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'Diff'rent Strokes' Dad Conrad Bain: Dead at 89

Cassandra Rose — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:36:31 +0000

Conrad Bain, best known for his role as adoptive father Phillip Drummond on the ’70s to ’80s sitcom ‘Diff’rent Strokes,’ has died at the age of 89. According to his family, the Golden Globe-winning actor passed away at home on Monday night (Jan. 14) in Livermore, Calif. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently unknown. [...]

Blaque Singer Natina Reed Dead at 32

Jessica Sager — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:56:41 +0000

Our hearts are heavy to report that singer Natina Reed, formerly of R&B trio Blaque, was struck by a vehicle and killed on Friday night (Oct. 26). Reed, 32, was walking across a major roadway in Lilburn, Ga., CNN reports, when she was hit by a vehicle at approximately 10:30 PM ET. The driver, who [...]

Michael Clarke Duncan Dead at 54

John Riggs — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 22:14:08 +0000

TMZ is reporting that the star of ‘The Green Mile’ and ‘The Whole Nine Yards’, Michael Clarke Duncan, has died at 54. No official word on what made him pass away, but it was known that he never fully recovered from his heart problems when he had the myocardial infarction last July. We’ll have an [...]

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

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 19:29:23 +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 [...]

Legendary Screenwriter Nora Ephron Dead at 71

Don Deane — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:08:12 +0000

Filmmaker and author Nora Ephron, who penned such iconic comedies as ‘When Harry Met Sally’ and ‘Sleepless in Seattle,’ died Tuesday night at New York Presbyterian after a battle with acute myeloid leukemia. She was 71-years-old. Ephron is known for creating smart, funny female characters and romantic comedies that didn’t pander to the audience. As [...]

Rodney King Dead at 47

John Riggs — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 16:04:39 +0000

Rodney King, the one who was beaten on camera during the LA Riots of the early 90s, was found dead at the bottom of a pool. According to TMZ, they pulled him out and tried CPR but was pronounced dead just after 6am. More here.

Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees Dies From Cancer at 62

Nick Romano — Sun, 20 May 2012 23:36:12 +0000

Robin Gibb, co-founder and one third of the Bee Gees, has died Sunday at 62 years old after a long battle with cancer. According to a spokesperson, The family of Robin Gibb, of the Bee Gees, announce with great sadness that Robin passed away today following his long battle with cancer and intestinal surgery. The [...]

MCA Of The Beastie Boys Dies At 47

John Riggs — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:08:14 +0000

Adam Yauch, a.k.a. MCA, of the Beastie Boys has just died. It’s still unclear is it was connected to cancer. MCA announced he was diagnosed and was being treating for a parotid gland in 2009. More on TMZ

Dick Clark Dead At 82 Years Young

John Riggs — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:51:11 +0000

TMZ is reporting that Dick Clark is dead at the age of 82 due to a massive heart attack. Dick Clark was in a Los Angeles hospital for an outpatient procedure last night. His heart attacked happened after the procedure with unsuccessful attempted to bring him back. His health has been having issues since his [...]

Whitney Houston Passes Away At 48

John Riggs — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:30:14 +0000

Whitney Houston, one of our generations original divas has sadly passed away at 48 years old. The cause of death, as well as where she died, is still unknown at this time. We’ll have more as this news develops.

Amy Winehouse Dead at 27

John Riggs — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:49:11 +0000

Sad to report that Amy Winehouse was found deat at her home at the young age of only 27. The cause of death hasn’t been identified yet. washingtonpost

Wrestling Great 'Macho Man' Randy Savage Dead at 58

John Riggs — Fri, 20 May 2011 17:42:14 +0000

Legendary wrestler 'Macho Man' Randy Savage died today in a car accident in Tampa, Florida, reports TMZ. He was 58.

Savage's brother, Lanny Poffo, said he passed away after he lost control of his car when he had a heart attack shortly before 9:30AM. The Florida Highway Patrol says Savage drove across a concrete median and into oncoming traffic before he hit a tree.

Little Girl Plays With Dead Squirrel [VIDEO]

John Riggs — Wed, 11 May 2011 18:35:10 +0000

What happens when your daughter brings home a dead squirrel and decides to play with it? Why, you pull out the video camera, of course!

That's exactly what two dumbfounded parents did in this video, in which their adorable little daughter decided to befriend a squirrel killed moments earlier by the family greyhound.

The daughter can be seen cradling the squirrel and pressing it against her body as if it were a dog. Which would be kind of cute, we guess, if it were, you know, actually alive.

Newspaper Front Pages Around the US Cover Bin Laden's Death

John Riggs — Mon, 02 May 2011 16:22:39 +0000

Newspapers across the country reacted to the demise of Osama bin Laden on Monday morning, with front page headlines from the triumphant (Newark’s “Star-Ledger” quotes Obama’s speech with “‘Justice Has Been Done’”) to the minimal (“Dead,” the “Boston Herald” and many others plainly state) to the profane (“Rot in Hell!” exclaims the “New York Daily [...]

Osama: Deceased from FBI Website

John Riggs — Mon, 02 May 2011 16:03:29 +0000

It's a beautiful day in America when you visit the FBI website just to re-assure what we've all been talking about all last night and morning long.

Local Anchor Accidentally Reports President Obama Is Dead

John Riggs — Mon, 02 May 2011 15:45:24 +0000

When breaking news occurs, mistakes are bound to be had. Unfortunately, one local news anchor for Washington, D.C., Fox affiliate WTTG learned this the hard way last night while reporting on the killing of terrorist leader Osama bin Laden. Shortly after President Obama’s speech to the nation, the anchor attempted to recap the address, saying, [...]

Americans React to News That Osama bin Laden Is Dead [PHOTOS]

John Riggs — Mon, 02 May 2011 15:40:24 +0000

The world was brought to a standstill late Sunday evening when President Barack Obama confirmed that terrorist leader Osama bin Laden had been killed by U.S. operatives in Pakistan. Americans quickly gathered to celebrate outside the White House, and before you knew it, New Yorkers were gathering in Times Square and at Ground Zero, as [...]

Hip-Hop Pioneer Nate Dogg Dead at 41

John Riggs — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:08:55 +0000

News of hip-hop pioneer Nate Dogg’s death swept the internet Wednesday morning, as evidenced by the overwhelming reaction on Twitter. An exact cause of death has not yet been released, but keep checking out PopCrush.com for updates. From PopCrush: Health problems had visited the soulful singer in recent years, with a pair of strokes in [...]