Drew Barrymore issues statement after death of half-sister Jessica
Actress Drew Barrymore has issued a statement after her half-sister Jessica Blyth Barrymore was found dead Tuesday inside of a parked car in National City, California.
17-year-old Indiana pilot Haris Suleman killed while attempting record flight around the world
An Indiana teenager set to complete his flight around the world on Sunday, was killed this week when his single-engine plane crashed off the coast of American Samoa. His family said the take comfort in how much Haris raised for charity during his mission.
VIDEO Frankie Grande gives eulogy for his Grandpa in Big Brother house
Ariana Grande’s brother Frankie Grande is currently competing in this season’s Big Brother on CBS. Part of the deal when you go into the house is that no news is shared from the outside world. The network made an exception as they informed Frankie that his beloved Grandpa Frank had passed away. See his touching eulogy given all by himself that will be sent to the family and discover why his Grandpa’s dying wish has Frankie determined to stay in and try to win.
Harry Potter villain Dave Legeno found dead in Death Valley
The body of Harry Potter‘s Dave Legeno was discovered this week by two hikers in Death Valley, California. Authorities believe he died from heat-related issues.
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Glee star Becca Tobin’s boyfriend, Matt Bendik, found dead in Philadelphia hotel
The 35-year-old boyfriend of Glee‘s Becca Tobin was found dead in his Philadelphia hotel room on Thursday afternoon — nearly one year to the day after Cory Monteith died in a Vancouver hotel. See what police say about the ongoing investigation.
Gold Rush star James Harness dies at the age of 57
We have some very sad news to report from the world of reality TV as Gold Rush star James Harness has died at the age of 57. The former mechanic for the Hoffman crew reportedly died a week ago after suffering a stroke the week before. Keep reading for what little info we have as well as reactions from James’ Gold Rush cast mates.
Survivor: Blood vs. Water contestant Caleb Bankston dies in train accident
Caleb Bankston, who competed alongside fiancé Colton Cumbie on Survivor: Blood vs. Water, has died at the age of 26 in a train accident.
Ann B. Davis, Alice from The Brady Bunch, passes at 88
Actress Ann. B. Davis, adored by a legion of fans for her iconic role as housekeeper Alice from The Brady Bunch, passed away at the age of 88 yesterday. Read what co-star Florence Henderson said upon hearing the sad news and read a great quote from Ann on how she approached the role that will live on and on.
Acclaimed author Maya Angelou dies at 86
Maya Angelou, the author of autobiography “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” among many other acclaimed works, has died at the age of 86, her literary agent confirmed.
Swamp People star Bruce Mitchell’s dog Tyler dies at 13
History’s Swamp People reality series is chock full of eccentric characters, including everyone’s favorite long-haired overalls and doo-rag wearing gator hunter, the always mustachiotrulescent Bruce Mitchell. But, behind every charismatic superstar there is almost always a level-headed sidekick, or a “straight man” if you will, and Bruce is no exception. His “straight man” was actually a straight dog in the form of Tyler, Bruce’s Zebra cake loving best friend and gator fishin’ pooch extraordinaire. That’s why it saddened me greatly when I learned today that Tyler passed away this morning.
PHOTOS Peaches Geldof’s coffin features family portrait artwork
Today was the private funeral of model and socialite Peaches Geldof, who died on April 7 at the age of 25. See photos from outside of the Davington church where the services were held, including images of Peaches’ coffin, which featured a painted family portrait that includes Peaches, her husband Tom Cohen and their two children, as well as the family dogs and cat.
Beloved comic book character Archie to die in July
It’s time for legendary comic book character Archie Andrews to get his business in order because he’s going to die in July. Fans the world over have followed the exploits of Archie and his buddies since 1941 but the end is nigh. Get what little detail is known about how Archie goes out and what the Archie Comics CEO had to say about the impending doom.
Mickey Rooney’s wife of 35+ years learned of his death from the tabloids
Mickey Rooney’s wife of more than three decades, Jan Chamberlain, revealed she learned of his death only by reading TMZ. Mickey’s children also confirmed their father was living a “bachelor” lifestyle at the time of his death.
Peaches Geldof dies at 25
Model, writer and television presenter Peaches Geldof, the daughter of singer Bob Geldof, has died at the age of 25. Police responded to a report of concern for the welfare of a woman at an address near Wrotham, Kent Monday afternoon, and the woman, later identified as Peaches Geldof, was later pronounced dead by South East Coast Ambulance Service.
Read actor James Rebhorn’s thoughtful self-penned obituary
Noted character actor James Rebhorn, who died last week after a decade-long battle with skin cancer, wrote his own obituary before passing. It’s a beautiful reflection of a man grateful for the life he lived and those who loved him – we have it in full and it’s worth the read.
Gwar frontman Dave Brockie, a.k.a. Oderus Urungus, dead at 50
The founder and leader of the unforgettable metal band Gwar, Dave Brockie – a.k.a Oderus Urungus, was found dead in his Richmond, Virginia home at the age of 50.
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Beyoncé honors Grammy winner Ian Cuttler Sala, passenger killed in crash involving Salma Hayek’s brother
Beyoncé leads the tributes to Ian Cuttler Sala, the Grammy winner art director killed in a car accident last weekend. Ian was the passenger in a vehicle driven by Sami Hayek, Salma Hayek’s brother.
Comedy genius Harold Ramis died at 69
Harold Ramis — the comedy legend who was instrumental in Ghostbusters, Animal House, Caddyshack and more — has died at the age of 69. See what some of the top comedic actors are saying in tributes…
Snake Salvation’s Pastor Jamie Coots obituary, memorial page and funeral details
As we reported yesterday, Snake Salvation star Pastor Jamie Coots died Saturday night after being bitten by a rattlesnake during a church service and later refusing medical treatment from paramedics at his Middlesboro, Kentucky home. The 42-year-old father of two will be laid to rest tomorrow. Keep reading for Pastor Coots’ obituary as well as info on where you can send donations to help his family.
Snake Salvation star Pastor Jamie Coots dies from snake bite
Snake handling preacher, and star of National Geographic Channel’s reality series Snake Salvation, Pastor Jamie Coots has died after being bitten by a snake over the weekend. Coots reportedly suffered the snake bite Saturday night during a service at his church, Full Gospel Tabernacle in Jesus Name in Middlesboro, Kentucky. He died later that night in his home after refusing medical treatment.
Cooking Channel’s “Dr. Mixologist” Darryl Robinson found dead in NYC apartment
Former Cooking channel star Darryl Robinson (aka Dr. Mixologist) was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment on Wednesday. Darryl, 50, was the host of Drink Up until 2010 and made numerous appearances demonstrating his mixology skills on such shows as Access Hollywood, The Wendy Williams Show and VH1’s Morning Buzz.
Stars pay tribute to Philip Seymour Hoffman as cause of death investigation continues
Many of the biggest movie stars are paying tribute to acclaimed peer Philip Seymour Hoffman, who died this weekend. Meanwhile, investigators seek to learn more about the type of heroin that was discovered near Philip’s body — particularly because it may be linked to dozens of other deaths in the region.
Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman dead from apparent overdose
We have some tragic news out of New York City as Oscar-award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was reportedly found dead in Greenwich Village in Manhattan Sunday morning from an apparent drug overdose.
Shipping Wars’ Roy Garber passes away from heart attack at 49
Some shockingly sad news to report for fans of A&E’s reality series Shipping Wars as numerous sources are reporting that show star Roy Garber has died from a heart attack at the age of 49. Keep reading for the message posted on the show’s official Facebook page and read condolences from his cast mates.
Gilligan’s Island’s Russell Johnson dies at 89
Russell Johnson, who played “The Professor” on Gilligan’s Island passed away this week. Dawn Wells, one of his two surviving co-stars, paid tribute to Russell…
The Partridge Family’s Dave Madden dies at 82
The Partridge Family‘s Dave Madden passed away in Florida on Thursday after a long illness. He was 82. Throughout his long career, Dave appeared in Bewitched, Happy Days and The Love Boat. He’s best known for playing Reuben Kincaid, the easily perturbed manager in The Partridge Family. Dave starred alongside Shirley Jones, the widowed mother…
Scott Disick’s dad, Jeffrey Disick, passed away — two months after Scott’s mom
Our thoughts are with Scott Disick as he’s dealing with the loss of his father — just two months after his mom died. Scott, an only child, has been silent on social media since Dec. 31. He is believed to be dealing with his father’s death.
Fresh Prince’s James Avery dead at 68
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star James Avery has died at the age of 68. The actor is best-known as “Uncle Phil,” but played a number of notable roles throughout his career. He was remembered on Twitter by his TV son, Alfonso Ribeiro.
HGTV’s Bill Beckwith killed in motorcycle accident
Bill Beckwith, co-host of HGTV’s Curb Appeal, was killed when the motorcycle he was riding was struck by a vehicle. HGTV released a statement about the sad news on Tuesday…
How did Lou Reed die?
Rock legend Lewis Allan “Lou” Reed passed away Sunday morning at the age of 71. His literary agent Andrew Wylie has confirmed that the he died from complications from his liver transplant earlier this year, and that he had been in frail health for months.
The Simpsons’ Marcia Wallace dead at 70, producers scramble to cover ‘killing off’ rumors
Marcia Wallace, who played Edna Krabappel on The Simpsons, died at 70 from pneumonia complications. Producers scrambled to say her character was not the one they plan to kill off the season.
Nickelodeon star Jennette McCurdy’s mother dies of breast cancer
21-year-old actress Jennette McCurdy, who stars as Sam on Nickelodeon’s Sam & Cat, lost her mother Friday morning after a 17-year battle with breast cancer.
Ax Men’s William Bart Colantuono killed in helicopter accident
History Channel’s Ax Men advertises itself as a show about a profession that is “as dangerous as any job in history.” The point was regretfully proven on Monday when one of the show’s pilots was killed in a helicopter accident.
Sister Wives star Kody Brown’s father Winn dies in Wyoming at 78
It has been a rough few months for the Brown family from the TLC reality series Sister Wives as the show’s patriarch Kody Brown lost his brother Curtis Brown in a motorcycle accident back in June and earlier this week Kody’s father, Winn Brown, passed away at his home in Lovell, Wyoming the age of 78. Keep reading for photos of Winn as well as his obituary and messages from Meri and Janelle Brown about his passing.
Influential writer Elmore Leonard has passed at 87
Legendary writer Leonard Elmore has passed away today at the age of 87. Find out what caused his death and discover his vast impact on many Hollywood hits including a video montage tribute to his film adaptations and a wonderful quote from director Quentin Tarantino.
Lee Thompson Young, title character in The Famous Jett Jackson, dead at 29
It’s with heavy hearts that we have to report another death of a young celebrity: Lee Thompson Young, who starred in a Disney Channel hit show, was found dead today. He had continued success after his teenage acting breakthrough.
Free Willy’s August Schellenberg dead at 77
Although August Schellenberg was best known for his role in the Free Willy series, he was an accomplished actor who won an Emmy for his portrayal of Sitting Bull in 2007.
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That ’70s Show’s Lisa Robin Kelly dead at 43
Lisa Robin Kelly, who starred on That ’70s show as Eric’s flirtatious older sister, has died at the age of 43. According to Lisa’s publicist, the recovering alcoholic went into cardiac arrest while sleeping at a California rehabilitation facility on August 14. “She had been fighting demons for a while and finally lost her battle,”…
29-year-old Bachelor alum Gia Allemand has died, reportedly of suicide
29-year-old former The Bachelor contestant Gia Allemand has died after suffering a medical emergency and receiving ICU care.
CoverGirl and makeup guru Talia Castellano has died at age 13
Talia Castellano, the 13-year-old CoverGirl who inspired millions with her YouTube videos, has died after a long battle with cancer. Look back on her life and the legacy she leaves behind.
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Glee cast members and guest stars react to Cory Monteith’s passing on Twitter
The entertainment world was rocked Saturday night by the tragic news that Glee actor Cory Monteith had been found dead in his Vancouver hotel room Saturday just after noon. Cory, who has talked openly before about his struggles with drug addiction, was only 31 years old at the time of his death. Some of the cast and crew of Glee have since taken to Twitter to express their condolences and admiration for Cory and we’ve collected all of them that we could find for you here.
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Glee actor Cory Monteith found dead in Vancouver hotel room
Acting Vancouver Police Chief Doug LePard has confirmed Glee star Cory Monteith was found dead in his hotel room Saturday shortly after noon. The 31-year-old actor’s body was discovered in the room on the 21st floor of the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel after he missed his scheduled checkout time.
Pierce Brosnan lost his 41-year-old daughter Charlotte to the same cancer that killed her mom
Pierce Brosnan has lost his 41-year-old daughter Charlotte to ovarian cancer, the same disease that her mother died from in 1991.
Sister Wives’ Kody Brown’s brother Curtis Brown dies in motorcycle accident at 34
We have some sad news to pass along from the world of reality television. Curtis Bown, the younger brother of Sister Wives‘ Kody Brown, died on June 17 at the age of 34 after being involved in a motorcycle accident. Curtis and his wife Erica had three children together aged 12, 8, and 7. Keep reading for Curtis Brown’s loving obituary and watch a clip from Sister Wives featuring Curtis and his wife Erica, as well as two other Brown brothers, Scott and Michael.
Demi Lovato’s father has died
Demi Lovato’s biological father has passed away. The sad announcement was made earlier this evening by Demi’s sister Dallas on her Twitter account. Although Demi and her father, Patrick Lovato, hadn’t been close in recent years, this loss is surely devastating for her and the entire Lovato family.
James Gandolfini dead at 51, leaves behind baby daughter
The Sopranos star James Gandolfini died from a massive heart attack in Italy at the age of 51, his manager has confirmed.
’90s Kris Kross rapper Chris Kelly dead at 34
Rapper Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly, who was most famous for being half of the 1990s rap duo Kris Kross, was pronounced dead early this afternoon after he was reportedly found unresponsive in his Atlanta, Georgia home. RIP Mac Daddy.
Film critic Roger Ebert dead at 70 after long cancer battle
The Chicago Sun Times, reports that 70-year-old film critic Roger Ebert has passed away. He’s been battling cancers of the thyroid and salivary glad for 10 years, and recently announced a “leave of presence” where he would scale back his film reviews because his cancer had recurred. He reviewed movies in print 46 years and…
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PHOTOS Shain Gandee at Gandee’s General Store opening on Saturday
The entertainment world is mourning the loss of one of it’s youngest and most joyous stars today after the bodies of 21-year-old Buckwild star Shain Gandee and two other men were found in a truck in the woods of West Virginia this morning. While there haven’t been many details about what caused Shain’s death released yet, fans are now hearing more about Shain’s final days. Just hours before his Sunday morning disappearance, the Buckwild star traveled to Crown City, Ohio to support his cousin Ashley at the opening of her store. Keep reading for photos from the event as well as Ashley’s comments about how great a guy her cousin was.
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REPORT Buckwild star Shain Gandee found dead
Shain Gandee is reportedly dead after he and his 48-year-old uncle David Gandee had gone missing. The Buckwild star and his uncle reportedly visited a bar in Sissonville, West Virginia early Sunday morning and planned to go four-wheeling in his truck. The family contacted police yesterday and a missing persons report was issued for both parties. Unfortuntely, their bodies were later found in Shain’s truck.
VIDEO Ashley Greene inconsolable after losing her dog in tragic house fire (updated)
Ashley Greene’s West Hollywood condo went up in flames this morning and unfortunately, one of her beloved dogs didn’t make it out alive. Ashley and her friends were hanging out until earlier this morning but sometime after they fell asleep, a fire was started in the home. They rushed out of the home as soon as they discovered the fire without the dogs and when they went back to get them, one of the had passed away.
Mindy McCready found dead from an apparent suicide at 37
Multiple sources are reporting that troubled country singer and mother of two, Mindy McCready, has been found dead from an apparent suicide.
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Storage Wars star Mark Balelo commits suicide days after drug arrest
Mark Balelo, an auction house owner and occasional bidder on the A&E reality series Storage Wars, was found dead at his business in Simi Valley, California Monday morning. Balelo was in his car, which was running and parked in a garage at his auction house. His death comes shortly after a reported dru-related arrest and a couple months after reports he faced deportation for his criminal activities. Keep reading for more details, and watch a clip of Mark’s most infamous Storage Wars moment!
22-yr-old fashionista Ashley Ann Riggitano jumps to her death, leaves behind Louis Vuitton bag with list of 5 people banned from her funeral
Ashley Anne Riggitano, a popular New York City fashionista was set to turn 22-years-old yesterday, but instead of the fun celebration with friends that one might expect from someone of her status, Ashley, who had been working as an intern for Alexander Woo, jumped to her death off the George Washington Bridge. She left behind a Louis Vuitton handbag which contained handwritten notes singling out five people who had made her unhappy and whom she wanted banned from her funeral.
VIDEO Mindy McCready denies shooting boyfriend David Wilson
Country singer Mindy McCready’s boyfriend and the father of her youngest son Zayne was found dead of what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound earlier this month in Arkansas. Rumors quickly surfaced that he had been having an affair, leading to rumors and speculation that Mindy may have somehow been involved in his death, something she adamantly denies in an upcoming Dateline interview. Keep reading to see excerpts from the interview with Mindy that aired this morning on the Today Show.
VIDEO David Kime Jr.’s funeral procession goes through Burger King drive-thru
David Kime Jr. loved Burger King — and we do mean LOVED. So when the 88-year-old retired World War II vet passed away, his family and friends decided to let David “have it your way” by taking the entire funeral procession through the drive-thru at his local Burger King!
Jenelle Evans suffers miscarriage
Jenelle Evans has reportedly lost her baby. Just one week after announcing her pregnancy, the Teen Mom 2 received the sad news after being admitted to the hospital for the second time this week. Earlier in the day, Jenelle had been in pain which led her to seek medical care.
UPDATE – More tweets from Gary Head as well as photos from the hospital room.
UPDATED: Mindy McCready’s boyfriend (and father to her son) David Wilson found dead
Country singer Mindy McCready’s boyfriend and the biologiacal father to one of her sons has passed away tragically. Songwriter and producer David Wilson, 34, was found dead over the weekend at his home in Heber Springs, Arkansas. As of yet, no cause of death has been determined. Keep reading for Mindy’s statement about his passing.
Ax Men’s Jimmy Smith lost his battle with cancer on November 1
There were a lot of familiar faces in the premiere episode of Ax Men Season 6, but one long-time cast member didn’t look like himself at all. S&S Logging’s Jimmy Smith appeared to have lost at least 50 lbs. and his graying dark hair had turned almost completely white. It didn’t take the show long to give an explanation for Jimmy’s transformation: he was fighting cancer. Sadly, Jimmy lost his battle with the disease on November 1. Keep reading for his obituary and a statement from The History Channel on his passing.
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Dalis Connell’s mom Kelley loses battle with cancer
Dalis Connell received some sad news this weekend. Her mother, who had been battling with cancer for several months, passed away. Luckily for Dalis, she was able to spend some some of her final moments with her mother with a little help from the Dream Foundation.