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James Tolkan, ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Back to the Future’ Star, Dies at 94

If you grew up in the '80s, chances are you knew exactly what "Hey, McFly!" meant. And you knew it wasn't good. The man behind that iconic line, James Tolkan,…

Brent Wisekey March 30, 2026

Lifestyle

Nicholas Brendon, ‘Buffy’ Star, Dies at 54: A Look Back

The Scooby Gang has lost one of its own. Nicholas Brendon dies at the age of 54, leaving behind a legion of fans who grew up watching him stumble, quip,…

Brent Wisekey March 22, 2026

Lifestyle

Ernie Anastos, Longtime NYC News Anchor, Dies at 82

For generations of New Yorkers, he was the face of the evening news. A comforting presence, a reliable voice. So it’s with a heavy heart that we acknowledge the passing…

Brent Wisekey March 14, 2026

Lifestyle

Country Joe McDonald, Counterculture Icon, Dies at 84

“And it’s one, two, three, what are we fighting for?” Those lyrics, seared into the collective memory of a generation, came from the mouth of Country Joe McDonald. He wasn’t…

Brent Wisekey March 10, 2026

Lifestyle

Neil Sedaka, Pop Music Icon, Dies at 86: His Life & Legacy

Okay, so I woke up this morning and saw the news. The kind of news that just makes you pause and think about all the songs you grew up with.…

Brent Wisekey March 1, 2026