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Edinburgh Live
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Tributes pour in for Edinburgh showman who was performing into his 80s
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Tributes have been pouring in after an Edinburgh musician and 'legend' passed away. Shorty Rogers, otherwise known as Ronnie Woodbridge, was known in and around the capital for over 60 years. No stranger to the stage, Shorty was also known for high kicks and energetic performances well into his later years. He passed away at the age of 84 on Tuesday, at the Western General Hospital. His son Richie branded his dad a 'big personality', and said he was 'so lucky to have had a father like him'. Shorty was the original lead vocalist with Liverpool band The Searchers back in the '60s. According to locals, he was Just after 3pm on Tuesday, Shorty's son Richie shared a post online following his fathers passing. He said: "This Morning my dad Shorty Rogers passed away peacefully at the Western general hospital. "I am heart broken losing not just my dad but my best pal. Love you and will forever miss you. I feel so lucky to have had a father like him. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox "He was a one off who loved life, music and people. Always had time to listen and speak to folk and share his jokes and stories. It's a hard time losing someone as big in personality as my dad. It has left a massive hole in my life." Locals have been sharing touching tributes online since his passing. Scottish songwriter Ali Wilson posted on X: "Very sad to hear that one of Edinburgh's best loved showmen has died. "Shorty Rogers AKA Ronnie Woodbridge, originally from Liverpool, has been a regular on the local scene for the past 60+ years. A lovely, funny, rockin' frontman, who I've shared a stage with many times." Another post read: "So sad to hear of Shorty Rogers passing, a true legend." Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. A second said: "Local legend, Shorty Rogers (Ronnie Woodbridge) has passed away this morning. Much love to the family. Great memories, RIP big man." A third added: "RIP Shorty Rogers. Heart felt condolences to his boys and the rest of the family." Another shared: "If ever gentleman needed defined that was Ronnie. "A really decent and beautiful man. His talent and zest for life were legendary. "His many outfits were spot on and his take on some comedians was fabulous. Still able to kick his height until recently."
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Gone but never forgotten: Remembering Pippa Scott through the iconic roles that defined her graceful journey
Pippa Scott, a name that may not echo as loudly as some of her contemporaries, but one that certainly left an indelible mark in Hollywood's golden era. With her refined charm, expressive eyes, and an air of quiet strength, Scott brought depth to every role she took on. As we remember her legacy, here's a look back at some of her most iconic film performances — a tribute to an actress who did more than just grace the screen; she elevated it. 1. The Searchers In John Ford 's legendary Western The Searchers, Scott portrayed Lucy Edwards, the ill-fated niece of John Wayne 's character. Though her screen time was limited, Lucy's tragic storyline played a pivotal role in the film's emotional arc. Scott's innocence and vulnerability in this role added a layer of poignancy to an already intense narrative. 2. Auntie Mame In this vivacious and larger-than-life comedy-drama, Pippa played Gloria Upson, the WASP-y girlfriend of Patrick Dennis. Her portrayal of the pretentious and narrow-minded socialite was both comical and biting, making Gloria a character audiences loved to hate. Scott held her own opposite the powerhouse performance of Rosalind Russell. 3. As Young as We Are This lesser-known gem gave Scott a chance to shine in a leading role. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like USDJPY đang đi lên không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo She played a young schoolteacher who becomes involved in a controversial romance with one of her students. The film touched on taboo subjects for its time, and Scott delivered a sensitive performance that balanced naiveté with emotional maturity. 4. The Power and the Prize In this corporate drama, she played Alice Lang, a woman caught between ambition and morality. The film explored the cutthroat world of business, and Scott's role served as the emotional conscience of the story — quiet yet powerful. 5. Petulia Though in a smaller role, Scott made an impression in this Richard Lester-directed drama. Petulia was a modern, fragmented narrative reflecting the chaos of the 1960s, and Scott's performance added subtle depth to its ensemble. Pippa Scott's legacy is stitched into the fabric of classic American cinema — a career defined by grace, substance, and quiet brilliance. Through these unforgettable roles, she lives on in celluloid and memory.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pippa Scott, Actress in ‘The Searchers' and ‘Auntie Mame,' Dies at 90
Pippa Scott, who played one of abducted daughters alongside Natalie Wood in John Ford's The Searchers and the secretary of Rosalind Russell's title character in Auntie Mame, has died. She was 90. Scott died peacefully May 22 of congenital heart failure at her home in Santa Monica, her daughter Miranda Tollman told The Hollywood Reporter. More from The Hollywood Reporter Arthur Hamilton, "Cry Me a River" Songwriter, Dies at 98 Enzo Staiola, Child Star in Vittorio De Sica's 'Bicycle Thieves,' Dies at 85 Jason Constantine, Lionsgate Co-President, Dies at 55 Scott's film résumé also included Gower Champion's My Six Loves (1963), Richard Lester's Petulia (1968), Norman Lear's Cold Turkey (1971) and Michael Lindsay-Hogg's The Sound of Murder (1982). On television, the redhead portrayed the wife of a Broadway actor (Brian Aherne) transported back in time in the 1960 Twilight Zone episode 'The Trouble With Templeton'; was the wife of a rabbi helping Morey Amsterdam's character with his very belated bar mitzvah on the 1966 Dick Van Dyke Show installment 'Buddy Sorrell: Man and Boy'; and played a nursery school teacher and love interest of Jack Warden's detective on the 1976 NBC drama Jigsaw John. Scott's career got off to a rousing start with she portrayed the ill-fated Lucy Edwards, older sister of Wood's Debbie Edwards, in the John Wayne-starring The Searchers (1956). And in Auntie Mame, she starred as Pegeen, who winds up falling for Roger Smith's Patrick Dennis. Philippa Scott was born in Los Angeles on Nov. 10, 1934. Her mother was stage actress Laura Straub, and her father was Allan Scott, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter behind the Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers musicals Top Hat (1935) and Swing Time (1936). Her uncle, writer-producer Adrian Scott, was blacklisted during the McCarthy era as one of the Hollywood Ten. (She would appear in a 1964 film written by him, The Confession.) Educated at Radcliffe and UCLA and trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, Scott made her Broadway debut in 1956 in Jed Harris' Child of Fortune, and in 1958, she starred as a teacher who is kidnapped in As Young as We Are. Scott guest-starred on lots of TV shows, with appearances on Mr. Lucky, The Virginian, Maverick, Thriller, Have Gun — Will Travel, Dr. Kildare, The Fugitive, Wagon Train, Ben Casey, Perry Mason, Wagon Train, F Troop, I Spy, Family Affair, Medical Center, Gunsmoke, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Mission: Impossible, Barnaby Jones, Columbo, The Waltons, Ironside, The Streets of San Francisco, Mannix and Remington Steele. On stage, she appeared in the New York company of 1959's Look Back in Anger and 1984's Isn't It Romantic and collaborated with John Houseman at UCLA in a 1973 production of Three Sisters in preparation for the start of the Center Theatre Group. In 1964, Scott married Lee Rich, producer and founding partner of Lorimar Productions, the company behind such acclaimed shows as The Waltons, Dallas, Falcon Crest, Knots Landing, Eight Is Enough and The Blue Knight. They divorced in 1983 but reconnected in 1996 and remained together until his death in 2012. As a child whose family experienced the consequences of persecution, Scott in 1993 founded The International Monitor Institute, a nonprofit that gathered evidence to assist the prosecution of war crimes in the Balkans, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Congo, Cambodia and Iraq and the systemic use of rape and child soldiers in genocide. The work of the IMI continues to assist war crime prosecution to this day through the Human Rights department at Duke University. Scott also founded Linden Productions to further illuminate human rights violations, and her work includes projects commissioned by the United Nations, Human Rights Watch and the International Rescue Committee. In 1998, she produced for PBS' Frontline the documentary The World's Most Wanted Man, about the hunt for Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic. And in 2006, she produced another doc, King Leopold's Ghost, about the exploitation of the Congo by the king of Belgium. After two decades behind the camera, she made her last acting appearance in the indie feature Footprints (2009). Survivors include her daughters, Miranda and Jessica, and five grandchildren. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Hollywood Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who was Pippa Scott? The actress who passed away at 90, and fought for human rights
Pippa Scott, the veteran actress who was known for her prolific roles, passed away at the age of 90 on May 22, 2025. Her daughter, Miranda Tollman, recently confirmed the news. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Scott passed of congenital heart failure at her home in Santa Monica. Scott's renowned filmography includes 'The Searchers,' 'Mr. Lucky,' 'The Confession,' 'Petulia,' 'Auntie Mame,' and 'For Pete's Sake!' with many more. Scott's final part was in the 2009 indie film 'Footprints.' About Pippa Scott Born in Los Angeles, Pippa Scott was the daughter of the stage actress Laura Straub and playwright and screenwriter Allan Scott. She did her education at Radcliffe and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, and debuted on the stage with flair in the 1956 Broadway production 'Child of Fortune,' according to Variety. In the same year, she played the role of a captive in a raid on a ranch in John Ford 's 'The Searchers.' During the 70s and the 80s, Pippa became an actor who had regular guest appearances in TV shows, including, 'The Twilight Zone,' 'Perry Mason,' 'The Dick Van Dyke Show,' 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show,' 'Columbo' and more. In 1964, Pippa Scott married the producer Lee Rich, and he later went on to produce successful shows such as 'The Waltons' and 'Knots Landing.' Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo However, the couple got divorced in 1983, only to reconnect in 1996. They stayed together till Lee Rich passed away in 2012. Pippa Scott fought for human rights... Scott championed human rights, founding the International Monitor Institute, a non-profit organisation that served to find evidence to assist the prosecution of war crimes. Furthermore, Scott launched a production house to make documentaries, including 'World's Most Wanted Man, The Hunt for Radovan Karadzic' and 'King Leopold's Ghost.' Pippa Scott is survived by two daughters, Jessica and Miranda, along with five grandchildren. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Pink Villa
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who Was Pippa Scott? Actress Behind The Searchers and Auntie Mame Passes Away at 90
Trigger Warning: This article contains references to an individual's death. Veteran actress Pippa Scott, who appeared in classic films like The Searchers (1956) and Auntie Mame (1958), has died at the age of 90. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Scott died on May 22 at her home in Santa Monica. Her daughter, Miranda Tollman, confirmed the cause of death as congenital heart failure. Scott had a career spanning over five decades, working in both film and television. She made her film debut in The Searchers, directed by John Ford, where she played Lucy Edwards, the niece of John Wayne's character. Two years later, she starred in Auntie Mame, which was nominated for six Academy Awards. Born on November 10, 1934, in Los Angeles, Scott came from a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry. Her mother, Laura Straub, was a stage actress, and her father, Allan Scott, was an Oscar-nominated screenwriter best known for So Proudly We Hail! (1943). Her uncle, Adrian Scott, was part of the Hollywood Ten and was blacklisted during the McCarthy era. Scott studied at Radcliffe College and UCLA before moving to London to train at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). She made her Broadway debut in 1956 in Child of Fortune, directed by Jed Harris. Scott's other film credits include As Young as We Are (1958), My Six Loves (1963), Petulia (1968), Cold Turkey (1971), and The Sound of Murder (1980). On television, she appeared in many popular shows over the decades. Her credits include The Twilight Zone, Perry Mason, Dr. Kildare, The Dick Van Dyke Show, Gunsmoke, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Mission: Impossible, The Waltons, Columbo, and The Streets of San Francisco. She also had a recurring role in Jigsaw John. Here's what you might not know about Pippa Scott In 1964, she married Lee Rich, co-founder of Lorimar Productions, which produced hit series like The Waltons and Dallas. Though they later divorced, they remained close until he died in 2012. Outside of acting, Scott was deeply involved in human rights activism. In the 1990s, she founded the International Monitor Institute, a nonprofit that helped collect evidence for war crimes trials, including those related to the Bosnian and Rwandan genocides. To raise awareness about global injustices, Scott also founded Linden Productions. She collaborated with the United Nations and Human Rights Watch on several projects. One of her notable works was for PBS' Frontline, where she produced an episode titled The World's Most Wanted Man about the hunt for Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadžić. In 2006, she produced King Leopold's Ghost, a documentary that highlighted the atrocities committed during the colonization of the Congo by Belgium's King Leopold II. Scott's work in film, television, and human rights has left behind a legacy that extends beyond Hollywood. Her contributions, both on and off the screen, earned her recognition and respect across industries.
