Australian-born comedian Jim Short has died at the age of 58. The Comedy & Magic Club confirmed the stand-up star’s death on Instagram. However, no additional details of his passing were disclosed. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend comedian Jim Short,” the comedy club wrote alongside various images of Short. … Read more
James Bond star Emilio Echevarría has died at the age of 80, with fans and fellow A-listers paying tribute to the actor. Echevarría, who was best known for his role in Die Another Day, passed away in Mexico on Sunday. The Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences issued a statement on Monday confirming his … Read more
Peter Yarrow, the singer-songwriter best known as one-third of Peter, Paul and Mary, the folk-music trio whose impassioned harmonies transfixed millions as they lifted their voices in favor of civil rights and against war, has died. He was 86. Yarrow, who also co-wrote the group’s most enduring song, Puff the Magic Dragon, died Tuesday in … Read more
Richard Cohen, the husband of former Today anchor Meredith Vieira, has died at 76. Cohen passed away on Christmas Eve after enduring multiple sclerosis for over 50 years and surviving cancer. Vieira and Cohen were married for 38 years and had three children together; they would have celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary in mid-2025. READ … Read more
Roger Pratt has died at the age of 77. The Oscar-nominated British cinematographer was best known for his work on two Harry Potter films and for his collaborations with directors Tim Burton, Terry Gilliam, Kenneth Branagh, Neil Jordan, Lasse Hallström, Mike Leigh, Wolfgang Petersen, and Richard Attenborough. The British Society of Cinematographers lists his death … Read more
It’s a sad day for drag fans around the world. The Vivienne, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, has sadly passed away. The drag artist, who was born James Lee Williams, was 32. Drag and reality TV fans fell in love with The Vivienne when she competed in the first season of Drag Race UK. … Read more
(L to R) Polly Holliday, Linda Lavin and Beth Howland in ‘Alice’. Photo: Warner Bros. Television. Preview: Actor Linda Lavin has died aged 87. Lavin was best known for her role in TV’s ‘Alice.’ Her movie roles included ‘The Muppets Take Manhattan’ and ‘The Intern.’ Linda Lavin, the sitcom star and stage actor who was … Read more