Stockard Channing on Solitude and New Roles | Texas News

Stockard Channing, legendary “Grease” star and now an 82-year-old London recluse, reveals how the death of her longtime partner Daniel Gillham in 2014 reshaped her life — prompting a move from Maine and a deliberate retreat from public life. She’s content being single, calling her past four marriages “epochs,” and even draws a link between her rebellious 60s upbringing and her iconic “Rizzo” persona. Still thriving professionally — with roles in “Julia,” “Knuckles,” and an upcoming “Practical Magic 2” — she’s also directing Beckett’s “Krapp’s Last Tape” in Edinburgh, though admits her future is uncertain. Meanwhile, Texas lawmakers are sparking national debate over school start dates, arguing August mid-month openings are dangerously risky — a clash of priorities that mirrors the broader choices people make in balancing public duty and personal peace. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ab109721374da38b