Bill Erwin Dies; Selena Gomez Receives Death Threats; Brett Favre Served Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Another Hollywood Death. . .

So far, this week hasn't gotten much better for Hollywood. After reporting the deaths of Anne Francis and Pete Postlethwaite yesterday, unfortunately, the news that actor Bill Erwin passed away on Dec. 29 has hit the web. The 96-year-old actor, who was best known for his grumpy old man (and Emmy-nominated) character on Seinfeld, died due to age-related causes in his home.

Though his work in stage and film stretched over half a century, Erwin's Sid Fields character in Seinfeld garnered him the most attention. His other work included parts in Gunsmoke, The Twilight Zone, Perry Mason, Who's the Boss?, Monk and the film Somewhere in Time.

To celebrate Erwin's rich life, take a look at some clips from his work here.

Brett Favre Served with Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Brett hasn't been having the best time of his life. After coming out of retirement again only to be sidelined with a concussion and threatening retirement. . .again, the NFL star is now being slammed with a sexual harassment lawsuit from two massage therapists who allege Favre tried to solicit them for sex while he was with the New York Jets in the 2008 season.

Christina Scavo and Shannon O'Toole stated that because of Favre's behavior, they were never hired again by the Jets. According to E! Online, this behavior supposedly included Favre coming on to Scavo via text and asking her for a threesome and treating her like "a hanging slab of meat."

Favre should be used to such lawsuits by now. He's already been accused of sexting and sending a Jets game day hostess lewd voicemails and photos. Though he wasn't suspended, only fined, perhaps his recent concussion was a bit of a karmic turn. . .

Selena Gomez Receives Death Threats

I know that kids obsess about musicians and movie stars, but really? Tweens sending death threats when their beloved icon is caught smooching someone else. . .other than them? But that's what happened when Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber were photographed kissing on a yacht in the Caribbean.

What followed was Bieber fever-induced rage in the form of Tweets. According to E! Online, some of these gems included:

"I'll kill you I swear to GOD!!!!"

"If you are the Girlfriend of Justin I will Kill you I HATE YOU :@!!!"

"@SelenaGomez, [I] swore [to] my mom that if you broke [his] heart revenge will be great, I promise ... and I'm not alone in this ... be careful."

Aaaahhhh. Better keep a low profile next time, guys.

New Arrival

And just so we can end on a positive note, actor Jason Schwartzman and his wife Brady Cunningham welcomed their first child last month! Daughter Marlowe Rivers Schwartzman was born Dec. 4, just in time for Christmas.

Congratulations!

Tim Nudd, Bill Erwin Dies, People.com

Margaret Lyons, Bill Erwin, Character Actor and 'Seinfeld' Emmy Nominee, Dies, EW.com

Josh Grossberg, Brett Favre Sued for Sexual Harassment, E!Online

Marianne Garvey, Justin Bieber Caught in Caribbean Cuddle with Selena Gomez, E!Online

Natalie Finn, Jason Schwartzman and Wife Welcome Baby Girl, E!Online