Wednesday, April 1, 2026

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Peter Marshall, longtime 'Hollywood Squares' host, dies at 98

Singer and actor made his name as straight man for the likes of Paul Lynde and George Gobel.

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Gena Rowlands, acting powerhouse and star of movies by her director-husband, John Cassavetes, dies

Gena Rowlands earned plaudits for her roles as women in crisis in films directed by her husband, John Cassavetes, then charmed younger audiences in her son's tear-jerker 'The Notebook.'

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Wally Amos, founder of Famous Amos cookies, dies at 88

Wally Amos built a cookie empire using his aunt's recipe for chocolate chip cookies and also promoted children's literacy.

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James Sikking, 'Hill Street Blues' and 'Doogie Howser' actor, dies at 90

On the acclaimed NBC police drama, Sikking played Lt. Howard Hunter, uptight head of the Emergency Action Team.