AILING

Malcolm in the Middle's Frankie Muniz, 18, suffered a broken rib Nov. 14, while playing basketball in L.A. Reps say: ''He wasn't hospitalized. It was on a Sunday and he was back to work on Monday. There's no delay in his work schedule.''... Steven Cojocaru, 41, correspondent for Entertainment Tonight, revealed on the show Nov. 22 that he has been diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease, which will require a kidney transplant.

DEATHS

Comedian Dayton Allen, 85, the voice of Deputy Dawg, of a stroke, Nov. 11, in Hendersonville, N.C.... Actor Norman Rose, 87, the voice of Colombian coffee spokesperson Juan Valdez, of undisclosed causes, Nov. 12, in Upper Nyack, N.Y.... Composer Michel Colombier, 65, who wrote music for more than 100 films, including Prince's Purple Rain, of cancer, Nov. 14, in Santa Monica.... Emmy award-winning sound-effects expert Anthony (Tony) Magro, 81, of pneumonia, Nov. 17, in Woodland Hills, Calif.

PREMIERE

The most epic part of Alexander? Jared Leto's pecs. ''He was so hugely buff it was beautiful,'' said costar Rosario Dawson (on the red carpet with Leto Nov. 22). Added costar Colin Farrell: ''He's probably a B cup, which is impressive for a dude.''

LEGACY

Terry Melcher, who died at 62 of cancer Nov. 19 in Beverly Hills, was a Zelig-like presence on the SoCal music scene. His band the Rip Chords, with future Beach Boy Bruce Johnston, hit No. 4 in '64; in '65, he produced both the Byrds' No. 1 hits. Candice Bergen was a girlfriend; Charles Manson, whom he denied a record contract, an enemy. Years after producing two TV series for mom Doris Day, Melcher hit the pop jackpot again, co-writing the Boys' 1988 ''Kokomo.''

Originally posted Dec 03, 2004 Published in issue #795 Dec 03, 2004 Order article reprints
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