Stars pay tribute to ‘magnificent’ actor gene hackman

Charismatic star who shunned the Hollywood limelight

BORN Eugene Curran Kelly, Gene Kelly was the middle child of five to a phonograph salesman and his wife. Growing up in Pittsburgh, he developed a strong work ethic and a drive to succeed in everything

A shining light went out last week when Hollywood icon Robert Redford passed away at the age of 89. The twice-married actor – who tragically lost two of his four children – founded the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, promoting independent films. But he’ll always be remembered for these outstanding big screen moments. Goodnight, Mr Redford -the bright lights of Hollywood just got a little dimmer.

THE “King of Cool” was one of the biggest blue-eyed heart-throbs of his time, but the Hollywood actor had humble and troubled beginnings. McQueen’s childhood was in no way rosy. Born to a teenage moth

JOAN CRAWFORD’S career included more than 80 movies and an Oscar. She drew on life experience for her onscreen persona of a feisty woman striving to better herself, as her upbringing was tough. Born L

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