# Cinema
Brenda Fricker, star of *Home Alone 2* and Oscar-nominated actress, has died
At the age of 82, following a long battle with ill health, the Oscar-winning Irish actress Brenda Fricker has died. She has gone down in cinema history as the first Irish woman to win an Oscar, as well as for her iconic role as the lady with the pigeons in the film *Home Alone 2*.
The director of the legendary TV series *Friends* and *The Big Bang Theory* has passed away
Renowned director, screenwriter and producer James Burrows, who became one of the key figures in the history of American sitcoms, has died in the US at the age of 85. It was he who worked on such cult series as *Friends*, *The Big Bang Theory*, *Taxi* and *Will & Grace*.
Anne Hathaway is to become a mum for the third time
American actress Anne Hathaway has announced that she is expecting her third child. The Hollywood star posted a video on social media in which she showed off her noticeably rounded bump.
Z-actress Tatyana Pletnyova, who wished death upon Ukrainians, has died in Russia
Actress Tatyana Pletnyova has died in Russia at the age of 49. She was best known for her supporting roles in numerous local TV series, such as *Interns* and *Real Guys*, and for her active support of Russian aggression against Ukraine. The cause of death was cancer – according to reports in the Russian media, she had been diagnosed with liver cancer.
Johnny Depp turns 63: the actor has changed beyond recognition – here’s what he looks like now (PHOTOS)
On 9 June, American actor, director and musician Johnny Depp celebrated his 63rd birthday. The American actor has appeared in few films in recent years — and there is one reason for this. To mark the occasion, ThePublic takes a look at what the star of "Pirates of the Caribbean" looks like today and what is known about his personal life.
Patrick Godfrey, star of the film *A Tale of Everlasting Love, or Cinderella*, has died
British actor Patrick Godfrey, who spent nearly seven decades working in film, theatre and television, has died at the age of 93
The director and producer Oleg Pavlyuchenkov has died
Oleg Pavlyuchenkov, a Ukrainian director, director of photography, producer, photographer and founder of the Technomedia studio, has passed away
John Travolta flew to Cannes at the controls of the plane
American actor John Travolta arrived at the Cannes Film Festival with his daughter Ella Blue on a private jet, which he piloted himself
A court has banned Brad Pitt from viewing Angelina Jolie’s private correspondence
The legal battle between former celebrity couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt over the French winery Château Miraval has taken a new turn.
Lyubov Kolesnikova, star of *Catching Kaidas*, has died
Lyubov Kolesnikova, an Honoured Artist of Ukraine and actress at the Chernihiv Drama Theatre, has died. She was best known to a wide audience for her role as Baba Palazhka in the TV series *Catching Kaidash*. She was 74.
George Clooney is retiring from acting: what will the actor do next?
The 64-year-old Hollywood actor George Clooney has announced that he is gradually winding down his active film career. He explained that he is no longer chasing professional ambitions and wants to focus on projects that bring him joy, on charity work, and on activities away from the film set.
Victoria Bilan accused Raschuk of hypocrisy following a post about her son
Actress Viktoria Bilan reacted sharply to a post by her ex-husband Volodymyr Rashchuk, in which he dedicated his sporting achievements to their son Yarema. She accused the actor of hypocrisy and stated that the child “does not need” his lies.
