Gil Gerard 'Buck Rogers' Star Dead at 82 ... After Battle With Rare Cancer
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."
Prince Cyrus On 'The Royals' 'Memba Him?!
English television and film actor Jake Maskall was in his mid-40s when he first started playing Prince Cyrus -- the ruthless younger brother of King Simon -- on the drama series "The Royals" back in 2015.
Jake joined other actors and actresses such as William Moseley, Elizabeth Hurley, and Alexandra Park.
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'Stranger Things' Noah Schnapp Tears Flowed After Filming Wrapped ... Finale Is Super Sad!!!
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Noah Schnapp says the "Stranger Things" cast and crew had tears in their eyes when they filmed the final episode of the hit Netflix series ... and he's expecting fans to get emotional when the finale drops.
We got Noah in New York City on Tuesday, and our photog asked him if the tears were flowing when the final 'ST' season was wrapping up.
Michelle Obama Barack And I Had Plans With The Reiners ... on the Night of the Murders
Barack and Michelle Obama had plans to meet with Rob and Michele Reiner on Sunday night before it was known they had been savagely murdered in their Los Angeles home.
Michelle sat down Monday with Jimmy Kimmel on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" -- and, at one point, the two started talking about the Reiners ... with Michelle taking a veiled shot at President Trump.
Jimmy kicked things off by pointing out that Barack and Michelle were friends with the Reiners -- and he offered his condolences. Michelle discussed how she and Barack had been chummy with the Reiners for many years, and they were supposed to get together Sunday night just hours after the couple was found dead.
Michelle then took an obvious swipe at Trump for what most people viewed as despicable comments about the Reiners after their murders. Just check out the clip for yourself.
'General Hospital' Anthony Geary Dead at 78
Anthony Geary, who famously played Luke Spencer on "General Hospital," is dead ... TMZ has confirmed.
The soap opera star died Sunday in Amsterdam ... according to a family member.
Anthony's official cause of death is unclear, but there are reports he died as a result of complications from a planned surgery in Amsterdam.
Zooey Deschanel On Rob Reiner 'Warmest, Funniest, Most Generous' ... Emotional Tribute to Late TV Dad
Zooey Deschanel just shared an emotional tribute to Rob Reiner ... fondly looking back on her time working with him on "New Girl."
In a social media post Monday morning, just hours after we reported on Rob and his wife's deaths, Zooey says ... "My heart is broken. Rob Reiner was the absolute warmest, funniest, most generous of spirits."
She continues ... "A truly good human being. An incredible artist and such a playful and fun collaborator. I cherish the time we spent working together and the many films he made that have shaped who I am."
Zooey adds ... "Rob and his lovely wife Michele were always so kind and it brought me so much joy any time I was lucky enough to see them."
Rob Reiner & Wife Michele Found Dead at L.A. Home ... Wounds Consistent With A Knife
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Rob Reiner -- the legendary director -- and his wife Michele Singer Reiner have died ... TMZ has learned.
As we told you ... two dead bodies were found in Rob and Michele's Brentwood home Sunday afternoon -- and law enforcement sources tell us it is the Reiners.
Our sources say the two suffered lacerations consistent with a knife. The LAPD's Robbery Homicide Division is still investigating.
Dispatch audio captures a firefighter calling for backup to the Brentwood mansion around 3:30 PM ... though it doesn't provide any further information about the circumstances in the abode.
Rob Reiner Two People Found Dead at L.A. Home
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Two people were found dead at a home in West L.A. owned by Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Sunday ... TMZ has confirmed.
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 The 'Euphoria' Star Celebrity Scramble!
Hidden inside this mash-up is an actress and model who turns 29 years old today. Given the clues, do you think you've got what it takes to score the unknown hottie?
She plays Kat on "Euphoria" alongside Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney ... she's an activist and is all about body positivity!
Come on Barbie, let's go party!
Hit the gallery for the reveal!
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Adam Brody Good Genes or Good Docs?!
Nobody Everybody wants a piece of Adam Brody's hot looks over the years 🔥!
Here is a 23-year-old version of the 'O.C.' cutie at the 2003 Teen Choice Awards held at Universal Amphitheater (left). This was just the beginning of his "Seth Cohen" days ...
And, more than two decades later, Mr. Brody recently rocked a cardigan and some scruff for Netflix's "Nobody Wants This" Fall Edit in Hollywood, California (right).
Adam turns 46 tomorrow, and there's no doubt he's dressed to impress us -- putting some stellar style and looks on the carpet through the years, but the question here is:
Good Genes or Good Docs?!
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Debby Ryan Suite Life with My Husband and New Baby Girl!!!
Debby Ryan and Josh Dun have welcomed their first child together ... and, it appears they opted for a home birth.
The actress shared a post to social media ... revealing their daughter, Felix, was born hours after the "supermoon" -- which happened on December 4.
In Debby's post, she shared a video of herself leaning over the side of an inflatable pool ... Josh comforting her -- so, it seems she didn't got to the hospital for this ordeal.
iHeartRadio Z100’s Jingle Ball Nader Sister Look Like Gifts ... Lead Big Names Shining at Show
Brooks Nader and her siblings brought the gift of their hot dresses to Z100's Jingle Ball ... and, they're just a few of the stars who hit the big event!
Brooks, Sarah, Grace and Mary all showed up at the NYC concert Friday night in form-fitting, strapless dresses ... which stopped high on their thighs.
The quartet all posed with saucy expressions on their faces ... arms lovingly wrapped around each other in one portrait.
Guess Who This Boardwalk Bully Is!
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!
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Alana 'Honey Boo Boo' Thompson Dad Mike Is Alive, On Camera ... Following Online Death Rumors
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Honey Boo Boo's dad is doing just fine, TMZ has learned ... following rumors he died in a tragic car accident.
And, we even have video to prove it! Check it out -- Mike Thompson says in the clip recorded Saturday he's "alive and well" ... just living life "day by day" in Georgia. Phew!
You may have seen ... there were some unsubstantiated social media rumors that he had passed away earlier this week. Honey Boo Boo -- real name Alana Thompson -- didn't feed into the chatter.
Mike shares Alana with June "Mama June" Shannon. They split in 2014 and don't have a relationship at this point. He is also estranged from Alana.
'Selling the OC' Tyler Stanaland Backs Out of Alex Hall's Podcast ... Out of Respect for New Relationship
Alex Hall from "Selling the OC" extended the olive branch to ex-boyfriend and costar Tyler Stanaland by inviting him on her podcast ... but it turned out Tyler canceled last minute out of respect for his blossoming new relationship.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Alex tried to hash it out with Tyler one-on-one for all to see ... but we’re told he got cold feet at the last minute in light of his new relationship with Hannah Morrissey.
Here's the sitch ... Alex asked Tyler to be on her podcast 'Pretty Dirty’ before Season 4 of "Selling the OC" aired, and we're told her pitch to him was to sit down publicly and have a conversation about what their "relationship" entails.
Stars and Scars You Be the Judge
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 …