Paul Teal, an actor known for his recurring role on the TV series “One Tree Hill,” died on Friday after a battle with cancer, a representative for Teal confirmed to CBS News. “His remarkable talent, along with his gentle spirit, has left an indelible mark on all of us fortunate enough to have known him,”…
Actor Tony Todd, known for his roles in the horror film “Candyman” and its 2021 sequel, died on Wednesday, his representative, Jeffrey Goldberg, told CBS News. He was 69. “Regretfully, I can confirm that my friend and client of over 30 years, Tony Todd, has passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 11:50 pm…
Terri Garrthe quirky comedy actor who rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” has died, CBS News confirmed. She was 79. Garr died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis “Surrounded by family and friends,” publicist Heidi Schaeffer said in a statement. Garr battled other…
Singer, dancer and actress Mitzi Gaynor, who wowed audiences in movie musicals like “South Pacific,” and became a fixture on TV variety shows and a headliner in Las Vegas, died Thursday. She was 93. Gaynor died of natural causes in Los Angeles, according to an announcement by her representatives. In an eight-decade career, Gaynor appeared…
Cissy Houston, the mother of the late Whitney Houston and a two-time Grammy winner who performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklinhas died, CBS News confirmed. She was 91. Houston died Monday morning in her New Jersey home while under hospice care for Alzheimer’s disease, her daughter-in-law Pat Houston said in a…
Christopher Ciccone, an artist and former dancer who was also singer Madonna’s younger brother, has died, his rep Brad Taylor confirmed to CBS News. He was 63. He died from cancer on Oct. 4, surrounded by his husband, Ray Thacker, Taylor said in a statement. Born on Nov. 22, 1960, in Pontiac, Michigan, Ciccone was…
Actor John Ashton, best known for his role as the by-the-book detective in the “Beverly Hills Cop” franchise, has died, his publicist Alan Somers confirmed to CBS News on Sunday. He was 76. Ashton died Thursday in Ft. Collins, Colorado, after a battle with cancer. “John was a loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather who…
British actress Dame Maggie Smith, known for her prolific career in roles like Professor McGonagall in the “Harry Potter” series and Violet Crawley in “Downton Abbey,” has died, her family confirmed to CBS News. She was 89. Smith passed away peacefully in the hospital early Friday morning, her sons Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens said…
Frankie Beverly, R&B singer from Philadelphia, dies at 77 Frankie Beverly, R&B singer from Philadelphia, dies at 77 00:25 PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Legendary R&B singer and Philadelphia native Frankie Beverly has passed away. He was 77. His family shared the heartbreaking news Tuesday morning on Instagram. According to the post, Beverly, whose real name is…
Stage and screen actor James Earl Jones, who won Tony Awards for “The Great White Hope” and “Fences,” and whose majestic basso profundo voice would become internationally recognized as the villainous Darth Vader in the “Star Wars” franchise, has died, his rep confirmed to CBS News. He was 93. Jones’ rep Barry McPherson told CBS…
