'TARZAN' STAR RON ELY CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED
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Ron Ely -- star of the 1960s TV show -- "Tarzan" died from a heart issue ... TMZ has learned.
According to the death certificate, obtained by TMZ, Ron's official cause of death is listed as "end-stage heart disease."
End-stage heart disease is the most severe form of heart disease, occurring when the heart is too weak to pump blood effectively, and patients with the disease generally only live 6 to 12 months ... according to Massachusetts General Hospital.
Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi We're Leavin' This Trump Dump!!!
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Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have bid adieu to the United States ... and Donald Trump's election win was the driving force ... TMZ has learned.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Ellen and Portia have settled in a new home in the Cotswolds -- a region in South West England, about 2 hours from London.
We're told the couple scooped up the place before the election ... but were "very disillusioned" with Trump's victory ... and, as one source put it, they immediately decided "to get the hell out."
Jerry Ferrara, Kevin Dillon Turtle and Drama Are Back!!! ... For F1 Car Reveal
It may not be a reboot, but "Entourage" fans at least got to see a few of the boys get back together this week -- with Jerry Ferrara and Kevin Dillon teaming up to help an F1 team reveal its official look for the Las Vegas Grand Prix!!
The Visa Cash App RB squad enlisted Turtle and Johnny Drama for a short sketch to show off its special livery (AKA paint job) for race weekend in Sin City ... featuring the two beloved characters back to their usual shenanigans.
The clip has Drama getting in some golf swings in the middle of the desert ... and just like in the series, he blames the club when his shots don't meet his standards.
Charlie Hunnam Killer Transformation Into Ed Gein!!! 'Monsters' S3 Underway
Charlie Hunnam’s officially gotten the full Ryan Murphy treatment -- he was spotted on set for the first time filming as serial killer Ed Gein for the third installment of Netflix’s "Monster" anthology.
Peep the pics from Tuesday -- Charlie’s transformation into Ed was spot-on in a red plaid jacket over a brown plaid shirt, perfectly channeling the 1950s, when the notorious murderer went on his killing spree in Wisconsin.
Ed infamously mutilated his victims, fashioning skin into masks, gloves and furniture, and making bowls out of skulls -- his crimes were so disturbing the press slapped him with nicknames like "The Plainfield Butcher" and "The Plainfield Ghoul."
Pete Davidson Looking Happy and Healthy ... Courtside at NBA Game After Rehab Rumor
Pete Davidson isn't keeping a low profile after inaccurate rumors about his personal life circulated on the Internet ... including a false claim he was in rehab after suffering a heartbreak.
Check it out ... the "Saturday Night Live" alum was all smiles while sitting courtside at the Brooklyn Nets game at Barclays Center Tuesday evening. Dressed in a brown Lehigh Athletics sweatshirt, white beanie, and jeans, Pete looked to be in high spirits ... which may've been because his mom, Amy, was by his side.
The Nets had a good game, defeating the Charlotte Hornets 116 to 115 in the Emirates NBA Cup face-off. So, Pete had plenty to smile about Tuesday night.
Colin Farrell Irish Accent in 'Penguin' Costume Shocks Fans 'Won't Miss the F***in' Voice!!!'
Colin Farrell’s "The Penguin" transformation was so epic and convincing that a clip of him speaking in his native Irish accent while fully in character has left viewers speechless.
Take a listen for yourself… the actor was giving a speech after wrapping filming in a clip --now deleted by HBO -- to the crew off-camera, but his smooth Irish accent totally clashes with the villainous, Gotham-dwelling look he was rocking for the show, and the New York growl he uses in character.
The accent switch was so intense, it almost overshadowed Colin’s heartfelt message ... "I have loved every minute of it even when I wasn't loving it. And, I just feel so grateful and humbled and blessed by being part of this collective."
CARTOON VOICE ACTOR Dan Hennessey Dead at 82
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Dan Hennessey, a veteran Canadian voice actor behind many iconic cartoon characters, has died, TMZ has learned.
Dan's family tells TMZ ... he died Wednesday at home in his sleep from complications associated with Parkinson's disease.
You’ve definitely heard his voice at some point -- he voiced Chief Quimby on "Inspector Gadget," George Raccoon on "The Raccoons," Father Bear on "Little Bear" and Braveheart on "The Care Bears."
Joe Exotic on 'SNL' Keep the Impressions Coming ... Hopes It Leads to Trump Pardon
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Joe Exotic isn't offended one bit by Bowen Yang's impersonation of him on "Saturday Night Live" ... in fact, he's hoping to use the exposure to his advantage.
The "Tiger King" star tells TMZ ... he's given Bowen's impression his stamp of approval, praising the comedian for his accurate take. Not only does Joe think 'SNL' nailed his look -- applauding the mullet and the mustache -- he feels Bowen came very close to matching his voice.
He notes Bowen did a much better job at impersonating him than John Cameron Mitchell did in Peacock's "Joe vs Carole."
John Stamos Trolled for Wearing Bald Cap With Dave Coulier Shaves Friend's Head Amid Chemo Treatment
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9:20 AM PT -- Dave Coulier responded to the John Stamos haters this morning on his Instagram.
"I'm sorry to see a bunch of negative comments as I've just begun my cancer journey.
"It's our friendship (me and John) and this is how we are handling a very tough time. I'm a comedian and humor is what drives me. John knows how to cheer me up and I laughed out loud when he arrived wearing a bald cap - being a true and loving friend and brother."
John Stamos is showing solidarity with his friend and former TV castmate Dave Coulier during his battle with an aggressive cancer, but some people online are taking issue with his method ... calling him insufficiently committed to the cause.
Stamos posted a few pics on Instagram of fellow "Full House" actor Coulier, featuring Stamos wearing a bald cap and shaving Coulier's head, who's going through chemotherapy treatment after his recent cancer diagnosis.
Coulier is battling stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, an aggressive form of cancer. The pic shows Stamos shaving Coulier's head, and the friends are both smiling ... as Stamos acknowledges he used a little Photoshop magic to make the bald wig blend. A third shot shows Dave's wife, Melissa, and John both kissing Dave's freshly shaved dome.
John Stamos Announces Death of Longtime Best Friend ... 'Like Losing a Piece of Myself'
John Stamos is mourning the loss of a dear friend ... announcing the heartbreaking news on social media Monday.
The "Full House" alum posted a poignant tribute to his pal, Mike Owen, who he said he's been friends with since he was just 11 years old.
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Stamos said he learned of Mike's passing in a text from his friend's brother ... sharing he was on a flight to Detroit when he received the news.
Tim Matheson Miracle I Never Became Coke Addict ... Didn't Want It to Affect My Work
Tim Matheson says he's lucky he never got too big into cocaine ... saying he played hard -- but, he worried too much about how the white stuff would affect his work to get addicted.
The star of "Animal House" spoke with Page Six about his new memoir, "Damn Glad to Meet You" -- a reference to a line his character says to prospective pledges in the iconic college fraternity film -- and, he explains that because he was a working actor, he was afraid of overindulging in coke.
Basically, Matheson says he wasn't a star and lived paycheck to paycheck ... and, he was acutely aware he could lose his income unless he continued to perform well.
‘Baywatch’ Mike Newman Paddle Out Ceremony ... Surfers Honor Late Actor
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Mike Newman -- the star of “Baywatch” who passed away last month after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease -- received a touching send-off from those close to him ... a paddle out held in his honor.
Matthew Felker -- the director behind the Hulu docuseries “After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun” -- helped make the event happen ... and, check out the photo. It’s a fitting tribute to someone who spent so long acting near the water.
We’re told Newman’s costar David Chokachi -- the actor who played Cody Madison in more than 80 episodes of the show during the later ‘90s -- also came to pay his respects to Mike.
Kylie Jenner Channeling Sexy Librarian Energy ... Stuns in Glasses, Miniskirt
Kylie Jenner's nailing geek chic ... pulling off a pair of thick-rimmed glasses and a leather skirt while stepping out in Los Angeles.
The beauty mogul walked through a parking garage Saturday ... sporting the glasses, skirt and a gray raincoat -- as well as knee-high black boots.
She served runway model looks while heading toward her car ... before hopping in and heading on her way.
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Netflix Says 60 Million Households Tuned In For Historic Match!!!
Netflix has officially released the numbers for just how many people tuned into the Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight ... and it is staggering.
According to the streaming giant ... last night's big live event drew in a massive 60 million households globally ... peaking at 65 million concurrent streams.
The Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano fight was viewed by 50 million households globally ... making it likely to be the most watched professional women's sporting event in US history, so says Netflix.
Sundance Head Wife Says He's Out of Hospital ... Shooting Was Total Accident
Sundance Head -- the country singer who won "The Voice" back in 2016 -- is out of the hospital ... and, it seems the shooting was a complete accident and not an act of violence.
The star's wife, Misty, shared an update on her husband's condition Saturday morning ... confirming the singer was in stable condition -- and, doctors released him late Friday night.
She says he's back home now ... though the ride from the hospital to their ranch wasn't comfortable -- 'cause his meds were wearing off and he was bleeding heavily through his wrappings.
Amanda Serrano Talk About an Eyesore!!! Boxer Posts Graphic pic of Brutal Match Injury
Boxer Amanda Serrano posted a wicked picture of the huge gash over her eye ... right after being defeated by Katie Taylor in a classic bout Friday night at the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul event.
Along with the hard-to-look snap ... she wrote, "To my fans I’m going to always give it everything I have. I’m a ruthless warrior & Katie is my buddy but Damn her best attribute is her head. No punching power but hard ass head lol."