Gene Hackman's role in 'Hoosiers' led to an unforgettable, beloved film for fans far beyond Indiana
Read full article: Gene Hackman's role in 'Hoosiers' led to an unforgettable, beloved film for fans far beyond IndianaThereโs one reason Hackmanโs dazzling acting career stands out for sports fans: His unforgettable role as Norman Dale, coach of the feel-good, state champion Hickory Huskers from a tiny Indiana town.
Dean Stockwell of 'Quantum Leap,' 'Blue Velvet' dies at 85
Read full article: Dean Stockwell of 'Quantum Leap,' 'Blue Velvet' dies at 85Dean Stockwell, a top Hollywood child actor who gained new success in middle age, garnering an Oscar nomination for โMarried to the Mobโ and Emmy nominations for โQuantum Leap,โ has died.

Emmy-winning actor Rip Torn has died at the age of 88
Read full article: Emmy-winning actor Rip Torn has died at the age of 881931: Actor Rip Torn, best known for his work on the television comedy "The Larry Sanders Show," is born Elmore Rudolph Torn in Temple, Texas. Born Elmore Rual Torn, the actor adopted the name Rip in his boyhood, following the tradition of his father and uncle. Brooks tweeted Tuesday night, "R.I.P Rip Torn. Born in Temple, Texas, Torn initially studied agriculture at Texas A&M and acting at the University of Texas. ___This story has been corrected to show that Rip Torn was not in "The Hunt for Red October".