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This Week In Entertainment News 21 August 2026
Music and entertainment news from Australia and around the world, plus new releases and tour updates. American actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died aged 36. Authorities in Greenville, South Carolina, said emergency crews responded to a cardiac arrest call on August 16, with officials reporting no signs…
Read MoreRemembering Hayden Panettiere
Hayden Panettiere built an undeniable legacy forged on strength and resilience. Her tragic death at just 36 strikes a dissonant chord for the generations of viewers who grew up with Hayden on their screens. Another child actor gone from the world too soon. Last year, Michelle Trachtenberg, who co-starred with Hayden in ‘Ice Princess’, passed…
Read MoreUS Actor James Ransone Dies Aged 46
US actor known for roles in ‘The Wire’ and ‘It: Chapter Two’ James Ransone has died by suicide, aged 46. His death on Friday was confirmed by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. James Ransone is survived by his wife Jamie McPhee and their two children. Ransone played Ziggy Sobotka in season two of HBO’s…
Read MoreFilmmaker William Friedkin Passes Away
Famed director, producer and screenwriter William Friedkin has passed away, aged 87. Friedkin was a prominent member of the New Hollywood movement in the ‘70s, directing features such as ‘The French Connection’ and ‘The Exorcist’, leaving behind a legacy of cinematic excellence. William was born in Chicago in 1935 during the golden age of Hollywood.…
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