A Frasier reboot has been confirmed, with Kelsey Grammer set to reprise his titular role, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The streaming platform Paramount+ announced on February 24, that the sitcom, which originally aired between 1993 and 2004, will join its program. It also confirmed that Grammer, 66, would be returning to his role as Dr. Frasier Crane.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Grammer said: "I gleefully anticipate sharing the next chapter in the continuing journey of Dr. Frasier Crane."

He added: "Having spent over 20 years of my creative life on the Paramount lot, both producing shows and performing in several, I'd like to congratulate Paramount+ on its entry into the streaming world."

As reported by The Huffington Post, the series is set to air in 2022. There had been rumors of a revival some years back when Grammer was spotted in London with a script in his hand.

The beloved series came to an end after more than 10 years, 11 seasons, and a number of awards. John Mahoney, who played Frasier's father Martin, sadly died of throat cancer in 2018 at the age of 77 after battling the disease for four years.

It is believed that original stars of the show such as Peri Gilpin, Jane Leeves, and David Hyde Pierce are will also be reprising their roles. However, the reboot will not be set in Seattle unlike in the original series.

"Frasier is one of the most acclaimed comedies in modern television history and truly defines premium storytelling," said CBS Studios president David Stapf, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Stapf continued: "There has long been a call from fans for its return, and that call is now answered thanks to the amazing Kelsey Grammer reprising his iconic role of Dr. Frasier Crane and a brilliant creative plan from Joe, Chris and Kelsey.

"We can't wait to reveal its next chapter on Paramount + We've got it hatched. We've hatched the plan, what we think is the right way to go, Grammer told In Depth With Graham Bensinger in 2019. It's not going to be Seattle.

"It's not going to be the same Frasier, it's going to be the man in his next iteration. Hopefully, that'll be something people like watching. But I think it'll be funny."

Jennifer Aniston has announced the passing of her father, John Aniston.

Taking to Instagram to inform her 40 million+ followers, Jennifer revealed that John - a renowned actor in his own right - had passed away at the age of 89.

"Sweet papa…⁣ John Anthony Aniston," the Morning Show star begins her caption.

"You were one of the most beautiful humans I ever knew. I am so grateful that you went soaring into the heavens in peace - and without pain. And on 11/11 no less! You always had perfect timing," Jen continued.

She added: "That number will forever hold an even greater meaning for me now 🕊️I’ll love you till the end of time."

The Friends star concluded her touching caption with a message for her late father: "Don't forget to visit."

As of this writing, many other stars have shared their sympathies on Jennifer's post, with Naomi Watts commenting: "Sending big love."

Other stars to send their regards include Kaley Cuoco, Helena Christensen, and Brooklyn Decker.

John Aniston is perhaps best known for his role as Victor Kiriakis on the NBC soap opera, Days of Our Lives. Aniston first portrayed Kiriakis back in July of 1985, and had played the role up until his death.

In total, he has starred in 3,782 episodes of the show - an accomplishment that earned him the Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award earlier this year.

Back in 2017, Aniston also scooped the Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for the legendary role.

Born Yannis Anastassakis on the Greek island of Crete in 1933, Aniston moved to the United States with his family when he was just two years old. Upon their arrival, his father - Antonios Anastassakis - anglicized the family’s names before eventually making their home in Chester, Pennsylvania.

After serving in the US Navy, Aniston would kick off his acting career in 1962 with a minor role in the 87th Precinct episode 'New Man in the Precinct'.

As well as his legendary role in Days of Our Lives, Aniston will also be remembered for his roles on popular shows such as Diagnosis Murder, Star Trek: Voyager, The West Wing, Gilmore Girls, and Mad Men.

Our thoughts are with Aniston's family, friends, and fans at this time.

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Prolific actor John Beasley has sadly passed away aged 79.

Beasley was admired by many, having played roles in various movies and TV series - including Everwood, The Soul Man, The Mighty Ducks, and Losing Isiah.

News of Beasley's passing was confirmed by his son Tyrone to The Hollywood Reporter, who revealed that the actor passed away on Tuesday (May 30) in a hospital in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, where he had been undergoing tests on his liver.

"Man...you know this is a part of life...but that doesn't make it any easier. I lost my best friend today. They say you shouldn't ever meet your heroes because they don't turn out to be who you thought they were. That is so wrong. My hero was my father. Thank you for everything. I hope I made you proud. Love you more," Beasley's other son, Mike, wrote on Facebook.

Beasley didn't make his acting debut until the age of 45, with one of his first acting credits being Mr. Willie on the 1990 ABC series Brewster Place starring Oprah Winfrey. Years later, he told WOWT that he didn't pursue an acting career until later in life because his family and children always came first. "I was raising my family. I have two sons that I'm very proud of and I thought that being a father and watching these kids grow up was more important," he said.

More recently, Beasley had appeared in the stage production of The Notebook in Chicago, which was set to head to Broadway later this year. The production is based on the 2004 movie of the same name, which starred Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams.

In an interview with the American Theater last year, Beasley said that he and his wife Judy flew to New York soon after he found out he might have a role in the production. "I said to Judy, 'I know this is Broadway, but at this point in my career I'm looking for good material.' It wasn't about the money. It wasn't even about Broadway. I was prepared to turn it down if the script was not as good as the script I was going to do in Indianapolis.

"I finally read it on the plane, and by the time we landed in New York I was sobbing," he added. "My wife handed me a tissue and I told her, 'I've gotta do this. If I get in that room, it's mine.' I told that story to the cast here and they said, 'And it is.'"

Beasley also reflected on his life as an actor, saying: "To be a working artist is the highest calling, and I appreciate wherever it takes me. If I never got to Broadway, I would still feel I've had a pretty successful career."

Beasely also started and ran the John Beasley Theater and Workshop in Omaha, which he revealed to WOWT in 2020 "changed the lives of a lot of people just through the theater."

Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and fans of John Beasley at this devastating time.

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Game of Thrones actor Michael Patrick has sadly died at the age of 35.

The actor, also known as Michael Campbell, passed away on Tuesday (April 7) at NI Hospice "surrounded by his loving family and friends".

He had been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in 2022, with reports also stating he received the terminal diagnosis in February 2023.

The disease causes muscle weakness that gets worse over a few months or years. It's usually life-shortening, and there's currently no cure, the NHS states.

Michael Patrick sadly lost his life today after a battle with MND. Credit: Instagram

Patrick's Wife's Tribute Statement

The late star's wife, Naomi, shared an emotional tribute following his death.

"Words can’t describe how broken-hearted we are," she said. "It’s been said more than once that Mick was an inspiration to everyone who was privileged enough to come into contact with him, not just in the past few years during his illness but in every day of his life."

“He lived a life as full as any human can live. Joy, abundance of spirit, infectious laughter. A titan of a ginger haired man," she continued, per The Sun. "We are so grateful for every person who supported us through the last few years."

Patrick's Heartbreaking Final Post

In one of his final social media updates shared in February, Patrick spoke openly about his condition and the difficult decisions he faced.

"3 years of having mnd. Still sh**e craic. Health update: Basically me and @nomsheehan were in hospital for over a week there - speaking to doctors and getting tests done etc. Talking about risks and implications of getting the trache put in. What day to day life would be like after the operation," he said.

“In short I'm not going ahead with the tracheostomy. I had confirmation from it would be around 6-12 months before I could get home due to lack of staffing resources. Thanks so much to everyone who helped push this - from senior social workers, to politicians, to the chief executive of the hospital. Everyone has tried so hard, but there just isn't the staff."

"Also, my neurologist gave us the news that I likely have about 1 year left (obviously, he can't say for definite, and we still have hope for the drug trial to buy some more time too). So I don't want to risk a significant amount of that time being in a hospital bed."

"Thanks so much for all the donations to the GoFundMe, even though I didn't go ahead with the trachesotomy - it will still go towards providing me with specialist care as I enter the final stages of life. I'm still overwhelmed by all your generosity.

"Anyway - still lots to live for and lots planned - here's my wee godson Micheál visiting me in hospital," he added.

The Irish theatre star played a Wildling Rioter in Game of Thrones in one of his first TV roles in 2016, before appearing in dramas The Spectacular, Blue Lights, This Town, and My Left Nut.

His work extended beyond the screen, with his adaptation of The Tragedy of Richard III earning him the Judges’ Award at the Stage Awards in January 2025.

He also received the Overcoming Adversity Award at the Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards in 2025, recognising his continued performances and advocacy following his diagnosis.

Patrick is survived by his wife Naomi, his mother Pauline, his siblings Kate, Maurice, and Hannah, and his nephew Micheál.

His funeral mass has been scheduled for Monday.

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John Amos - a legendary star of the big and small screens - has sadly died at the age of 84.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, the news was confirmed by Amos' son, K.C. Amos.

In a statement, the actor's son said: "It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned.

"He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor."

His son also confirmed that Amos died on August 21 in Los Angeles of natural causes.

Amos is perhaps best known for his role as James Evans Sr. on the groundbreaking TV series Good Times from 1974 to 1976.

His character was a firm yet loving father figure, resonating with audiences and becoming a cultural icon - fondly remembered to this day.

His departure from Good Times made national news, as he was fired due to creative differences with the show’s producers, who he felt were not adequately portraying African-American families.

He later admitted in an interview with PBS that he was felt a strong "responsibility" with the fact he was "a Black actor portraying the first black father on TV with a complete family".

According to Amos, his creative differences with the Good Times producers led to him being labeled a "disruptive factor", per The LA Times, and getting fired from the show.

Recalling the phone call he received from Norman Lear about his firing, Amos told the Television Academy: "I didn’t curse or anything. I just hung up the phone.

"And he didn’t call me back to see if I might have anything else to say. I never heard from him again for months and months and months."

He later revealed: "As I look back on it, it was a wonderful experience from a standpoint that I got to show America what a black father feels."

Nevertheless, Amos' talent meant that he wasn't held down for long, and Amos went on to star as the adult Kunta Kinte in the seminal mini-series Roots in 1977. His powerful performance brought him critical acclaim and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

On the big screens, fans will no doubt fondly remember his role in the hit comedy film Coming to America as Cleo McDowell, a role that perfectly showcased his comedic abilities.

He would reprise the role in the 2021 sequel Coming 2 America.

Other notable television roles include Captain Dolan in Hunter, Fred Wilkes in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Admiral Percy Fitzwallace in The West Wing.

Despite landing his first television acting role back in 1970, Amos remained active in the entertainment industry, participating in various television and movie projects.

In the last 20 years, he's appeared on hit US television shows such as My Name Is Earl, Two And A Half Men, The Ranch, Ballers, and The Righteous Gemstones

Born on December 27, 1939, in Newark, New Jersey, Amos attended Colorado State University, where he majored in sociology and played on the football team.

His athletic prowess on the football field would see him play for the Norfolk Neptunes and Wheeling Ironmen in the Continental Football League in 1965. The following year, he joined the Jersey City Jets and Waterbury Orbits in the Atlantic Coast Football League.

In 1967, John Amos signed as a free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League. Coach Hank Stram critiqued him by saying, "You're not a football player, you're a man who is trying to play football."

Our thoughts go out to Amos' family, friends, and fans at this time.

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