Archive for Category: "Gone Too Soon"
Breaking News: Singer Etta James Dead at 73
Sad news to report today in the world of music, as the legendary Etta James has passed away.
The Co-Founder of Comic Con Is Dead at 59 Years Old
Richard Alf, one of the co-founders of the San Diego Comic-Con and the founder of the Comic Kingdom shop in San Diego’s North Park area, has died from cancer.
Man Responsible for Darth Vader’s Swordsmanship Has Died
When STAR WARS fans think of the men behind Darth Vader, the first people that come to mind are James Earl Jones (voice) and David Prowse (body). But there is one person who also deserves credit: the man behind the lightsaber.
Report: Heavy D Died of a Pulmonary Embolism
It is being confirmed today that rapper Heavy D’s death was due to natural causes likely attributed to sitting took long on a flight.
M*A*S*H Star Harry Morgan Dies
Sad news to report in the world of television today, as Emmy-winning actor Harry Morgan has passed away.
Universal Studios to Close JAWS Ride For Good
The 12-year-old version of myself just started crying inside. First, it was the BACK TO THE FUTURE Ride to go the way of the Dinosaurs, and now…JAWS.
Sony Wants a Steve Jobs Movie ASAP
With the news of Steve Jobs’ passing, it is being reported that the rights to a movie are in high demand in Hollywood, and the studio leading the pack is Sony Pictures. According to Deadline, Sony Pictures is offering to pay seven digits for the movie rights to “Steve Jobs,” an authorized biography written by former [...]
GONE TOO SOON: Steve Jobs Dies At Age 56.
He was an innovator that has changed the world in ways we are still yet to fully know. Steve Jobs, chairman of the board of Apple has died at 56.
Actor Jeff Conaway’s Death Was Ruled an Accident
An autopsy for Jeff Conaway has revealed that the actor’s death has been ruled accidental. In a report released on Friday, the Los Angeles County coroner specified a number of contributing factors to Conaway’s death, including septic emboli, aortic valve endocarditis, coronary artery disease, pneumonia and encephalopathy. The four-month investigation by Coroner Craig Harvey’s office [...]
HAPPY GILMORE Grandma, Frances Bay, Dead at 92
Frances Bay, the woman most famous for playing Adam Sandler’s grandma in HAPPY GILMORE, has passed away. Her agent confirms that Bay passed away Thursday at the age of 92. After spending most of her life as a housewife, Bay deciding to pursue a career as an actress in the 1970′s, when she was already [...]
“Spartacus” Star Andy Whitfield Dies At 39
Andy Whitfield, who played the title role in the hit cable series “Spartacus: Blood and Sand,” has died at age 39, after an 18 month battle with lymphoma cancer.
VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel Pays Tribute to Uncle Frank
Last night was a very special night for “Jimmy Kimmel Live”. It was their first official show back from vacation, and it was the first show to be broadcast since the death of Jimmy’s beloved Uncle Frank. To honor the man that loved his job so much and gave us so many great skits, Jimmy [...]
Dog Refuses to Leave The Side Of A Slain Soldier.
Navy SEAL U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jon T. Tumilson was among 30 American troops killed on August sixth when Taliban insurgents shot down their helicopter with a rocket propelled grenade.
And while the story was already heartbreaking, the funeral was made even more emotional when Tumilson’s loyal dog Hawkeye walked up to his casket and lied down beside it, refusing to leave his master’s side.
Amy Winehouse Found Dead In Her Home
Controversial and often considered troubled British singer Amy Jade Winehouse (born 14 September 1983) has been found dead in her London home. She was 27. The Daily Mail, the BBC and Sky News are reporting that the Grammy-winning singer was found by emergency services on Saturday afternoon. Metropolitan Police released the following statement:”Police were called [...]
Actor Jeff Conaway Dead At 60
TMZ is reporting that actor Jeff Conaway, one of the stars of the movie “Grease” and TV show “Taxi” has died after spending half a month in a coma. In his later years, he had become less notable for his work than his drug use – he appeared on “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew” in 2008 where he admitted to [...]
Hulk Hogan and Other Wrestlers Pay Tribute to Randy Savage on Twitter
It has been a shocking morning in the world of wrestling, when TMZ broke the story that Macho Man Randy Savage was killed. While behind the wheel of his Jeep Wrangler, Savage suffered a heart attack, causing him to lost control and collide head-on with a tree. Now, wrestlers all over are paying their respects, [...]
Macho Man Randy Savage Dead in Car Accident at 58
Macho Man Randy Savage, one of the most iconic wrestlers of all-time, died in a car accident in Tampa, Florida.
POP Video: Bruce Lee’s Original “Green Hornet” Audition Video
This is a blast from the past… For anyone who was a fan of Bruce Lee, there is a YouTube video of Lee’s original “Green Hornet” audition tape, and it brings this generation back to a time that most of us never got to see up close and personal. Take a look below at the [...]
‘Doctor Who’ Star Elisabeth Sladen Dies
Sad news to report for all “Doctor Who” fans today: Elisabeth Sladen, who played investigative journalist Sarah Jane Smith, passed away yesterday. After appearing in several plays and in other TV programs, the Liverpool, England-born actress landed the role of Sarah Jane in the original “Doctor Who” back in 1973. Though she left the show [...]
