Departed March 21 'Little House on the Prairie' actor Jack Lilley dead at 91 Jack Lilley, best known for his roles on "Little House on the Prairie," has died "peacefully in his sleep," his son, Clint, shared with Fox News Digital.
Books March 9 Elizabeth Taylor inspired bank robber to ditch life of crime and move to Hollywood: book Terry Moogan has written a memoir, "Liverpool Bank Robber to Hollywood Butler," which details his encounters with Lucille Ball, Clint Eastwood, Merv Griffin and George Segal, among others.
Old Hollywood March 1 Jerry Lewis' son is on '30-year quest' for star's lost Holocaust film Comedian Jerry Lewis, also known for his partnership with Dean Martin, passed away in 2017 at age 91. His Holocaust drama, "The Day the Clown Cried," has never been screened in its entirety.
VIDEO February 23 Conservative cinema: Trump protects GOP voices in Hollywood 'The Big Weekend Show' panel discusses whether conservative actors will be punished for politics in their careers.
Then and Now February 21 ‘Andy Griffith Show’ actor Ron Howard finds out he's a distant cousin of co-star Don Knotts Ron Howard, who played Opie on "The Andy Griffith Show" as a child, said he recently found out that he and former co-star Don Knotts are distant cousins.
Old Hollywood February 10 'Sunset Boulevard' star left Hollywood before she could be 'thrown away' by industry Nancy Olson Livingston stepped away from Hollywood after earning an Oscar nomination for her work in "Sunset Boulevard." The actress, now 96, is opening up about why she quit the industry.
Then and Now February 3 Jacqueline Bisset is 'unsympathetic' to #MeToo stories: ‘It’s important that women behave, too’ Jacqueline Bisset, a '60s and '70s Hollywood star, weighed in on the #MeToo movement, which went viral after Harvey Weinstein was accused of multiple cases of sexual harassment.
Old Hollywood January 25 ‘Gone with the Wind’ star ‘fell into darkness’ before mental breakdown: author Vivien Leigh, who played Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone with the Wind," died in 1967 at age 53 from tuberculosis. She also starred in "A Streetcar Named Desire" with Marlon Brando.
Marilyn Monroe January 11 ‘I Love Lucy’ star played matchmaker for Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio: author Norman Brokaw, who represented Marilyn Monroe, passed away in 2016 at age 89. His son, Joel Brokaw, wrote about his father's lengthy Hollywood career in a new book, "Driving Marilyn."
Exclusive January 4 Playboy founder Hugh Hefner battled Elvis Presley's costar over nude pics: son Stella Stevens, the Hollywood actress and Playboy model who starred opposite Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby and Bobby Darin, died in 2023. She was 84.
Old Hollywood December 29 James Dean was blackmailed by ‘desperate’ lover who could have destroyed his career: book James Dean, who starred in "Rebel Without a Cause" opposite Natalie Wood and "Giant" alongside Elizabeth Taylor and Rock Hudson, died in 1955 at age 24.
Old Hollywood December 28 Elizabeth Taylor gave Michael Jackson an elephant as a thank-you present: assistant Tim Mendelson, Elizabeth Taylor's longtime executive assistant and pal, described how the "National Velvet" actress loved to give and receive extravagant gifts.
Old Hollywood December 27 'Little Rascals' star struggled with finances after Hollywood fame, was killed over $50: book Carl Switzer, who played Alfalfa in the "Our Gang" comedy series of the 1930s, was fatally shot in 1959. He was 31. He's the subject of a new biography by James Tehrani.
Old Hollywood December 26 ‘The Birds’ star Rod Taylor, a Hollywood hellion, enjoyed ‘hard drinking’ and ‘casual romances’: book Rod Taylor, the Australian movie star who appeared opposite John Wayne, Tippi Hedren, Doris Day, Jane Fonda and Elizabeth Taylor, died in 2015. He was 84.
Then and Now December 25 ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ child star suffered a series of tragedies after bringing classic holiday film to life Karolyn Grimes played Zuzu Bailey in 1946's "It's a Wonderful Life," a Christmas film that starred James Stewart and Donna Reed. Grimes left Hollywood after suffering personal tragedies.
Books December 25 'The Twilight Zone' host and creator was plagued with PTSD after WWII but was 'not a broken man': authors Anne Serling, the daughter of "Twilight Zone" creator and narrator Rod Serling, wrote a memoir about her famous father, "As I Knew Him: My Dad, Rod Serling."
Old Hollywood December 7 '50s film producer shot movie star wife's agent after being 'gripped by a jealous rage': book Walter Wanger, a film producer, was married to actress Joan Bennett from 1940 to 1965. Their union is featured in Scott Huver's book, "Beverly Hills Noir: Crime, Sin, & Scandal in 90210."
Exclusive November 30 Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin’s Beverly Hills brawl almost left prominent millionaire dead: author Scott Huver has written a new book, “Beverly Hills Noir: Crime, Sin, & Scandal in 90210," which explores some of the most outrageous incidents to occur in the star-studded city.
Exclusive November 24 ‘Bewitched’ star was ‘financially destitute,’ forced to clean toilets after on-set injury: author Dick York, who played Darrin Stephens in "Bewitched," died in 1992 at age 63. The cause of death was complications from emphysema. He's featured in a new documentary by Daniel Henares.
Old Hollywood November 19 Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall’s son says young people 'not aware of the past,' don't know his famous parents Humphrey Bogart, the Oscar winner and original Rat Pack member who starred in films like “Sabrina," “The Maltese Falcon" and “The African Queen," died in 1957. He was 57.
Entertainment November 12 Clint Eastwood avoids ‘pandering’ in his work to achieve massive success: expert Clint Eastwood steps behind the camera for his 42nd film, "Juror No. 2," and experts reveal why the Oscar winner has kept Hollywood on its toes for decades.
Entertainment November 3 Barbara Rush, Warren Cowan's 1959 wedding album is a who’s who of Hollywood Royalty Barbara Rush and Warren Cowan's daughter, FOX News Channel senior correspondent Claudia Cowan, shares exclusive photos from her parents' wedding in 1959.
Movies November 1 Billy Zane is unrecognizable as Marlon Brando's 'Godfather' in sneak peek of biopic Actor Billy Zane channeled his inner mobster as the late film icon Marlon Brando when he starred in Francis Ford Coppola’s gangster film “The Godfather."
Exclusive October 26 'Dracula' star Bela Lugosi 'exaggerated' drug addiction to win back his much younger wife: author Author Robert Cremer and Lynne Lugosi Sparks, Bela Lugosi's granddaughter, discussed the late actor's life and legacy in Hollywood. Their new book is titled, "Bela Lugosi: The Man Behind the Cape."
ENTERTAINMENT October 20 Shirley MacLaine gave Elvis Presley advice as a young actor: 'He didn't know how to behave' "Driving Miss Daisy" actress Shirley MacLaine recalled pursuing Morgan Freeman and having words with Elvis Presley in excerpts from her upcoming memoir.
Exclusive October 20 '30s star suffered two nervous breakdowns, lobotomy after facing a series of tragedies: book Warner Baxter was was the highest-paid actor in 1938. He won an Oscar in 1930 for "Best Actor." Despite his fame, his final years were tragic and he died in 1951 at age 62.
Illness October 14 Elizabeth Taylor’s addiction to drugs, alcohol led to family intervention, son says: ‘We were all petrified’ Elizabeth Taylor struggled with an addiction to alcohol and prescription drugs while married to Senator John Warner. Her son, Christopher Wilding, helped stage an intervention.
Exclusive October 13 ‘Ozzie and Harriet’ actor left hit ‘50s sitcom for starring role, got a surprise second act from Disney: son Don DeFore, who starred in "Ozzie and Harriet" and "Hazel," died in 1993 at age 80. His son, Ron DeFore, has written a book about the TV and film actor titled "Growing Up In Disneyland Second Edition."
Exclusive October 12 'Hart to Hart' stars Stefanie Powers, Robert Wagner 'leaned on each other' after tragic deaths of their lovers After actor William Holden’s death in 1981, his partner Stefanie Powers launched the William Holden Wildlife Foundation (WHWF), a nonprofit, in his honor.
LIFESTYLE October 6 On this day in history, October 6, 1927, 'The Jazz Singer' released, first film with synchronized sound "The Jazz Singer" starring Al Jolson, the first movie with talking actors, was released on this day in history, Oct. 6, 1927. The cinema landmark caused a sensation.
