Alan Rachins, ‘L.A. Law’ and ‘Dharma & Greg’ Actor, Dies at 82

He became recognizable as a performer whose specialty was difficult men, in both absurd comedies and tense dramas.

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Alan Rachins, Emmy-nominated actor from 'L.A. Law' and 'Dharma & Greg,' dies at 82

Rachins died Saturday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center of heart failure, his family confirmed in a statement to The Times.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 9 hours ago

Alan 'Sky' Magary, an Airline Executive Who Said No to Smoking on Planes, Dies at 82

Ditching cigarettes thrust him into the center of a public-health debate, but it also allowed him to change the narrative around Northwest Airlines.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Actor Teri Garr dies at 79

Comedy actor Teri Garr, best known for roles in "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie," died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis, her publicist confirmed. Garr was 79.

Charles Brandt, Whose Book Inspired ‘The Irishman,’ Dies at 82

“I Heard You Paint Houses,” his true-crime best seller about the death of Jimmy Hoffa, was brought to the screen by Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Mitzi Gaynor, dancer and actor from South Pacific, dies aged 93

One of the few survivors of the golden age of the Hollywood musical also appeared in We’re Not Married and There’s No Business Like Show Business. Mitzi Gaynor, the dancer and actor who starred as ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Teri Garr, the offbeat comic actor of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has died

The quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” Teri Garr has died

Entertainment - ABC News - 6 days ago

Teri Garr, actor known for "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie" roles, dies at 79

Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."

Teri Garr, actor from Tootsie and Friends, dies aged 79

Oscar-nominated actor was also known for roles in Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Young Frankenstein. Teri Garr, the actor known for roles in Tootsie, Young Frankenstein and Friends, has ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Teri Garr, comedic actor in 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' dies at 79

Actor Teri Garr, who was Oscar-nominated for 'Tootsie' and stood out in 'Young Frankenstein,' died Tuesday after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. She was 79.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 days ago

Here’s who bought the L.A. home where Matthew Perry died

The Los Angeles home where Matthew Perry died last year has been sold for $8.55 million in an off-market deal, property records reveal.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Mitzi Gaynor, 'South Pacific' star among the last actors of the Hollywood musical era's golden age, dies at 93

Entertainment - ABC News - October 17

Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who co-starred in 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has died

Entertainment - ABC News - 6 days ago

Lilly Ledbetter, Whose Fight for Equal Pay Changed U.S. Law, Dies at 86

Her lawsuit against Goodyear helped pave the way for the 2009 Fair Pay Act, which was signed into law by former President Barack Obama.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 14

82 American Nobel Prize Winners Endorse Kamala Harris

The group of scientists and economists said they feared a Trump presidency would impede progress in science and technology and in fighting climate change.

Science - The New York Times - October 24

Rachin Ravindra hailed as New Zealand secure first Test win in India for 36 years

New Zealand win by eight wickets after chasing down 107 Rachin Ravindra made 134 for Black Caps with bat New Zealand secured their first Test victory in India since 1988,chasing down 107 to ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

21 Minutes Of 4K Alan Wake 2 The Lake House DLC Gameplay

Check out the opening moments of Alan Wake 2's The Lake House DLC, captured in 4K on PC.

Tech - GameSpot - October 22

Alan Wake 2 DLC Has A Teaser For Control 2

Remedy Entertainment hasn't made a secret of the fact that the worlds of Alan Wake and Control are part of a shared universe . Now, the Remedy Connected Universe is coming even deeper into ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 23

Alan Wake 2: Lake House DLC - Control 2 Teaser

Alan Wake 2's Lake House DLC includes a scene that teases the future of the Federal Bureau of Control and the Oldest House in Control 2, and gives the sense that the whole city of New York might be ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 23

Alan Wake 2: The Lake House Star Explains Why Remedy Is Special

The final expansion of Alan Wake 2, The Lake House, is out now, closing a chapter for Remedy that was 13 years in the making. In The Lake House, players assume the role of Agent Kiran Estevez as ...

Tech - GameSpot - 6 days ago

Killing Time by Alan Bennett review – senior moments full of wit and style

The author employs his pitch-perfect repertoire of satirical skills in his first book for five years – a novella about the residents of an upmarket care home during the pandemic. Alan Bennett, now ...

World - The Guardian - 22 hours ago

Greg Sankey, Texas president discuss possible SEC, Big Ten scheduling agreement as talks remain ongoing

The SEC commish and Texas leader spoke on the discussions over the weekend as Texas hosted Georgia in a top-five clash

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

Jets to debut a new kicker vs. the Texans after placing struggling Greg Zuerlein on injured reserve

New York is embracing a special teams shakeup

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

New York Liberty 80-82 Minnesota Lynx: WNBA finals Game 4 – as it happened

Lynx edge Liberty to force winner-take-all Game 5 Ellie: the viral mascot twerking her way into NYC lore Liberty 13-12 Lynx, 4:15 left, 1st quarter: Collier’s 3-pointer falls gently through ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Lynx force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton's free throws to beat Liberty 82-80

Bridget Carleton made two free throws with 2 seconds left, and the Minnesota Lynx forced a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, beating the New York Liberty 82-80

Sports - ABC News - October 19

Actor says Trump 'should be grateful' for controversial film

The Apprentice, which focuses on Trump's early years as a real estate tycoon, is released this week.

"Smile 2" actors on continuing movie's eerie legacy

Following the success of its predecessor, "Smile 2" returns with a chilling story of a deadly curse as pop star Skye Riley, played by Naomi Scott, faces the horrors of fame and an inescapable curse.

The ‘Battle Royale’ actor fighting Japan's conservative establishment

World - Yahoo News - October 26

The ‘mother-in-law’ of German coalitions

Leftist politician Sahra Wagenknecht has emerged as kingmaker in Germany’s eastern regional governments

World - Financial Times - 16 hours ago

LeBron James says he plans to play in all 82 games this season, and he wouldn't be first 40-year-old to do so

James, who has appeared in every game just once in his career, will turn 40 years old in December

Sports - CBS Sports - October 26

Alonso-sparked Mets roll, send NLCS back to L.A.

Pete Alonso golfed an early three-run homer and the Mets hammered an ineffective Jack Flaherty, extending the NLCS with a 12-6 victory over the Dodgers in Game 5.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Griffeys in L.A. for potential LeBron-Bronny debut

More than 30 years after they became the first father-son duo to team up in Major League Baseball history, Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. will be in the building Tuesday night to potentially see LeBron ...

Sports - ESPN - October 22

L.A. district attorney recommends resentencing for Menendez brothers

On Thursday, the Los Angeles district attorney recommended a resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez amid new evidence. The brothers have been behind bars for 34 years, serving a life sentence ...

For the World Series, Fans Found Creative Ways to Reach Dodger Stadium

Anticipating the mess of traffic and parking at Dodger Stadium, many of the people who attended the first two games of the World Series found creative ways to get there.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 27

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