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Melissa Gilbert’s birth parents ‘couldn’t afford’ their 7th child so gave her up for adoption

Melissa Gilbert is best known for starring in much-loved TV show ‘Little House on the Prairie’. The then 10-year-old actress played the role of Laura Ingalls Wilder in the 200 plus episodes of the show ...

The reason why Michael Landon’s ex-wife refused to attend his funeral

Thanks to his performance as Cartwright in Bonanza and Charles Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie, Michael Landon became a certified on-screen legend.  When he passed away from cancer in 1991, his funeral had over 500 guests ...

Angela Lansbury: Age, family, children, net worth

Angela Lansbury is a true icon from the Golden Age of vintage Hollywood. The British actress got her first Academy Award nomination at 19, and she boasts two(!) stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. ...

Texas woman buys more than $325 worth of groceries for strangers at Dollar General

There’s something about the holiday season that puts many of us in the giving mood. One woman, only identified as Pearl, wanted to share her wealth with her fellow community members. Now she’s being praised ...

Lorenzo Lamas from ‘Falcon Crest’: Age, height, family, children, net worth

You could say Lorenzo Lamas was always destined to become an actor. His parents worked in the industry, and it didn’t take long before he entered it himself. Lamas has starred in classics such as ...

Patrick Duffy became a star on ‘Dallas’ – but tragedies formed his life in a way no one can imagine

Patrick Duffy won the hearts of millions through starring as Bobby Ewing in Dallas. Then, after eight seasons, the actor suddenly disappeared, to the disappointment of many viewers – only to return one season later. Since ...

Why you don’t hear from Richard Simmons, TV’s most enthusiastic fitness guru

When he was in full swing, Richard Simmons took over our TV sets and earned himself a forever spot in our hearts. The eccentric and energetic fitness guru helped thousands of Americans stay in shape ...

She divorced husband 15 years before passing away, and left this to him in her will

Celebrated actress Elizabeth Taylor was one of the last stars of classical Hollywood cinema, with a career that started all the way back when she was young. She had an astonishing career all told, one ...

Betty White set to celebrate 100th birthday, and we’re all invited to the party

Of all the celebrities who have stood the test of time and continued to entertain audience over the span of multiple decades, there are few who are so loved and adored as Betty White. The ...

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson causes a crowd to cry after handing over his award to a teen cancer survivor

It seems Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is making more of a name for himself off the Hollywood screen than on, if that’s even possible. The 6ft 5 inch power-house, who also happens to be one ...