Aladdin Broadway Cast Remembers 'Comedy Legend' Gilbert Gottfried: 'He Will Be Deeply Missed'

Gilbert Gottfried.Photo: Noam Galai/WireImage Despite never acting in a stage musical,Gilbert Gottfriedleft an impact on Broadway. On Tuesday, the cast ofAladdinon Broadwaytook time following a performance to pay tribute to the late comedian, whodied earlier the same dayat age 67 “after a long illness,” according to his family’sannouncementon Twitter. Actor Don Darryl Rivera, who portrays Iago — the parrot character Gottfried voices in Disney’s 1992 animated film version ofAladdin— stood in front of the rest of the show’s cast and delivered a heartfelt speech about the formerSNLstar.

Alaina Housley, 18-Year-Old Niece of Tamera Mowry and Adam Housley, Dies in California Shooting

Photo: Charley Gallay/GettyTamera Mowry-Housleyand husband Adam Housley’s niece Alaina died in theshooting at a college barin Thousand Oaks, California. She was 18.“Our hearts are broken. We just learned that our niece Alaina was one of the victims of last night’s shooting at Borderline bar in Thousand Oaks,” theRealhost and former Fox News correspondent tell PEOPLE in a statement. “Alaina was an incredible young woman with so much life ahead of her and we are devastated that her life was cut short in this manner.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Will Close Some of Its Underperforming Locations

Photo: Cooper Neill/Bloomberg via GettyThe COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on the film industry.On Wednesday, the Texas-based Alamo Drafthouse Cinema filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The filing was part of an asset purchase agreement with Altamont Capital Partners and Fortress Investment Group, which involved “the sale of substantially all its assets,“Varietyreported.With the bankruptcy, the company will be closing a number of its underperforming locations and restructuring its lease obligations.

Alan Alda Attends SAG Awards Red Carpet With Grandkids After Revealing Parkinson's Diagnosis

TheSAG Awards’Life Achievement Award recipienthas arrived. Alan Alda, who will berecognized for his decades-long careerat the 25th annualSAG Awardson Sunday night, brought several of his eight grandchildren along to celebrate the evening, just like when he was nominated for his first Oscar in 2005. John Nowak/Turner Entertainment Networks, Inc. TheMAS*Hstar revealed in July that he wasdiagnosed with Parkinson’sdisease almost four years ago. But that hasn’t stopped him from working. Along with appearing onThe Blacklist,30 Rockand most recentlyRay Donovan, Alda also launched a podcast last year.

Alan Alda Discusses 'M' *'A*S*H' Moment That 'Shocked the Audience' for Show's 50th Anniversary

Alan Alda on MAS*H.Photo: Silver Screen Collection/Getty Alan Aldais reflecting on one of the most emotional scenes to ever air onMAS*H. The Golden Globe winner, 86, recalled the unexpected death of Colonel Henry Blake (McLean Stevenson) as a moment that “shocked the audience” while reminiscing about the show for its 50th anniversary withThe New York Times. “[Co-creator Larry Gelbart] showed me the scene. I think [it was] the morning of the shoot.