Burbank, CALIF. — Jan Shepard, who guest-starred on TV Westerns “Rawhide,” “The Virginian,” “Gunsmoke” and two dozen other shows and played opposite Elvis Presley in movies eight years apart, died in a hospital here Jan. 17.

MSTies will recall her performance as Nan Greyson in the movie in episode 406- ATTACK OF THE GIANT LEECHES.

The Hollywood Reporter has the story.

Thanks to Gordon for the heads up.

— Jeannot Szwarc, the French-American director known for his work in both film and television, died January 16. He was 85. Szwarc’s career spanned several decades and included “Jaws 2” (1978), “Somewhere in Time” (1980), “Supergirl” (1984) and “Santa Claus: The Movie” (1985).

MSTies know he served as cinematographer for the movie in episode 608- CODE NAME: DIAMOND HEAD.

Thanks to Gordon for the heads up.