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Maria O’Brien, Longtime DOOL Acting Coach and Screen Actress, Dies at 75
obituaries1 month ago

Maria O’Brien, Longtime DOOL Acting Coach and Screen Actress, Dies at 75

Maria O’Brien, a film and television actress and longtime acting coach on daytime dramas including Days of Our Lives, has died at 75. The daughter of Oscar-winner Edmund O’Brien and Olga San Juan, she appeared in films such as Smile and The Incredible Shrinking Woman, and in Protocol (1984). She coached DOOL for 15 years until retiring in 2022, testified before Congress about Alzheimer’s and helped secure government funding for Alzheimer's research, and is survived by three children.

Maria O'Brien, Star of Protocol and Matlock, Dies at 75
obituaries1 month ago

Maria O'Brien, Star of Protocol and Matlock, Dies at 75

Maria O'Brien, an actress known for Protocol and Matlock and a longtime acting coach on Days of Our Lives for 15 years, died on Feb. 24 at age 75. Born in Los Angeles in 1950 to Oscar-winning actor Edmond O'Brien and Olga San Juan, she began her screen career in 1963 on Sam Benedict and appeared in films including Protocol (1984), Smile, and The Incredible Shrinking Woman, as well as TV series such as Viva Valdez, The Love Boat, and L.A. Law. She also coached on Sunset Beach and Passions, won a Drama-Logue Award for The Maids, and testified before Congress in 1983 about Alzheimer’s after her father’s diagnosis. She is survived by her brother and three children.

Veteran Acting Coach Maria O’Brien Dies at 75
entertainment1 month ago

Veteran Acting Coach Maria O’Brien Dies at 75

Maria O’Brien, a veteran actress and longtime acting coach on Days of Our Lives, died Feb. 24 at age 75. A Los Angeles native and daughter of actor Edmund O’Brien, she appeared in films like Smile (1975) and Protocol (1984), guest‑stared on TV hits including Murder, She Wrote and CHiPs, and coached Days of Our Lives actors for 15 years until retiring in 2022, while also advocating for Alzheimer's research and being survived by three children.

Lisa Rinna Details On-Set Abuse by Bo Brady Actor
entertainment1 month ago

Lisa Rinna Details On-Set Abuse by Bo Brady Actor

Lisa Rinna says her Days of Our Lives run as Billie Reed was marred by toxic behavior from Bo Brady actor Robert Kelker-Kelly, describing him as verbally abusive, manipulative, and unpredictable that made her life on set ‘a living hell.’ She credits fellow female co-stars for support, notes Kelker-Kelly was fired in 1995 for “creative differences,” and says she later exited the show but returned in later years.

Friday's Soap Frenzy: A Snarky Roundup Across Five Shows
entertainment1 month ago

Friday's Soap Frenzy: A Snarky Roundup Across Five Shows

Friday's recap surveys fan reactions and plot twists across Bold & Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, The Young and the Restless, and Beyond the Gates, tossing in witty quips about couples breaking up, fake abductions, paternity twists, and pop-culture references while weighing character motives, writing choices, and the week’s standout moments.

‘General Hospital’ Dominates 2025 Daytime Emmys with Seven Wins
entertainment5 months ago

‘General Hospital’ Dominates 2025 Daytime Emmys with Seven Wins

The 52nd Daytime Emmys celebrated the best in daytime TV, with General Hospital winning the top drama award and notable wins for Paul Telfer, Nancy Lee Grahn, and Drew Barrymore, among others. Deborah Norville received a Lifetime Achievement Award, and the event paid homage to Days of Our Lives' 60 years of storytelling. The ceremony was held in Pasadena, California, with a variety of categories recognizing talent across talk shows, dramas, and lifestyle programs.

TV Stars and Cast Changes: Porsha Williams, Al Calderon, and 'Brilliant Minds' Season 2
entertainment8 months ago

TV Stars and Cast Changes: Porsha Williams, Al Calderon, and 'Brilliant Minds' Season 2

Al Calderon, who plays Javi on 'Days of Our Lives,' confirmed he is leaving the show after his recent casting in NBC's 'Brilliant Minds' Season 2, but reassured fans that the character Javi will continue in Salem with a new actor. Calderon expressed gratitude for his time on the show and indicated it was a life-changing experience.

Iconic Soap Star, 81, Rarely Seen Out with Onscreen Love Interest
entertainment9 months ago

Iconic Soap Star, 81, Rarely Seen Out with Onscreen Love Interest

Susan Seaforth Hayes, an iconic soap star known for her long-standing role on 'Days of Our Lives' and her marriage to co-star Bill Hayes, was seen on a rare outing in Los Angeles. She recently honored her late husband by donating his script collection and shared heartfelt memories of their life and career, highlighting her enduring legacy in television.