The incomparable Dame Maggie Smith, known for her myriad roles in film, TV, and onstage, died Friday in London, her family said. She was 89. “She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September. An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end,” her sons Toby Stephens and … Read more
She was dubbed a “design archaeologist” by curator Harold Koda. Below, we excavate some fun facts about the designer. Mary McFadden 1938 Mary McFadden, the daughter of Alexander Broomfield McFadden (a cotton trader) and Mary Josephine Cutting, is born. 1962 McFadden joins Christian Dior New York as director of public relations. 1964 McFadden—described by The … Read more
James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93. His agent, Barry McPherson, confirmed Jones died Monday morning at home in New York’s … Read more
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Darren, a teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a charismatic beach boy paired off with Sandra Dee in the hit film “Gidget,” died Monday at 88. Darren died in his sleep at a Los Angeles hospital, his son Jim Moret told news outlets. Moret told The … Read more
Actor Obi Ndefo has died at the age of 51. Ndefo’s sister, Nkem Ndefo, announced his death on social media on Saturday night, writing that she was “heartbroken at the loss of my younger brother and knowing he’s finally at peace.” She did not share details about her brother’s cause of death in the post. … Read more
Betty Halbreich. Photographed by Ethan James Green, Vogue, September 2020 Before there were Bergdorf Blondes, there was Betty Halbreich, the industry’s most famous personal shopper. The trim, white-haired, and always well accessorized Halbreich, who Vogue one described as “a clear-eyed fashion pro,”and who became something of a New York Institution, has died, age 96. For … Read more
Phil Donahue, the renowned TV talk show host, died Sunday evening surrounded by his loved ones, his family said in a statement shared with NBC’s “Today” show. He was 88. Donahue “passed away peacefully following a long illness,” the statement reads. In May, Donahue was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s highest civilian … Read more
PARIS (AP) — Alain Delon, the internationally acclaimed French actor who embodied both the bad guy and the policeman and made hearts throb around the world, died at age 88, French media reported. With his handsome looks and tender manner, the prolific actor was able to combine toughness with an appealing, vulnerable quality that made … Read more
Actor Gena Rowlands, who was in the entertainment industry for over six decades, died on Wednesday at the age of 94. Rowlands, born Virginia Cathryn Rowlands in Madison, Wisconsin, on June 19, 1930, acted in theater, TV and film, including multiple projects with her first husband, John Cassavetes. She started her career on Broadway in … Read more
Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday, has died. She was 74. Lillie Conley, her chief of staff, confirmed Friday night that Jackson Lee, who had pancreatic cancer, had died. The Democrat had represented her Houston-based … Read more
