Then and Now - Page 63

August 11, 2021

John Tesh recalls how he was 'ready to take’ himself ‘out’ while battling cancer: 'I was angry at God'

In 2015, John Tesh was diagnosed with a rare form of prostate cancer and given only 18 months to live.

August 8, 2021

Judy Garland’s three children reflect of growing up with ‘Wizard of Oz’ star: ‘She wasn’t tragic’

Liza Minnelli, Lorna Luft and Joey Luft said they still cherish the many happy moments they shared with the "protective" star

August 8, 2021

John Denver treasured his home life when he wasn’t on stage, pal says: 'He would always miss the kids'

The "Sunshine on My Shoulders" singer is survived by three children: Jessie Belle, Anna Kate and Zachery.

August 8, 2021

‘Back to the Future’ star Claudia Wells on how faith helped her cope with tragedy: It's ‘the reason I’m alive’

"Back to the Future," which starred Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Claudia Wells and Lea Thompson, among others, told the tale of a high school student who is sent into the past with a time-traveling DeLorean invented by an eccentric scientist.

August 7, 2021

‘All in the Family’ star Sally Struthers recalls close bond with Carroll O’Connor: ‘I gained a father again’

Sally Struthers played Gloria Stivic in the hit ‘70s sitcom “All in the Family," which starred Carroll O’Connor as Archie as well as Jean Stapleton and Rob Reiner, among others. The series, which centered on a working-class family, aired from 1971 until 1979.

August 7, 2021

Ronnie James Dio’s widow Wendy reveals the secret behind their lasting marriage: ‘We both truly wanted this’

The long-awaited autobiography titled “Rainbow in the Dark: The Autobiography” was co-written by British music journalist Mick Wall and Ronnie James Dio’s widow, longtime manager Wendy Dio.

August 7, 2021

‘Back to the Future’ star Claudia Wells reveals her favorite theory about Jennifer Parker: ‘It’s wild'

The Hollywood Museum went “Back to the Future” on Thursday when they re-opened to the public with their blockbuster exhibit honoring the film’s trilogy. Claudia Wells, who starred as "dream girl" Jennifer Parker in the first film, is supporting the launch.

August 7, 2021

'I Dream of Jeannie' star Barbara Eden on bonding with late co-star Larry Hagman: 'We had the same rhythm'

Barbara Eden, who famously starred as a 2,000-year-old genie in the hit ‘60s sitcom “I Dream of Jeannie” has recently co-written a children’s book title “Barbara and the Djinn."

August 5, 2021

'Xena' stars Lucy Lawless and Renee O’Connor reunite in Acorn TV series

The two actresses, who were previously on the fan-favorite '90s fantasy series for six seasons together, have not appeared opposite each other since "Xena"s series finale in 2001.

August 1, 2021

Shelley Winters 'was crying for joy' after 'spiritual ceremony' to companion before her passing, pal says

Shelley Winters, who reinvented herself from Hollywood bombshell to Oscar-winning actress, passed away in 2006 at age 85.