Jerry Lewis, of such comedic classics as “The Nutty Professor” and “The Bellboy,” has died in Las Vegas. He was 91. Lewis died at his home in Las Vegas at about 9:15 a.m. Sunday morning, his agent confirmed.
‘The Feud’ recreates rivalry between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford
The rivalry between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford is one of the most infamous in Hollywood history. Now U.S. Network FX is recreating their strained relationship with the show Feud: Bette and Joan, which premieres tonight.
Audrey Hepburn’s sons fight legal battle
Audrey Hepburn’s oldest son, Sean Ferrer, is in a legal battle with the Audrey Hepburn Children’s Fund. The fund, which raises money for children’s charities by exhibiting Audrey Hepburn memorabilia—centered mostly on a collection of Givenchy gowns—around the world, filed a lawsuit against Ferrer on Wednesday, claiming he’s impeding the charity’s fundraising for his own …
Debbie Reynolds dies at age 84
Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds has died aged 84, just one day after the death of her daughter, famed actress and author Carrie Fisher. Her death was confirmed by her son, Todd Fisher. “The last thing she said this morning was that she was very, very sad about losing Carrie and that she would like to be …
Giveaway: Peter O’Toole the Definitive Biography
Peter O’Toole was not just one of the most charismatic actors of his time, he was also a Classic Hollywood staple. He starred in the classic feauture Lawrence of Arabia, was friends with Richard Burton and worked with classic leading ladies like Audrey Hepburn. Now we are able to learn more about his fascinating life through …
Rare Marilyn Monroe items to be auctioned
A much publicised sale of hundreds of items of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia is to be held on 17 November. The auction, at Julien’s in Los Angeles, includes innumerable dresses such as the one Marilyn wore when she sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to John F Kennedy (estimated at $3.3m) and a great deal of jewellery, such as a diamond …
Olivia De Havilland turns 100 and gives rare interview
Legendary Classic Hollywood actress Olivia de Havilland turned 100 years old yesterday and gave a rare interview to People Magazine. She said that she was going to celebrate the milestone with dinner and drinks with “dear, dear” friends. Adding that she is “content with the role that life has given me – a centenarian!”.
Natalie Wood’s daughter speaks out about her mother
It’s been 35 years since Natalie Wood tragically drowned while on a boat trip. The details surrounding her untimely demise have always been mysterious and the investigation into her death is still open. Although her husband Robert Wagner has spoken about his late wife in interviews and even in his autobiography, her daughters have always remained …
Trove of Classic Hollywood movie posters found under floor board
A stash of rare movie posters discovered under a linoleum floor in York County, Pennsylvania, sold for a combined $219,000 in Heritage Auctions’ Vintage Poster Auction Nov. 21-22 in Dallas. The prized stash of 17 perfectly preserved posters was discovered by sons Bob and Dylan Basta as they tore up the lino in the house …
Maureen O’Hara dies at the age of 95
Irish-American actress Maureen O’Hara, one of the last living stars from the golden age of Hollywood, has died aged 95, her manager said.
Marlon Brando in his own words in new documentary
A new documentary on Marlon Brando called “Listen to Me Marlon” has just been released. But this is not just any documentary: “Listen to Me Marlon” is told in the late Brando’s own voice, culled from some 300 hours of audiotapes the actor made over the decades.
‘Wizard Of Oz’ fan offers $1 million reward for stolen slippers
In anticipation of the 10-year anniversary of the theft of a pair of the ruby-red slippers Judy Garland wore in The Wizard of Oz from a Minnesota museum, an anonymous donor has offered a $1 million reward for information leading to the return of the iconic shoes.
Omar Sharif dies at the age of 83
Omar Sharif, the actor known for roles in Hollywood classics like Doctor Zhivago, has died at age 83.
Anita Ekberg dies at the age of 83
Actress Anita Ekberg, star of the classic La Dolce Vita, has died at the age of 83. Ekberg’s lawyer, Patrizia Ubaldi, confirmed she died in Rome on Sunday morning following a series of illnesses.
Polly Bergen dies at the age of 84
Emmy-winning actress and singer Polly Bergen died Saturday, according to her publicist. She was 84.
Lauren Bacall dies at the age of 89
Hollywood has lost one of the last icons of its Golden Age: Lauren Bacall. She died last Tuesday of a suspected stroke at her home in the Dakota in Manhattan. She was 89.
Eli Wallach dies at the age of 98
Classic Hollywood actor Eli Wallach, who was a big presence in film, on stage and on television for more than 60 years, died on Tuesday at his home in Manhattan. He was 98.
Ruby Dee dies at the age of 91
Ruby Dee, the award-winning actress whose seven-decade career included triumphs on stage and screen, has died.
Jackie Lynn Taylor dies at the age of 88
Jackie Lynn Taylor, who played one of The Little Rascals in five Our Gang comedy shorts released in 1934, died Monday in the Sacramento suburb of Citrus Heights, Calif. She was 88.
Mickey Rooney dies at the age of 93
Mickey Rooney died on Sunday at his home in North Hollywood surrounded by his family. He was 93. Mickey was an award-winning actor and Hollywood legend who appeared in more than 300 films and TV programs.