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Zalman King, a onetime actor who went on to produce and direct numerous films including "Wild Orchid," died Friday after a lengthy battle with cancer, his son-in-law said.

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Dr. Murray defended by a patientupdated: Fri Sep 16 2011 05:41:00

HLN's Dr. Drew talks to a former patient of Dr. Conrad Murray and to Judge Greg Mathis about Murray's upcoming trial.

People.com: Cliff Robertson, Oscar-Winning Actor, Dies at 88updated: Sun Sep 11 2011 21:28:00

The Charly star also played Uncle Ben in Spider-Man

Plea deal never considered in Michael Jackson's death, lawyer saysupdated: Fri Sep 09 2011 18:51:00

Dr. Conrad Murray never considered a plea deal to resolve the involuntary manslaughter charge against him in the death of Michael Jackson, his lawyer said.

People.com: Family Gathers for Elizabeth Taylor's Funeralupdated: Fri Mar 25 2011 11:11:00

The Hollywood icon is buried in the same cemetery as her longtime friend Michael Jackson

Screen legend Elizabeth Taylor diesupdated: Thu Mar 24 2011 15:34:00

Academy Award-winning actress Elizabeth Taylor has died at the age of 79. CNN's Brooke Anderson reports.

Elizabeth Taylor remembered for kindness, activismupdated: Wed Mar 23 2011 18:43:00

Friends, relatives and fans remembered legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor, who died Wednesday at age 79, as a selfless and big-hearted woman who led the way for charities such as the fight against AIDS.

Actor Pete Postlethwaite dies at 64updated: Mon Jan 03 2011 15:44:00

Oscar-nominated actor Pete Postlethwaite, who starred in "Inception" and "The Usual Suspects," has died at the age of 64, his agent said Monday.

People.com: Did Simon Monjack Drain Brittany Murphy's Finances?updated: Wed Jul 28 2010 12:09:00

The star's business manager tells PEOPLE "huge amounts of money" from her account are gone

People.com: Brittany Murphy's Mother Calls Toxic Mold Reports 'Absurd'updated: Mon Jul 26 2010 16:51:00

Sharon Murphy dismisses speculation about her daughter and son-in-law's deaths

Coroner: No indication mold killed Brittany Murphy or Simon Monjackupdated: Mon Jul 26 2010 14:33:00

A coroner's investigator dismissed online speculation that the pneumonia deaths of actress Brittany Murphy and her husband, Simon Monjack, may both have been related to viral mold inside their Los Angeles home.

People.com: Autopsy Results: Brittany Murphy's Mom Breathes Sigh of Reliefupdated: Thu Jul 22 2010 16:49:00

"Media speculations can stop … there was no kind of drug overdose," says Sharon Murphy

People.com: Husband Died from Same Causes as Brittany Murphyupdated: Thu Jul 22 2010 10:08:00

Pneumonia and severe anemia killed Simon Monjack, according to the coroner's office

Coroner finds Simon Monjack's death was similar to Brittany Murphy'supdated: Wed Jul 21 2010 20:54:00

Simon Monjack's death two months ago was caused by acute pneumonia and severe anemia, according to a Los Angeles County coroner spokesman.

How did Michael Jackson really die?updated: Fri Jun 25 2010 19:19:00

Dr. Murray's lawyer tells Murray's version of what happened the day Michael Jackson died. CNN's Ted Rowlands reports.

Michael Jackson's dad files wrongful death suitupdated: Fri Jun 25 2010 19:19:00

Michael Jackson's father filed a wrongful death lawsuit in federal court against Dr. Conrad Murray on Friday, the anniversary of the pop star's death, Joe Jackson's lawyer said.

Judge rules Dr. Conrad Murray can treat patientsupdated: Mon Jun 14 2010 17:51:00

A Los Angeles, California, judge refused Monday to ban Dr. Conrad Murray, charged with involuntary manslaughter in Michael Jackson's death, from practicing medicine in the state.

People.com: Simon Monjack Laid to Rest Next to Brittany Murphyupdated: Fri May 28 2010 11:56:00

The actress’s mom and other friends and family members gather to bid farewell to Monjack

People.com: Simon Monjack Wanted to Be Buried Next to Brittany Murphyupdated: Thu May 27 2010 08:07:00

"That was definitely his wish," a family spokesman tells PEOPLE

People.com: Brittany Murphy's Mom Loved Simon Monjack 'Like a Son'updated: Tue May 25 2010 12:53:00

"I'm devastated," Sharon Murphy says after the death of her late daughter's husband

Brittany Murphy's husband found deadupdated: Tue May 25 2010 07:56:00

Police say the preliminary cause of Simon Monjack's death is natural causes.

Brittany Murphy's husband died waiting for surgeryupdated: Tue May 25 2010 07:56:00

The widower of actress Brittany Murphy, found dead in his home Sunday night, was scheduled to undergo heart bypass surgery this summer, a spokesman for the actress' mother said.

People.com: Simon Monjack Was Due for Heart Bypass, Says Spokesmanupdated: Mon May 24 2010 21:08:00

Brittany Murphy's husband needed surgery, but he said it could wait

People.com: Source: Brittany Murphy's Mom Discovered Simon Monjack's Bodyupdated: Mon May 24 2010 17:10:00

"We're not sure if it is natural causes or a possible accident maybe because of the prescription medication found there," coroner tells PEOPLE

People.com: Brittany Murphy's Husband Found Deadupdated: Mon May 24 2010 11:47:00

British screenwriter Simon Monjack was pronounced dead Sunday as police investigate

People.com: POLL: Which Late Star Should Be on the Next U.S. Stamp?updated: Thu May 13 2010 16:10:00

Who among Michael Jackson, Paul Newman or Patrick Swayze is most deserving?

People.com: Brittany Murphy Had No Signs of Drug, Alcohol Abuseupdated: Fri Feb 26 2010 09:28:00

The actress had Vicodin and cold medication in her system but was "not excessively thin," a coroner's report finds

Cold medicines contributed to Brittany Murphy's death, coroner saysupdated: Thu Feb 25 2010 18:00:00

The drugs involved in actress Brittany Murphy's death last December were apparently used to treat a cold or respiratory infection, the Los Angeles County coroner's autopsy concluded.

People.com: INSIDE STORY: What Went Wrong with Brittany Murphy Charityupdated: Wed Feb 17 2010 09:10:00

Overwhelmed with grief and red tape, the actress's mother tried to do too much too soon, she tells PEOPLE

Brittany Murphy's husband: She didn't seem that sickupdated: Fri Feb 05 2010 17:39:00

Brittany Murphy's husband, Simon Monjack, says his wife was "not that ill" when she died on December 20 in the Hollywood Hills home they shared with her mother, Sharon.

People.com: Brittany Murphy's Husband: She Didn't Seem That Sickupdated: Fri Feb 05 2010 12:17:00

Simon Monjack says he's surprised that his wife's death was not due to a heart problem

People.com: Coroner: Brittany Murphy's Death Was Preventableupdated: Thu Feb 04 2010 20:29:00

An investigator says the actress should have gone to a doctor sooner

Jackson's doctor to turn himself in Fridayupdated: Thu Feb 04 2010 20:29:00

Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's personal physician, has agreed to surrender to Los Angeles prosecutors Friday on charges stemming from the pop star's death last summer, his lawyer said.

Jackson's doctor to surrenderupdated: Thu Feb 04 2010 20:29:00

Michael Jackson's doctor is expected to give himself up to authorities in Los Angeles. CNN's Ted Rowlands reports.

People.com: Brittany Murphy Died from Drug Intoxication and Pneumoniaupdated: Thu Feb 04 2010 15:49:00

The actress's death was ruled an accident by an L.A. coroner

Brittany Murphy's death ruled an accidentupdated: Thu Feb 04 2010 15:20:00

Actress Brittany Murphy's death was an accident caused by a combination of pneumonia, an iron deficiency and "multiple drug intoxication," the Los Angeles County coroner said Thursday.

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