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Tom Ligon, Veteran Actor and SAG‑AFTRA Leader, Dies at 85

SAG‑AFTRA New York Local confirmed his death, praising his six decades of service to the union and work educating members.

Deidre Hall Stage‑Slaps Craig Melvin on Today to Mark 50 Years as Marlena

General Hospital Sets Feb. 20 Anthony Geary Tribute Episode After On-Air Montage

Days of Our Lives Turns 60 as the Long-Running Soap Continues on Peacock

Greg Vaughan Joins CBS’ Beyond the Gates in Mystery Role This Season

Erika Slezak Signs On to General Hospital This Fall