John Heard, ‘Home Alone’ Dad, Dies at 71
John Heard, best known as Peter McAllister in the “Home Alone” movies who appeared in a wide range of TV and film roles, has died at 71 in Palo Alto, Calif. He was found dead in a hotel where he was…
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Harvey Atkin, ‘Cagney & Lacey’ and ‘Meatballs’ Actor, Dies at 74
Canadian actor Harvey Atkin, best known for his roles in “Meatballs” and “Cagney & Lacey,” died early Tuesday morning in Toronto after a battle with cancer, a rep for Atkin confirmed to Variety. He…
Martin Landau, Oscar Winner for ‘Ed Wood,’ Dies at 89
Oscar-winning actor Martin Landau, most closely associated with scene-stealing character turns in such films as "North by Northwest," "Crimes and Misdemeanors" and "Ed Wood" as well as the classic TV…
Hollywood Pays Tribute to ‘Night of the Living Dead’ Director George A. Romero
Hollywood lost an icon on Sunday when legendary horror director George A. Romero died from a battle with lung cancer. He was 77. Romero is credited with breathing new life into horror movies back in…
George A. Romero, ‘Night of the Living Dead’ Director, Dies at 77
George A. Romero, who launched the zombie film genre with his 1968 “Night of the Living Dead,” died on Sunday, Variety has confirmed. He was 77. The director died in his sleep following a battle with…
Veteran Film Producer Evzen Kolar Dies at 67
Veteran film producer Evzen Kolar died on Tuesday in Los Angeles after a brief illness. He was 67. Born in the Czech Republic, Kolar began his film and television career as a child actor. He later…
Elsa Martinelli, Star of ‘The Indian Fighter,’ Dies
ROME — Italian actress Elsa Martinelli, who starred opposite Kirk Douglas in the 1955 Western "The Indian Fighter" and went on to gain international recognition working with such directors as Mario…
‘True Blood’ Stars Mourn the Sudden Death of Nelsan Ellis: ‘This Is Just Completely Tragic’
Hollywood was shocked on Saturday when news broke that iconic actor Nelsan Ellis had died at just 39 years old. While the actor had a prolific résumé, his career was undoubtedly defined by his role…
‘True Blood’ Star Nelsan Ellis Dies at 39
Nelsan Ellis — famous for his role as Lafayette Reynolds on HBO’s “True Blood” — has died at age 39, Variety can confirm. UPDATED: The cause was complications from heart failure. His family later…
Veteran Music Publisher Jay R. Morgenstern Dies at 87
Jay R. Morgenstern, a 50-year veteran of music publishing, died on July 4 in Los Angeles. He was 87. In a distinguished career, Morgenstern got his start in the industry as an accountant for music…
Joan Lee, Wife of Stan Lee, Dies at 93
UPDATED: Joan Lee, wife of Marvel Comics icon Stan Lee, died on Thursday in Los Angeles. She was 93. Joan Lee had reportedly been hospitalized after suffering a stroke earlier this week. “I can…
