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James B. Sikking, the prolific, Emmy-nominated actor known for his roles on Hill Street Blues and Doogie Howser, M.D., died July 13 of dementia. He was 90. Sikking died at his Los Angeles home, where his publicist Cynthia Snyder tells Deadline that the actor was surrounded by family in his final…

UPDATED: In another sign that shows — even famous ones — can no longer “live forever” on streaming in the new era of media companies re-prioritizing profits, a slew of titles will be leaving Disney-controlled Hulu in the coming days as their license deals expire. For now, there are no plans to renew any…

Barbara Bosson, who was nominated for five consecutive Emmys for her role on Hill Street Blues, died February 18 at 83. Her death was announced by her director son, Jesse Bochco, on social media. She is best known as starring as Fay Furillo during the first six seasons of NBC's Hill Street…

Gabrielle Beaumont, who may have directed more primetime hours of television than any other women in history, died peacefully on October 8th at her home in Spain, her brother Christopher Toyne confirmed to Deadline. Related Stories …

Taurean Blacque, the Emmy-nominated actor best known for his role as the perennially behatted Detective Neal Washington on NBC’s influential 1980s hit police series Hill Street Blues, died today in Atlanta following a brief illness. He was 82. His death was announced to Deadline by his family. Hollywood & Med…

Basil Hoffman, whose long career in film and television is best remembered for his portrayal of Ed Greenglass on Hill Street Blues, died Sept. 17. No details on where or cause of death were given by his manager, Brad Lemack. Hoffman appeared in more than 200 roles in TV and films. The veteran character actor was a…

Steven Bochco, creator of classics such as NYPD Blue and Hill Street Blues that helped redefined the medium of television, has died at 74 after a long battle with leukemia. Bochco’s series over several decades revamped the cop and legal genres and created lucrative franchises for NBC and ABC. He had most…

Hulu will add nearly 3,000 episodes of hit and classic comedies and dramas — from The Mary Tyler Moore Show and St. Elsewhere to How I Met Your Mother and Burn Notice — through an agreement with 20th Century Fox Television Distribution announced today. The deal makes Hulu the streaming home to all 11 seasons of M*A*S*H…