July 16, 2023 Jane Birkin, the epitome of '60s and '70s chic and the adopted national treasure of France, was found dead in her Paris apartment on July 16. She was 76. An icon for nearly 60 years (GIF via GIPHY) Her death was confirmed by former French Culture Minister Roselyne Bachelot, who said, "This…
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Aretha Franklin’s Will Validated, Joan Collins on YOUNG Men & More
July 11, 2023 Links to the past, with relevance today: Aretha Franklin was the Queen of Soul, but not very good at wills. (Images via news reports & Interview Magazine) NYT: When Aretha Franklin died at 76, her family thought she'd left no will. Turns out she left TWO wills, both handwritten, neither prepared by…
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Andrea Evans, Beloved Soap Star, Dies @ 66 After Battling Breast Cancer
July 10, 2023 Andrea Evans, popular for her stints on One Life to Live, Passions and The Bay, died July 9, 2023, at 66 following a battle with breast cancer. My sweet Lord (Image via ABC) She was born June 18, 1957, in Aurora, Illinois. Her first film work was as an extra in the…
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Alan Arkin, ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ Oscar Winner, Dies @ 89
June 30, 2023 Alan Arkin, the esteemed actor of stage and screen who won the Oscar for Little Miss Sunshine, died June 29 at 89, his family confirms. His most famous role. (GIF via GIPHY) His three sons told People magazine: "Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and…
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Frederic Forrest, ‘The Rose’ & ‘Valley Girl’ Star, Dies @ 86
Bette Midler took to Twitter Saturday to announce the death of her The Rose co-star Frederic Forrest, 86. She wrote: Forrest & Midler (Image via 20th Century Fox) "The great and beloved Frederic Forrest has died. Thank you to all of his fans and friends for all their support these last few months. He was…
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Cyndi Lauper: ‘Happy Pride … Don’t Be Too Disheartened,’ Shaun Cassidy Da-Digs Taylor Swift & More
June 21, 2023 Hard to believe she's 70, by the weay! (Image via TikTok) TIKTOK: Cyndi Lauper, an LGBTQ icon from way back, takes time out to wish her queer fans a happy Pride, urging everyone to stick together and persevere: https://www.tiktok.com/@cyndilauper/video/7247152416305532203 KENNETH IN THE (212): Is this the ultimate '80s legacy act concert?! PEOPLE:…
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Debbie Gibson Comeback, ‘Dallas’ Reunion & More
June 16, 2023 Links to the past, with relevance today: All you need is love! (Image via video still) OMG.BLOG!: Padam, who? Debbie Gibson, 52, is offering pretty tasty new pop and a Charo-tastic music video in the form of "Love Don't Care." She looks fantastic and — as always — sings great: https://youtu.be/_xanmdy330g As a bonus,…
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Glenda Jackson, 2-Time Oscar Winner, Dies @ 87
Glenda Jackson, the acclaimed actress who gave it all up in the middle of her career to work in politics, has died. She was 87. Jackson in her Oscar-winning performance in Women in Love (Image via UA) Glenda Jackson, one of England's most celebrated stage and screen stars — and an accomplished Labour MP —…
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Treat Williams Dies @ 71 in Motorcycle Accident
Treat Williams, the versatile actor known for such films as Hair and Smooth Talk, and who was later a success on TV, has died at 71 as the result of a motorcycle accident in Dorset, Vermont, People reports. (GIF via GIPHY) His longtime agent Barry McPherson told the outlet on Monday: "He was killed this…
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Justice for Ginger!, John Amos in Elder-Abuse Investigation & More
June 12, 2023 Links to the past, with relevance today: The nerve! (Image via Warner Bros.) FACEBOOK: Tina Louise, 89, is the last surviving cast member of Gilligan's Island, but she's getting no respect from Warner Bros. The lovely legend opened up on Facebook about an issue that has bothered her — namely, the company…
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