Gil Gerard 'Buck Rogers' Star Dead at 82 ... After Battle With Rare Cancer

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Gil Gerard, the star of the hit 1980s sci-fi series "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century," has died.

His wife, Janet Gerard, announced the sad news Tuesday, sharing on her Facebook page he succumbed to "a rare and viciously aggressive form of cancer" early that morning, She added he died just days after they knew "something was wrong."

She later posted a message written by the actor himself on his Facebook page ... "My life has been an amazing journey. The opportunities I’ve had, the people I’ve met and the love I have given and received have made my 82 years on the planet deeply satisfying."

Sydney Sweeney Busts Out of Marilyn Monroe-Style Dress At LA 'Housemaid' Premiere

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Sydney Sweeney looked like a modern Marilyn Monroe at the Los Angeles premiere of "The Housemaid" Monday night, wearing a white halter neck dress that showcased her bodacious chest and flowed into a feathered hemline.

Just look at the red carpet pics -- the actress looks ethereal in the gorgeous number. The bodice fit her generous curves like a glove -- accentuating her tiny waist and bountiful bust -- and then flowed elegantly to the ground. And luckily for her, there were no vents on the ground to make her replicate Marilyn's famous shot!

She packed some punch to the angelic all-white look with a deep red lip and styled her signature blonde hair in loose waves.

Rob & Michele Reiner Murders Billy Crystal Saw Dead Bodies ... Rep Denies Description of Scene

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12/16 10:37 AM PT -- A rep for Billy Crystal denies that Billy and his wife saw the bodies of their friends ... the rep says Billy and his wife were not even allowed to get that close to the house.

Billy Crystal and his wife Janice saw the slain bodies of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele ... because TMZ has learned they arrived at the scene in a flash after a family member called them about the horrific discovery.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Rob and Michele's daughter Romy called Crystal and his wife not long after she called police to report finding her parents brutally murdered inside their Brentwood home Sunday.

Sources with direct knowledge tell us Billy and his wife raced over to the house -- and were there so quickly, one source tells us, that the couple actually saw their slain friends ... and wanted to say their goodbyes.

Comedian Donnell Rawlings Rob Reiner Was Groundbreaking ... Took Chances, Gave People Opportunities

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Rob Reiner and his wife Michele’s deaths have sent shockwaves through Hollywood ... and Donnell Rawlings is opening up to TMZ about the tremendous impact Rob had on the entertainment industry, and how profound the loss of the couple is.

We caught up with the comedian at LAX Monday morning, and he told us that while it’ll be incredibly tough, he hopes Rob’s family and friends can eventually find some understanding of how this tragedy happened.

Catch the full clip -- Donnell looks back on Rob’s groundbreaking career, talking about how he embraced change when others wouldn’t and used his platform to open doors for people along the way.

Rob & Michele Reiner Murders Tense Past With Son Nick Resurfaces in Old Interview

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Rob Reiner and his son Nick were on rocky ground long before tragedy struck ... with both publicly hinting at a fractured father-son relationship years before the director and his wife were brutally killed ... crimes Nick is now allegedly linked to.

Back in a 2015 interview while plugging "Being Charlie" -- a film loosely inspired by Nick’s real-life struggles, directed by Rob and written by Nick -- Rob admitted the two butted heads during the writing process, but the clash actually helped him understand his son more ... and said it even made him a better father.

As Rob got emotional, Nick sat stone-faced ... before finally chiming in that their bond came from him watching his dad in his element, doing what Rob did best -- making movies -- adding he probably should’ve kept quiet and learned from him.

Rob Reiner And Wife Michele Billy Crystal, Larry David Pop Up at Double Murder Scene

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Billy Crystal and Larry David showed up Sunday night at the house of their longtime friend Rob Reiner, who was stabbed to death with his wife Michele, allegedly by a family member.

FOX News obtained video of Billy arriving at the Brentwood home of Rob and Michele after the couple's throats were slit by a family member, possibly after a heated argument, according to sources with direct knowledge of the case. PEOPLE reported their son, Nick, is being questioned by police. LAPD's elite Robbery Homicide Division is investigating the double homicide.

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One neighbor told ABC7 that Billy looked as if he was about to cry.

Tanner In 'G.B.F.' 'Memba Him?!

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American actor Michael J. Willett was 24 years old when he played Tanner -- the shy gay guy who got outed, prompting the popular kids to claim him as their token gay friend -- in the 2013 rom-com film, "G.B.F."

Willett shared the big screen with Natasha Lyonne as Ms. Hoegel, Paul Iacono as Brent Van Camp and Evanna Lynch as McKenzie Price.

Guess what he looks like now!

Rob Reiner Two People Found Dead at L.A. Home

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7:25 PM PT -- We've now confirmed the two people found deceased are in fact Rob and his wife Michele. Click here to read more.

Two people were found dead at a home in West L.A. owned by Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Sunday ... TMZ has confirmed.

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The Los Angeles Fire Department was called to the home around 3:30 PM PT for medical aid ... and, authorities found a man, approximately 78, and a woman, approximately 68.

We've confirmed the house does in fact belong to the "This Is Spinal Tap" director ... though we do not know the identities of the deceased at this time.

Guess Who This Boardwalk Bully Is!

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You don't wanna play Monopoly with this star, because they're known to own Boardwalk ... can you guess who they are?

Back in 2008, we ran into him in L.A. -- far from his native NYC -- where he was out of his element. While he seemed to blend in, his jacket wasn't appropriate for the SoCal heat, but would have been perfect for Fargo, ND.

And when we asked him what the meaning of life was, he didn't seem to have an ideas in his reservoir. He turns 68 today, so join us in wishing him a big, happy birthday!

Peter Greene 'Pulp Fiction' Star Dead at 60

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Peter Greene, an actor best known for playing villains in flicks such as "Pulp Fiction" and "The Mask," has died.

Greene was found dead Friday in his Manhattan apartment, his manager Gregg Edwards confirms to TMZ. He tells us his body was discovered after a neighbor heard music playing all night and knocked on the door. When there was no answer, they contacted police. Authorities arrived for a wellness check and found him deceased.

Dick Van Dyke A Spoonful of Sugar Keeps Ya Kickin' to 100!!!

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Dick Van Dyke's waving "Bye, Bye Birdie" to double-digit era ... because he's officially a centenarian!

The iconic actor turned 100 years old Saturday ... and we've put together pictures of the star from his more than 75 years in the public eye.

For many people, his whimsical role as Bert in the 1964 Disney hit "Mary Poppins" encouraged others to fly their kites and discover the meaning of the word "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious."

Stars and Scars You Be the Judge

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Amanda Seyfried grills Sydney Sweeney about her boobs, and Syd comes clean ... Kim Kardashian is appearing on yet another screen, set to become a playable character in the popular video game "Fortnite" ... and Judi Dench says convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein has done his time. So we gotta ask …

Emma Stone, Dave McCary Unload Austin Estate ... Giddy Up!!!

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Emma Stone and Dave McCary can pop Champagne ... they've got reason to celebrate, because they just sold their fancy estate in Texas.

Our real estate sources tell us Emma and Dave unloaded their newly restored home in Austin, which they put on the market for $26.5 million.

The couple purchased the home in 2021 and then gave it a facelift ... construction was completed this summer, and the place looks super lavish.

Andy Dick Cheats Fentanyl Death Due To Crack Use

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Andy Dick has gotten lucky if he mainly uses crack cocaine to get high, our law enforcement sources say ... because fentanyl isn't generally mixed in with the drug.

Two current federal Drug Enforcement Administration officials tell TMZ ... mixing fentanyl with crack's a fool's errand. The substance burns off with heat -- so putting it in the drug wouldn't produce the desired effect.

The chemical structure of fentanyl breaks down once someone lights up the rocks ... and it loses its potency. We're told the drug will still have some effect, but it simply won't be as strong -- and it certainly won't have a lethal effect on a person.

Ethan Hawke Tarantino's Negativity Revealed Positivity ... Look at All the Love for Paul Dano!!!

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Ethan Hawke is defending actor Paul Dano after Quentin Tarantino absolutely trashed PD's acting … finding the silver lining for his unjustly maligned pal!

Check it out ... on Thursday's episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience," the "Blue Moon" star reacted to Quentin's out-of-nowhere sharp criticism of Dano -- telling host Joe Rogan Paul probably didn't realize just how many people love his work.

Timothée Chalamet EsDee or Not EsDeeKid ... Rap Is the Question!!!

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Timothée Chalamet can neither confirm nor deny the rumors about his alter ego ... keeping mum when asked whether he's the masked rapper EsDeeKid.

The actor appeared on the "Heart" radio show in the United Kingdom Thursday ... when the hosts asked him straight-up if the rumors about his side career in rap are true.

Check out the clip ... Chalamet tightens up -- telling the pair he's got nothing to say about that question before offering the short response, "All will be revealed in due time."