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Guntra Graudins Santiago was 82 years old. She died peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 7:45 AM at her home and art studio in the fruit hills of Bristol, Indiana. Her death was announced by her longtime friend Muriel Fahrion, the creator of Strawberry Shortcake and the Care Bears. Her full name was Guntra Graudins Santiago. She was known professionally as G.G. Santiago. She was born on March 5, 1943, in Riga, Latvia, to Monvid "Monty" and Elizabeth Grobins Graudins. Her first breath came into a world already fractured by conflict. During World War II, the Graudins family moved constantly, living in austere and uncertain conditions, attempting to evade Nazi persecution. She and her family witnessed the execution of her grandfather, August. They saw her father taken away as a prisoner of war. Because he spoke five languages, he was used as a translator instead of being executed. He escaped the Nazis and reunited with his family at an Allied refugee camp. After the war ended, the Red Cross sponsored the family, enabling them to sail to the United States. She was fluent in German, Latvian, English, and Spanish, carrying both the weight and richness of many cultures within her. Though she possessed remarkable artistic talent from an early age, war left little room for childhood dreams. It was only after arriving in America that her gift for drawing and watercolor began to fully surface. By age 16, her abilities were undeniable, and she began working with greeting card companies. She first worked at American Greetings, where she met Muriel Fahrion. The two became lifelong friends. Fahrion later said: "We grew up at American Greetings, creating art. Our styles were similar because it was kind of the look of the greeting cards, especially in the cute, whimsy category. She could draw, she could paint, she could sculpt. We loved each other." She later moved to Hallmark Cards. In 1984, at age 41, she created Rainbow Brite as part of Hallmark's Creative Workshop team — a character developed to launch a new line of children's entertainment. Within the span of 1984, Rainbow Brite launched an animated television series, an animated movie special, and a popular toy line produced by Mattel. The character became a beloved icon of 1980s childhood. In the decades that followed, her artistry evolved but never lost its playfulness. At Enesco, where she became departmental art director, she designed the beloved My Little Kitchen Fairies collection — whimsical, food-themed figurines that remain popular with collectors. She later created pieces for the Franz Porcelain Collection, blending traditional Asian artistry with Art Nouveau-inspired design. Her Skin Deep collection featured delicate vases, busts, and figurines adorned with meticulously painted, Asian-inspired tattoos. These pieces often sold for five figures. It is rumored that guitarist Carlos Santana requested one for his personal collection and was subsequently gifted one. She always believed that her creativity was not merely a career, but salvation. She often reflected that God had allowed her artistic gift to become the very means by which her family rebuilt their lives in America. Bubbly and gregarious in her earlier years, she later found comfort in smaller circles and deeper connections. Her friend Muriel Fahrion wrote her obituary, which was designed in the style of Rainbow Brite. Fahrion wrote on Instagram: "Gigi, the legendary creator of RAINBOW BRITE and my dear friend has passed away... I have so many marvelous stories of her, but I won't have time to even tell you. Yes, I'm crying." From a childhood shadowed by war to a life defined by color, whimsy, and intricate beauty, her story was one of resilience, imagination, and quiet triumph. The little girl who once fled devastation grew into the woman who painted rainbows. RIP G.G. Santiago. 🕊

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@PopBase Jason Earles was 28, married, and playing a 16-year-old on Hannah Montana. The girl he kept kissing on screen? That was his actual wife. Disney found out episode 8. The showrunner thanked him for lying because they would've recast him.

Jason Earles reveals he told ‘Hannah Montana’ producers he was 18 in his audition and nobody noticed he lied until Season 1 was halfway through filming. He was secretly 28 at the time and married.

Satoshi Mori was 41 years old. He died on February 20, 2026, after battling a prolonged illness. His death was announced on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, by Kinema Citrus and his family on his X account. His full name was Satoshi Mori, also known professionally as Ken Mori. He was born on August 20, 1984, in Japan, approaching his 42nd birthday. He entered the animation industry in 2005 as an in-between and key animator at Studio Takuranke under Yasuhiko Kondou. He worked as a douga animator for about a year before making his key animation debut in 2006. He worked on projects like Code Geass and was mentored by animator and designer Eiji Nakada. In the late 2000s, he gained prominence as a mecha and effects animator. He worked at studio WHITE FOX, where he served as weapons designer and weapons effects supervisor on Jormungand. He was also the mechanical animation director on the Eureka Seven - good night, sleep tight, young lovers film and episodes of Star Driver and Sacred Seven. He served as animation director for an episode of Mobile Suit Gundam UC. He provided key animation for high-profile productions including One-Punch Man Season 1, Fate/Zero, Sword Art Online, Space Dandy, and Patema Inverted. He contributed to major theatrical films including Steins;Gate: The Movie − Load Region of Déjà Vu, Bleach the Movie: Hell Verse, and Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos. He made his storyboarding and episode directing debut on the TV film Neppu Kairiku Bushi Road, for which he also served as assistant director. The project was produced by studios Orange and Kinema Citrus. Throughout the 2010s, he worked primarily on Kinema Citrus projects. He directed episodes of Scorching Ping Pong Girls in 2016. In 2017, he served as episode director for two key episodes of Made in Abyss and as animation director for others. He directed episodes of Revue Starlight in 2018 and The Rising of the Shield Hero in 2018, where he also served as animation director on numerous episodes and contributed creature and monster designs. His versatility allowed him to move comfortably between action-heavy storytelling and emotionally driven narratives. In 2015, at age 31, he founded Gift-o'-Animation, a studio that operated as a subsidiary of Kinema Citrus and focused on production support and full animation workflows. He served as its first president. Under his leadership, the studio became deeply involved in the long-running Cardfight!! Vanguard franchise. In 2021, he made his series director debut with Cardfight!! Vanguard overDress, also serving as co-series composition writer. He directed both seasons of overDress and served as chief director for all three seasons of Cardfight!! Vanguard will+Dress from 2022 to 2023. He produced several entries in the Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez series, including two seasons of Divinez, the Deluxe-hen, and Divinez DELUXE Finals, which aired in January and July 2025 respectively. Since 2024, he was responsible for the Gabwelius design drafts for the ongoing Divinez sequel series. His work helped maintain the franchise's energetic battles, character-driven stories, and faithful adaptation of the trading card game's mechanics. His contributions came during a revitalization phase that emphasized fresh casts and strategic depth, keeping the anime relevant after over a decade on air. Kinema Citrus president Muneki Ogasawara gave his respects on X, saying that Mori had been a supporter of his and Kinema Citrus since its early days, and that he was like a brother. Over a career spanning roughly two decades, Mori built a reputation as a reliable behind-the-scenes creative whose work elevated major productions. Though not always a household name among casual viewers, his influence was widely recognized within professional animation circles. RIP Satoshi Mori. 🕊

Satoshi Mori has sadly passed away at the age of 41. He was a talented animation director and key animator, known for his work on One-Punch Man, Made in Abyss, The Rising of the Shield Hero, Sword Art Online, and more.

Guntra Graudins Santiago was 82 years old. She died peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 7:45 AM at her home and art studio in the fruit hills of Bristol, Indiana. Her death was announced by her longtime friend Muriel Fahrion, the creator of Strawberry Shortcake and the Care Bears. Her full name was Guntra Graudins Santiago. She was known professionally as G.G. Santiago. She was born on March 5, 1943, in Riga, Latvia, to Monvid "Monty" and Elizabeth Grobins Graudins. Her first breath came into a world already fractured by conflict. During World War II, the Graudins family moved constantly, living in austere and uncertain conditions, attempting to evade Nazi persecution. She and her family witnessed the execution of her grandfather, August. They saw her father taken away as a prisoner of war. Because he spoke five languages, he was used as a translator instead of being executed. He escaped the Nazis and reunited with his family at an Allied refugee camp. After the war ended, the Red Cross sponsored the family, enabling them to sail to the United States. She was fluent in German, Latvian, English, and Spanish, carrying both the weight and richness of many cultures within her. Though she possessed remarkable artistic talent from an early age, war left little room for childhood dreams. It was only after arriving in America that her gift for drawing and watercolor began to fully surface. By age 16, her abilities were undeniable, and she began working with greeting card companies. She first worked at American Greetings, where she met Muriel Fahrion. The two became lifelong friends. Fahrion later said: "We grew up at American Greetings, creating art. Our styles were similar because it was kind of the look of the greeting cards, especially in the cute, whimsy category. She could draw, she could paint, she could sculpt. We loved each other." She later moved to Hallmark Cards. In 1984, at age 41, she created Rainbow Brite as part of Hallmark's Creative Workshop team — a character developed to launch a new line of children's entertainment. Within the span of 1984, Rainbow Brite launched an animated television series, an animated movie special, and a popular toy line produced by Mattel. The character became a beloved icon of 1980s childhood. In the decades that followed, her artistry evolved but never lost its playfulness. At Enesco, where she became departmental art director, she designed the beloved My Little Kitchen Fairies collection — whimsical, food-themed figurines that remain popular with collectors. She later created pieces for the Franz Porcelain Collection, blending traditional Asian artistry with Art Nouveau-inspired design. Her Skin Deep collection featured delicate vases, busts, and figurines adorned with meticulously painted, Asian-inspired tattoos. These pieces often sold for five figures. It is rumored that guitarist Carlos Santana requested one for his personal collection and was subsequently gifted one. She always believed that her creativity was not merely a career, but salvation. She often reflected that God had allowed her artistic gift to become the very means by which her family rebuilt their lives in America. Bubbly and gregarious in her earlier years, she later found comfort in smaller circles and deeper connections. Her friend Muriel Fahrion wrote her obituary, which was designed in the style of Rainbow Brite. Fahrion wrote on Instagram: "Gigi, the legendary creator of RAINBOW BRITE and my dear friend has passed away... I have so many marvelous stories of her, but I won't have time to even tell you. Yes, I'm crying." From a childhood shadowed by war to a life defined by color, whimsy, and intricate beauty, her story was one of resilience, imagination, and quiet triumph. The little girl who once fled devastation grew into the woman who painted rainbows. RIP G.G. Santiago. 🕊

G. G. Santiago, the creator of ‘Rainbow Brite’ has sadly passed away at the age of 82.

Zendaya is 29 years old. Tom Holland is 29 years old. Tonight at the 2026 Actor Awards on March 1, Zendaya's longtime stylist Law Roach revealed to Access Hollywood that the couple is already married. When asked about wedding plans, he said: "The wedding has already happened," teasing, "You missed it." This comes as a surprise. As recently as July 2025, Roach told E! News that wedding planning "hasn't even started yet" and that he was "resting up for 2026." Their Relationship Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman was born on September 1, 1996, in Oakland, California. Thomas Stanley Holland was born on June 1, 1996, in Kingston upon Thames, England. They met in 2016 after being cast as co-stars in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Their chemistry read was reportedly awkward — Tom went for a handshake, Zendaya leaned in for a hug. "I don't remember that," Zendaya later told Variety. "I thought it was cool." For years, they denied dating rumors. In 2021, they were photographed kissing in a car in Los Angeles. Their relationship was finally confirmed. In September 2021, Tom posted a photo of them together on Instagram with the caption: "My MJ, have the happiest of birthdays." The Engagement Tom proposed between Christmas and New Year's in late 2024 at one of Zendaya's family homes in the United States. His father, Dominic Holland, later shared details on his Patreon: "He had purchased a ring. He had spoken with her father and gained permission to propose to his daughter. Tom had everything planned out… When, where, how, what to say, what to wear…" Zendaya debuted her 5.02-carat cushion-cut diamond engagement ring at the Golden Globes in January 2025. The ring made several high-profile appearances, including at the Met Gala. The Secret Wedding Neither Zendaya nor Tom have publicly confirmed the marriage. Law Roach has been teasing for months that Zendaya would be a "secret bride," stating that "nobody will ever see" her bridal look. In recent weeks, Zendaya has been spotted wearing a simple gold band instead of her engagement ring, sparking speculation that a wedding had already taken place. The couple has been fiercely protective of their privacy. In June 2023, Tom told The Hollywood Reporter: "Our relationship is something that we are incredibly protective of and we want to keep as sacred as possible. We don't think that we owe it to anyone, it's our thing, and it has nothing to do with our careers." Zendaya echoed this in February 2026, telling Interview magazine: "At the end of the day, you're a public figure, there's nothing you can do, but some things are meant for yourself and for your loved ones." They are currently working together on Christopher Nolan's upcoming film, set for release on July 17, 2026. Neither Zendaya nor Tom Holland have released official statements confirming the marriage.

Zendaya and Tom Holland are married, stylist Law Roach reveals at the 2026 Actor Awards.

Lupita Nyong'o turns 43 today, March 1. Her full name is Lupita Amondi Nyong'o. She was born on March 1, 1983, in Mexico City, Mexico, to Kenyan parents. The family had left Kenya in 1980 due to political repression. Her uncle, Charles Nyong'o, disappeared after he was thrown off a ferry in 1980. She moved to Kenya when she was less than one year old and was raised in Nairobi. She holds Kenyan and Mexican citizenship. She is of Luo descent and is the second of six children. Her middle name, Amondi, means "born at dawn." At age 16, her parents sent her to Mexico for seven months to learn Spanish. She discovered her passion for acting at Rusinga International School in Kenya. Her first professional role was in a Phoenix Players production of Romeo and Juliet when she was 14. She attended Hampshire College and graduated in 2007 with a bachelor's degree in film and African studies. During a summer vacation, she worked as a production assistant on The Constant Gardener. She later directed the 2009 documentary In My Genes about Kenyans living with albinism. She starred in the Kenyan television series Shuga from 2009 to 2012. She then enrolled at Yale School of Drama, earning a master's degree in acting in 2012. Weeks before graduating from Yale, she was cast in 12 Years a Slave. Her portrayal of Patsey earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2014. She is the first Kenyan actress to win an Oscar and the fifteenth actress to win for a film debut performance. She appeared in Non-Stop in 2014. In 2015, she played Maz Kanata in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and reprised the role in 2019. She voiced Raksha in The Jungle Book in 2016 and starred in Queen of Katwe that same year. In 2018, she starred as Nakia in Black Panther, which grossed over $1.3 billion. She reprised the role in Wakanda Forever in 2022. In 2019, she starred in Jordan Peele's Us, playing both a mother and her violent doppelgänger, earning a SAG nomination. In 2019, she authored the children's book Sulwe, which became a number one New York Times Best-Seller. She narrated the documentary series Serengeti, earning an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Narrator. In 2020, she was named one of Africa's 50 Most Powerful Women by Forbes. In 2024, she played the lead in A Quiet Place: Day One and voiced Roz in The Wild Robot. She became the first Black and first African jury president of the Berlinale. She also began hosting the podcast Mind Your Own. She is currently starring in Christopher Nolan's next film, set for release on July 17, 2026, alongside Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, and Zendaya. Over her career, she has won an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Daytime Emmy Award. Happy Birthday, Lupita! 🎉

Happy 43rd birthday to the incredible Lupita Nyong'o.

Justin Bieber turns 32 today, March 1. His full name is Justin Drew Bieber. He was born on March 1, 1994, in London, Ontario, Canada, and raised in Stratford by his single mother, Pattie Mallette. He has four younger half-siblings via his father Jeremy Bieber. As a child, he taught himself to play drums, piano, guitar, and trumpet. In 2007, at age 12, he placed second in a local competition called Stratford Idol. His mother posted videos of his performances on YouTube, which caught the attention of talent manager Scooter Braun in 2008. Braun tracked him down and brought him to Atlanta to record demos. He was introduced to Usher, who helped him sign to Island Records in late 2008. On May 18, 2009, he released "One Time," which peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. On November 17, 2009, he released his debut EP My World. He became the first artist to have seven songs from a debut album chart on the Billboard Hot 100. On March 23, 2010, he released My World 2.0. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making him the youngest solo male artist to top the chart since Stevie Wonder in 1963. The album featured "Baby," which became one of the best-selling singles of all time. The music video currently has over 3 billion views on YouTube. He became the first artist to have five US number-one albums by age 18. In 2015, he released Purpose, which featured "What Do You Mean?", "Sorry," and "Love Yourself" — all reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2021, he released Justice, which debuted at number one and featured "Peaches," his eighth number-one single. In July 2025, he released SWAG, his first album since becoming a father. In September 2025, he released SWAG II. At the 68th Grammy Awards on February 1, 2026, he was nominated for four awards including Album of the Year. He performed "Yukon" wearing custom pale blue satin boxer shorts from his fashion brand SKYLRK. He has won two Grammy Awards, eight Juno Awards, 26 Billboard Music Awards, and has sold over 150 million records worldwide. He married model Hailey Baldwin on September 13, 2018. They held a larger ceremony on September 30, 2019. On August 22, 2024, they welcomed their son, Jack Blues Bieber. In February 2026, Hailey revealed that 16-month-old Jack has been singing "Baby" and is obsessed with basketball. She told the Therapuss podcast she wants more children: "I definitely do want one more. Maybe I'll have four more." In May 2025, Hailey sold a majority stake in her beauty brand Rhode to e.l.f. Beauty for $1 billion. Happy Birthday, Justin! 🎉

Happy 32nd birthday to the talented Justin Bieber.

Garry Chalk is 74 years old. Today, February 25, 2026, he announced on Facebook that he is in full remission from stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He was the first candidate in Canada to receive experimental chemotherapy for the disease. His full name is Garry Chalk. He was born on February 17, 1952, in Southampton, England. He emigrated to Canada with his family in June 1957 at age 5. He grew up in Vancouver with his sister Sandy. He just celebrated his 74th birthday on February 17. He began his acting career in professional theatre in 1978 at the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company. Most of his on-screen career has been in film and television, usually portraying corrupt members of law enforcement. He had a recurring role on Cold Squad for four years, for which he won Gemini Awards in two consecutive years for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. He also had a recurring role on Stargate SG-1 until the close of its ninth season as Colonel Chekov. His on-screen film roles include Sheriff Williams in Freddy vs. Jason, Vice Principal Grimes in Scooby-Doo: The Mystery Begins, and Stan Walsh in the 2014 Godzilla reboot. Known for his perfect enunciation and his mellifluous deep voice, he is a veteran of over 1,500 animated productions. He is best known for his voice work in the Transformers franchise as the voice of Optimus Primal in Beast Wars and Beast Machines, and as Optimus Prime in the Unicron Trilogy (Transformers: Armada, Transformers: Energon, and Transformers: Cybertron). He also voiced G1 Megatron in the Beast Wars episode "The Agenda." His other voice roles include Grounder in The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, Dr. Robotnik in Sonic Underground, Guts Man in the 1990s Mega Man cartoon, He-Man in The New Adventures of He-Man, Man-at-Arms in the 2002 He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Donkey Kong and King Hippo in Captain N: The Game Master, Prince Rutherford in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, and Santa Claus in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the Island of Misfit Toys. He was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 2024. On December 4, 2024, he announced on Facebook that he had been dealing with health issues for months, which resulted in him taking himself off the Cameo service, dropping most social media, and canceling convention appearances for at least seven months. He was the first candidate in Canada to receive experimental chemotherapy. In his Facebook post today, he wrote: "Well hi every one. It has been one heck of a year with many challenges. The state of the industry and health concerns but I have good news! I am now in full remission and ready to get back to what I love; working. Starting a new live action show in ten days. Can't say what it is. Let you know later. Basically I just want to thank you for your support and good wishes throughout this time. I don't think I could have got through it without the support of you, my friends and my family. Thank you. You are the best." He has been married to Colleen Nystedt since August 2013. Congratulations on your recovery, Garry. Welcome back.

Garry Chalk, the voice of Optimus Primal in Transformers: Beast Wars, has announced he has won his battle with cancer.

Katherine Hartley Short was 42 years old. She died on February 23, 2026, at her Hollywood Hills home in Los Angeles. A friend requested a welfare check after not hearing from her for more than 24 hours. LAPD and the fire department responded at approximately 6:43 PM. Investigators found a note on the door of her residence. She was found deceased. On February 24, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office officially confirmed the cause of death as suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. She was the eldest of three children adopted by actor Martin Short and his late wife, actress Nancy Dolman. Her younger brothers are Oliver and Henry. She was born Katherine Hartley Short. Unlike her father, she chose not to pursue a career in entertainment. Instead, she dedicated her life to helping others through social work and mental health advocacy. She attended New York University and graduated in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in psychology and gender sexuality studies. She earned her master's degree in social work from USC in 2010. After graduation, she became a licensed clinical social worker in Los Angeles. Before entering private practice, she worked for four years at UCLA's Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital. She also worked at the Camden Center, a dual-diagnosis outpatient program treating psychiatric, addictive, and eating disorders. She worked part-time at Amae Health, which provides support groups and psychotherapy. In her private practice, she specialized in adoption, anxiety, depression, and grief, drawing on her own life experiences as an adoptee. She was a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and worked with the charity Bring Change 2 Mind, an organization dedicated to eliminating the stigma surrounding mental illness. She believed deeply in breaking down barriers that prevented people from seeking help. Though she remained largely out of the public eye, she occasionally accompanied her father to industry events. She appeared with him and her mother at The Producers afterparty in 2003 and attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party with him in February 2011. Her mother, Nancy Dolman, died in 2010 from ovarian cancer after a 30-year marriage to Martin Short. At the time, Martin told The Guardian: "It's been a tough two years for my children. This is the thing of life that we live in denial about, that it will ever happen to us or our loved ones, and when it does you gain a little and you suffer a little." He added: "It was absolutely horrible, obviously, and as sad as anything. I will tell you what I said to my kids at the time: 'I believe Mom has zoomed into our souls.'" Her father had also recently lost his longtime friend, actress Catherine O'Hara, who passed away on January 30, 2026, following a private battle with rectal cancer and a sudden pulmonary embolism. Martin Short's representative released this statement: "It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short. The Short family is devastated by this loss and asks for privacy at this time. Katherine was beloved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world." Martin Short is 75 years old. He is currently starring in Only Murders in the Building on Hulu. He had comedy shows scheduled with Steve Martin this weekend — February 27 in Milwaukee at the Miller High Life Theatre and February 28 in Minneapolis. Both shows have been officially postponed. Venues have stated they will honor tickets for future rescheduled dates. Katherine is survived by her father, Martin Short, and her brothers, Oliver and Henry. RIP Katherine Hartley Short. 🕊

Martin Short’s only daughter, Katherine, has died by suicide at the age of 42, PEOPLE reports.

Robert Carradine died on February 23, 2026, at age 71. His family confirmed he took his own life after a two-decade battle with bipolar disorder. His brother Keith said: "It is an illness that got the best of him, and I want to celebrate him for his struggle with it, and celebrate his beautiful soul." He is survived by his children Ever, Marika, and Ian, his grandchildren, and his brothers Keith and Christopher. RIP Robert Carradine.🕊

In 2015, he survived a severe head-on collision with a semi-truck. He later attributed it to a "psychotic breakdown" during a period when he was off his bipolar medication. He survived. But the struggle continued for another eleven years. (11/12)

In 1972, a 18-year-old got his first movie role opposite John Wayne. By 1984, he became a cultural icon as the king of the nerds. On February 23, 2026, he took his own life after a two-decade battle with bipolar disorder. Here's the story of Robert Carradine. 🧵 (1/12)