Actress Linda Manz, best known for her roles in movies like “Out of the Blue” and “Days of Heaven,” has died. She was 58.
Manz, according to a GoFundMe page set up by her son, Michael Guthrie, died on Friday after battling both lung cancer and pneumonia.
“She leaves behind a husband, two son’s [sic] and three grand children [sic] who all love and miss her tremendously,” the GoFundMe tribute said. “Linda was a loving wife, a caring mom, a wonderful grandma and a great friend who was loved by many. what ever you can do to help with the funeral will be greatly appreciated. Thank you and God bless. Rest in peace we love you Mom.”
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Manz’s first role came at the age of 15 when she appeared in “Days of Heaven,” a 1978 drama starring Richard Gere and directed by Terrence Malick.
Manz, according to a GoFundMe page set up by her son, Michael Guthrie, died on Friday after battling both lung cancer and pneumonia.
“She leaves behind a husband, two son’s [sic] and three grand children [sic] who all love and miss her tremendously,” the GoFundMe tribute said. “Linda was a loving wife, a caring mom, a wonderful grandma and a great friend who was loved by many. what ever you can do to help with the funeral will be greatly appreciated. Thank you and God bless. Rest in peace we love you Mom.”
Also Read: Raymond Allen, 'Sanford and Son' Actor, Dies at 91
Manz’s first role came at the age of 15 when she appeared in “Days of Heaven,” a 1978 drama starring Richard Gere and directed by Terrence Malick.
- 8/15/2020
- by Sean Burch
- The Wrap
The young This Is Us star, Lonnie Chavis, has made note of the inherent racism in Hollywood that has plagued his life from a very early age. Since the wrongful death of George Floyd, the world has been speaking up and doing so loudly. Conversations that should have been had long ago are now circulating the internet and in our homes every day. Chavis, just 12 years old, opened up to People Magazine recently about his experiences as a Black actor in Hollywood and the trials he has faced. The essay highlights Chavis’s personal experiences of being racially profiled and the fear that comes along dealing with law enforcement as a Black person. It’s more than just an essay, but also a wake-up call for the world to band together in this moment for our future generations. We have to do better, if not for us then for our youth.
- 8/9/2020
- by Rebecca Breitfeller
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Meghan Markle has won her bid to protect the identities of her friends amid her ongoing legal battle. On Wednesday, Aug. 5, Mr. Justice Warby ruled in favor of the Duchess of Sussex, who has been fighting to block the public naming of five women who anonymously participated in a 2019 interview with People magazine. "The Duchess felt it was necessary to take this step to try and protect her friends—as any of us would—and we're glad this was clear," Meghan's team said following the verdict. "We are happy that the Judge has agreed to protect these five individuals." Per The Telegraph, Justice Warby said in his ruling, "I have concluded that for the...
- 8/5/2020
- E! Online
An estimated 12 million people have signed up to a new video streaming service during the virus crisis.
Around 12 million people in the UK have signed up to a new video streaming service during lockdown, according to media watchdog Ofcom.
The quarantine measures, enforced in March due to the Covid-19 pandemic, saw viewers in the UK spend 40% of their day watching TV and online video content in April. This translates into almost 45 hours a week and a rise of almost a third on last year.
The biggest factor behind this increase was people spending twice as much time watching subscription streaming services such as Netflix,...
Around 12 million people in the UK have signed up to a new video streaming service during lockdown, according to media watchdog Ofcom.
The quarantine measures, enforced in March due to the Covid-19 pandemic, saw viewers in the UK spend 40% of their day watching TV and online video content in April. This translates into almost 45 hours a week and a rise of almost a third on last year.
The biggest factor behind this increase was people spending twice as much time watching subscription streaming services such as Netflix,...
- 8/5/2020
- by 1100453¦Michael Rosser¦9¦
- ScreenDaily
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