Sir Ian Holm, the versatile actor known for everything from his "virtuosic" work on the stage to his unforgettable performances in such diverse films as Alien and two in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, died Friday, June 19, at 88. His agent announced in a statement: “It is with great sadness that the actor Sir Ian…
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Honoring Dolly, Potsi’s Divorce & More! — Past & Curious
Links to the past, with relevance today: Living doll (GIF via GIPHY) WCYB: Likenesses of Dolly Parton (b. 1946) may replace those of KKK and Confederates in Tennessee! He's such a Potsi! (GIF via GIPHY) EXTRATV: Anson Williams, 70, is about to be single. Examining Barry's biggest hit (Image via Dell) RICK'S REAL/REEL LIFE: The…
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RIP Kurt, Prince’s Message from the Grave & More — Past & Curious
Links the past, with relevance today: His Gymkata (1985) is a camp classic! (Image via MGM) EXTRATV: RIP Kurt Thomas, the star gymnast who was a trailblazer in his field, and who was denied Olympic glory in 1980 when the U.S. had to boycott the Moscow Olympics. Following a stroke in May, Thomas died Friday…
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50 Years of ‘Eddie’s Father,’ Gay Films of the Past & More — Past & Curious
Links to the past, with relevance today: As a dad, he was a catch! (Image via ABC) DO YOU REMEMBER?: Fifty years of The Courtship of Eddie's Father. Long-lost LGBTQ masterpieces (Images via Kino Lorber) KINO LORBER: Available via Kino Marquee in virtual cinemas across the U.S. starting June 12 are several restored Pioneers of…
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Mary Pat Gleason, Daytime Emmy Winner, Dies @ 70
Mary Pat Gleason, known for a long career on TV and for her Daytime Emmy win as part of the Guiding Light writing team, has died of cancer at age 70. Gleason's death was announced by her Mom co-star Mimi Kennedy (b. 1948) on Twitter. She wrote: “I’m saddened to learn that Mary Pat Gleason…
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‘Atta Girl’: ‘9 to 5’ Actress Peggy Pope Dies @ 91
Peggy Pope, the comedic actress whose line "atta girl!" in 1980's 9 to 5 became a classic movie quote, died May 27 in Fort Collins, Colorado. She had just turned 91. Variety reports that Pope's family made the announcement of her death, and promises a June 27 celebration of life. Born Florence Margaret Pope in…
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Elvis’s Jeweled Jock, Val Kilmer Now + More — Past & Curious
Links to the past, with relevance today: Where the King's jewels were kept (Image via PFC) PAUL FRASER COLLECTIBLES: So if you were interested in an original, bedazzled Elvis Presley jockstrap, you're in luck — one is for sale, and for an opening bid of just £29,950. "My name is ... Tanya." (Image via NBC)…
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‘Back to the Future’ Flap, Remembering Paul Lynde, Fonz’s Jacket & More — Past & Curious
Links to the past, with relevance today: Oh, boy. (Image via Universal) THR: There was a censored version of Back to the Future Part II (1989) streaming on Netflix — until fans pointed it out. Now, the film's writer, Bob Gale, is asking Universal to destroy the altered version. The fix? Apparently, someone had a problem…
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What’s Up, Child Actor Dies, Roe v Roe & More — Past & Curious
Links to the past, with relevance today: Just what the Doc ordered (GIF via GIPHY) NYT: A revisitation of the screwball pastiche What's Up, Doc? (1972). Are you a fan? (I never was! I'm sorry!) PEOPLE: Little Richard, who died this month at 87, was buried after a short service in Alabama. KENNETH IN THE…
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Ken Osmond, ‘Leave It to Beaver’s’ Eddie Haskell, Dies @ 76
Ken Osmond, whose lovably conniving Eddie Haskell was an indelible part of the classic sitcom Leave It to Beaver, died May 18 at 76. THR reports that Osmond's death was confirmed by his son, but that a cause was not provided publicly. In statement, Eric Haskell said: "He was an incredibly kind and wonderful father.…
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