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Corey Parker, Will & Grace alum, dies at 60 after cancer battle
entertainment1 month ago

Corey Parker, Will & Grace alum, dies at 60 after cancer battle

Corey Parker, the actor known for his five-episode run as Josh on Will & Grace and a 1980s–90s film resume (including Friday the 13th Part V and Biloxi Blues), died at age 60 in Memphis following a cancer battle, his aunt Emily Parker said. In later years Parker shifted to coaching actors for projects such as Disney+'s Ms. Marvel and Sun Records, continuing a family legacy rooted in the entertainment industry through his mother Rocky Parker.

Corey Parker, Will & Grace Alum, Dies at 60 After Cancer Battle
entertainment1 month ago

Corey Parker, Will & Grace Alum, Dies at 60 After Cancer Battle

Corey Parker, best known for a Will & Grace arc as Josh, died March 5 in Memphis at age 60 after battling cancer, sister confirmed on Instagram. The long‑time actor also appeared as Pete in Friday the 13th Part V and Neil Barash in Flying Blind, starred in a Love Boat revival, and later worked as an acting coach for rising stars on projects like Ms. Marvel and Sun Records.

Corey Parker, Will & Grace actor, dies at 60 after cancer battle
obituaries1 month ago

Corey Parker, Will & Grace actor, dies at 60 after cancer battle

Corey Parker, the actor known for Will & Grace (and roles in Friday the 13th: A New Beginning and other projects), died at 60 in Memphis after battling cancer, his family told TMZ. The son of actress Rocky Parker, he began acting young, built a diverse filmography, and later worked as an acting coach at Duke University, Rhodes College, and the University of Memphis, while also contributing to the 2022 Marvel series Ms. Marvel.

Remembering Corey Parker: Will & Grace and Horror Film Veteran Dies at 60
obituaries1 month ago

Remembering Corey Parker: Will & Grace and Horror Film Veteran Dies at 60

Corey Parker, a versatile actor known for Friday the 13th Part V and Will & Grace, died at 60 in Memphis after a battle with cancer, TMZ reports. The veteran performer started his career in the mid-1980s, later mentoring younger actors on projects like Sun Records and Ms. Marvel, and he grew up in a creative family led by his mother Rocky Parker and sister Noelle.

"Eric McCormack Advocates for Casting Based on Talent, Not Sexuality"
entertainment2 years ago

"Eric McCormack Advocates for Casting Based on Talent, Not Sexuality"

Eric McCormack, known for playing a gay character on "Will & Grace," believes that roles should go to the best actors regardless of their sexuality. He expressed that as an actor, he has always played something he's not and hopes to represent the LGBTQ+ community well. McCormack also emphasized the importance of casting the best person for the role, regardless of their sexual orientation, and highlighted the impact of gay actors playing straight roles in the theater.

"Eric McCormack Advocates for Casting Based on Talent, Not Sexuality"
entertainment2 years ago

"Eric McCormack Advocates for Casting Based on Talent, Not Sexuality"

Eric McCormack, known for playing a gay character on "Will & Grace," believes that the best person for a role should be cast, regardless of their sexuality. He expressed that as an actor, he has always played something he's not, and hopes to represent the LGBTQ+ community well. McCormack also discussed the hypothetical casting of his character in today's industry and emphasized the importance of diversity in casting decisions.

'Will & Grace' Star Eric McCormack and Janet Holden Split: Divorce Filing
entertainment2 years ago

'Will & Grace' Star Eric McCormack and Janet Holden Split: Divorce Filing

Janet Leigh Holden, wife of "Will & Grace" star Eric McCormack, has filed for divorce after 26 years of marriage, citing "irreconcilable differences." Holden is seeking spousal support and has requested the termination of McCormack's ability to receive spousal support. The couple, who met on the set of "Lonesome Dove" in 1994, have one child together. McCormack has credited Holden for keeping him grounded during his rise to fame.

'Will & Grace' Star Eric McCormack's Wife Janet Leigh Files for Divorce After 26 Years of Marriage
entertainment2 years ago

'Will & Grace' Star Eric McCormack's Wife Janet Leigh Files for Divorce After 26 Years of Marriage

Janet Leigh Holden McCormack, wife of "Will & Grace" star Eric McCormack, has filed for divorce after 26 years of marriage, citing "irreconcilable differences." She is requesting spousal support, coverage of her attorney fees, and an equal division of property. The couple, who share a 21-year-old son, have not publicly addressed the split. They were last seen together in March at an Academy Awards viewing party. Eric McCormack had previously revealed that they had a secret affair during the first season of the TV series "Lonesome Dove," where Janet worked as an assistant director.

Janet Holden, wife of 'Will & Grace' star Eric McCormack, files for divorce after 26 years of marriage
entertainment2 years ago

Janet Holden, wife of 'Will & Grace' star Eric McCormack, files for divorce after 26 years of marriage

Will & Grace star Eric McCormack's wife, Janet Holden, has filed for divorce after more than 26 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. Janet is seeking spousal support and wants to end the court's ability to award Eric spousal support. The couple, who share a 21-year-old son, met in 1994 on the set of a TV show and got married in 1997. McCormack is best known for his role as Will Truman in the hit sitcom Will & Grace, which originally ran from 1998 to 2006 and was rebooted in 2017.

Sean Hayes sells gifted Porsche after struggling to pay rent.
entertainment2 years ago

Sean Hayes sells gifted Porsche after struggling to pay rent.

Sean Hayes, star of the TV sitcom "Will & Grace," revealed during a live recording of his new podcast that he was gifted a Porsche after the success of season one, but sold it "right away" because he couldn't afford to pay rent at the time. Hayes and co-star Eric McCormack were given Porsches as a reward for the show's success, but Hayes had to sell his due to financial constraints.

Sean Hayes Sells Gifted Porsche to Pay Rent
entertainment2 years ago

Sean Hayes Sells Gifted Porsche to Pay Rent

"Will & Grace" stars Sean Hayes and Eric McCormack were gifted Porsches after the success of season one, but Hayes sold his "right away" because he couldn't afford rent at the time. The cast only realized that Hayes did not have his Porsche six weeks later after his old Camry was parked in his parking spot on the show's set. The first season was so successful that the TV network executives decided to give them a gift as a reward.