British actor Ian Gelder, who starred on “Game of Thrones,” died on Monday, May 6 following a battle with cancer. He was 74. “He was a beautiful man, a fine actor and will be hugely missed by his colleagues and all those that loved him,” Gelder’s representative told Fox News Digital. Gelder, who was best known for his role as …
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'Wizard of Oz' star Judy Garland fought crippling drug addiction with private investigator's help, book claims
Fred Otash was determined to get Judy Garland to the other side of the rainbow. The claim was madein a new biography aboutTinseltown’smost notorious private detective,“The Fixer: Moguls, Mobsters, Movie Stars and Marilyn.”It delves into shocking revelations from his never-before-seen investigative files. For the book, co-author Manfred Westphal was given access toOtash’sarchives with the blessing of his daughter, Colleen. Westphal, …
Read More »'Lord of the Rings,' 'Titanic' actor Bernard Hill dead at 79
English actor Bernard Hill, best known for his portrayal of Théoden, King of Rohan, in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, as well as Capt. Edward Smith in the 1997 film “Titanic,” died Sunday morning, Fox News Digital can confirm. A statement from the family shared with Fox News Digital by his agent said Hill was with his fiancée, Alison, …
Read More »Marilyn Monroe’s affair with JFK confirmed on wiretap by private investigator, book claims
For decades, Fred Otashwas allegedto have kept the darkest secrets of Hollywood stars, including America’s most famous sex symbol. Tinseltown’s most notorious private detective died in 1992 at age 70. The World War II Marine veteran is the subject of a new book, “The Fixer: Moguls, Mobsters, Movie Stars, and Marilyn.” It delves into shocking revelations from his never-before-seen investigative …
Read More »Duane Eddy, twangy guitar icon of early rock, dead at 86
Duane Eddy, a pioneering guitarist who made his debut in the 1950s, has died. The twangy guitarist was 86. Eddy died of cancer on Tuesday at the Williamson Health Hospital in Franklin, Tennessee, his wife, Deed Abbate, said. Eddy paved the way for a new generation of guitarists by focusing on the bass strands on the guitar versus the high …
Read More »Marcus Outzen, former Florida State QB who started in national championship game, dead at 46
Former quarterback Marcus Outzen, who rose to prominence during his standout stint at Florida State, died Tuesday. He was 46. His son Colton shared the news of his father’s death on social media. “Rest In Peace @MarcusOutzen. I love you so much Dad,” Colton wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Outzen, who was affectionately known as “The Rooster” suffered from complications …
Read More »'American Idol' alum Mandisa's father says there are 'no signs' of self-harm amid ongoing death investigation
Nearly two weeks after “American Idol” alum Mandisa was found dead in her Tennessee home, her father, John Hundley, is opening up about his daughter’s cause of death. “I believe firmly that the detective believes and knows that she did not [harm herself],” he told Fox News Digital Tuesday. “They talked about the scars, any type of bruises that may …
Read More »First ever 'Survivor' contestant voted out, Sonja Christopher, dead at 87
Sonja Christopher, the first ever contestant voted off the island on “Survivor,” has died at age 87. The show’s official Instagram page confirmed the news with a message from host Jeff Probst. “Sonya[sic] was one of the kindest people to ever play Survivor. Every interaction I had with her over the years was lovely. She would always greet you with …
Read More »Marla Adams, ‘The Young and the Restless’ star, dead at 85: report
Marla Adams, who famously portrayed Abbott family matriarch Dina Abbott Mergeron on “The Young and the Restless” for 37 years, has reportedly died. She was 85. The Emmy Award-winning soap opera actress died in Los Angeles on Thursday, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “We send our deepest sympathies to Marla Adams’ family,” the show’s official X account (formerly Twitter) wrote …
Read More »OJ Simpson’s cause of death revealed
O.J. Simpson’s cause of death was revealed as prostate cancer this week, his lawyer confirmed to Fox News Digital on Friday. The controversial former athlete and actor, who was acquitted of his wife’s murder in 1995, died on April 10. Simpson, who was 76 when he died, announced he had been diagnosed with the disease last year. OJ SIMPSON DEAD …
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