Posted in May 29, 2010 ¬ 7:49 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Peter Fonda, who co-starred with Dennis Hopper in the counterculture road film, 'Easy Rider," opened up today about the death of his friend. Hopper died today of complications from prostate cancer in Venice, Calif. He was 74.
Peter tells ET, "Dennis introduced me to the world of Pop Art and 'lost' films. We rode the highways of America and changed the way movies were made in Hollywood. I was blessed by his passion and friendship."
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Posted in May 29, 2010 ¬ 6:10 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Sue and Willie Coleman are searching for answers in the death of their son Gary Coleman, from whom they have been estranged for more than 10 years.
The heartbroken parents today spoke to People magazine and revealed that they only way they knew what was going on in Gary's life was from reports in the media.
"We would've loved to have been there by his side at the hospital, to let him know we love him before he passed away," Sue told People. "This is a shock to us. We loved Gary very much. We're going to miss him."
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Posted in May 29, 2010 ¬ 12:28 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Dennis Hopper, who lit up the silver screen in films such as 'Easy Rider,' 'Blue Velvet' and 'Speed,' has passed away. He was 74.
Sam Maydew, a rep for Hopper, tells ET the star died of complications from prostate cancer in Venice, Calif. on Saturday morning, at home and surrounded by family and friends.
The actor's prostate cancer diagnosis was announced in October 2009, and his condition had been on the decline in recent months. Unable to be treated with chemotherapy, he allowed the disease to run its course.
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Posted in May 29, 2010 ¬ 10:07 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
Ashton Kutcher, Kim Kardashian, Alyssa Milano and more stars are sending out their condolences over Twitter following Gary Coleman's death on Friday.
"RIP Gary Coleman, I will always be a fan!" wrote Kutcher.
"Oh wow Gary Coleman passed away! My prayers go out to his family," Kardashian tweeted.
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Posted in May 29, 2010 ¬ 9:30 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
After surviving a gauntlet of medical emergencies, Bret Michaels staged his first full concert in Biloxi, Mississippi on Friday night.
Limping only slightly, the rocker and "Celebrity Apprentice" winner cranked out some of his biggest Poison hits, says People.com.
"I've got a little bitty hitch in my left giddy up, but I think we'll be all right," he told the sell-out crowd, according to the Web site. "It's an awesome feeling, I'm glad to be here."
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Posted in May 28, 2010 ¬ 7:50 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
A rep for Heidi Montag says the reality star has separated from her husband Spencer Pratt.
"Yes the split is real," Montag's spokeswoman tells CNN. "As you can imagine it is crazy right now. She's trying to lay low the next couple days. What I can say is that it's a separation for now, not divorce."
Montag and Pratt tied the knot in California a little over a year ago.
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Posted in May 28, 2010 ¬ 6:01 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Celebrity designer Vera Wang is best known for her gorgeous wedding and couture gowns, but it is her "Simply Vera, Vera Wang" collection that she's getting passionate about today!
The "Simply Vera, Vera Wang" collection is available exclusively at Kohl's and is meant for the everyday woman.
"I'm designing for women who really can't afford to spend an enormous amount of money but really want a certain level of chic and style and hipness," she says.
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Posted in May 28, 2010 ¬ 5:23 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Gary Coleman's widow, Shannon Price, relayed a statement through her brother at a press conference on Friday.
Reading his sister's statement, Shawn Price said: "We are very grateful for all the wonderful support everyone has been extending to Gary's family. Thousands of emails have poured in to the hospital. This has been so comforting to the family to know how beloved he still is. … Thank you so much for all that you guys have done and for the support and prayers that you guys have given us."
Shawn said information surrounding his brother-in-law's death and funeral arrangements will be released soon.
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Posted in May 28, 2010 ¬ 5:15 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Charlotte Rae and Todd Bridges, who respectively played the late Gary Coleman's housekeeper and brother Willis on "Diff'rent Strokes," are opening up about their former co-star's untimely death. "I was with [Gary] the first year of 'Diff'rent Strokes' and he was the reason we were such a big hit," says Rae. "He was the centerpiece and we all surrounded him. He was absolutely enchanting, adorable, funny and filled with joy, which he spread around to millions of people all over the world." "It's unfortunate. It's a sad day," Bridges tells the Associated Press. "It's sad that I'm the last kid alive from the show."
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Posted in May 28, 2010 ¬ 5:10 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Janet Jackson tweeted her reaction to former child star Gary Coleman's death on Friday.
The pop superstar wrote, "I'm at a loss for words upon learning of Gary Coleman's passing. I want to remember him as the fun, playful, adorable and affectionate man he was. He has left a lasting legacy. I know he is finally at peace."
Gary, who became famous after starring on the '80s sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes," passed away at age 42 on Friday after suffering an intracranial hemorrhage and being taken off life support.
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