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Bunny Levine, a former New Jersey school librarian who pursued acting, has died at age 97. Over four decades she appeared on TV in roles described as “Old Lady” or “Grandma,” with credits on Gilmore Girls, Shameless and other shows, and she appeared in Adam Sandler films including Don’t Mess With the Zohan and Sandy Wexler, among others.
Bunny Levine, a New Jersey-born former school librarian who launched her Hollywood career in the late 1980s, died in Tarzana, California, at age 97. She appeared on television shows such as Gilmore Girls and Everybody Loves Raymond and had a small film role in La La Land, continuing to work into her mid-90s. Police said the death was due to natural causes, and she reportedly died peacefully in her sleep.
Retired actress Bridget Fonda, now 62, was photographed leaving a Los Angeles restaurant with her assistant—a rare public outing after stepping away from acting. She has emphasized she does not plan to return to Hollywood, and her well-known roles include The Godfather Part III, Single White Female, and Point of No Return, with her life largely low-profile since quitting.
Donna Mills, the 85-year-old Knots Landing star who also appeared in Jordan Peele’s Nope, has joined OnlyFans, joining a wave of celebrities monetizing direct fan connections on the platform and describing it as a way to engage with audiences on their own terms.
Penelope Keith, the British actress famed for The Good Life, dies at 86; she was made a Dame Commander in 2014 for services to the arts and to charity.
Kelly Lee Curtis, an actress and documentarian and elder sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, died May 30, 2026 at age 69 in her home. Jamie Lee Curtis paid tribute on Instagram, praising her sister’s beauty, warmth, curiosity, and Danish-Hungarian heritage, and noting her love of family, nature, and travel, ending with a Hungarian blessing. Kelly acted in projects including Trading Places and The Vikings, directed the 2018 documentary Marby Jets Are Go, and later supported Jamie Lee on several of her films.
Claudine Longet, the French-born singer and actress known for her work in film and television and for the 1976 shooting of Olympic skier Spider Sabich, has died at 84. The obituary recounts her rise in entertainment, her marriage to Andy Williams, the Colorado incident in which Sabich was killed by a .22-caliber gun (she was ultimately convicted of criminally negligent homicide with probation and a fine), and the civil settlement with Sabich’s family; it also notes her later life, including a marriage to defense attorney Ronald Austin and three children, one of whom, Noelle, reportedly died in 2023.
Gwen Farrell Adair, the versatile actress who played multiple nurses on M*A*S*H, died of natural causes at age 94 in Sherman Oaks. Born in Austin, Texas, she appeared on M*A*S*H from its 1972 debut through its 1983 run, and also acted in Starsky & Hutch and films such as Black Gunn, Soylent Green, Coffy, Earthquake, Towering Inferno, and Billy Jack Goes to Washington. Beyond acting, she managed Los Angeles boxers, became the first female licensed referee in 1979, and owned a Fatburger franchise. Her family described her as a guiding light and scheduled GoFundMe arrangements for funeral expenses.
Mary Beth Hurt, a revered actress known for Interiors and The World According to Garp, died at 79 in an assisted-living home in Jersey City, N.J., from Alzheimer’s disease, announced by her husband Paul Schrader and their daughter Molly; a celebrated Broadway performer with multiple Tony nominations, she also appeared in films such as The Age of Innocence and Six Degrees of Separation, balancing stage and screen with improvisational depth.
Melanie Watson Bernhardt, known for her role on 'Diff’rent Strokes' and who was born with brittle bone disease, has died at age 57 in Colorado Springs, after recent hospitalization for bleeding. She retired from acting to help found a charity training service dogs.
Melanie Watson, known for her role as Kathy on 'Diff'rent Strokes', died at age 57 in Colorado Springs after suffering from osteogenesis imperfecta and complications from bleeding. She was remembered for her acting and her charity work, and her death marks the loss of a beloved TV actress.
Helen Siff, a veteran character actress known for roles in films like 'Hail, Caesar!' and 'You Don’t Mess With the Zohan,' as well as numerous TV appearances, has died at 88 due to complications from surgery. She was celebrated for her professionalism, kindness, and ability to make small roles memorable, leaving a lasting impact on stage and screen over her five-decade career.
Sally Kirkland, a prolific actress known for her supporting roles in films like 'The Sting' and her Oscar-nominated performance in 'Anna,' has died at 84 in Palm Springs. She was celebrated for her bold, no-nonsense persona, extensive career spanning over 250 credits, and her avant-garde theater work, including nude performances and activism. Despite never becoming a mainstream star, her talent was highly respected among peers, and she left a lasting impact on film and stage.
Sally Kirkland, an Oscar-nominated actress known for her role in 'Anna' and her work in film and TV, has died at age 84. She was celebrated for her talent and diverse career, including appearances in notable films and television series, and was recognized with a Golden Globe. Kirkland was also active in social causes and theater, leaving a lasting legacy in the entertainment industry.
Sally Kirkland, an outspoken actress known for her Oscar-nominated role in 'Anna' and her diverse career including stage and film work, has died at 84 in Palm Springs. She was notable for her early nude stage performances and roles in films like 'The Sting' and 'JFK,' and was recognized with awards and nominations throughout her career. Kirkland was also known for her bold personality and contributions to acting and the arts.