 HAMBURG, GERMANY —
German actress, singer and author Eva-Maria Hagen, considered the “Brigitte Bardot of the GDR,” died here August 16. MSTies may recall her role as a reporter in the movie in episode 211- FIRST SPACESHIP ON VENUS. Her fascinating life’s journey is chronicled in this translated story. Thanks to Gordon for the heads up. We recently moved our site to a new host, and with it comes a couple of updates. You’re now again able to edit your comments after posting. You’re also now able to ignore certain commenters if you so choose. Just click the little “x” box next to their name. You’ll always have the option to unignore them in the future.
We’ll be testing new functionality as we go along. Some may work, some may not. If there’s something you’d like to see added to the site, leave us a comment and we’ll consider it. We thank you for your patience and we’re glad you’ve stuck with us.  Sherman Oaks, Calif. — Gene LeBell, an actor, stuntman and martial arts expert whp trained Bruce Lee, fought Elvis Presley and John Wayne in the movies and was an inspiration for Brad Pitt’s character in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” died at his home here August 9. He was 89.
MSTies may recall a small role as a border guard in the movie in episode 403- CITY LIMITS (for which he was also a stuntman) and as a brawler in the movie in episode 322- MASTER NINJA I. He was also a stuntman for the movie in episode 1201- MAC AND ME. The Hollywood Reporter has the story. Thanks to Gordon for the heads up. |
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