“Survivor” contestant Cassandra Anne “Angie” Jakusz is dead at age 40 after a three-year battle with cancer. She passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021, according to her New Orleans obituary. Angie rose to fame in 2005 by starring on “Survivor: Palau,” the reality TV show’s 10th season on CBS.
Angie is now the eighth person from “Survivor” to pass away, following Jenn Lyon (2010), B.B. Andersen (2013), Caleb Bankston (2014), Dan Kay (2016), Ashley Massaro (2019), Rudy Boesch (2019), and Cliff Robinson (2020). See more info on all of these memorable players by clicking through our photo gallery above.
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“Whether she was sewing, painting, drawing, doing nail art or makeup, costuming, reading, snorkeling, scuba diving, traveling or just raising hell, she did it lovingly and with laser precision,” her family wrote in her obituary. “She is survived by her husband of nine years, Steven Calandra; her parents, Linda and Wayne Jakusz; her brother,...
Angie is now the eighth person from “Survivor” to pass away, following Jenn Lyon (2010), B.B. Andersen (2013), Caleb Bankston (2014), Dan Kay (2016), Ashley Massaro (2019), Rudy Boesch (2019), and Cliff Robinson (2020). See more info on all of these memorable players by clicking through our photo gallery above.
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“Whether she was sewing, painting, drawing, doing nail art or makeup, costuming, reading, snorkeling, scuba diving, traveling or just raising hell, she did it lovingly and with laser precision,” her family wrote in her obituary. “She is survived by her husband of nine years, Steven Calandra; her parents, Linda and Wayne Jakusz; her brother,...
- 1/14/2021
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Om Puri, a veteran Indian actor known for his work in both Bollywood and Hollywood films, died Thursday. He was 66. He suffered a heart attack, Ndtv in India reported. Puri’s notable roles included in “Ghandi,” “Charlie Wilson’s War,” “The Ghost and the Darkness” and “The Jungle Book.” Also Read: 'Survivor' Alum Dan Kay Dies at 40 Born in Ambala, Haryana, to a Punjabi family, Puri began his career in the 1976 Marathi film “Ghashiram Kotwal.” He went on to star in some of India’s biggest movies, including “Ardh Satya,” “Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron” and “Paar.” Also Read: Carrie Fisher,...
- 1/6/2017
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
Dan Kay, a former “Survivor” contestant, died unexpectedly on Dec. 31, 2016 at the age of 40. Kay, who was also a lawyer from New Hampshire, practiced law in Boston for five years and used his earnings to buy multiple investment properties. Despite his achievements he was feeling depressed, so in his early 30s, he quit […]...
- 1/5/2017
- by Chris Jancelewicz
- ET Canada
Dan Kay Jr., a contestant on CBS’ Survivor: Gabon, died unexpectedly December 31 in his hometown of Brookline, Nh, according to his obituary. He was 40. The cause of death is unknown, but foul play is not suspected. Survivor host Jeff Probst shared the news via Twitter, writing: "I just heard the very sad news about the sudden loss of Dan Kay of Survivor: Gabon. The Survivor family sends our love to Dan's family." I just heard the very sad news about the sudden loss…...
- 1/4/2017
- Deadline TV
Dan Kay, a contestant on “Survivor: Gabon,” died unexpectedly on Saturday. He was 40. Longtime “Survivor” host Jeff Probst shared the news via Twitter on Tuesday, writing: “I just heard the very sad news about the sudden loss of Dan Kay of Survivor: Gabon. The Survivor family sends our love to Dan’s family.” Gabon, of Brookline, New Hampshire, appeared on the 17th season of the hit CBS reality competition, which was won by high school physics teacher Robert “Bob” Crowley in December 2008. Also Read: Bruce Toms, 'Road Rules' Producer, Dies at 55 I just heard the very...
- 1/4/2017
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
Dan Kay, a former contestant on Survivor: Gabon, died unexpectedly on Dec. 31, according to an obituary from the Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory. He was 40.
Kay, an attorney from Brookline, New Hampshire, was born in 1976. He earned a bachelor’s degree from UMass-Amherst and, later, a law degree from Syracuse University.
His obituary also notes that his “desire to be challenged and his quest for adventure lead to his participation on the reality show, Survivor.”
He was the eighth person voted out of Survivor: Gabon, which aired in the fall of 2008. During the show, he described himself as an “athletic kid growing up.
Kay, an attorney from Brookline, New Hampshire, was born in 1976. He earned a bachelor’s degree from UMass-Amherst and, later, a law degree from Syracuse University.
His obituary also notes that his “desire to be challenged and his quest for adventure lead to his participation on the reality show, Survivor.”
He was the eighth person voted out of Survivor: Gabon, which aired in the fall of 2008. During the show, he described himself as an “athletic kid growing up.
- 1/4/2017
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
Have a question about gay male entertainment? Send it to aftereltonflyingmonkey@yahoo.com! (Please include your city and state and/or country.)
Q: Am I wrong or does the latest episode of Nip/Tuck send a very negative representation of the gay community, and the idea of gay marriage and adoption? – Dan, Rochester NY
A: A negative representation of the gay community just because they do an episode about an adoptive boy who gets plastic surgery so he’ll look more like his father so it’ll be more of a turn-on for the crowds of rich gay men who watch them perform in their live incest sex show?
Nip/Tuck's disturbing chip off the old block
Well, okay, but that’s just one gay storyline of this season, right? It’s not like they also did an explicit storyline about brutal prison rape, or one where a wildly promiscuous...
Q: Am I wrong or does the latest episode of Nip/Tuck send a very negative representation of the gay community, and the idea of gay marriage and adoption? – Dan, Rochester NY
A: A negative representation of the gay community just because they do an episode about an adoptive boy who gets plastic surgery so he’ll look more like his father so it’ll be more of a turn-on for the crowds of rich gay men who watch them perform in their live incest sex show?
Nip/Tuck's disturbing chip off the old block
Well, okay, but that’s just one gay storyline of this season, right? It’s not like they also did an explicit storyline about brutal prison rape, or one where a wildly promiscuous...
- 1/4/2010
- by Brent Hartinger
- The Backlot
Hey everybody, let's get right into it… Anatomy Of A Reward Challenge Long before the Survivors participate in a challenge it has already gone through an extensive testing process. It begins with a "test block" where our dreamteamers do a light run-through of the challenge so we can see how it's coming along. When we did the first test block for last night's "Coconut Drop" reward challenge it was rough. We all agreed that it was a brilliant and inventive challenge but it wasn't quite right. So we gave some notes and our art department made some changes and we tested it again.
- 12/18/2009
- by Jeff Probst
- EW.com - PopWatch
Just because no one was surprised by the outcome of last night’s Amazing Race finale doesn’t mean it’s any less impressive that couple Meghan Ricky and Cheyne Whitney reached the finish line first. After a night of drinking and a way-too-early Early Show appearance, the winning duo checked in to shed light on their victory, Meghan’s voice, and Cheyne’s hair. EW: Where did you watch the finale last night? Meghan: Most of the cast came out to New York so we all met up and got to watch it in a private screening room at a hotel.
- 12/7/2009
- by Jessica Shaw
- EW.com - PopWatch
On this week’s season finale episode of The Amazing Race, we were treated to the one-hour representation of America: Las Vegas, Nevada. As habitually first place team Meghan and Cheyne ripped open their clue envelope, viewers at home were greeted with a montage of iconic Vegas imagery: poker chips, bright lights, and a fairly decent Elvis impersonator who mimed guitar behind the legendary anthem of the city… Katy Perry’s Waking up in Vegas.
The dating couple rushed to the airport, taking the first available flight from Prague to Nevada, a relatively scant five hours later. At the airport, the team waited patiently for their flight and reunification with second place finishers, brothers Sam and Dan, and the mysterious third place finishers. Due to the late-night finish of last week’s leg, no team was certain who among themselves was eliminated. Surprise and jubilation abounded as married couple Brian...
The dating couple rushed to the airport, taking the first available flight from Prague to Nevada, a relatively scant five hours later. At the airport, the team waited patiently for their flight and reunification with second place finishers, brothers Sam and Dan, and the mysterious third place finishers. Due to the late-night finish of last week’s leg, no team was certain who among themselves was eliminated. Surprise and jubilation abounded as married couple Brian...
- 12/7/2009
- by Jaspers
- Atomic Popcorn
You can mock Nate “Big Easy” Lofton all you want for not being able to unscramble five letters to spell “Franz” last night. But the truth is we’ll all miss him and Herb “Flight Time” Lang in next week’s season finale. The fan favorite team of Harlem Globetrotters checked in with EW to defend their spelling skills and dish about those dastardly brothers. EW: First of all, I’m not going to be able to call you Nate and Herb. You’re Flight Time and Big Easy. Big Easy: We’re known as Flight Time and Big Easy all around the world.
- 11/30/2009
- by Jessica Shaw
- EW.com - PopWatch
Last weekend's Equality March in Washington D.C. got me to thinking about how far we have — and haven't — come in the fight for gay equality. But since AfterElton.com focuses on pop culture, I'm going to look at things through that lens and leave the political analysis for Pam's House Blend, Americablog, Bilerico and the other assorted gay political websites that cover the topic.
One of the very first times American television addressed the subject of gay men (bisexuality was almost never addressed) was way back in 1954 when the L.A. based tabloid talk show Confidential File presented "Homosexuals and the Problems They Present." Hmm, I'm guessing it wasn't terribly flattering unless it was about how boring straight people looked in comparison to us 'mos.
San Francisco's public TV station did the first ever documentary, The Rejected in 1961 and it wasn't until 1967 that a television show first featured a gay storyline.
One of the very first times American television addressed the subject of gay men (bisexuality was almost never addressed) was way back in 1954 when the L.A. based tabloid talk show Confidential File presented "Homosexuals and the Problems They Present." Hmm, I'm guessing it wasn't terribly flattering unless it was about how boring straight people looked in comparison to us 'mos.
San Francisco's public TV station did the first ever documentary, The Rejected in 1961 and it wasn't until 1967 that a television show first featured a gay storyline.
- 10/16/2009
- by michael
- The Backlot
File this one under "Thanks for nothing, Shrub." That would be the really bulging file I keep on my desk. So what's the issue?
This week Huffington Post blogger Ryan Grim reported that a new book coming out about President George Bush includes the fact that Bush declined to denounce same-sex marriage in his commencement speech at Furman University in 2008 because he wasn't "...going to tell some gay kid in the audience that he can't get married."
No, he was just going to get elected by demonizing the gay kid, and every other 'mo in the country, by allowing henchman Karl Rove to orchestrate two of the most anti-gay presidential campaigns ever run in the U.S. Two campaigns the fueled a wave of constitutional amendments banning same-sex marriage across America.
But, hey, Bush wouldn't actually deliver the bad news to the gay college kid himself because he's such a stand up guy.
This week Huffington Post blogger Ryan Grim reported that a new book coming out about President George Bush includes the fact that Bush declined to denounce same-sex marriage in his commencement speech at Furman University in 2008 because he wasn't "...going to tell some gay kid in the audience that he can't get married."
No, he was just going to get elected by demonizing the gay kid, and every other 'mo in the country, by allowing henchman Karl Rove to orchestrate two of the most anti-gay presidential campaigns ever run in the U.S. Two campaigns the fueled a wave of constitutional amendments banning same-sex marriage across America.
But, hey, Bush wouldn't actually deliver the bad news to the gay college kid himself because he's such a stand up guy.
- 9/25/2009
- by michael
- The Backlot
Those folks over on Survivor: Tocantins have it so cushy compared to the Adventurers on The Discovery Channel's Out of the Wild: The Alaska Experiment. On Survivor, the longest hike is usually from each tribe's camp to wherever the challenge or Tribal Council is being held. Meanwhile, on last night's episode of Out of the Wild, the Adventurers hiked fourteen miles in two days. In the snow. Over a 4500 foot alpine pass. With no food.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy Survivor a lot, but from where I sit OotW is a much more fascinating show in terms of seeing what folks are made of and what the wilderness is actually like. Last night's episode proved just that when two folks went home — but not necessarily the two I expected.
The episode also had stunning scenery (how many more exotic jungles and pristine beaches can Survivor dig up,...
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy Survivor a lot, but from where I sit OotW is a much more fascinating show in terms of seeing what folks are made of and what the wilderness is actually like. Last night's episode proved just that when two folks went home — but not necessarily the two I expected.
The episode also had stunning scenery (how many more exotic jungles and pristine beaches can Survivor dig up,...
- 4/22/2009
- by michael
- The Backlot
Hero! Sorry for the delay in getting this up, but I was so happy to see Ace go home that I partied for two days straight. The show went its usual route: Fang sucked, lost the reward challenge, Sugar got sent to Exile, Kota celebrated their win, and Randy was obnoxious. They figured they had the immunity challenge all sewn up, too, until Probst revealed the twist: both tribes were voting someone out tonight, and this challenge was for individual immunity. And it was a log-roll-off. Despite the fact Bob won a log rolling championship in college three hundred years ago, he lost out in the semi-final round to Sugar, who advanced to the final round with Ace and Marcus. Of course, Marcus won, because he’s perfect at everything. He then got the chance to award immunity to someone on the Fang tribe. After singling Sugar out to go to Exile week after week,...
- 11/2/2008
- UGO TV
Paramount Vantage has purchased the horror script Details from writer Dan Kay. Based on a short story by British fantasy writer China Mieville, Details revolves around a girl who disappears after having uncovered a demonic force that only she can see and her father, who stops at nothing to bring her back. Jason Blum of Blumhouse Prods. will produce the film with Steven Schneider and Ian Levy serving as executive producers. " 'Details' is exactly the kind of smart, high-concept horror film we've been looking for," said Amy Israel, Vantage exec vp production and acquisitions, who will oversee the project for the studio along with vp production Chad Hamilton and creative exec Rachel Eggebeen.
- 10/4/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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