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We have tragic news to report out of Hollywood today.

Thomas Kenty “TK” Carter — the beloved character actor best known for his work in films like The Thing and TV shows like Punky Brewster — has passed away.

He was 69 years old.

News of the actor’s passing comes courtesy of TMZ, who reports that Carter was found dead on Friday in his Duarte, California home after calling 911.

Carter’s cause of death has not been disclosed, but foul play is not expected.

Born in New York City in 1956, Carter was raised outside of Los Angeles, where he began performing standup comedy at the age of 12.

He would go on to perform at such iconic venues as The Comedy Store.

Though he racked up dozens of rolls over the course of his decades-long career, Kent is likely best remembered for two beloved performances he delivered in thr ’80s:

Horror fans will likely recall his work as the rollerskating chef Nauls in John Carpenter’s 1982 classic The Thing.

While fans of Gen X-era television may remember Carter’s work as Mike Fulton in the first two seasons of Punky Brewster.

Carter also played Mylo in Good Morning, Miss Bliss, the sitcom that was later retooled and retitled as Saved By the Bell.

Carter made appearances on numerous classic TV shows over the years, including such beloved series as Good Times, The Waltons, The Jeffersons, Just Our Luck, 227, Good Morning, Family Matters, The Sinbad Show, Moesha, The Steve Harvey Show, The Nanny.

Numerous friends, fans, and colleagues have paid tribute to Carter on social media, including fellow actor Shavar Ross.

“As a young kid, I looked up to TK because seeing an African American actor starring in a major film meant a lot to me. I always felt he was headed for stardom,” Ross wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

“Over the years, TK and I became good friends, and we hung out together sometimes. I want to send my heartfelt condolences to his family, his friends, and everyone who loved and admired his work. He will always be remembered and respected.”

Our thoughts go out to to TK Carter’s loved ones during this difficult time.

TK Carter Cause of Death: ‘The Thing,’ ‘Punky Brewster’ Star Was … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Some very disturbing news this weekend out of Hollywood:

Timothy Busfield — a veteran actor and director who is married to Melissa Gilbert — is facing two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse.

In an arrest warrant issued by the Albuquerque Police Department on January 9, authorities claim that Busfield engaged in unlawful sexual conduct with two 11-year-old siblings… whose identities were withheld from the public.

One of the minors says the incidents began when he was 7 years old.

This individual alleged the first incident involved Busfield touching him three or four times… and that the 68-year old also touched him five or six times on another occasion when he was 8.

While speaking with Officer Marvin Kirk Brown, who issued the warrant, the victims’ parents said the minors were actors who met Busfield on the set of the FOX series The Cleaning Lady, where Busfield served as a director.

In a statement to People Magazine, a Warner Bros. Television representative said the following:

“The health and safety of our cast and crew is always our top priority, especially the safety of minors on our productions. We take all allegations of misconduct very seriously and have systems in place to promptly and thoroughly investigate, and when needed, take appropriate action.”

No one associated with Busfield has commented at this point on the accusations.

The investigation got underway in November 2024 when the investigator responded to a call from a doctor at the University of New Mexico Hospital. The child’s parents had gone there at the recommendation of a law firm, the complaint states.

Busfield is best known for appearances on The West Wing, Field of Dreams” and Thirtysomething, the latter of which won him an Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series in 1991.

Officer Brown says the aforementioned siblings claim Busfield “would tickle them on the stomach and legs” and that they referred to him as “Uncle Tim.”

On October 3, 2025, the kids’ mother filed a police report and told Child Protective Services that “her children both disclosed that there was sexual abuse by Timothy from around November 2022 to Spring 2024.”

A therapist who worked with one of the supposed victims is on record as saying the child began “having nightmares about the director touching him and waking up scared,” and claimed Busfield “had touched and rubbed his penis 3 or 4 times and appeared to be ashamed,” per the warrant.

Busfield also faced prior sexual assault allegations dating back to 1994, according to the warrant.

Timothy Busfield Arrested for Alleged Child Abuse of a Minor was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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We have shocking news to report from the world of social media today.

A streamer named Sergio Jimenez passed away on New Year’s Eve, and his final moments were broadcast via livestream.

Popular on streaming platforms like Kick and Twitch, Sergio was more commonly known “Sssanchopanza.”

According to a report from People, Jimenez consumed large quantities of alcohol and drugs as his audience urged him on.

The Spanish streamer gained a larger following in October, thanks to his collaboration with a better-known influencer named Simon Perez, who is known for using drugs on camera.

Perez alleged that Jimenez consumed six grams of cocaine on the night of his death.

He also stated that he has been in contact with Jimenez’s brother, who confirmed reports that he was also drinking on the night of his death.

Police in Catalonia, Spain have launched an investigation into Jiménez’s death and ordered that an autopsy be conducted on his body.

Though there’s been no confirmation, multiple social media accounts (including the one linked below) claim that Jimenez was participating in a “dare-for-pay” challenge, in which streamers participate in increasingly extreme behaviors in exchange for donations from viewers.

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One account alleges that Jimenez “pledged to consume a bottle of whiskey and six grams of cocaine” in exchange for money.

Those quantities have not been confirmed, but sources close to the situation seem to believe that the combination of alcohol and cocaine factored into his death.

Police in Catalonia have not confirmed that Jimenez was participating in a challenge, but they did issue a statement urging young people not to participate in “viral challenges” that could “put your life or your physical integrity in danger.”

Our thoughts go out to Sergio Jimenez’s friends and family during this incredibly difficult time.

We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

Sergio Jimenez: Influencer, 37, Livestreams Own Death After Accepting Series of Dares was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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