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Racing Legend Dick Trickle Commits Suicide

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:41:14 +0000

Richard "Dick" Trickle died Thursday at the age of 71. His body was discovered next to his pickup truck at a cemetery in Lincoln County, North Carolina, after the longtime NASCAR and short-track driver shot himself, according to police.

Kris Kross Member Chris Kelly Dead at 34

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 02 May 2013 03:13:00 +0000

Rapper Chris Kelly, known as ‘Mac Daddy’ and one-half of the pop-rap duo Kris Kross, was found dead in Atlanta today (May 1) at the age of 34. Kelly was found unresponsive at his home and then transported to the Atlanta Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, according to The Atlanta Journal Constitution. The [...]

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Dead

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:00:19 +0000

The longtime president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, died on Tuesday at the age of 58, following a two-year battle with cancer. During Chavez’s 14 years in office, the firebrand politician often clashed with other world leaders—particularly George W. Bush, whom he referred to as the devil during a 2006 speech at the United Nations. He was revered [...]

Celebrities Tweet in Memory of Country Star Mindy McCready

Cassandra Rose — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:54:08 +0000

Country singer Mindy McCready, 37, shocked the music industry when she died of an apparent suicide on Feb. 17. As a result, her peers virtually flocked to Twitter to mourn and send their condolences to her loved ones -- including her 'Celebrity Rehab' roommate, actress/singer Mackenzie Phillips.

Jerry Buss, L.A. Lakers Owner, Dead At 80

Joe Student — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:48:16 +0000

Jerry Buss, the longtime owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, died Monday of cancer at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was 80.

A child of the Great Depression, Buss defined the bootstrap mentality of his generation. He graduated with a

Dr. Drew Speaks Out on Mindy McCready's Death + the 'Celebrity Rehab' Curse

Jessica Sager — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:11:12 +0000

Following her tragic death from a self-inflicted gunshot, Mindy McCready became the fifth alum of 'Celebrity Rehab' -- which later had a name change to 'Rehab With Dr. Drew' -- to die in an untimely manner since appearing on the show.

Obviously, this doesn't make Dr. Drew Pinsky look too good.

Nightclub Fire Kills Hundreds in Brazil

Chris Kissel — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 16:59:24 +0000

The death toll in a horrific nightclub fire in Brazil as risen to 232, according to news sources. This number is updated from the original count of 245 first reported by local news sources. A fire started at the Boate Kiss nightclub around 2 AM in the southern city of Santa Maria. The club was [...]

Retired General Norman Schwarzkopf Dead at 78

Chris Kissel — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:04:20 +0000

Norman Schwarzkopf, the retired American general who led coalition forces in the 1991 Gulf War, died of pneumonia Thursday in Tampa, Florida at the age of 78, the Associated Press reports. Forces led by Schwarzkopf drove Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi army from Kuwait during the US-led campaign. Schwarzkopf’s distinguished career, topped by the Gulf War victory, [...]

Jack Klugman, Star of 'The Odd Couple' and 'Quincy, M.E.' Dead at 90

Damon Houx — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:59:15 +0000

Jack Klugman, best known to audiences as grumpy sports writer Oscar Madison on ‘The Odd Couple’ and as Dr. R. Quincy M.E. has died at the age of 90. Like most actors from his era, Klugman was a scrapper who went from guest shots on TV shows like ‘Inner Sanctum’ and ‘The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse,’ [...]

Larry Hagman, J.R. Ewing on 'Dallas,' Dead at 81

Townsquare Media — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 13:03:21 +0000

Television actor Larry Hagman, best known for his portrayal of the conniving oilman J.R. Ewing on the show ‘Dallas,’ died on Friday at the age of 81. Hagman had been battling throat cancer since at least October of 2011, when he also announced he would be taking part in TNT’s current ‘Dallas’ reboot. He died [...]

Arlen Specter, Former U.S. Senator, Dead at 82

Chris Kissel — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:28:52 +0000

Arlen Specter, the bristly former Republican senator from Pennsylvania who often made headlines by playing the political center and confounding Republican colleagues in the Senate, died today at age 82. According to Specter's family, his death was due to complications from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Florida Man Dies After Roach Eating Contest

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:40:21 +0000

Eating a big ol’ juicy bug is one of those things a guy’s gotta do at least once in his life. It’s like drinking bull testicle beer–a one-time-BAM-done kind of deal that’s a true testament to one’s manhood. First off, things can get a little weird down in Florida. Just take a look at Tabitha [...]

Michael Clarke Duncan Dead at 54

Damon Houx — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:00:30 +0000

Michael Clarke Duncan, with his inimitable voice and stature, has passed away from a heart attack at age 54, according to his fiancee. Duncan first entered Hollywood doing bit parts in films like ‘Friday’ and ‘Bullworth’ often playing a security guards or bouncers (and often credited as ‘Big Mike” Duncan). It was his turn as [...]

First Man on the Moon Neil Armstrong Dead at Age 82

Chuck Armstrong — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:51:27 +0000

Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images The first person to set foot on the Earth’s moon, Neil Armstrong passed away today (Aug. 25) due to complications resulting from cardiovascular procedures. He was 82. On July 20, 1969, the Apollo 11, commanded by Armstrong, touched down on the surface of the moon. Nearly 600 million people watched [...]

Phyllis Diller Dead at Age 95

Mike Sampson — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:14:55 +0000

Legendary comedienne and TV star Phyllis Diller has died at the age of 95. Diller’s health had been in decline and she died earlier this morning at her Los Angeles home. Diller started her career with a local TV show titled ‘Phyllis Dillis, the Homely Friendmaker’ and the success of that show led to numerous [...]

'Welcome Back, Kotter' Star Ron Palillo Dies At 63

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:21:00 +0000

Sad news to report today, as former ‘Welcome Back, Kotter’ star and noted acting teacher Ron Palillo died this morning of a heart attack, at the age of 63. Palillo was reportedly found by his lifelong partner Joseph Gramm early this morning in their Beach Gardens home, before being taken to the hospital and pronounced dead. The news was reported by one of Palillo’s close personal friends.

Lightning Strike at Pocono NASCAR Race Kills 1 Fan, Injures 9 Others

Joe Student — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 12:11:49 +0000

A lightning strike in a parking lot outside a NASCAR race at Pocono Raceway on Sunday killed one fan and injured nine others, race officials said. Two people were taken to area hospitals in critical condition immediately after the strike near the Long Pond, Pa. facility, officials said. Track president Brandon Igdalsky later notified the [...]

'Encyclopedia Brown' Author Donald J. Sobol Dies at 87

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:29:23 +0000

Donald J. Sobol, the author of the extremely popular boy-detective book series ‘Encyclopedia Brown,’ died last week of natural causes. He was 87. If you were born after 1960, you’ve likely read at least one of the almost 30-book strong franchise, which follows the mystery-solving adventures of the 10-year-old Brown and his tomboy sidekick Sally Kimball. While ‘Encyclopedia [...]

Sage Stallone, Son of Sylvester Stallone, Found Dead

Nick Romano — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:46:55 +0000

Sage Stallone, the son of Sylvester Stallone, was found dead by his housekeeper alone in his Los Angeles apartment on Friday afternoon. Paramedics pronounced the 36-year-old’s death when they arrived on the scene. TMZ reports that the cause was due to an overdose of prescription pills found in his apartment, though details regarding his state [...]

'Jaws' Producer Richard D. Zanuck Dies at 77

Damon Houx — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:00:16 +0000

Richard D. Zanuck, who produced such films as ‘The Sound of Music’ ‘Jaws,’ ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and ‘Driving Miss Daisy,’ died of a heart attack today. He was 77. The son of legendary mogul Darryl F. Zanuck, Richard was brought into the industry in 1959, where he worked at his father’s studio. He spent most [...]