Lost Boy Corey Haim Dies at Age 38
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Celeb News, Obituaries,
UPDATE: According to the coroner, Corey Haim died as result of natural causes.
Corey Haim, the actor best known for his work in a series of ‘80s films, died today in California. He was 38 years old.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the Lost Boys star collapsed in his mother’s Burbank-area apartment early Wednesday morning. He was transported to Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Although an autopsy has not yet been conducted by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office, Haim’s death is being investigated as an accidental overdose. No foul play is believed to be involved.
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Celebrities React to Brittany Murphy’s Death
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Celeb News, Obituaries,
Since news of Brittany Murphy’s death broke out yesterday, stars have issued statements and turned to Twitter to express their condolences about the 32-year-old.
Although Alicia Silverstone “didn’t stay in close touch over the years” with her Clueless costar, she says she’ll always feel love for her. “I always felt connected to her as we shared a very special experience in our lives together. I feel love in my heart for her - and hope she is at peace. This is truly sad,” Silverstone told People magazine. “I loved working with Brittany. She was so talented, so warm and so sweet.”
“She had the voice of an angel and a genuine heart of gold,” Donald Faison, another star from Murphy’s 1995 film, told MTV News. “She had the voice of an angel and a genuine heart of gold. I’m very happy to have known and worked with such a special person. My heart goes out to all of her loved ones.”
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Milo Ventimiglia Thought of Own Death During Filming
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Action, Thrillers, Casting, Celeb News, Celebrity Gossip, Filmmaking, Upcoming Releases,
Milo Ventimiglia spent the whole of Armored thinking about his own death.
The actor couldn’t stop thinking about his own mortality when his on-screen alter-ego Officer Eckhart faced several life or death situations on the big screen.
“The majority of the film I’m in the back of an armored car lying, dying, wailing, crying, thinking about my own morality. He’s a mess, but this is the worst where I’m at. Dirty, bloody and half-way dead. My character Officer Eckhart responds to a siren. When getting to the location, he thinks he hears the siren and the siren goes off. He gets himself shot when he does his job and pulls his weapon. He gets a shotgun blast to the gut.”
Despite the gory storyline, the 32-year-old actor admits there were many things which drew him to the movie. He explained, “First of all, the actors. To be able to work with Matt Dillon, Laurence Fishburne, Jean Reno, Skeet Ulrich, Amaury Nolasco and Columbus Short, that was an initial draw of course. Then the story to tell. This kind of hopeful youth going against the desperation of guys that are kind of at the end of their rope. There’s a story to tell there. I think ultimately I’m never going to jump into anything that I don’t think there is a story to tell or a character arc to understand, so for me it was just being a part of that.”
Patrick Swayze Cremated
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Classics, Celeb News, Celebrity Gossip, Rumors,
Patrick Swayze has been cremated.
The Dirty Dancing star’s ashes are currently being held at his lawyer’s office, his death certificate states. It is understood that the remains will stay at the office until Patrick’s wife Lisa Niemi arranges for them to be moved.
Website RadarOnline reports, “Patrick Swayze has been cremated and his wife Lisa is moving ahead with plans to scatter his remains on his New Mexico ranch.”
It is unknown whether there are plans to hold a family memorial service for Patrick, who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer last Monday; however, a public memorial service took place in the town of Lake Lure, North Carolina, where much of 1987 movie Dirty Dancing was filmed.
Patrick Swayze Dies at Age 57
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Celeb News, Obituaries,
Patrick Swayze, the three-time Golden Globe-nominated actor and dancer, died Monday after a public battle with cancer. He was 57 years old. According to a statement from his publicist, Patrick’s family was by his side at the time of his passing.
Swayze, who is best remembered for teaching Baby how to dance, boasted a number of memorable projects on his resume. In addition to Dirty Dancing, Patrick also starred in Ghost, The Outsiders, Red Dawn, Point Break and To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar. People’s former “Sexiest Man Alive” also appeared in several television projects including A&E’s The Beast (it was canceled this year after only one season) and the popular miniseries North and South.
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Beloved Hollywood Actor Karl Malden Dead at 97
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Disney, Celeb News, Obituaries,
You may remember him from a couple of Marlon Brando movies, or perhaps from a Disney classic or two, but the truth is that Karl Malden’s celebrated career encompassed more than fifty films. He was not a leading man, but he was definitely an acting powerhouse. Now, Malden’s fire has been snuffed out at the age of 97.
The actor died, surrounded by his family, of natural causes at his Brentwood home. It was a quiet end for the man with the resonant voice, who won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in A Streetcar Named Desire (Marlon Brando’s first major film; actress Vivien Leigh won her second Best Actress Oscar for the same movie).
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LaToya Jackson Scene Removed from Bruno
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Universal, Comedy, Celeb News, Upcoming Releases,
Sacha Baron Cohen may be known for pushing the boundaries, but he won’t - at least in this situation - be labeled insensitive.
Shortly after Michael Jackson’s death, the producers of Borat made quick edits before their film’s premiere. A scene that featured a Jackson sibling was cut from the film.
“Out of respect for the Jackson family, the filmmakers have decided to remove a small scene involving La Toya Jackson,” a Universal Pictures spokesperson said.
In previous screenings, critics saw the flamboyant title character trick Michael’s sister doing an interview with him. Bruno then went on to talk about the King of Pop’s high-pitched voice and trademark glove. He also attempted to retrieve the singer’s number from LaToya’s cell phone.
Although it was initially unsure whether the edit would be temporary, the studio confirmed today that the scene would be left out of the theatrical release.
Bruno opens on July 10.
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Carradine’s Death Forces Production Changes
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Casting, Obituaries, Scripts, Upcoming Releases,
The sudden - and currently unsolved - death of David Carradine last week has forced several projects to readjust.
According to TMZ, the producers of Stretch, the movie David was filming in Thailand, are now working on retooling the script. The 72-year-old still had critical scenes yet to complete at the time of his passing.
Meanwhile, two other movies will simply replace the actor altogether: Portland, an indie film that was nearing the principal photography phase, and Beyond Legend, Johnny Kakota. The producers of the latter project are now hoping to fill the void with Jon Voight.
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Kill Bill’s David Carradine Found Dead
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Celeb News, Obituaries,
UPDATE: It now appears that David’s death may have been an accident - a result of autoerotic asphyxiation.
David Carradine, the actor best known for playing Kwai Chang Caine on the TV series Kung Fu and the title character in Kill Bill, was found dead in Thailand today. He was 72 years old.
The Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated star had been in the country to work on a new film titled Stretch. According to his manager, Chuck Binder, Carradine was found dead at his hotel. Although no official cause of death has been released, there are sad reports that David may have taken his own life. A Thai newspaper claims a hotel worker found the actor hanging in his room.
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TCM to Air Paul Newman Marathon
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Classics, Drama, Celeb News, Home Entertainment, Obituaries,
In honor of Paul Newman’s recent passing, Turner Classic Movies will devote an entire day of programming to the Oscar winner.
Here are the films scheduled to air on Sunday, October 12:
- 6:00 AM: The Rack (1956)
- 8:00 AM: Until They Sail (1957)
- 10:00 AM: Torn Curtain (1966)
- 12:15 PM: Exodus (1960)
- 3:45 PM: Sweet Bird of Youth (1962)
- 6:00 PM: Hud (1963)
- 8:00 PM: Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956)
- 10:00 PM: Cool Hand Luke (1967)
- 12:15 AM: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)
- 2:15 AM: Rachel, Rachel (1968)
- 4:00 AM: The Outrage (1964)
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