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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.

Jonathan Kaplan, Director of ‘The Accused’ and ‘ER,’ Dies at 77
06/08/2025

Jonathan Kaplan, Director of ‘The Accused’ and ‘ER,’ Dies at 77

The nephew of Van Heflin also helmed ‘Love Field,’ ‘Truck Turner,’ ‘Over the Edge,’ ‘Bad Girls,’ ‘Immediate Family’ and other admired films.

Jane Morgan, “Fascination” Singer and ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ Staple, Dies at 101
06/08/2025

Jane Morgan, “Fascination” Singer and ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ Staple, Dies at 101

A sensation in nightclubs from Paris and London to New York, the wife of producer Jerry Weintraub also starred in ‘Mame’ on Broadway and performed on the Academy Awards.

Kelley Mack, Actress on ‘The Walking Dead,’ Dies at 33
06/08/2025

Kelley Mack, Actress on ‘The Walking Dead,’ Dies at 33

She also appeared on episodes of ‘9-1-1’ and ‘Chicago Med’ and did lots of commercials.

Alfie Wise, Actor in ‘The Cannonball Run’ and Lots of Other Burt Reynolds Movies, Dies at 82
06/08/2025

Alfie Wise, Actor in ‘The Cannonball Run’ and Lots of Other Burt Reynolds Movies, Dies at 82

The two also worked together in ‘The Longest Yard,’ ‘Smokey and the Bandit,’ ‘Hooper’ and ‘B.L Stryker.’

Alfie Wise 'The Cannonball Run' Star Dead at 82
06/08/2025

Alfie Wise 'The Cannonball Run' Star Dead at 82

Actor Alfie Wise, the scene-stealer who teamed up with Burt Reynolds in iconic action-comedies like "The Cannonball Run" and "Stroker Ace," has died.

Loni Anderson, ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’ Star, Dies at 79
03/08/2025

Loni Anderson, ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’ Star, Dies at 79

She received two Emmy noms for being "the smartest person in the room" on the CBS sitcom and tons of tabloid attention for her 1988-94 marriage to Burt Reynolds.

Popular 1980s actor Loni Anderson of the hit TV series 'WKRP in Cincinnati' dies at 79
03/08/2025

Popular 1980s actor Loni Anderson of the hit TV series 'WKRP in Cincinnati' dies at 79

Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station's empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy "WKRP in Cincinnati," died Sunday, just days before her 80th birthday.

Connie Francis, ‘Pretty Little Baby’ singer and actress, dead at 87
24/07/2025

Connie Francis, ‘Pretty Little Baby’ singer and actress, dead at 87

Connie Francis, a pop singer and actress whose hits such as “Lipstick on Your Collar” and “Who’s Sorry Now?” became a soundtrack for a generation of teens in the 1960s, has died, according to a post from her publicist and friend, Ron Roberts.

Kenneth Washington, who appeared in shows like Hogan's Heroes and Star Trek over the course of his acting career, died e...
24/07/2025

Kenneth Washington, who appeared in shows like Hogan's Heroes and Star Trek over the course of his acting career, died earlier this month at the age of 89.

Kenneth Washington, who appeared in shows like Hogan's Heroes and Star Trek over the course of his acting career, died earlier this month at the age of 89, it's been announced

The Queen Mary’s commodore, who welcomed tourists aboard for over 40 years, has died
24/07/2025

The Queen Mary’s commodore, who welcomed tourists aboard for over 40 years, has died

Nobody embodied the Queen Mary quite like Everette Hoard, who was a near-constant presence on the ship since 1982.

Why Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death has hit the Black community so deeply
22/07/2025

Why Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death has hit the Black community so deeply

Some celebrity deaths hit the Black community differently.

Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 'Cosby Show' star, has died at the age of 54
22/07/2025

Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 'Cosby Show' star, has died at the age of 54

The actor and Grammy Award winner died in a drowning accident Sunday while on vacation in Costa Rica.

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