypes about disabilities has died.
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RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr., also known as Flynn, on the AMC drama, died Monday, Oct. 12, in Texas. He was 34. The cause of death was not immediately released/
“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte,” a representativ…
Michael Kearns Dies: TV Roles Including 'Cheers,' 'Beverly Hills 90210' Spanned Decades
Michael Kearns, whose television appearances brought him into American living rooms while his offscreen work challenged Hollywood, has died.
The actor and playwright died Monday, Oct. 5, at 76, according to multiple reports. No cause of death has been released, the Los Angeles Blade reported.
His screen credits included “Cheers,” “Beverly Hills, 90210,” “The Waltons,” and Brian De Palma’s thriller “Body Double."
But Kearns’ influence extended beyond guest appearances. He was openly gay early in his career and became a prominent advocate for people living with HIV and AIDS.
He publicly dis…
Eva Marie Saint Dies: Hollywood Golden Age Star Leaves Decades Of Classics
Eva Marie Saint, whose career connected Hollywood’s golden age with generations of moviegoers, has died.
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The Oscar-winning actress and Newark, New Jersey, native died Tuesday, Oct. 6, at her Los Angeles home. She was 102.
Saint became a screen star with her first feature film, “On the Waterfront,” opposite Marlon Brando in 1954. Her portrayal of Edie Doyle earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Five years later, she played Eve Kendall opposite Cary Grant in Alfred H…
From Simsbury To Hollywood: Rachel Sennott’s New HBO Comedy ‘I Love LA’ Earning Early Praise
Connecticut-born comedian, actress, and influencer Rachel Sennott will star in a new HBO comedy series that blends a little bit of everything she’s known for into
The Simsbury native created and stars in “I Love LA,” debuting Sunday, Nov. 2, at 10:30 p.m., a coveted prime-time slot on the high-profile network. Sennott, 30, an alum of New York University and the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, also wrote and directed several episodes.
“I Love LA” follows an up-and-coming talent manager navigating the chaos of her late 20s in Los Angeles. Early reviews have been largely positive, and the…
Actor Brad Everett Young Killed In Wrong-Way Crash At Age 46
Brad Everett Young, an actor, celebrity photographer, and advocate for arts education, was killed in a car crash in Los Angeles. He was 46.
The crash happened late Sunday, Sept. 14, when a wrong-way driver hit Young’s car on the 134 Freeway. He had just seen a movie and was driving alone, his publicist told The Hollywood Reporter. Young died at the scene. The other driver survived and was hospitalized, the outlet reported.
A Danville, Virginia native who lived in Los Angeles, Young was a fixture on Hollywood red carpets and at premieres and awards shows. He also founded Dream Loud Official,…
Wife Of Newark's Akon Files For Divorce From Polygamous Rapper After Nearly 29 Years
It's over between Akon and his wife. Or one of his wives.
Tomeka Thiam filed for divorce the rapper, who grew up in Union City and Newark, citing irreconcilable differences, on Thursday, Sept. 11, four days before their 29th wedding anniversary, PEOPLE reported.
The couple have one child, a 17-year-old daughter.
Akon has said he believes in polygamy and says he has nine children.
“[Polygamy is] part of our culture. Absolutely,” The 52-year-old "Smack That" rapper said on Zeze Millz. “For me, it looks normal, because it’s culture for us. We didn’t go outside of our Africa…
Actor Floyd Levine Dies; New York Native, Father Of TV Exec Brian Robbins
Floyd Levine, a veteran character actor whose face was familiar across decades of film and television and the father of entertainment executive Brian Robbins, has died. He was 93.
A former cab driver who pivoted to acting in the 1970s, Levine piled up scores of credits on the big and small screens.
On television, he was best known as Desk Sgt. Lubin in CBS’s Cagney & Lacey, Dr. Howard Stein in Fox’s Melrose Place, and Ned the Doorman in Nickelodeon’s Cousin Skeeter, which was co-created by his son.
He also turned up on Quincy, M.E., Hill Street Blues, The Love Boat, Three’s…
25 Pizza Places Named Best In America: East Coast Spots Dominate List
The Infatuation has released its list of the 25 best pizza places in America, and the East Coast made a strong showing — from a Jersey City wood-fired favorite to a New Haven icon that’s been serving pies for nearly a century.
The 2025 ranking, published Thursday, Aug. 21, spans coast to coast, featuring classics like Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven, CT, and newcomers like Miami Slice in Florida.
Pizzerias were judged on crust quality, sauce balance, topping freshness, and overall consistency, with styles ranging from New York slices to Detroit-style pan pies and New Haven…
Beloved Sitcom Star Loni Anderson’s Cause Of Death Revealed
Fans of classic television are mourning anew as the cause of death for beloved sitcom star Loni Anderson has been officially released, shedding light on the final chapter of a Hollywood legend’s life.
TMZ reported on Friday, Aug. 22, that Anderson, who died on Sunday, Aug. 3, in Los Angeles, succumbed to metastatic uterine leiomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer.
The death certificate, obtained by TMZ, confirms that the disease, which originates in the uterus and can spread to vital organs like the lungs and liver, ultimately led to her death just days before her 80…
