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Marcus Smythe, an actor who played the romantic lead on three popular soaps in the 1970s and ’80s, died following a three-year battle with brain cancer on Aug. 20 at this home in La Crescenta, Calif. He was 70. His death was announced by his family. Smythe began his soap run in 1979, playing the …

The world continues to remember Chadwick Boseman, evident on Sunday night when ABC aired Disney/Marvel’s groundbreaking “Black Panther” uninterrupted followed by the “20/20” special “Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King.” The Best Picture Oscar-nominated superhero movie starring Boseman dominated primetime, delivering a 1.4 rating in the adults 18-49 demographic and 6.09 million viewers. The ABC …

Leslie Hamilton Freas, the twin sister of actress Linda Hamilton, has died at the age of 63. Leslie “passed away unexpectedly” last Saturday, according to an obituary published Thursday by the Burlington County Times. She is survived by sisters Linda, Laura Hamilton, and brother Ford Hamilton, in addition to her children: Ashley, Adam, and Kendall. …

Much like the masses, LeBron James is over 2020. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar didn’t mince words this weekend, calling 2020 the “s—tiest year,” in the wake of Chadwick Boseman’s death on Friday, and Kobe Bryant’s tragic passing in January. Lakers’ LeBron James w/ tribute to Chadwick Boseman: “It actually felt like we had our …

ABC will pay tribute to actor Chadwick Boseman with a commercial-free broadcast of “Black Panther” and special on his life following his death from colon cancer, according to a report. The Marvel Studios hit — which starred Boseman as King T’Challa — will air without interruption at 8 p.m. Sunday then will be followed by …

The final post to Chadwick Boseman’s Twitter account is now the most-liked post in the history of the platform, the company announced Saturday.  The news comes just one day after the tragic death of the “Black Panther” star, [AGE], to stage 4 colon cancer. The tweet, a picture of Boseman and the accompanying statement made …

Fans traded favorite “Black Panther” clips and photos, sending them viral. Stars and dignitaries — a former president, media moguls and a who’s who of A-list entertainment luminaries — posted heartfelt RIPs. And even across the Atlantic, a British soccer star celebrated a key goal by flashing the “Wakanda Forever” salute, his hands in fists …

Chadwick Boseman quietly married in the final months of his life, the actor’s family revealed. A statement from Boseman’s family noted the “Black Panther” actor tied the knot before the 43-year-old died Friday following a four-year battle with colon cancer. “He died in his home, with his wife and family by his side,” the statement …

Two years ago, Chadwick Boseman broke down in tears as he described his friendship with two little boys who were dying from cancer — and the clip is newly heartbreaking given his own secret health struggle at the time. In the poignant clip, Boseman, who died of colon cancer at age 43 on Friday, fought …

LOS ANGELES — Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, died Friday of cancer, his representative said. He was 43. Boseman died at his home in the Los Angeles area with his wife and family by his …