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A Los Angeles hotspot announced its closure on Instagram on May 31, and now, fans are wondering how actor Sean Hayes is feeling about the sad news.

The Smartless podcast co-host has professed his love for the iconic Sunset Plaza restaurant, Chin Chin, in West Hollywood, CA numerous times over the years. After 45 years, the owners shared that “Chin Chin will be unexpectedly closing its doors at our Sunset Plaza location and will begin the search for a new home. Our final day of service at this beloved location will be Sunday, July 27th.” 

Their two other locations in Brentwood, CA, and Studio City, CA “will remain open to carry on our culinary traditions.”

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Fans reacted to the WeHo Times‘ Instagram post on June 1 with many people concerned about the Will & Grace star. “Oh, no! Someone needs to break this news very gently to @seanhayes,” wrote one concerned supporter. Another follower added, “Who’s gonna break this news to Sean Hayes? 😢”

Hayes isn’t the only celebrity who visited Chin Chin for their signature dish, Chinese Chicken Salad, over the decades, local residents recalled seeing some of their favorite stars at the eatery over the years. They shared their celebrity sightings on Vintage Los Angeles’ Facebook account.

“I worked on pre-production, of a movie that never got made, with Matthew Perry. He and I, and his Dad, went here for lunch. Great location and great food,” wrote one commenter. “Chin, Chin a favorite. Even sat next to Jerry Seinfeld once. So sad to see Sunset Plaza being dismantled,” said another fan.

The Sunset Strip has been plagued with a series of restaurant closures in 2025, including Le Petit Four, Hudson House, Rock & Reilly’s, and The Den on Sunset. Chin Chin hopes to find a new location in West Hollywood for the restaurant.

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Debbie Harry doesn’t want a huge party for her upcoming 80^th birthday. The Blondie frontwoman told People magazine that she hopes to spend her milestone day on July 1 honoring her late drummer and friend, Clem Burke.

“I hope to be with my friends and to celebrate the life of my drummer, Clem Burke, who recently passed, and celebrate my own life,” Harry said when asked about her birthday plans.

Burke, the longtime drummer for Blondie, died on April 6, 2025, at the age of 70 following a battle with cancer, Rolling Stone reported. The legendary drummer was part of Blondie for 50 years, joining founding members Harry and Chris Stein in 1975. The new wave pioneers went on to record a long list of hit songs, including “One Way or Another,” “Heart of Glass,” and “Call Me.”

In a statement issued by the group in April, Burke was described as “the heartbeat of Blondie.” “His talent, energy, and passion for music were unmatched, and his contributions to our sound and success are immeasurable,” Harry and Stein said in the statement. “Beyond his musicianship, Clem was a source of inspiration both on and off the stage. His vibrant spirit, infectious enthusiasm and rock solid work ethic touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.”

While Harry will spend her big birthday celebrating Burke’s life, three months before his death, she told The Sunday Times she planned to have “have a whopping great party with everyone there” to mark her 80^th. But she added, “Though one of the bad things about aging is everyone’s gone already.”

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