CNN has reported that veteran actor, Peter Graves, has died at the age of 83 in Pacific Palisades, CA.
Graves, famous for his role in the film Airplane!, has been an active member of Hollywood for over 60 years. He was also known for his TV work in shows such as Mission: Impossible and more recently, a recurring role on 7th Heaven.
Natural causes are suspected in his death and he is survived by a wife and three daughters.
One of the most popular and recognizable stars of the 1980′s has died today. Corey Haim, star of movies License to Drive, Dream a Little Dream and Lucas, was 38.
Haim’s cause of death is still unconfirmed, but he has fought a lifelong battle with drugs. Haim was apart of a phenomenon known as “The Coreys,” with his friend and co-star Corey Feldman. They had many rough patches in their relationship over the years and even tried to work things out through the A&E reality show, The Two Coreys.
I grew up in the 80′s and loved Haim’s films. Sadly, I can’t say this news is shocking as his drug battles have been just as associated with him as his film work has.
Stage and screen actress, Nan Martin, died Thursday in California. She was 82.
A veteran of Broadway, Martin had the pleasure of working with the late director, Elia Kazan. She also was lucky enough to act in a Tennessee Williams production.
Younger people may know her best from her recurring role on The Drew Carey Show in the 1990′s. She also guest starred on TV shows such as CSI, NYPD Blue and The Twilight Zone. Horror aficionados may also recognize her as the mother of Nightmare on Elm Street‘s Freddy Krueger.
Reports surfaced earlier today that singer/actress, Marie Osmond, had suffered every mother’s worst nightmare. It was reported that her teenage son, Michael, had committed suicide by jumping off a building.
Osmond’s brother, Donny, released a brief statement through Entertainment Tonight this morning. He said, ”Please pray for my sister and her family.” Later in the day, through her publicist, Marie confirmed that her son had died, but did not give any indication as to the cause.
Marie Osmond has publicly discussed her and her son’s past battles with depression and regardless of the circumstances surrounding her loss, I hope she stays strong and I can only wish the best for her and her family.
Sadly, after a lengthy search, Andrew Koenig has been found dead. Koenig was best known for playing ’Boner’ on the 80′s sitcom, Growing Pains. Many celebrities and friends had posted on Twitter that Koenig had gone missing and to report any information they might have. His parents were in attendance at a press conference earlier today where his father, Walter, confirmed the news.
Actress Caroline McWilliams died Feb. 11. She was known for a variety of TV and film projects. Some of her more popular work came working on Benson and as the drunk mother of Ray Pruit on Beverly Hills, 90210.
