Celebrity Buzz with Eric Dane and Hope Davis

Mar 3, 2026 | 5:56 AM

Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell revealed Monday he has been diagnosed with cancer that is “treatable” but not “curable.” The 67-year-old actor announced that he must postpone professional appearances and convention visits to focus on treatment. “I apologize if that’s a shock – it was to me too,” Campbell wrote to fans. He plans to recover over summer. Story URL


Eric Dane, known for his roles in Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria, died from respiratory failure, with ALS listed as an underlying cause. The L.A. County Department Of Public Health confirmed the findings in a death certificate. Dane passed away on February 19 at age 53. He revealed in April 2025 that he had been living with ALS for about 18 months. Story URL


The agency behind AI actor Tilly Norwood is developing the Tillyverse, a digital world designed to nurture new virtual talent. Actor and comedian Eline Van Der Velden, who introduced Norwood last year through her AI studio Xicoia, announced the expansion and the hiring of Amazon Prime Video’s Mark Whelan as head of strategy and operations. Story URL


Deadliest Catch cast member Todd Meadows has died at age 25 following what sources described as a “fishing-related” incident while filming. Captain Rick Shelford confirmed his death, calling February 25, 2026, “the most tragic day in the history of the Aleutian Lady.” Shelford said Meadows was the newest crew member and quickly became family. Story URL


Hope Davis has joined Peter Krause in the cast of the NBC drama pilot Protection. NBC ordered the pilot in January. The series follows a U.S. Marshal’s death that exposes a deadly conspiracy targeting a family of law enforcement officers. The Thornhill family must rely on their professional training to protect one another and find the killer. Story URL


Fox has renewed the dramedy Best Medicine, starring Josh Charles, for a second season set for 2026–27. The series has delivered strong ratings, averaging 6 million cross-platform viewers over seven days, with the January 4th premiere reaching 12.6 million total viewers. The show follows a former Boston surgeon who becomes a small-town doctor. Story URL


Tanzyn Crawford has responded to online racial backlash surrounding her role in HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. “I definitely did get some negativity around race, but at the end of the day, I’m employed — and I’m following my dreams.” Crawford added that creator George R.R. Martin told her she was “exactly what I pictured [for Tanselle].” Story URL


Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is accused of using cocaine, fentanyl, marijuana, and alcohol before an alleged altercation with a truck driver in Indianapolis last October. Attorneys for Perry Tole, 69, said a “preliminary investigation” found Sanchez, 39, had taken “multiple illegal substances.” Both men were hospitalized after the incident. Story URL