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"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.

Hal Williams, ‘227’ Star and ‘Sanford and Son’ Regular, Dies at 91
07/21/2026

Hal Williams, ‘227’ Star and ‘Sanford and Son’ Regular, Dies at 91

Hal Williams, who starred in '227' and was a series regular on 'Sanford and Son,' has died. He was 91.

Hal Williams, ‘Sanford and Son’ and ‘227’ actor, dies at 91
07/21/2026

Hal Williams, ‘Sanford and Son’ and ‘227’ actor, dies at 91

Actor Hal Williams, who portrayed Officer Smitty on 'Sanford and Son' and Lester Jenkins on '227,' has died. He was 91.

L7’s Jennifer Finch Dies at 59 a Week After Revealing Aggressive Brain Cancer Diagnosis
07/21/2026

L7’s Jennifer Finch Dies at 59 a Week After Revealing Aggressive Brain Cancer Diagnosis

L7’s Jennifer Finch died on July 19, 2026, less than a week after sharing that she had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer and would not be joining L7’s final tour.

Grunge band L7’s Jennifer Finch dies at 59 after aggressive battle with brain cancer
07/21/2026

Grunge band L7’s Jennifer Finch dies at 59 after aggressive battle with brain cancer

Jennifer Finch, the L7 bassist and a fixture of punk music who played with Shocker, Sugar Babylon, and Other Star People, has died after a battle with brain cancer. She was 59.

"Night Gallery" Actress Joanna Pettet 1942-2026 Memorial Video
07/21/2026

"Night Gallery" Actress Joanna Pettet 1942-2026 Memorial Video

Joanna Pettet (born Joanna Jane Salmon; 16 November 1942 – 7 July 2...

"Mary Hartman" Actress Louise Lasser 1939-2026 Memorial Video
07/14/2026

"Mary Hartman" Actress Louise Lasser 1939-2026 Memorial Video

Louise Jane Lasser (April 11, 1939 – July 6, 2026) was an American ...

Scott Bryce, ‘As the World Turns’ Craig Montgomery, Passes Away at 68
07/14/2026

Scott Bryce, ‘As the World Turns’ Craig Montgomery, Passes Away at 68

Heartbreaking news to report this Sunday evening, July 13. Two-time Daytime Emmy nominee and beloved soap veteran and television actor Scott Bryce (ex-Craig Montgomery, As the World Turns) has died at the age of 68. Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill, Bryce’s longtime friend and former co-star announced his d...

Tony Fanara, owner of the landmark Palermo Italian Restaurant, and a former candidate for governor, died Friday at his r...
07/14/2026

Tony Fanara, owner of the landmark Palermo Italian Restaurant, and a former candidate for governor, died Friday at his restaurant, according to his daughter Michelle. He was 79.

Los Feliz — Tony Fanara, owner of the landmark Palermo Italian Restaurant, and a former candidate for governor, died Friday at his restaurant, according to his daughter Michelle. He was

Tom Ligon, Actor in ‘Bang the Drum Slowly,’ Dies at 85
07/14/2026

Tom Ligon, Actor in ‘Bang the Drum Slowly,’ Dies at 85

He also appeared in 'Paint Your Wagon,' 'The Young and the Restless' and 'Oz' and had three (very short) stays on Broadway.

Sam Neill, Actor in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ Dies at 78
07/13/2026

Sam Neill, Actor in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ Dies at 78

The pride of New Zealand and Australia also starred in ‘My Brilliant Career,’ ‘Dead Calm,’ ‘In the Mouth of Madness,’ ‘The Final Conflict’ and ‘Event Horizon.’

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