Michael Landon, who starred in the series "Little House on the Prairie," died in 1991 from pancreatic cancer. He was 54. He passed away three months after his diagnosis.
On this day in history, June 9, 1891, American composer Cole Porter was born in Peru, Indiana β and went on to great success as a writer of songs and lyrics for celebrated Broadway shows.
Rock Hudson, a closeted Hollywood star and '50s heartthrob, died in 1985 at age 59 from AIDS-related complications. His ex-wife Phyllis Gates died in 2006.
Former Hall & Oates member John Oates admits his professional relationship with Daryl Hall is over, and the duo have no plans to reunite amid ongoing legal issues.
For nearly 50 years, itβs been alleged that singer "Mama" Cass Elliot of The Mamas & The Papas died after choking on a ham sandwich. Her daughter is determinedΒ to setΒ the record straight with her new memoir,Β "My Mama, Cass."