George Pennacchio

The @ABC7 Eyewitness News Entertainment Guru.

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Sorry to report the death of actress Ann Blyth at the age of 98, about two months short of her 99th birthday. Her family confirms the news. Ann earned an Oscar nomination for her supporting role opposite Joan Crawford in the 1945 film, “Mildred Pierce.” May she R.I.P. 🙏

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#Breaking Actor Nicholas Brendon of “Buffy the Vampire” fame has died at 54.
His family tells @THR he died in his sleep of natural causes. Brendon played “Xander Harris” on the show all seven seasons. May he R.I.P. 🙏

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R.I.P. to LaMonte McLemore. 🙏
He was one of the founding members of The Fifth Dimension.
McLemore died yesterday at the age of 90.
Among the group’s hits: “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In,” “Up, Up and Away” and “Wedding Bell Blues.”

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@jwhiting1234 We all loved it but it was just for fun.
Did you enjoy it?

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Actress Diane Ladd died today at 89.
Her daughter, Laura Dern, called Ladd her “amazing hero,” adding, “We were blessed to have her.”
Ladd earned 3 Oscar nominations during her career for “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore,” “Wild At Heart” & “Rambling Rose.” May she R.I.P. 🙏

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#BREAKING
Actress June Lockhart of “Lassie” & “Lost In Space” fame has died of natural causes at the age of 100. She passed Thursday night at her home in Santa Monica, surrounded by loved ones. May she R.I.P. 🙏

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@TheDickChokers I remember that episode!

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Something for @selenagomez fans, via @Variety.

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Some big #Coachella news tonight, via @THR.

https://t.co/wl7fJeDVfm

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Sad to report the passing of soap great Tristan Rogers who played “Robert Scorpio” on “General Hospital” over a period of 45 years.
He died of lung cancer this morning at the age of 79. His manager says he was never a smoker.
May he R.I.P. 🙏

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She made a name for herself as a sassy kid on the sitcom, “What’s Happening!!”
We learned today Danielle Spencer has died at the age of 60 after a long battle with cancer.
Her former co-star, Haywood Nelson, said she will be “forever embraced.”
May she R.I.P. 🙏

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#BreakingNews‌
Actor Julian McMahon has died of cancer at the age of 56. He was best known for “Nip/Tuck,” “FBI: Most Wanted,” “Profiler” and “Charmed.”
His wife, Kelly, told @DEADLINE “His deepest wish was to bring joy into as many lives as possible.” May he R.I.P. 🙏

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Today, @FXNetworks announced @TheBearFX has been renewed for a fifth season.

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#BREAKING
Actress Loretta Swit of “M*A*S*H” fame has died at the age of 87.
Seit was nominated foe 10 Emmys for her work on the show, winning twice. May she R.I.P. 🙏
(Photos of Loretta courtesy the Loretta Swit Archives)

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And so it begins!
Welcome to Star Wars Celebration 2025 in Tokyo.
#starwars
#StarWarsCelebration

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Sending all good thoughts during this tough time.

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About to watch “G20” at the world premiere in Hollywood. I love this popcorn box. And I’m hungry. :)
#G2OMOVIE
@AmazonMGMStudio @PrimeVideo #violadavis

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Sad news from the sports world tonight, via @Variety:

https://t.co/gqHV2weOmR

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@DonaldBarrett I know I said your name before we went live. You’re right—they probably heard it wrong over the noise. Apologies!!! It was so nice to have you in our show, Mr. BARRETT!!! 😁

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I have a very special Oscar Red Carpet tradition with Diane Warren where I give her a gift. This year I got her initials stitched in my suit because I am her good luck charm! 💜