Michael McStay, “Doctor Who ”and “No Hiding Place ”Actor, Dies at 92

Michael McStay, "Doctor Who "and "No Hiding Place "Actor, Dies at 92

David Magnus/Shutterstock Michael McStay, an actor known for his roles inDoctor WhoandNo Hiding Place, has died at age 92 The late actor was "remembered as "an actor of the highest standing, talented writer and family man" He reportedly died of heart failure on May 18 British actor Michael McStay, who was best known for his roles inDoctor WhoandNo Hiding Place, has died. He was 92. A representative for the late actor announced his death in a statement onFacebookon May 20. Crispian Woodgate/ANL/Shutterstock "It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Michael McStay, an actor of the highest standing, talented writer and family man," the statement read. "It was a privilege to have known Mike. RIP." McStay "went in peace" as he died in his sleep following lunch with his children on May 18, according toThe Daily Mail, who was first to report the news. Representatives for McStay did not immediately return PEOPLE's request for comment. McStay's rise to fame began with the role of Sergeant Perryman on the ITV detective seriesNo Hiding Place, on which he appeared in over 80 episodes. He also starred in two episodes of BBC'sDoctor Who, playing the role of Derek Moberley. Despite only appearing for a brief time, McStay shared his appreciation for the beloved show's fans during a May 2024 interview on theDoctor Who: Toby Hadoke's Time Travelspodcast. "The sort of fans that you get on a show likeDoctor Whoare your friends. They want to like you, they want to like the show. It's a great feeling," he said at the time. "It's a great bunch of people to be a part of in a way." ITV/Shutterstock The late star also landed roles in films includingRobberyin 1967 andThe Stick Upin 1977. On the small screen, he also appeared onThe Black Arrow, Park Ranger, Spy at Evening, EastEndersandTed and Alice. During the podcast appearance, McStay reflected on having staying power in the entertainment industry, saying, "You have to want to do it. I've always wanted to do it. And I had some good friends along the way that helped me." McStay's final on-camera appearance came in ITV soapCoronation Street,on which he took over the role of Alan Hoyle from John Woodvine in 2011. ​​Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. McStay is survived by his wife, actress Jennifer Clulow, and their two sons. Read the original article onPeople

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May 21, 2025

Michael McStay, “Doctor Who ”and “No Hiding Place ”Actor, Dies at 92

Michael McStay, "Doctor Who "and "No Hiding Place "Actor, Dies at 92 David Magnus/Shutterstock Michael McStay, an actor ...

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Jon Hamm reflects on life after 'Mad Men' — and why he's always been a 'big believer' in therapy

Jon Hamm reflects on life after 'Mad Men' — and why he's always been a 'big believer' in therapy

Jon Hamm has long been vocal about the benefits of going to therapy. The actor, 54, is just as dedicated to attending therapy sessions now as he was 20 years ago. Hamm, who currently stars on Apple TV+'sYour Friends & Neighbors,wasn't always so clear-minded. Ahead of the final season premiere in 2015 of AMC'sMad Men,the show for which he's best known, Hammspent 30 days in a rehabilitation centerfor alcoholism. The constant pressure of being "pulled in 52 different directions," hetold GQ for its June cover story, contributed to his eventual breakdown. It was around this time that the actor alsoseparated from his longtime partner Jennifer Westfeldtand became embroiled in a resurfacedfraternity hazing scandal. "There was a three-week stretch where I shot Monday through Friday onMad Men," Hamm recalled, saying he worked nonstop for 22 days straight. "The weekend wasBridesmaids.Then Monday through Friday onMad Men.The next weekend was reshoots onThe TownandBridesmaids. And then the following week was Monday through Friday onMad Men." Back then, the actor needed to live up to the expectations that come with starring on what has widely been consideredone of the greatest television shows of all time. Such distinction comes with a considerable amount of pressure. Hamm felt all of it. "I remember going, 'I don't know how I'm going to do this.' And just remember saying to myself, 'Just concentrate on today. Look down, look up, okay, Monday's over. Now that one's done. Cross it off,'" he told GQ. The Golden Globe-winning actor has actively gone to therapy over the last two decades,telling the Guardian in 2017, "It's like going to the dentist. If you can afford it, why wouldn't you?" Hamm was initially prompted to seek help from a mental health professional when he was in college. Seeing how he struggled following his father's death, one of Hamm's sisters encouraged him to try therapy. "My sister was like, 'You need to see somebody. ... You're sleeping till 4 o'clock in the afternoon. ... You're not well," Hammtold interviewer Graham Bensinger in 2018. "And for me it was like ... 'Don't worry about it. I'm fine.' ... This is not fine." With help from his therapist at the time, Hamm learned how to approach challenging situations from a different perspective. Figuring out how to rewire his way of thinking, he told Bensinger, was revelatory for him. "She was able to really kind of reorient my kind of way of thinking and she put me on a medication that changed my brain chemistry enough to where [it was like], 'OK, I'm feeling a little better. I can get up and go to work, I can get up and go to school. I can do my work on time. I can self-motivate again. Sometimes that's what you need," Hamm added. While chattingwith Men's Journal in 2022, Hamm delved deeper into the stigma around seeking mental health attention. TheTop Gun: Maverickactor spoke of how keeping that "mind/body duality" sharp informs his line of work. "As an actor, you have to be aware of your emotions and where you are in the course of a day or in the course of your life," he told Men's Journal. "I think keeping that side of your mind/body duality sharp is the same thing as keeping your physical side sharp. There's a weird stigma about mental health, and there doesn't need to be." These days, Hamm's mental health is where he'd like it to be. "Part of 50 is, it's a good time to check in with [yourself]. I'm a big believer in therapy. I'm in therapy right after this, in fact," he told GQ. "But there is something about that, contextualizing your life, because if you're doing it right, you should be in a pretty good place by 50."

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Jon Hamm reflects on life after 'Mad Men' — and why he's always been a 'big believer' in therapy

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Rob McElhenney Says His Neurodivergent Diagnosis 'Answered a Lot of Questions,' While Kaitlin Olson 'Loved It'

Rob McElhenney Says His Neurodivergent Diagnosis 'Answered a Lot of Questions,' While Kaitlin Olson 'Loved It'

Paul Archuleta/Getty It's Always Sunny in Philadelphiastars Rob McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson shared how his neurodivergent diagnoses positively impacted their lives and marriage, with McElhenney saying people had assumed "I was lazy" McElhenney toldVarietythat the diagnosis "answered a lot of questions for me" The actor hasn't shared specifics about his diagnosis, but neurodivergence refers to people whose brains work differently and includes disorders like autism and ADHD Rob McElhenneyis opening up about being diagnosed asneurodivergent, and how it has impacted his marriage. The actor, who previously shared that when he was 46, he was "diagnosed with a host ofneurodevelopmental disordersand learning disabilities, toldVarietyin a cover feature that "it answered a lot of questions for me that I've always had about my life and the trajectory of my life." "And how unsuccessful I was at so many things for so long, like school. I was a terrible student, McElhenney, now 48, said in the interview, published on Wednesday, May 21. TheIt's Always Sunny in Philadelphiaactor, along with his wife and costarKaitlin Olson, 49, talked about the positive impact his diagnosis has had on theirmarriage. Nino Muñoz for Variety As theCleveland Clinicexplains, the term neurodivergent "describes people whose brains develop or work differently for some reason." It may describe people withautism,ADHD, sensory processing disorders, and other diagnoses. While theWrexham AFCco-owner said "I had a lot of love and support," he told the outlet "there was also a lot of assumptions that I was lazy because I was stubborn." Olson, who shares sonsAxel, 14, and Leo, 13,with McElhenney, revealed that the diagnosis had a positive impact on their marriage, explaining, "I loved it." "The neuro psych called me and had a long discussion with me and was asking me all these questions. Rob's an amazing person and my best friend and my life partner, and he's the best," she said. "He's also really hard to live with sometimes, and it was nice to have some answers." Nino Muñoz for Variety Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In hindsight, she said there were clues he was neurodivergent. "Looking back, even when we were dating, there would be times where I'd be like, 'That's f—ing weird. What is this thing that's going on?' " His diagnosis, she told the outlet, "gives me the language to ask questions and open up a conversation, and now we can talk about that stuff." "I don't just quietly go assume that he's being disrespectful, " she added, "because he's not." Read the original article onPeople

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Rob McElhenney Says His Neurodivergent Diagnosis 'Answered a Lot of Questions,' While Kaitlin Olson 'Loved It'

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Jane Goodall, 91, Recalls Being Objectified for Her ‘Nice Legs’ Early on in Her Career — and Using It to Her Advantage

Jane Goodall, 91, Recalls Being Objectified for Her 'Nice Legs' Early on in Her Career — and Using It to Her Advantage

American Broadcasting Companies via Getty; Araya Doheny/Getty Dr. Jane Goodall appeared on the Wednesday, May 21, edition ofCall Her Daddy She discussed her career as a renowned primatologist and conservationist during the podcast She also reflected on some of the comments she received from her male peers Dr. Jane Goodallis reflecting on the highs and lows of her career and how she ultimately used her experiences to her advantage. The 91-year-old was a guest on the Wednesday, May 21, edition ofCall Her Daddyduring which she reflected on her longstanding career as a renowned primatologist and conservationist. Goodall recalled being told early on that her dreams of going to Africa to do research were "ridiculous" because she didn't "have money" and was "just a girl." CBS via Getty She attributed some of these reactions to growing up during a time of war and in a "house of women." With television not yet invented, Goodall said her passions grew stronger from being "outside with nature." Further along, host Alex Cooper asked Goodall about the first time she appeared onNational Geographic, during which there was an "intense focus" on her appearance. "Well, some of the jealous male scientists will say, 'Well, you know, she's just got this notoriety, and she's getting money fromGeographic. And they want her on the cover, And they wouldn't put her on the cover if she didn't have nice legs,' " said Goodall. "So, if somebody said that today, they'd be sued. Right? Back then, all I wanted was to get back to the chimps," she continued. "So, if my legs were getting me the money, thank you legs. And if you look at those covers, they were jolly nice legs." Goodall said that while she accepted that commentary because she believes women have "an advantage," she understands that it was "a different era." One person who always helped Goodall overcome any negative mindset was her mother, who always encouraged her to believe in her dreams. "She said, if you really want to do something like this, you're going to have to work really hard. Take advantage of every opportunity. And if you don't give up, hopefully you find a way," said Goodall. Noam Galai/Getty The message is one Goodall takes "around the world, particularly in disadvantaged communities." Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "And I wish mom was alive, and maybe she's listening. The number of people who said, Jane, I want to thank you. You've taught me because you did it. I can do it too," she said. Read the original article onPeople

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Jane Goodall, 91, Recalls Being Objectified for Her ‘Nice Legs’ Early on in Her Career — and Using It to Her Advantage

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Former Diddy Employee Reveals the Alias He Used for Hotel Rooms — and It Had to Do with Biggie

Former Diddy Employee Reveals the Alias He Used for Hotel Rooms — and It Had to Do with Biggie

Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Another of Sean "Diddy" Combs' former assistants testified on the eighth day of the music mogul's federal racketeering and sex trafficking trial Combs' ex-girlfriend, Casandra Cassie Ventura, testified for four days last week about how he physically abused her and forced her to perform sex acts with male escorts Combs pleaded not guilty to all charges Arranging trips forSean "Diddy" Combswas a massive undertaking, as the rap mogul had a long list of must-haves for his hotel stays, a former assistant testified on Wed., May 21. George Kaplan said he would often be given just a few hours' notice from Combs or his chief of staff, Kristina Khorram, to ready hotel rooms in cities like Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. Combs or Khorram would give Kaplan exacting instructions in how to set up the hotel rooms, Kaplan told jurors in Manhattan federal court on the eighth day of Combs' high-profile trial. Related:Sean 'Diddy' Combs Seen Kicking Cassie After Throwing Her to Ground in 2016 Hotel Surveillance Video Two of the tycoon's preferred places to stay were The InterContinental in Los Angeles — where Combs' beating ofCasandra "Cassie" Venturain an elevator bank was captured on surveillance video — and Trump International Hotel & Tower in New York City, Kaplan told jurors. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg To protect Combs from fans and prying eyes, hotel rooms would often be booked under the name "Frank Black," Kaplan testified. The alias was a play on "Frank White," a nickname for the late rapper Notorious B.I.G., aka Biggie Smalls — one of the first artists Combs signed to his Bad Boy Records label. Before Combs arrived at a given hotel room or suite, "There was a bag. I unpacked it. Clothes, a speaker, a candle, Astroglide, baby oil, liquor," Kaplan testified. Related:What Feds Found in Diddy's Closet: Astroglide, Baby Oil… and a Rubber Duck? When asked who purchased those items, he responded, "Often me," with a corporate card, Kaplan testified. He said "as he grew to trust me more, he had me around more." Combs would frequently call Kaplan from the hotel room asking him to bring food, clothes and "sometimes drugs," he said. "I did it," he testified. Kaplan said Combs also kept a toiletry bag stocked with Advil and ketamine. "I picked up drugs for him" he testified. Asked if he cleaned the rooms, Kaplan said on the stand, "Yes. Bottles of baby oil, Gatorade. Once brown crystalized powder on the counter of the bathroom sink." When prosecutors questioned why he, not hotel staff, did the cleaning, Kaplan replied, "It was implied — protect his public image. I was keen on doing that." Kaplan was the latest in a string of witnesses in Combs' trial where he is facing charges of racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.Combs pleaded not guilty to all charges. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up forPEOPLE's free True Crime newsletterfor breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Combs could face up to life in prison if he is convicted on all counts. Since his arrest, he has been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go torainn.org. Read the original article onPeople

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May 21, 2025

Former Diddy Employee Reveals the Alias He Used for Hotel Rooms — and It Had to Do with Biggie

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