Cindy Williams, best known for her role in the iconic ABC sitcom "Laverne & Shirley," has passed away at the age of 75. Her family confirmed the news in a statement released by family spokesperson Liza Cranis, and Williams is survived by her two children and grandchildren. During its eight-season run, the show earned Williams two Golden Globe nominations and the chant of "Schlemiel! Schlimazel! Hasenpfeffer Incorporated!" became a catchphrase.
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Lisa Loring, best known for her portrayal of Wednesday Addams in the 1960s sitcom “The Addams Family,” has passed away at the age of 74. Her daughter Vanessa Foumberg confirmed the news to Variety, saying her mother “went peacefully with both her daughters holding her hands” on Saturday. Loring’s agent, Chris Carbaugh, confirmed to CBS News that she died surrounded by her family. Fans, friends, and family have expressed an outpouring of love and support for Loring and her legacy.
Annie Wersching, best known for her roles in the series “24” and the video game “The Last of Us,” has passed away at the age of 45 following a battle with cancer. Her colleagues and friends have paid tribute to her, and a GoFundMe has been set up for her husband and three children. Wersching was an accomplished actor and will be remembered for her many roles and contributions to the entertainment industry.
Jeremy Renner was injured on New Year's Day while trying to prevent a snowplow from hitting his nephew. He attempted to step up on the track to divert the plow, but was instead crushed by the tractor and broke "30 plus" bones. He is currently recovering from his injuries, and the Washoe County Sheriff's Office is still investigating the incident.
Randy Gonzalez, the father of the popular TikTok duo Enkyboys, has passed away at the age of 35 after a battle with colon cancer. Despite his diagnosis, he continued to produce videos with his 7-year-old son Brice to raise awareness of the disease. His death has been met with an outpouring of love and support from his family, friends, and fans, and his legacy of raising awareness and creating endearing videos will live on.
Hulu has ended its relationship with animator Justin Roiland, one day after Adult Swim announced he would no longer be involved with the popular animated series “Rick and Morty” due to Roiland facing two felony domestic violence charges. Roiland had been a producer and voice actor on two Hulu shows, “Solar Opposites” and “Koala Man”, but the streaming service has now ended their association with him. Roiland is scheduled to appear in court in July for a preliminary hearing.
Paris Hilton has welcomed her first child, a baby boy, with her husband Carter Reum. The couple, who married in November 2021, spoke about wanting a family on their 2022 reality show "Paris in Love" and the baby was born via surrogate. Hilton has not released the name of her baby, but is looking forward to the future with her new family.
Morrisett and Joan Ganz Cooney co-founded the Children's Television Workshop in 1968, which produced the beloved children's show "Sesame Street". Morrisett served as chairman of the board of trustees for 30 years before becoming a Lifetime Honorary Trustee. His work on the show sought to help address complicated and sometimes painful issues that children often face, such as racism, addiction and homelessness. Sesame Workshop tweeted that Morrisett "was a true visionary and a champion for children everywhere".