TMZ.com "Law & Order: SVU" legends Ice-T and Christopher Meloni are shooting down claims of an ugly rift between them since Chris' character "Elliot Stabler" returned to the series in 2021. Just sent this email over to my guy @Chris_Meloni Clownass MFs trying to make up Drama outta thin air... WOW... MFs are really on that BS. https://t.co/fhbglPPLs9 — ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) January 16, 2023 @FINALLEVEL Ice shared an email Monday with Chris, in which the National Enquirer alerted him it was running an expose about how the 2 costars have been "feuding." Both actors slammed the publication, telling their followers they're friends in real life, which is a great thing, especially in Chris' situation!!! Same https://t.co/DDbAeWXab7 — Chris Meloni (@Chris_Meloni) January 16, 2023 @Chris_Meloni If there was an 'SVU' feud, it might be hard to sweep under the rug since they're both series mainstays -- Ice has been on the series for 23 … [Read more...] about ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Stars Ice-T & Christopher Meloni Slam Feud Rumors
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Al Brown Dies: Col. Stan Valchek On ‘The Wire’ Was 83
Al Brown , who played Col. Stan Valchek on the hit TV series The Wire , died Friday at 83. His talent manager announced the death on the official Facebook page for the late actor. Brown’s daughter Jenny also told TMZ that her father died in Las Vegas from Alheimer’s disease complications. “I am sad to let you know that angels came for Al yesterday morning, Friday, January 13, 2023,” the Facebook statement said. “May his memory be a blessing to his family, his friends, and each of you. This page will remain as a testimony to Al’s work and love for his fans.” Brown also guest starred on TV shows such as Rescue Me, Forensic Files, Law & Order: SVU, Commander in Chief, and The Hustler .” He also had roles in the films The Replacements, 12 Monkeys, Lay the Favorite,Re d Dragon and Liberty Heights. Before acting, he was a veteran who served two tours in Vietnam. Survivors include his children. No memorial plans have been announced. … [Read more...] about Al Brown Dies: Col. Stan Valchek On ‘The Wire’ Was 83
‘The Wire’ Star Al Brown Dead at 83
Shutterstock Premier Al Brown -- famous from "The Wire" -- has died ... this according to his loved ones. The actor's daughter, Jenny , tells TMZ ... Al passed away Friday in Las Vegas as a result of his Alzheimer's battle. She tells us that before he got into acting in the '90s, he was a 29-year-old Air Force vet who served two tours in Vietnam ... so he served honorably. Jenny also says Al loved fans of his and was happy to stop and chat with anyone who might've recognized him from the show over the years -- noting, he loved his job. Al will best be remembered for playing Col. Stan Valchek in the hit HBO show from the 2000s. In the series, he was a high-ranking Baltimore PD official, often portrayed as somewhat corrupt ... who'd give the main character cops a hard time in their investigations. Valchek was a recurring character in all five seasons of "The Wire," but played a major part in Season 2 ... when he was dealing with dock workers who'd gotten … [Read more...] about ‘The Wire’ Star Al Brown Dead at 83