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(morgue files=news archives) The term is popular in the newspaper business to describe the file that holds past issues flats."

"A morgue file originally was the paper-folders containing old files and notes that were kept by criminal investigators, and old article clippings kept by newspaper reporters, in case they became of later use as a quick-reference. In modern usage, its scope has expanded to cover many post-production materials for use of reference, or an inactive job file.

Authorities say 81-year-old veteran actor James Handy, last seen in “Top Gun: Maverick” was allegedly stabbed to death W...
06/05/2026

Authorities say 81-year-old veteran actor James Handy, last seen in “Top Gun: Maverick” was allegedly stabbed to death Wednesday in the Los Angeles area by his girlfriend’s 44-year-old son.

Authorities say 81-year-old veteran actor James Handy, last seen in...

Veteran actor James Handy fatally stabbed in Tarzana; girlfriend’s son is arrested
06/05/2026

Veteran actor James Handy fatally stabbed in Tarzana; girlfriend’s son is arrested

Actor James Handy, who appeared in "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Logan," has been identified as the victim of a fatal stabbing in Tarzana. His girlfriend's son was arrested after a bizarre 911 call.

Anthony Head, British star of ‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘Merlin’ and ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ dies at 72
06/05/2026

Anthony Head, British star of ‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘Merlin’ and ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ dies at 72

British actor Anthony Head, whose decades-long acting career includes roles in 'Ted Lasso' and 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died. The actor's family announced his death on Friday. He was 72.

Marilyn Monroe in Palm Springs
06/01/2026

Marilyn Monroe in Palm Springs

Charles Cioffi, Actor in ‘Shaft,’ ‘Get Christie Love!’ and ‘The X-Files,’ Dies at 90
05/28/2026

Charles Cioffi, Actor in ‘Shaft,’ ‘Get Christie Love!’ and ‘The X-Files,’ Dies at 90

He also played John Hancock on Broadway and Tom Cruise’s father in ‘All the Right Moves.’

Charles Cioffi 'Shaft' and 'Klute' Star Dead at 90
05/28/2026

Charles Cioffi 'Shaft' and 'Klute' Star Dead at 90

Charles Cioffi, the actor best known for his work in the classics "Shaft" and "Kulte," has died.

Grizz Chapman, ‘30 Rock’ actor who received kidney transplant from a fan, dies at 52
05/28/2026

Grizz Chapman, ‘30 Rock’ actor who received kidney transplant from a fan, dies at 52

Grizz Chapman, known for portraying the mild-mannered bodyguard of Tracy Morgan on the NBC megahit ‘30 Rock,' has died at 52. The actor battled kidney disease for years.

Sonny Rollins, Tenor Sax Legend and Colossus of Jazz, Dies at 95
05/27/2026

Sonny Rollins, Tenor Sax Legend and Colossus of Jazz, Dies at 95

Tutored by Thelonious Monk, the Harlem native came of age with bebop and created a succession of improvisational masterpieces that made him one of history’s most influential musicians.

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