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Burt Kwouk, 'Pink Panther' star, dead at 85
Actor Burt Kwouk, most known for his role as Cato in the Pink Panther series of films, has died at the age of 85.

"Beloved actor Burt Kwouk has sadly passed peacefully away. The family will be having a private funeral but there will be a memorial at a later date," his agent said in a statement to BBC.

No further details regarding the cause of death were released.

Kwouk starred as manservant Cato opposite Peter Sellers Inspector Clouseau in seven Pink Panther films between 1964 and 1993. The actor also appeared in three James Bond films including Goldfinger and You Only Live Twice.

In terms of television, Kwouk made appearances in shows such as The Avengers, Doctor Who, as Major Yamauchi in wartime drama Tenko and as Entwistle in BBC's Last of the Summer Wine between 2002 and 2010. His efforts earned him an OBE for services to drama in 2011.

Kwouk is survived by his wife Caroline Tebbs and son.


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Which Oscar-winning actress will teach at the London School of Economics?


Amy Schumer to body shamers: 'This is how I look'
Amy Schumer is letting body shamers know she's happy with the way she looks.

The 34-year-old Inside Amy Schumer star praised her body as "strong and healthy" in an Instagram post Tuesday after social media users criticized recent photos of her in a swimsuit.

"I meant to write 'good morning trolls!' I hope you find some joy in your lives today in a human interaction and not just in writing unkind things to a stranger you've never met who triggers something in you that makes you feel powerless and alone," Schumer wrote.

"This is how I look," she added of the picture in question. "I feel happy. I think I look strong and healthy and also like miss trunchbull from Matilda. Kisses!"

Schumer and boyfriend Ben Hanisch were celebrating their six-month anniversary in Hawaii when the actress was photographed in her swimsuit. She previously discussed body image on Today, admitting it's an "emotional" point of conversation.

"It's been a struggle for me my whole life, and especially just being in the entertainment industry," the star said. "Standing on a stage in front of people, I can't perform my best or be confident if I'm not sure -- if I'm pulling at something [I'm wearing]."

Schumer clashed with Glamour last month after the magazine included her in their plus-size issue. She later praised the publication for doing "so many great things for women," but said she doesn't believe in using "plus size" as a label.


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Which Oscar-winning actress will teach at the London School of Economics?

Angelina Jolie has signed on to teach at the prestigious London School of Economics.

The 40-year-old American actress will serve as one of four visiting professors for a new master's program, the university announced in a press release Monday.

Jolie will join the school's Centre for Women, Peace and Security, which she co-founded in 2015. The program is "dedicated to developing strategies to promote gender equality and enhance women's economic, social and political participation and security."

"I am very encouraged by the creation of this master's program," the star said. "I hope other academic institutions will follow this example, as it is vital that we broaden the discussion on how to advance women's rights."

"I look forward to teaching and to learning from the students as well as to sharing my own experiences of working alongside governments and the United Nations," she added.

Amnesty International Director of International Advocacy Jane Connors, former U.K. Foreign Secretary Lord William Hague and Women's International League for Peace and Freedom Secretary General Madeleine Rees were also appointed. The program starts taking student applications in the fall.

"Bringing practitioners, policy makers and activists together with scholars is essential in advancing knowledge and influencing global and local policy-making," center director Christine Chinkin said. "I am delighted to welcome these four leaders in their respective fields."

Jolie and Hague launched the center last February as part of their Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative. The initiative aims "to raise awareness, rally global action, promote greater international coherence and increase the political will and capacity of states to do more to address" sexual violence.

Jolie became a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees ambassador in 2001 and was made a special envoy in 2012. The actress last appeared in By the Sea with husband Brad Pitt and will next star in Maleficent 2.