George Christy (May 14, 1927 – August 11, 2020) was an American columnist who wrote for The Hollywood Reporter for 26 years and later for The Beverly Hills Courier.[1][2][3]
George Christy | |
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Born | May 14, 1927 |
Died | August 11, 2020 | (aged 93)
Occupation | Columnist |
Career
editChristy was suspended from The Hollywood Reporter in May 2001 amid Screen Actors Guild accusations and investation that he improperly received health benefits for performing in films in which he did not actually appear. He also was accused of accepting lavish gifts and free office space from those he wrote about favorably in his column, “The Great Life.” He resigned six months later.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "George Christy, Veteran Hollywood Columnist, Dies at 93". The Hollywood Reporter. August 12, 2020. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
- ^ Nichols, Mackenzie (August 12, 2020). "George Christy, Longtime Hollywood Reporter Gossip Columnist, Dies at 93". Variety. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
- ^ Figueroa, Ana (August 13, 2020). "George Christy 1927-2020". The Beverly Hills Courier. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
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