Hayden Panettiere, known for roles in Heroes and Nashville, dies at 36; her family confirms her passing, citing an 'unimaginable loss' and requesting privacy.
Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for "Lilo & Stitch" and "The Ring," died June 16 from AIDS complications, according to the LA Medical Examiner. Her father confirmed bacterial meningitis and blood infection, noting her struggles with polysubstance abuse and homelessness.
Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, known as Thalapathy Vijay, transitioned from a child actor to a bankable star in Indian cinema, becoming Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in 2026 after a career marked by hits, controversies, and a tragic rally incident.
Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for voicing Lilo in Lilo & Stitch and playing Samara Morgan in The Ring, has died at 35. Her boyfriend reported she passed away from meningitis and a blood infection leading to sepsis, after being hospitalized for malnutrition.
Filmmaker Ben Rivers adapted Don DeLillo's play 'The Word for Snow' for his new film, Mare's Nest, featuring nine-year-old girls reciting the author's complex prose. The film explores a post-apocalyptic, adult-free world, blending DeLillo's themes with Rivers' distinctive visual style.
German director Wim Wenders has withdrawn his 1975 film 'Wrong Move' from circulation due to a scene featuring a 13-year-old Nastassja Kinski topless. Wenders apologized to Kinski, acknowledging she should have been better protected.
Inspired by a childhood movie, the author pursued a Formula 1 dream, studying engineering and motorsport. Facing financial hurdles, she pivoted to oil rig work before ultimately becoming a writer, reflecting on her unconventional path.
Melbourne police are investigating a series of arson attacks on hospitality businesses, allegedly carried out by teenagers recruited by organized crime. The "hospitality wars" have caused over $1.1m in damage, with police suspecting motives ranging from extortion to drug trafficking, and questioning the lenient sentences for young offenders.
