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Character Actress for 70 Years Was 96

Gwen Van Dam, whose 70-year career as a character actress for film, television and the stage included turns in True Confessions, Halloween, Coming Home, Stir Crazy and The Trip to Bountifulhas died. She was 96. Van Dam, who compiled about 140 acting credits on IMDb, died Dec. 19 at her home in West Los Angeles […]

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Canadian Actress and Model was 76

Canadian actress and model Dayle Haddon died Friday from a suspected incident of carbon monoxide poisoning which took place at the home of her son-in-law, Marc Blucas, who starred in the TV series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” according to local authorities. She was 76. Haddon was discovered in Blucas’ home in Bucks County, Pa. CBS […]

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Romeo and Juliet actress dies aged 73

Actress Olivia Hussey, who shot to international prominence as a teenager for her role in the acclaimed 1968 film version of Romeo and Juliet, has died aged 73. The Argentinian-born actress, who grew up in London, died on Friday surrounded by her loved ones, a statement posted on her Instagram said. Hussey won the best […]

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2025 Oscars Best Actress Predictions

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences […]

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Iconic Mexican Actress and Luis Buñuel Muse Was 93

Silvia Pinal, the revered film and television actress who left an indelible mark on Mexico’s Golden Age of Cinema, has died. She was 93. Mexico’s culture secretaryClaudia Curiel de Icaza, as well as the Asociación Nacional de Intérpretes announced Pinal’s passing on social media. The Associated Press reported that Pinal had been hospitalized for a […]

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‘Stella Stevens: The Last Starlet’ Film Review: Doc Tribute to Actress

Andrew Stevens pays loving but not hagiographic tribute to his late mother, famed actress Stella Stevens, in his documentary recently showcased at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. The film convincingly makes the case that its subject, best known for her performances in such pictures as The Poseidon Adventure and The Nutty Professoris severely underrated, […]

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Young Frankenstein actress dies aged 79

Oscar-nominated actress Teri Garr died Tuesday at the age of 79, US media outlets report. Garr, known for her work in movies including Young Frankenstein, Mr Mom and Tootsie, died in Los Angeles after a 20-year battle with multiple sclerosis. She first talked publicly about the chronic autoimmune disease in 2002. Garr also appeared in […]