The Stardust Diner

08/24/2026

REMEMBERING Pin-up Model / Actress LESLIE PARRISH who passed away at the age of 90.
Parrish is best known for her portrayal of Daisy Mae in the movie adaption Lil ABNER (1959) and for her supporting role in THE MANCHARIAN CANDIATE (1962). She also appeared on the small screen doing TV shows like BATMAN, STAR TREK, THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E., HOGAN'S HEROES, and many others.

08/24/2026

Actress and singer Shelley Fabares has passed away after a brief illness at age 82. She found fame on the long running The Donna Reed Show in 1958. She later starred in 1964’s ‘Ride the Wild Surf’ before becoming Elvis Presley’s leading lady in three of his films: ‘Girl Happy’, ‘Spinout’ and ‘Clambake’. During this time, she also became a recording artist. Her recording, Johnny Angel, was a number one hit. Her vast television career included appearances on the original One Day at a Time and Coach in the 1990s. Later in life, she developed auto immune hepatitis and underwent a liver transplant in 2000.
R.I.P.

08/23/2026

Remembering actress, singer Shelley Fabares, who has passed away at age 82. She's pictured here in 1959.
https://www.latimes.com/obituaries/story/2026-08-23/shelley-fabares-donna-reed-show-one-day-at-time-star-dies-at-82

08/23/2026

On this day in 1926 Rudolph Valentino passed away at 31 and the world mourned. The 99th Valentino memorial will take place today at 12:10 PM at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Details can be found at There will also be a screening of THE SON OF THE SHEIK, his last film.

08/23/2026

100 years ago today. The great Rudolph Valentino died in NYC at age 31. August 23rd, 1926

08/23/2026

08/23/2026

Shelley Fabares, Star of ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and ‘Coach,’ Dies at 82. R.I.P.
The star was also Mrs. Mike Farrell for 40 years.