Piper Laurie, best known for her film roles as Sissy Spacek’s ultra-religious mother in Brian De Palma‘s Carrie and Paul Newman's love interest in The Hustler, died Saturday, October 14, in Los Angeles after a long illness, her rep confirmed to ABC News affiliate KABC. She was 91. Laurie also had a memorable role as Marlee Matlin’s mother in Children of a Lesser God and made an appearance in the film White Boy Rick. On TV, She co-starred in the TV drama Twin Peaks... Actor/comedian Ken Jeong is developing a syndicated daytime talk show, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The show will ...