James Arness, the world war II veteran, known for portraying Marshal Matt Dillon, in the landmark TV western series “Gunsmoke,” died today. He was 88. Arness has the distinction of having played the role of Marshal Matt Dillon in five separate decades: 1955 to 1975 in the weekly series. This Friday, Arness official website posted a letter that he wrote ... Read More »
Mizoram man has 39 wives, 94 children, 33 grandchildren!
Holy Cow, a man from Mizoram named Ziona Chana has 39 wives, 94 children and 33 grandchildren — all living together under one roof in a picturesque village about 100 km from Baktawng in the North Eastern India. Ziona Chana,aged 66, lives with his family in a 100-room, four-storyed house named ”Chhuan That Run” or the House of the New ... Read More »
David Nelson of “Ozzie and Harriet” TV family dies
Actor David Nelson, the last surviving member of the wholesome television family portrayed in “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet,” has died at age 74, his spokesman said. Nelson died in Los Angeles on Tuesday of complications from colon cancer, his representative Dale Olson said. He played a fictionalized version of himself as the eldest son of the Nelson family ... Read More »
Bill Erwin dies at 96
Bill Erwin, an actor best known for his role on NBC’s “Seinfeld,” died on December 29 in Studio City. California. He was 96. According to Hollywood Reporter, he died of age-related causes. Erwin, who got an Emmy nod for playing the character named Sid Fields on “Seinfeld,” was also known for playing Arthur the Bellman in the movie “Somewhere In ... Read More »
George Steinbrenner passes away
George Steinbrenner has died. “It is with profound sadness that the family of George M. Steinbrenner III announces his passing,” the family said in a statement released this morning. “He passed away this morning in Tampa, Fla., at age 80. He was an incredible and charitable man. First and foremost he was devoted to his entire family – his beloved ... Read More »