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‘The Walking Dead’ actress Kelley Mack dies aged 33
Kelley Mack, who appeared in many TV shows including AMC's The Walking Dead, died after battling a type of tumor that affects the brain or spinal cord. She is remembered for her "infectious enthusiasm and dedication to her work" which "inspired countless others in the industry and beyond."
Lifestyle
Explained: Why is Sydney Sweeney’s fashion ad being called ‘Nazi’?
American fashion retailer American Eagle and Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney have been the subject of fierce criticism for a jeans advert which was aimed at raising awareness about domestic abuse. Instead, the campaign has sparked backlash over racial undertones. Here’s everything you need to know.
Cinema
Hitchcock heroine Kim Novak to be honoured with Venice Golden Lion
Legendary Hollywood actress Kim Novak, 92, best known for portraying the double life of Alfred Hitchcock's heroine in 'Vertigo', will be honoured at this year’s Venice Film Festival with the Golden Lion lifetime achievement award.
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Beloved British actress Jean Marsh dies aged 90
Jean Marsh was best known for her role as Rose in the show Upstairs, Downstairs, for which she won an Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a limited series in 1976. The show, which she co-created, is said to have directly inspired Downton Abbey.
Culture news
Turkish star accused of promoting terrorism in famous French TV show
Le bureau des légendes (The Bureau) actress Melisa Sözen has been questioned on terrorism charges over her role in the French series. She played a double agent in the show’s third season - which aired seven years ago. Apparently fiction must equate to reality for the Istanbul public prosecuton.
