Last Days

On August 9, 1969, Sharon Tate — the luminous young actress and rising star of Hollywood’s new generation — was brutally murdered at the age of 26 in one of the most shocking crimes in American history. A symbol of 1960s glamour and promise, Tate embodied a fresh, modern screen presence: playful, stylish, and effortlessly charismatic. From her breakout performance in Valley of the Dolls to memorable roles in Eye of the Devil and The Fearless Vampire Killers, Tate’s career was cut tragically short just as she was emerging as a major talent, leaving behind a legacy defined as much by her unrealized potential as by the cultural rupture her death came to represent.

Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman
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In this Look Back episode of Last Days, we revisit the life and final years of David Carradine, a legendary actor whose unexpected death fueled rumors and unanswered questions that still linger today.

Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman
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On November 7, 1980, Steve McQueen — the massive movie star whose minimalist swagger earned him the nickname “The King of Cool” — died at the age of 50 following complications from cancer surgery. A countercultural icon who bridged old Hollywood and the rebellious New Hollywood era, McQueen embodied a new kind of leading man: taciturn, restless, and unmistakably modern. From his breakout role in The Magnificent Seven to era-defining performances in Bullitt, The Great Escape, and Papillon, McQueen reshaped action cinema with a raw physicality and anti-authoritarian edge that made him one of the biggest stars in the world.

Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman

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On January 30, 2026, Catherine O’Hara — the singular comedic force whose fearless character work helped redefine modern comedy — died at the age of 71. A performer of extraordinary precision and range, O’Hara built a career not on punchlines but on total commitment, transforming eccentricity into emotional truth. From her groundbreaking work on SCTV to her unforgettable turns as the frantic matriarch in Home Alone, the pretentious Delia Deetz in Beetlejuice, and the impeccably unhinged Moira Rose on Schitt’s Creek, O’Hara shaped generations of comedy with intelligence, restraint, and daring specificity. Across film, television, and improvisational mockumentaries with Christopher Guest, she proved that the funniest performances often come from taking characters completely seriously — leaving behind a legacy as influential as it is beloved.

Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman
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In this Look Back episode of Last Days, we revisit the life and final years of Paul Walker. A global superstar whose sudden death sparked widespread assumptions that still obscure what really happened.

Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman

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