Grease star Susan Buckner 'dies peacefully' aged 72

Britain's Got Talent is well underway and the much-loved talent show, which has catapulted acts like Susan Boyle and Diversity to fame, is offering another batch of talented hopefuls the chance to win a whopping £250,000 and perform at the prestigious Royal Variety Performance. New judge Bruno Tonioli is back for his second season, after taking over from David Walliams last year. He sits on the panel alongside Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon.

EXCLUSIVE: In a competitive situation, Netflix has landed for development Forever, Interrupted, a limited series based on the 2013 bestselling novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, sources tell Deadline. Laura Dern and Margaret Qualley are set to star in and executive produce the project, from A24 and company-based producer Jessica Rhoades. Julia Bicknell is writing the adaptation and will serve as showrunner. Netflix declined comment.

Naman Ramachandran A short film fund aimed at championing female and non-binary filmmakers led by “Doctor Who” star Jodie Whittaker has unveiled its first project winner at the Cannes Film Festival. At Cannes 2023, women’s and non-binary visibility platform Primetime and Bournemouth Film School’s Funding Futures unveiled an initiative to spotlight women and non-binary filmmakers.

Filmmaker Coralie Fargeat’s “The Substance” horror had been under wraps for some time. Described as a body horror seen through a feminist lens, for months, all the French writer/director has said about the movie was that it would “push boundaries with a different kind of violence.” But if the Cannes Film Festival synopsis wasn’t already self-evident, the newly released teaser for “The Substance” basically gives up the ghost.

Super Gran, has died aged 98.The show, which ran from 1985 to 1987, tells the story about an elderly grandmother who acquires superpowers after being struck by a magic ray. Granny Smith, who is usually accompanied by her grandson Willard, uses her powers to protect the residents of the fictional town Chisleton.Super Gran also featured guest appearances from various actors including footballer George Best, comedian and writer Spike Milligan, darts player Eric Bristow and actor Roy Kinnear.

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Jaws actress Susan Backlinie has passed away at the age of 77.The star, who was also a stuntwoman, played the role of the first victim in the 1975 Steven Spielberg film, her character Chrissie Watkins crossing paths with the shark after going for a late night swim during a beach party in the film’s opening scene.The news of Backlinie’s death was confirmed by her husband Harvey Swindall, who told Fox News that she died from a heart attack and that her passing was “very unexpected”.“[She] was the most amazing person I’ve ever met in my life. And I’ve never loved anybody like her,” he said.Speaking back in 2015 about being cast in Jaws, Backlinie recalled to the Palm Beach Post: “The first thing [Spielberg] said to me was, ‘When your scene is done, I want everyone under the seats with the popcorn and bubblegum.

Susan Backlinie, whose gruesome death in Jaws scared millions from swimming in the ocean, died Saturday at 77 in her home in Ventura, CA.

Britain's Got Talent winner Jai McDowall has finally spoken out about his long-standing feud with Simon Cowell, which lasted a whopping eight years. After winning the talent show in 2011, Jai was catapulted to stardom overnight, leaving him stunned as fans across the country clamoured for his autographs and screamed his name. However, fame is not without its pitfalls, and after losing his record contract, an innocent comment about BGT boss Simon Cowell sparked an uncomfortable eight-year feud.

Superstar Susan Boyle has revealed her dream of duetting with Lewis Capaldi and hopes they can one day do a comedy sketch together.

Hollywood is mourning a massive loss.

Coronation Street star James Laurenson, renowned for his long-standing career in TV and film, has sadly passed away at the age of 84.

Coronation Street and The Crown actor James Laurenson has sadly passed away at the age of 84 after a remarkable 50-year career in TV and film. Laurenson made his film debut back in 1969 with a minor role in Ken Russell's Women In Love, and also starred in The Crown in 2016. In the popular Netflix series about the Royal Family, he appeared as Doctor Weir – a Scottish physician and homeopath who served as the royal physician.The talented actor also made history by performing the first gay kiss on television alongside Ian McKellen.This groundbreaking moment occurred in a 1970 TV adaptation of Christopher Marlowe's Edward II, three years after homosexuality was decriminalised.

John Travolta has broken his silence following the death of his former Grease co-star Susan Buckner to pay tribute.The actress, who played Sandy's best friend Patty Simcox in the hit film, died earlier this month at the age of 72. Her family revealed Susan died peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Miami on Thursday 2 May according to Deadline.

Grease, has died aged 72.Buckner played cheerleader Patty Simcox in the film, which starred John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. Her character can be remembered for chanting the rallying cry for Rydell High School.She was born in 1952 in Seattle and, as a young woman she began performing in beauty pageants, winning Miss Washington in 1971 and becoming a Miss America finalist in 1972.Her acting career began in 1976, mainly appearing in popular television shows such as The Brady Bunch Hour and The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries.She finished up her acting career in the early ’80s, with appearances in nine episodes of comedy show When The Whistle Blows, and a role in Wes Craven’s 1981 slasher movie Deadly Blessing.According to People magazine, Buckner spent the later years of her life directing children’s theatre at a school in Florida, as well as being a dance instructor at a gym.A publicist for the family spoke of Buckner’s death, which took place on May 2 in Miami, Florida, (via People).

Jack Dunn Susan Buckner, an American actor best known for her role as Patty Simcox in the 1978 musical “Grease,” died May 2. She was 72.

Susan Buckner has sadly passed away.

Patty Simcox in “Grease,” has died. She was 72.

Susan Buckner, best known to moviegoers as Grease‘s bubbly cheerleader Patty Simcox, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Miami on May 2.

Dead by Daylight voice star Zoey Alexandria, also known as Zoey Wenforf, has tragically passed away at the tender age of 29 due to a rare form of brain swelling.The sad news was confirmed on a GoFundMe page set up to help with her medical bills.The page revealed that Zoey, best known for voicing The Unknown in Dead by Daylight, succumbed to paediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANDAS), a type of encephalitis uncommon in adults.The fundraising page also disclosed that she had an immunoglobulin G deficiency and chronic strep infections, making her more susceptible to illness.The campaign, launched in March 2022, aimed to raise $10,000 to support her as her health conditions prevented her from working. Fans of the popular horror game were quick to express their sorrow following the announcement.