David Gail, an actor known for his roles on “Beverly Hills, 90210” and the “General Hospital” spinoff “Port Charles,” died Tuesday due to complications from sudden cardiac arrest. He was 58.
“Gail was found unresponsive by emergency personnel who made every attempt to save his life including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation,” a statement shared with Variety reads. “Despite their efforts, Gail was put on life support where he remained for several days. He was pronounced dead on Jan. 16, 2024.”
Gail’s sister, Katie Colmenares, paid tribute to the actor in an Instagram post on Saturday, writing, “There’s barely been even a day in my life when you were not with me by my side.”
Colmenares continued, “Always my wingman always my best friend ready to face anything and anyone w me the bears will never be the same but I will hold you so tight every day in my heart...
“Gail was found unresponsive by emergency personnel who made every attempt to save his life including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation,” a statement shared with Variety reads. “Despite their efforts, Gail was put on life support where he remained for several days. He was pronounced dead on Jan. 16, 2024.”
Gail’s sister, Katie Colmenares, paid tribute to the actor in an Instagram post on Saturday, writing, “There’s barely been even a day in my life when you were not with me by my side.”
Colmenares continued, “Always my wingman always my best friend ready to face anything and anyone w me the bears will never be the same but I will hold you so tight every day in my heart...
- 1/21/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
The Skywalker twins have been a cornerstone of Lucasfilm’s Star Wars franchise for more than 40 years, but come December, The Last Jedi will effectively close the book on Luke and Leia’s star-crossed story, as Carrie Fisher is, sadly, no longer with us.
And while the Powers That Be initially flirted with the idea of resurrecting the actress for Episode IX – think of how Grand Moff Tarkin was brought back from the grave in time for Rogue One – Lucasfilm’s bigwigs soon scrapped those tentative plans, meaning Star Wars: The Last Jedi will signal Leia’s final appearance in the Skywalker saga.
It’ll be a bittersweet finale, too, given writer-director Rian Johnson vowed to write her out of the story, rather than killing off the Resistance General a la Han Solo. Mind you, Johnson has so far been coy about a potential Skywalker reunion taking place in The Last Jedi,...
And while the Powers That Be initially flirted with the idea of resurrecting the actress for Episode IX – think of how Grand Moff Tarkin was brought back from the grave in time for Rogue One – Lucasfilm’s bigwigs soon scrapped those tentative plans, meaning Star Wars: The Last Jedi will signal Leia’s final appearance in the Skywalker saga.
It’ll be a bittersweet finale, too, given writer-director Rian Johnson vowed to write her out of the story, rather than killing off the Resistance General a la Han Solo. Mind you, Johnson has so far been coy about a potential Skywalker reunion taking place in The Last Jedi,...
- 11/23/2017
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Whatever Makes You Happy
"Arrow" star Stephen Amell is in talks to join actresses Susan Sarandon and Allison Janney in Cindy Chupack's directorial debut "Whatever Makes You Happy" at Mandalay Pictures. Filming begins in New York City in June.
Based on William Sutcliffe's novel, the story follows a trio of suburban mothers who have been friends since their sons were in grade school. Two decades later, the mothers, feeling marginalized and forgotten, impulsively decide to pay an unannounced visit to their sons in New York City. [Source: Variety]
Who Gets the Dog
Alicia Silverstone will star in Steven C. Miller's romantic comedy "Who Gets the Dog?" for Epic Pictures Group. The story centers on a divorcing couple who are fighting over custody of their beloved dog. Matt J.L. Wheeler & Rick Rapoza penned the script and filming begins December 3rd in Chicago. [Source: Variety]
Is That a Gun In Your Pocket?...
"Arrow" star Stephen Amell is in talks to join actresses Susan Sarandon and Allison Janney in Cindy Chupack's directorial debut "Whatever Makes You Happy" at Mandalay Pictures. Filming begins in New York City in June.
Based on William Sutcliffe's novel, the story follows a trio of suburban mothers who have been friends since their sons were in grade school. Two decades later, the mothers, feeling marginalized and forgotten, impulsively decide to pay an unannounced visit to their sons in New York City. [Source: Variety]
Who Gets the Dog
Alicia Silverstone will star in Steven C. Miller's romantic comedy "Who Gets the Dog?" for Epic Pictures Group. The story centers on a divorcing couple who are fighting over custody of their beloved dog. Matt J.L. Wheeler & Rick Rapoza penned the script and filming begins December 3rd in Chicago. [Source: Variety]
Is That a Gun In Your Pocket?...
- 11/7/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Justin Timberlake has found an onscreen leading lady in Piper Perabo. The actress, who has starred in such features as Cheaper by the Dozen, Lost and Delirious and Coyote Ugly, will play the pop star's love interest in Edison, Timberlake's feature acting debut for Millennium Films/Emmett Furla Films. The $25 million project, written and to be directed by David Burke, starts shooting Saturday in Vancouver. Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey and LL Cool J star in the story of a young journalist (Timberlake) who uncovers an elite unit of corrupt cops. Realizing he's in over his head, he makes an uneasy alliance with a burned-out reporter (Freeman) and the district attorney's ace investigator (Spacey). Rachel Spector and Katya Virshilaf round out the cast in supporting roles. Emmett/Furla toppers Randall Emmett and George Furla are producing along with John Thompson of Millennium. Executive producers include Millennium toppers Avi Lerner and Danny Dimbort along with the company's Trevor Short and Boaz Davidson. Perabo is repped by UTA, TMT Entertainment Group and attorney Carlos Goodman. She next stars in The I Inside opposite Ryan Phillippe and A Piece of My Heart opposite Martin Henderson.
- 3/12/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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