Jerry Adler, Late-Blooming Actor of ‘Sopranos’ Fame, Dies at 96

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August 24, 2025

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Jerry Adler, the longtime theater director and late-in-life actor who memorably played Hesh on “The Sopranos,” died Saturday at 96.

His friend Frank J. Reilly confirmed his death on X Saturday, writing, “The great actor, my friend Jerry Adler died today… You know him from one of his iconic roles [and] from many of his guest appearances… He arranged to get my son a job on the Sopranos. Many years later, my son got him a job on Rescue Me. RIP to a real one.”

Adler was born February 4, 1929, in NYC, to a man who managed Broadway theaters and touring shows. He went into the family business in 1950 as a stage manager on shows that included the iconic “My Fair Lady” (1956), later serving as a production supervisor on everything from “Annie” (1977) to “I Remember Mama” (1979).

He also tried his hand at directing, helming the shows “Words and Music” (1974) and a 1976 revival of “My Fair Lady,” among others.

For an actor with such a familiar face, it is incredible to realize he didn’t start acting until he was in his sixties, sucked into it in part because of his spectacularly expressive face.

Adler racked up 60 TV and film credits in 28 years, debuting on an episode of “Brooklyn Bridge” in 1991. He was Mr. Wicker on “Mad About You,” appearing from 1993-1999, and made a big impression in Woody Allen’s “Manhattan Murder Mystery” (1993).

Along with appearances on “Northern Exposure” (1994-1995) and as a regular on the series “Hudson Street” (1995-1996), “Alright Already” (1997-1998), and “Raising Dad” (2001-2002).

Most famously, he played Jewish mob figure Herman “Hesh” Rabkin on “The Sopranos” (1999-2007), a trusted advisor of Tony Soprano, played by the late James Gandolfini.

From 2007-2011, he played Sidney Feinberg on “Rescue Me,” and he was hilariously un-PC Howard Lyman on “The Good Wife” (2011-2016) and “The Good Fight” (2017-2018).

He closed his acting career with guest spots on “Broad City” (2019), “Transparent” (2017-2019), and the revival of “Mad About You” (2019).

Adler’s digital memorial is at Dignity Memorial.

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Boy, 11, shot dead after playing doorbell-ringing prank in Houston, police say | Houston

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September 1, 2025

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An 11-year-old boy playing a common prank game of ringing doorbells in Houston, Texas, was shot dead on Saturday as he ran away from a house.

Authorities said the boy was struck several times as he and some friends were buzzing doorbells in an Eastside neighborhood.

The Houston police department have not released the identity of the boy or the occupant of the home, but said a middle-aged man has been arrested and several weapons were later recovered from the home.

Police said the boy had been playing “ding-dong ditch”, which involves ringing on the doorbell of a home and running away. A witness saw the boy ring a doorbell and flee the property before he was struck by gunfire.

“A witness stated the male was running from a house, after ringing the doorbell, just prior to suffering a gunshot wound,” police said in a police statement.

Neighbors later told KPCR 2 that a man was seen being led in handcuffs out of a police vehicle and walking him to the home where the shooting happened.

Houston homicide detective Michael Cass told CBS News affiliate KHOU that a witness had recalled someone exiting the house that was pranked and “shooting at the kids running down the street”.

“Unfortunately, sadly enough, one of the boys, who was 11 years old, was shot in the back,” Cass said.

The game has led to deaths before. In 2023, a California man was found guilty of murder for intentionally ramming the car of six teens who buzzed his doorbell, killing three.

In May, a man in Virginia was charged with second-degree murder after he shot and killed a teenager who had filmed a TikTok video playing the doorbell game on the man’s home at 3am, according to local police reports.

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Influencer Jess Hurrell Dead at 42

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September 1, 2025

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Influencer Jess Hurrell
Dead at 42
… After 8-Year Cancer Battle

Published September 1, 2025 8:19 AM PDT

Jess Hurrell, the UK-based influencer who inspired thousands online with her chic interiors and uplifting posts, has died after an 8-year battle with cancer.

Her family shared the heartbreaking news on her Instagram Friday, revealing Jess passed away earlier this month following her long battle with cancer. Despite the diagnosis, they said Jess’ “positive energy was infectious,” and most people never even knew the struggles she was facing behind the scenes.

“Even tackling this horrible disease for over 8 years, people couldn’t believe how positive and strong she was,” her family wrote. “She always skipped, smiled and powered through life. We are heart broken and she will be remembered forever. Rest in peace my darling xxx.”

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Known to her more than 94,000 Instagram followers for her stylish home transformations, family moments and favorite recipes, Jess built a community with her blog, “Gold Is A Neutral.”

She’s survived by her husband David, along with their two young children.

Jess was 42.

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Walmart, Sam’s club, Target stores, USPS closed on Labor Day 2025? Check here

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September 1, 2025

Ravi Hari

Banks, post offices, and the stock market will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day, but many restaurants, grocery chains, and retail stores will remain open.

Significance of Labor Day

Labor Day honors the “social and economic achievements of American workers,” according to the US Department of Labor. The holiday traces back to September 5, 1882, when New York City hosted the firstLabor Day parade was organised by the Central Labor Union. By 1894, 23 states recognised the holiday, and President Grover Cleveland signed a law designating the first Monday in September as a federal holiday.

Stock Market, Banks, Post Offices, and Delivery services

Stock Market: The benchmark indices on the US stock market will remain closed on September 1, on the account of the Labor Day 2025 celebrations in the United States. In case of a market holiday, the trading session before a scheduled holiday is usually a half-day session. However, in this case, due to the Saturday and Sunday market closures, there is no half-day trading ahead of a scheduled holiday.

Banks: Capital One, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, Truist, Citibank, and JPMorgan Chase branches will be closed. Capital One Cafes will remain open on Labor Day.

Post Offices: US Postal Service facilities will be closed on Labor Day, with no mail delivery.

UPS & FedEx: UPS pickup and delivery services will be suspended. UPS Stores may close depending on location. Most FedEx services will also be unavailable, with FedEx Office operating on modified hours.

Also Read | Labor Day 2025: What is it? Why do Americans celebrate this day?

Walmart, Target, and Costco

Walmart: Open from 6 am to 11 pm (hours may vary).

Target: Stores will be open with local variations in hours.

Costco: Warehouses will be closed for Labor Day holiday.

Hardware stores

Home Depot: Open, hours vary by location.

Lowe’s: Open regular hours.

Ace Hardware: Hours vary as stores are independently operated.

Pharmacies

CVS: Open, with some locations reducing hours.

Walgreens: Retail stores open under normal hours, but pharmacies will close except at 24-hour and select locations.

Restaurants open on Labor Day

Many popular chains will serve customers on Labor Day, including McDonald’s, Starbucks, Dunkin’, Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Taco Bell, Olive Garden (11 am–10 pm), Buffalo Wild Wings, IHOP, Cracker Barrel, Texas Roadhouse, and Red Lobster.

Also Read | Labor Day vs May Day on Sept 1: Why does US celebrate workers’ day in September?

Grocery stores

Most major grocery chains will be open, including:

Walmart, Target, Kroger stores, Trader Joe’s, Meijer (6 am–midnight), Publix, Aldi, Whole Foods, Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Giant Eagle, Wegmans, Lidl, and Sprouts Farmers Market.

Sam’s Club: Open 8 am–6 pm for Plus members; 10 am–6 pm for Club members.