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Joyce Randolph, `The Honeymooners` fame died at 99

American actor Joyce Randolph, who played the role of Trixie Norton in `The Honeymooners,` has died, TMZ reported. Joyce was 99. Her son told TMZ, "Joyce passed away on Saturday at her home in New York City. We`re told she died in her sleep. She had been suffering from the effects of old age and was unable to walk. She was in hospice care at the time of her death." Joyce played Ed Norton`s wife, played by Art Carney. They were the best friends and neighbors of Ralph Kramden, who was played by Jackie Gleason, and Audrey…

‘His success was rammed down my throat’: Charlie Chaplin’s son Michael on fame, failure and finding peace | Books

Michael J Chaplin tells a story about an ancient sect that only counted a man’s age from the day his father died. It has resonated with him ever since he heard about it. On this score, he is 46 years old – his father, Charlie Chaplin, died on Christmas Day in 1977.On a more conventional score, Michael is 77 and about to publish his first novel. A Fallen God is a retelling of the medieval romance Tristan and Isolde set in the 13th century. Apart from his family (he’s been married twice and has seven children), he says it’s…

“Who Has Most Successfully Milked What Should Have Been 15 Minutes Of Fame?” (50 Answers)

Fame is a polarizing topic. Some people wouldn’t want to touch it even with a 10-foot pole. Meanwhile, others aspire to it and would do nearly anything to be in the spotlight for just a while longer. This leads to a bizarre situation where individuals who might have no real ‘call to fame’ or conventional talents end up becoming actual celebrities.Redditor u/TonyClifton323 sparked an interesting discussion about the people who “most successfully milked” their 15 minutes of fame to entrench their reputations as ‘stars’…

George Clinton Talks Getting a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Next Friday, the Mothership will land on Hollywood Boulevard when George Clinton officially gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “It feels good as shit,” he tells Rolling Stone of the honor on a phone call from his home in Tallahassee, Florida. “I’m trying to think of some jokes to say, but the truth is that I’m proud as hell.” The ceremony honoring the Parliament-Funkadelic mastermind — whose music added psychedelic and Afrofuturistic flares to funk, effectively laying the groundwork for hip-hop — will take…

Actor Willem Dafoe honoured with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Culture

Willem Dafoe has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The American actor, known for the diversity of roles he has played during his illustrious career, was awarded a star in the category of motion pictures in a ceremony which also saw Patricia Arquette take to the stand, alongside guests Mark Ruffalo and Guillermo Del Toro.“It’s wonderful to be part of this community of artists and entertainers,” Dafoe said as he accepted the honour.“We’re making something, and hopefully we’re making a better world,…

62 Celebrities That Gave Up Their Fame To Live A Completely Normal Life

According to a YouGov survey, 53% of Americans believe that they would enjoy being famous. But being in the public eye certainly isn't for everyone, and it's not conducive to every career path either. If you have big dreams of being a nurse or firefighter, there's no need to have a huge following on social media. In fact, it might be better not to. Redditors have recently been discussing former stars who decided to remove themselves from the spotlight and live quiet lives following their fame. From child actors who had…

‘Do I Get Used To It?’: Leonardo DiCaprio Shares Thoughts On His Hollywood Fame

This year marks 35 years since Leonardo DiCaprio first got his Hollywood career going, and wow has it been an incredible one thus far -- I mean just look at the list of Leo's best films! From being “King of the World” in Titanic to his latest Martin Scorsese collaboration, Killers of the Flower Moon, it’s no wonder the Oscar winner is such a beloved Hollywood actor. On Thursday night, the beloved performer appeared at the Palm Springs International Film Festival to attend its Awards Gala, and he was met with a question…

Christian Oliver of Valkyrie fame, his two daughters killed in plane crash | Hollywood

Christian Oliver, best known for his roles in films including Speed Racer and Valkyrie, died on Thursday along with his two young daughters when his small plane crashed into the water off the coast of a Caribbean island, Deadline reported. Oliver was 51. Robert Sachs, the plane's owner and pilot, died in the crash as well. Christian Oliver is no more. (AFP) Authorities said the single-engine aircraft crashed on its way to neighbouring St Lucia on Thursday afternoon after taking off from J.F. Mitchell Airport in…

Full Monty fame Tom Wilkinson dies at 75 | Hollywood

Tom Wilkinson, the two-time Oscar-nominated British actor, passed away on Saturday at the age of 75, his family announced, as reported by The Hill. He was an actor best remembered for his supporting roles in the suspense films Michael Clayton and In the Bedroom. Also read: Year Ender 2023, Bachelor Nation's couple who still swear on forever Tom Wilkinson was best known for his roles in The Full Monty, Michael Clayton and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, file)(Chris…

Calls to remove Trump’s Walk of Fame star stump City Council

Hollywood Hills resident Andrew Rudick is on a mission.Over the last three years, he’s submitted public records requests, retrieved case documents from the Los Angeles County Superior Court, spoken at City Council meetings and corresponded with government officials.He’s determined to get Donald Trump’s star removed from the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It’s not an easy task.“The reasonably conveyed message to the millions who have walked past that plaque since 2021 is the city’s endorsement of a man who attempted a coup…