Charlbi Dean, the South African model and actor currently starring in the Palme d’Or-winning Triangle of Sadness, died Monday in New York City of an unexpected sudden illness. She was 32.
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Gene Lebell, who had an acting and stunt career that stretched from The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet to 24 and who the WWE called today “a towering figure in the world of martial arts,” has died. He was 89.
Lebell reportedly had more than 1,000 TV and movie credits, mostly as a stuntman, but also as a heavy, often a fight referee and sometimes a colorful background character. Dubbed “The Godfather of Grappling,” he faced off onscreen against Chuck Norris, Steven Seagal, Jean-Claude Van Damme and Bruce Lee. He refereed Muhammad Ali’s infamous fight against Japanese wrestler Antonio Inoki. Holding a 10th degree red belt in Judo and a 9th degree black belt in Ju-jitsu, helped train everyone from Lee to Norris to “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and Ronda Rousey.
“Gene was the guy who taught Bruce Lee about grappling,” according to comedian, podcaster and UFC color commentator Joe Rogan.
The duo worked together on The Green Hornet in the mid-1960s when, the story goes, Lebell was brought in because Lee was beating up all the stuntmen. They needed someone who could gain Lee’s respect. According to Bob Calhoun, who co-authored of LeBell’s autobiography The Godfather of Grappling, LeBell said when he got to the set, the stunt coordinator told him to put Bruce Lee “in a headlock or something.”
So LeBell did.
“He started making all those noises that he became famous for,” LeBell said of Lee, for whom he had great respect, “but he didn’t try to counter me, so I think he was more surprised than anything else.”
Then LeBell said he lifted the Green Hornet star in a fireman’s carry on his back, neutralizing him, and ran around the set.
In the end, the ever-curious Lee had LeBell train him in various wrestling moves, which he incorporated into his
Charlbi Dean, the South African model and actor currently starring in the Palme d’Or-winning Triangle of Sadness, died Monday in New York City of an unexpected sudden illness. She was 32.
Jesse Lee Soffer is leaving, with the upcoming 10th season marking his last as Det. Jay Halstead.
A shake-up in Chicago. Jesse Lee Soffer is set to exit Chicago P.D. during the upcoming 10th season.
Jesse Lee Soffer is bidding farewell to “Chicago P.D.”.
Another big change in the Dick Wolf-verse: Deadline has confirmed that Jesse Lee Soffer, who plays Det. Jay Halstead, is leaving NBC’s Chicago P.D.
Jesse Lee Soffer has announced that he is leaving Chicago PD after the upcoming 10th season.
Emily Longeretta Jesse Lee Soffer is turning in his badge on “Chicago P.D.” The upcoming 10th season will be the last for Soffer, Variety can exclusively announce. The actor has portrayed Det. Jay Halstead since the NBC series’ debut in 2014, appearing in all 187 episodes. He will be departing sometime in the fall. “I want to thank the incredible fans for their unwavering support during the past 10 years and want to express my deepest gratitude to Dick Wolf and everyone at Wolf Entertainment, Peter Jankowski, Matt Olmstead, Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, Rick Eid, Gwen Sigan, NBC, Universal Television, my fellow castmates and our incredible crew,” he said in a statement to Variety on Monday. “To create this hour drama week after week has been a labor of love by everyone who touches the show. I will always be proud of my time as Det. Jay Halstead.”
Joe E. Tata, the actor best known for playing Nat on Beverly Hills, 90210, has died. He was 85.
Most drivers will know the feeling of getting wound up by another motorist's behaviour.
For the first time in the history of the Law & Order franchise, all three of Dick Wolf’s dramas on NBC will come together for a special crossover event to help the network kick off its 2022-23 TV season.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck tied the knot again on Saturday in front of their family and friends in Georgia.MORE: Casey Affleck's reason for missing Ben Affleck and J-Lo's wedding - all we knowHowever, one guest who was thought to have been absent from the nuptials was Ben's younger brother, actor Casey Affleck, who was reported to have been unable to attend due to parental obligations.Casey will no doubt have sent his best regards to Ben and J-Lo - who he recently enjoyed a star-studded night out with in Italy - and all for a very good cause.VIDEO: Jennifer Lopez gives rare shout-out to Ben AffleckThe Hustlers star and actor were both in Capri, Italy, to attend the Luisa Via Roma x Unicef gala.MORE: Ben Affleck makes huge personal decision after wedding to Jennifer LopezMORE: Jennifer Lopez makes heartfelt revelation about her blended family with Ben AffleckJennifer performed for almost an hour at the fundraiser, while Casey was out to support her, even hosting the auction at the event.They raised a lot of money too, with hosts Luisa Via Roma taking a staggering 8M euros for UNICEF.Other guests in attendance included Leonardo DiCaprio, Lara Stone, Edward Enninful, Jared Leto and Nathalie Emmanuel. Jennifer Lopez performed at the star-studded Luisa Via Roma x Unicef gala in July - also attended by Casey AffleckJennifer and Ben had honeymooned just the week before in Paris, following on from their surprise Las Vegas wedding on July 17.MORE: Jennifer Lopez's third wedding dress is her most jaw-dropping yetMORE: Inside 'soulmates' Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's 'emotional' wedding ceremonyThe couple took along their children on the trip, too - and it looked like a great time was had by all.
The first promo video for Lea Michele‘s run in Funny Girl has been released!
Tom Holland is not having a good relationship with social media; therefore, he has decided to take a break. The Spider-Man star shared a video on Instagram captioning “Hello and goodbye.” The British actor said, “I have taken a break from social media for my mental health.”The 26-year-old sensation said reading negative things about him makes him difficult to control his thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. “I get caught up, and I spiral when I read things about me online.
Jason Alexander is not putting up a fight in his legal case stemming from his attempt to crash ex-girlfriend Britney Spears’ wedding in June.
Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorHollywood stuntman and martial artist Gene LeBell has died. He was 89.Professional wrestler Bas Rutten announced LeBell’s death via Facebook, writing, “You will be greatly missed Gene, I love you my friend, till we meet again!”LeBell started catch wrestling when he was 7, under the guidance of American wrestler Ed “The Strangler” Lewis.
Roger E. Mosley, best known as the helicopter pilot Theodore “T.C.” Calvin in the CBS television series Magnum P.I., died early Sunday morning. No cause of death was given.
Clu Gulager, a veteran character actor for nearly 70 years and 165 credits, has died. He was 93 and passed at home of natural causes, according to family posts on social media.
Emmerdale actor Sam Gannon has sadly died aged 31 while travelling to the US.