May 21, 2025: Kathleen Hughes, the luminous star best known for her unforgettable scream in the 1953 sci-fi classic It Came From Outer Space, has passed away at the age of 96. Her longtime friend, John Jigen Griffin-Atil, confirmed her death on Monday. Born Elizabeth Margaret von Gerkan in Los Angeles, Hughes was the niece … Continue reading Kathleen Hughes, Iconic ‘Scream Queen’ of 1950s Sci-Fi, Dies at 96