A California insurance broker has been charged with defrauding actor Tom Hanks.

Screenwriter Nora Ephron died Wednedsay at age 71 leaving a hole in the hearts of many actors who worked with her in the past.

Nora Ephron has passed away. The Oscar nominated filmmaker is thought to be in a very bad way, with some reports suggesting she is at death's door. Nicholas Latimer of Alfred A. Knopf confirmed her condition on Tuesday. Earlier in the day fans had burst onto the Internet to express concerns following celebrity columnist and friend Liz Smith publishing what appeared to be a memorial for the writer.

Nora Ephron is seriously ill, according to a representative for her publisher. The Oscar nominated filmmaker is thought to be in a very bad way, with some reports suggesting she is at death's door. Nicholas Latimer of Alfred A. Knopf confirmed her condition on Tuesday. Earlier in the day fans had burst onto the Internet to express concerns following celebrity columnist and friend Liz Smith publishing what appeared to be a memorial for the writer.