<p>Veteran Hollywood actor Richard Evans, best known for his projects ‘Peyton Place’ and ‘Dirty Little Billy', has died at the age of 86.</p>

<p>According to a global entertainment news portal, Evans had been battling cancer and breathed his last on October 2.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In his long career, spanning over four decades, Evans has made guest appearances in 'Death Valley Days', 'Cheyenne' and 'Mod Squad', among others. He was popular for work in the television space during the 60s and 70s.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Interestingly, Richard Evans has also been a writer, director and producer for Hollywood movies, which included known projects such as 'The Mystery of Howard Hangar' and 'Harry Monument'. He was an author, too.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Evans final book 'Ploys' was completed by the veteran star right before his demise.&nbsp;<br />
For the unversed, Richard Evans' last book is a collection of plays that are meant to be performed sans rental fees when staged as fundraisers for the homeless, reports claim.</p>

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Veteran Hollywood actor Richard Evans, best known for his projects ‘Peyton Place’ and ‘Dirty Little Billy', has died at the age of 86. According to a global entertainment news portal, Evans had been battling cancer and breathed his last on October 2.

Veteran Hollywood actor Richard Evans, best known for his projects ‘Peyton Place’ and ‘Dirty Little Billy', has died at the age of 86. According to a global entertainment news portal, Evans had been battling cancer and breathed his last on October 2. Also read: WION exclusive: Bhuvan Bam: Would've been unfair to release ‘Dhindora’ on OTT In his long career, spanning over four decades, Evans has made guest appearances in 'Death Valley Days', 'Cheyenne' and 'Mod Squad', among others. He was popular for work in the television space during the 60s and 70s. Interestingly, Richard Evans has also been a writer, director and producer for Hollywood movies, which included known projects such as 'The Mystery of Howard Hangar' and 'Harry Monument'. He was an author, too. Also read: Chloe Zhao: Incredible that Kumail Nanjiani is a Bollywood hero in 'Eternals' Evans final book 'Ploys' was completed by the veteran star right before his demise. For the unversed, Richard Evans' last book is a collection of plays that are meant to be performed sans rental fees when staged as fundraisers for the homeless, reports claim. Also read: Amid Aryan Khan's court case, what happens to SRK's pending projects?

Richard Evans, 'Dirty Little Billy' star, dies at 86

<p>Chris Ayres--a voice actor best known for playing Frieza in the 'Dragon Ball' series--has died at the age of 56.</p>

<p>Ayres has over 200 voiceover credits to his name, reports claim. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ayres' girlfriend and fellow actor Krystal LaPorte shared the news of his demise on social media, writing on Twitter, "On October 18th at 8:40pm, my world went dark. Christopher Owen Ayres passed away peacefully, held close by his mother, brother, and girlfriend."</p>

<p>"Chris loved you all. How much he loved other people filled the vast majority of our conversations. To those of you who truly loved him back, thank you. To those of you who stayed in touch, checked on him, reminded him that he was so, so much more than his job, you were the fuel of his fight. You fed the dreams of a future that kept him going longer than any normal person could go," she continued.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Chris Ayres was diagnosed with end-stage cardio obstructive pulmonary disease back in 2017 and had since shared health updates on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I hope where you are, the first thing you did was take a long, deep breath with your perfect lungs and danced again," his girlfriend wrote in her post.</p>

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<p>Ayres also lent his voice to other projects such as 'Maburaho', 'Black Butler', 'Sengoku Basara', 'Gantz', 'Tears to Tiara', 'Fairy Tail', 'Panty &amp; Stocking with Garterbelt', among others.&nbsp;</p>

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Chris Ayres--a voice actor best known for playing Frieza in the 'Dragon Ball' series--has died at the age of 56. Ayres has over 200 voiceover credits to his name, reports claim.

Chris Ayres--a voice actor best known for playing Frieza in the 'Dragon Ball' series--has died at the age of 56. Ayres has over 200 voiceover credits to his name, reports claim. Also read: M. Night Shyamalan to serve as jury president at Berlin Film Festival Ayres' girlfriend and fellow actor Krystal LaPorte shared the news of his demise on social media, writing on Twitter, "On October 18th at 8:40pm, my world went dark. Christopher Owen Ayres passed away peacefully, held close by his mother, brother, and girlfriend." "Chris loved you all. How much he loved other people filled the vast majority of our conversations. To those of you who truly loved him back, thank you. To those of you who stayed in touch, checked on him, reminded him that he was so, so much more than his job, you were the fuel of his fight. You fed the dreams of a future that kept him going longer than any normal person could go," she continued. Also read: After ‘Dunkirk’, Harry Styles lands second acting job in ‘Eternals’: Reports Chris Ayres was diagnosed with end-stage cardio obstructive pulmonary disease back in 2017 and had since shared health updates on social media. "I hope where you are, the first thing you did was take a long, deep breath with your perfect lungs and danced again," his girlfriend wrote in her post. Also read: 'Shang-Chi' to release in Indian state of Maharashtra as theatres reopen Ayres also lent his voice to other projects such as 'Maburaho', 'Black Butler', 'Sengoku Basara', 'Gantz', 'Tears to Tiara', 'Fairy Tail', 'Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt', among others. read his girlfriend's complete post here: pic.twitter.com/SvhMEeMWVk — Krystal LaPorte (@WowSuchKrystal) October 19, 2021 ×

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<p>Ava Ostern Fries, the producer and creator behind cult classic 'Troop Beverly Hills', died on October 2, reports confirm. She was 87.</p>

<p>Details pertaining to her death have not been revealed to the media yet.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>'Troop Beverly Hills' starred Shelley Long and Tori Spelling in lead roles. The film was based on the life of a wealthy housewife who takes over her daughter's wilderness group. Reportedly, 'Troop Beverly Hills' was based on Fries' own experiences running her daughter's Girl Scout group. It went to become a cult classic for various reasons: hidden message, dance and fashion.</p>

<p>Ava Ostern Fries was also the producer of 'Troop Beverly Hills'.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Fries then started her own production company, Avanti Enterprises, and produced the 1987 television series 'Born Famous'. The show highlighted the lives of children born with a silver spoon or were part of celebrity families.</p>

<p>She is survived by her daughter, Diane Sherry Case, stepchildren Charles M. Fries, Suzanne Fries-Hostka, Chris Fries, Dyanne Fries, Mike Fries, Alice Fries, and Jon Fries, 22 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ava Ostern Fries' husband, Charles W. Fries, was a seasoned television producer and executive who died in April of this year at age 92.&nbsp;</p>


Ava Ostern Fries, the producer and creator behind cult classic 'Troop Beverly Hills', died on October 2, reports confirm. She was 87. Details pertaining to her death have not been revealed to the media yet.

Ava Ostern Fries, the producer and creator behind cult classic 'Troop Beverly Hills', died on October 2, reports confirm. She was 87. Details pertaining to her death have not been revealed to the media yet. Also read: 'A Quiet Place 2' review: John Krasinski hits it out of the park with this horror-thriller sequel 'Troop Beverly Hills' starred Shelley Long and Tori Spelling in lead roles. The film was based on the life of a wealthy housewife who takes over her daughter's wilderness group. Reportedly, 'Troop Beverly Hills' was based on Fries' own experiences running her daughter's Girl Scout group. It went to become a cult classic for various reasons: hidden message, dance and fashion. Ava Ostern Fries was also the producer of 'Troop Beverly Hills'. Also read: Watch: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson makes his rap debut Fries then started her own production company, Avanti Enterprises, and produced the 1987 television series 'Born Famous'. The show highlighted the lives of children born with a silver spoon or were part of celebrity families. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Sherry Case, stepchildren Charles M. Fries, Suzanne Fries-Hostka, Chris Fries, Dyanne Fries, Mike Fries, Alice Fries, and Jon Fries, 22 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Also read: Joe Exotic series: Kate McKinnon's first look as Carole Baskin is wicked, wild Ava Ostern Fries' husband, Charles W. Fries, was a seasoned television producer and executive who died in April of this year at age 92.

Ava Ostern Fries, Troop Beverly Hills creator, dead at 87

<p>Hollywood actress Jane Powell--who has worked on a long list of musicals in the her decades-spanning career--has passed away at the age of 92.</p>

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On Thursday, Powell died of natural causes, reports have confirmed.&nbsp;</p>

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Fans went on social media to express their grief over her death.</p>

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<p>"R.I.P. Jane Powell, one of the last remaining great stars from Hollywood's Golden Age," a user tweeted, while another wrote, "#RIP the radiant Jane Powell; so wonderful in everything, including 'Seven Brides' and in the 'Royal Wedding' song-and-tap-dance number "How Could You Believe Me When I Said I Love You When You Know I've Been a Liar All My Life?"</p>

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Jane Powell's iconic roles include 'Royal Wedding' and 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'.</p>

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The late actress has also featured alongside Hollywood stars such as Jose Iturbi, Xavier Cugat, Jeannette McDonald, Wallace Beery, Carmen Miranda and Elizabeth Taylor.</p>

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<p>Jane Powell is survived by her three children and two grand daughters.&nbsp;</p>


Hollywood actress Jane Powell--who has worked on a long list of musicals in the her decades-spanning career--has passed away at the age of 92. On Thursday, Powell died of natural causes, reports have confirmed.

Hollywood actress Jane Powell--who has worked on a long list of musicals in the her decades-spanning career--has passed away at the age of 92. On Thursday, Powell died of natural causes, reports have confirmed. Fans went on social media to express their grief over her death. Also read: Priyanka Chopra responds to 'The Activist' controversy: I'm sorry that my participation in it disappointed you "R.I.P. Jane Powell, one of the last remaining great stars from Hollywood's Golden Age," a user tweeted, while another wrote, "#RIP the radiant Jane Powell; so wonderful in everything, including 'Seven Brides' and in the 'Royal Wedding' song-and-tap-dance number "How Could You Believe Me When I Said I Love You When You Know I've Been a Liar All My Life?" Jane Powell's iconic roles include 'Royal Wedding' and 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'. The late actress has also featured alongside Hollywood stars such as Jose Iturbi, Xavier Cugat, Jeannette McDonald, Wallace Beery, Carmen Miranda and Elizabeth Taylor. Also read: Actors Song Joong Ki and Park So Dam to host Busan Film Festival 2021 Jane Powell is survived by her three children and two grand daughters.

Jane Powell, Hollywood's musical star, dead at 92

<p>Hollywood actor and co-creator of HBO series 'Eastbound &amp; Down', has died at the age of 46.</p>

<p>The news of his death has been confirmed by company Rough House Pictures, Eastbound &amp; Down's production company. The cause of his death has not been revealed yet.</p>

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<p>"It's with heavy hearts we say goodbye to our good buddy Ben Best. We lost him the day before he would have turned 47," Rough House Pictures wrote in a caption. "A hell of a friend and a creative force. He inspired us and made us laugh. Charming and hilarious. Gone way too soon. We love and miss you," the company's post on Instagram states.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Best has also written the 2011 period comedy 'Your Highness' starring James Franco, and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-hbo-pulls-the-plug-on-abandonment%E2%80%99-starring-natalie-portman-402646">Natalie Portman</a>.</p>

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Best played the role of Clegg in 'Eastbound' and has appeared in films such as 'Superbad', 'What Happens in Vegas', 'Observe and Report', and 'Land of the Lost'.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Seth Rogan, who worked with Best in 'Superbad', tweeted, "I'm honored I got work with him, and even more so and that I got to hang out with him and just be in his company." He asked his followers to watch Foot Fist Way in his honor "and bask in his genius."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">RIP Ben Best. I remember seeing him as Chuck The Truck in Foot Fist Way and thinking “I have to work with this man.” I’m honored I got work with him, and even more so and that I got to hang out with him and just be in his company. Watch Foot Fist Way today and bask in his genius.</p>
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Hollywood actor and co-creator of HBO series 'Eastbound & Down', has died at the age of 46. The news of his death has been confirmed by company Rough House Pictures, Eastbound & Down's production company.

Hollywood actor and co-creator of HBO series 'Eastbound & Down', has died at the age of 46. The news of his death has been confirmed by company Rough House Pictures, Eastbound & Down's production company. The cause of his death has not been revealed yet. Also read: Sudha Reddy shows off Indian craftsmanship at the Met Gala red carpet "It's with heavy hearts we say goodbye to our good buddy Ben Best. We lost him the day before he would have turned 47," Rough House Pictures wrote in a caption. "A hell of a friend and a creative force. He inspired us and made us laugh. Charming and hilarious. Gone way too soon. We love and miss you," the company's post on Instagram states. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rough House Pictures (@roughhousepictures) × Best has also written the 2011 period comedy 'Your Highness' starring James Franco, and Natalie Portman. Best played the role of Clegg in 'Eastbound' and has appeared in films such as 'Superbad', 'What Happens in Vegas', 'Observe and Report', and 'Land of the Lost'. Also read: Met Gala 2021: Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck’s COVID-complaint kiss; pics Seth Rogan, who worked with Best in 'Superbad', tweeted, "I'm honored I got work with him, and even more so and that I got to hang out with him and just be in his company." He asked his followers to watch Foot Fist Way in his honor "and bask in his genius." RIP Ben Best. I remember seeing him as Chuck The Truck in Foot Fist Way and thinking “I have to work with this man.” I’m honored I got work with him, and even more so and that I got to hang out with him and just be in his company. Watch Foot Fist Way today and bask in his genius. — Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) September 12, 2021 ×

Ben Best, Eastbound & Down co-creator and actor, dead at 46

<p>On Wednesday, late actor-comedian Robin Williams’ eldest son Zak took to Instagram and posted a birthday picture for would have been his father’s 70th birthday. “Dad, on what would be your 70th birthday, I would want you to know that your incredible spirit lives within us. Our family will be celebrating you and your memory today. We miss you and love you always!” he wrote.&nbsp;</p>

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Marking the special occasion, Zak spoke at length about his father’s final years with the host of a podcast. “What I found was someone who was having challenges performing his craft. And that was really irritating for him. Because when you’re a performer, it goes beyond taking pride in performing. It’s your livelihood, and suddenly that becomes challenging. I mean, beyond empathy, I couldn’t help but feel frustrated for him because the neurodegenerative thing — it’s rough… The thing though is, there was a diagnosis and the like, but when he died by suicide, it had progressed, but he was only maybe two years in,” he recalled. “So I don’t want to say it was a short period — it felt a lot longer than it actually was — but it was a period for him of, I think, intense searching and frustration,” Zak said about his father’s frustrations around his then progressing Lewy body dementia and the moments leading up to his death.&nbsp;</p>

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“It was a spectrum that I would see — witnessed personally. Having at times some improvement, sometimes it didn’t help at all. It might have exacerbated the situation,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

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Zak also rues not being able to be there for his father every moment of his life, although he mentioned speaking with him regularly. “I mean, we talked several times a week, but then it got to the point where you’re talking every day. I wanted to be there for him on a daily basis. I really wanted to because it can be really isolating, even if you’re with family and loved ones,” he shared.&nbsp;</p>

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&nbsp;The celebrated actor-comedian’s son struggled with his own share of mental illnesses following his father’s death by suicide in 2014 that led him to drinking heavily and experiencing ‘some levels of psychosis’. &nbsp;Zak Williams was also diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).&nbsp;</p>

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Since his father’s passing, Zak has become a mental health advocate, working with organizations that ‘focuses on developing mental health support communities in high schools throughout the United States’.</p>

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“I actually found myself committing time to mental health advocacy as a means of healing that trauma. &nbsp;For me, it was very healing,” concluded Zak Williams.&nbsp;<br />
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On Wednesday, late actor-comedian Robin Williams’ eldest son Zak took to Instagram and posted a birthday picture for would have been his father’s 70th birthday. “Dad, on what would be your 70th birthday, I would want you to know that your incredible spirit lives within us.

On Wednesday, late actor-comedian Robin Williams’ eldest son Zak took to Instagram and posted a birthday picture for would have been his father’s 70th birthday. “Dad, on what would be your 70th birthday, I would want you to know that your incredible spirit lives within us. Our family will be celebrating you and your memory today. We miss you and love you always!” he wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by zak pym williams (@zakpym) × Marking the special occasion, Zak spoke at length about his father’s final years with the host of a podcast. “What I found was someone who was having challenges performing his craft. And that was really irritating for him. Because when you’re a performer, it goes beyond taking pride in performing. It’s your livelihood, and suddenly that becomes challenging. I mean, beyond empathy, I couldn’t help but feel frustrated for him because the neurodegenerative thing — it’s rough… The thing though is, there was a diagnosis and the like, but when he died by suicide, it had progressed, but he was only maybe two years in,” he recalled. “So I don’t want to say it was a short period — it felt a lot longer than it actually was — but it was a period for him of, I think, intense searching and frustration,” Zak said about his father’s frustrations around his then progressing Lewy body dementia and the moments leading up to his death. “It was a spectrum that I would see — witnessed personally. Having at times some improvement, sometimes it didn’t help at all. It might have exacerbated the situation,” he added. Zak also rues not being able to be there for his father every moment of his life, although he mentioned speaking with him regularly. “I mean, we talked several times a week, but then it got to the point where you’re talking every day. I wanted to be there for him on a daily basis. I really wanted to because it can be really isolating, even if you’re with family and loved ones,” he shared. The celebrated actor-comedian’s son struggled with his own share of mental illnesses following his father’s death by suicide in 2014 that led him to drinking heavily and experiencing ‘some levels of psychosis’. Zak Williams was also diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Since his father’s passing, Zak has become a mental health advocate, working with organizations that ‘focuses on developing mental health support communities in high schools throughout the United States’. “I actually found myself committing time to mental health advocacy as a means of healing that trauma. For me, it was very healing,” concluded Zak Williams.

Robin Williams' son Zak rues not being there for his dad: ‘It was isolating’

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