Roundtree’s manager said the actor had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and died at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Kenneth Force, standard-bearer of military music, dies at 83
For nearly half a century, he led the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Regimental Band, a mainstay of celebrations including the presidential inaugural parade.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Hundreds of photos from the collection of Elton John and David Furnish will go on display in London
The images will be on show from May 18, 2024, until Jan. 5, 2025 at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Posted inAnimals, Nation & World, News
World’s oldest dog ever dies in Portugal. He was 31.
The owner of the purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo said the secret to a long life was good food, fresh air and lots of love.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
Jewish leaders in Portland on alert amid heightened tension
Synagogues are increasing security measures as more antisemitic flyers and rhetoric are appearing in the community.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Milwaukee comic shop looking to sell copy of Spider-Man’s debut; rare book could go for $35,000
A near-perfect copy of Amazing Fantasy No. 15 sold for $3.6 million at auction in Texas in 2021.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Review
Theater review: The challenges of modern motherhood front and center in ‘Paint Night’
Sisterhood rules in Carey Crim’s latest work, which is having its world premiere at The Public in Lewiston.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
‘Anonymous’ tells the story of the woman who created Frankenstein’s monster
The play about Mary Shelley will debut at the Studio Theatre at Portland Stage next week.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Live Music Lineup: Sitar music, fingerstyle guitar and a Grateful Dead tribute
See guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto in Camden.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Indie Film: Horror film aficionados, it won’t be too tricky to treat yourself
Local screens are splashed with blood this Halloween.