Sad news for Hollywood today. Beth Chapman, wife of Duane ‘Dog’ Chapman, aka Dog The Bounty Hunter, has died. She was 51 years old. The reality star was put in a medically induced coma earlier this month amid her battle with cancer. She was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2017 and has been battling with […]
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Iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, mostly known for his work with the Chanel brand, has sadly passed away at the age of 85. Lagerfeld was the creative director at Chanel since 1983 and was part of the Italian fashion house Fendi since 1963. It is said that Lagerfeld was becoming very weak over the last […]
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(PCM) Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, better known by the alias Lenin, was a Russian communist revolutionary, politician, and political theorist. He is credited with creation of the Soviet Union and was a feared political figure until this death at the young age of 53 in January of 1924. Lenin’s cause of death was a series of strokes […]
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Neil Simon’s Plays, Musicals, and Movies Will Long Endure After His PassingThe evening when I met Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Neil Simon, whose work I had long admired, was a night I will never forget. The year was 1996 during a celebration of Jewish Book Month and the prolific scribe was in South Florida to talk […]
(TRR) – Huntress vocalist Jill Janus has died. She was 43 years old. The metal singer passed away from an apparent suicide on Tuesday, August 14. The band confirmed the news today via a post on their official Facebook page: “It is with crushed hearts that we announce that Jill Janus—frontwoman for the California… Continue reading
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(PCM) We are deeply saddened with the news that R&B/Soul legend Aretha Franklin has passed away at the age of 76. Nicknamed the “Queen of Soul” for her amazing vocal ability and strong roots tied to both gospel and the blues, Aretha Franklin was a true force to be reckoned with in the music industry […]
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Sad news for the music world this morning. TVGrapevine has learned that Aretha Franklin, known as the ‘Queen of Soul’ has died. She was 76 years old. The ‘Respect’ singer is said to have been battling advanced pancreatic cancer. The Associated Press released the following statement from her family and publicist: “Franklin’s official cause… Read More
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(TRR) We are deeply sadden to report that former drummer and founding member of Pantera Vinnie Paul has passed away at the age of 54. A statement was posted to the Pantera Facebook page which reads, Vincent Paul Abbott aka Vinnie Paul has passed away. Paul is best known for his… Continue reading
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(PCM) Many may not know this, but Frank Sinatra, otherwise known as Ol’ Blue Eyes, had an obsession with dimes. However, he was not always a collector! His obsession with the ten cent coins began for much more sinister reasons. Sinatra’s son, Frankie Sinatra, Jr was kidnapped on December 8, 1963 and the performer ended […]
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(PCM) Was it a UFO,some kind of spontaneous combustion or just a freak accident? These are the questions we have to ask ourselves when delving into the mysterious and unexplained disappearance of United States Air Force Pilot Felix Moncla. It is rumored that Mocla had an encounter with a UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) when he […]
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Loving Tribute for Ann Cavanaugh Francis Who Left the World a Brighter Place Than She Found ItMy friend Ann Cavanaugh Francis was a friend in every sense of the word. When she touched your life, she truly made it better in every possible way. A native of Scranton, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Francis moved to Willow Grove, […]
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(PCM) On Christmas Eve, December 24, 1933, a mysterious, yet friendly visitor to the town of Willoughby, Ohio walked directly in front of a moving train and was tragically killed. No one in the area had any idea of the young woman’s identity and she was only referred to as the “Girl In Blue”, based […]
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(PCM) As we continue to make strides in the areas of scientific and technological discoveries many mysteries of the bygone era are beginning to be solved. For example, did you know that there is really no “Unknown Soldier” from the Vietnam War at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery? Thanks to some […]
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My Recollections of Former First Lady Barbara Bush As The World Says Farewell to A Family MatriarchWhen I first heard that Former First Lady Barbara Bush – the matriarch of the Bush family — had passed away my mind immediately focused on my personal experiences with this extraordinary woman. It was with great sorrow that […]
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(PCM) While death is not a pleasant topic to ponder, many find themselves curious as to what they would choose to utter as their last words on this earth. Sadly, when death comes knocking many do not get the chance to utter any phrases of significance, however there has been a multitude of times when […]
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(PCM) The family of world renowned physicist Stephen Hawking has sadly confirmed that he has passed away at the age of 76 at his home in England. The details surrounding his death are still being confirmed and in a statement Hawking’s family said “We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today”. They […]
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(PCM) The Tamam Shud case, otherwise referred to as the Mystery Of The Somerton Man, is one of the most baffling unsolved crimes in the world. On December 1, 1948 at approximately 6:30am, the body of an unidentified man was discovered on Somerton beach, Glenelg, just south of Adelaide, South Australia. It was not until […]
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Image credit: California Curiosities (PCM) Over the years there has always been some odd happenings in the music world, but we think this one really takes the cake! Many have heard of super producer Rick Rubin, but did you know that Rubin actually held a mock funeral, complete with casket and a grave site for […]
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(PCM) The date of December 8, 1980 is one that is tragically etched in the minds of Beatles fans, as it is the night that musician John Lennon was shot to death in front of his New York City apartment building. Back in October, we celebrated what would have been Lennon’s 75th birthday and on […]
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(TRR) – Rock music icon Tom Petty died Monday at the age of 66. Petty, frontman for his legendary group Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, was rushed to the hospital Sunday night. He was found unconscious after a full cardiac arrest in his Malibu home. Petty was taken off of life … Continue reading
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Tom Petty (A.K.A. Thomas Earl Petty) was rushed to the hospital Sunday night (Oct. 1st) after he was found unconscious, not breathing and in full cardiac arrest at his Malibu home, law enforcement sources told TMZ. Petty, became famous with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in 1978, Petty was 66 years old. EMT’s rushed to Petty’s Malibu home and …
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Artists take to social media to respond to the tragedy of a mass shooting that occurred at Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas on the strip as Jason Aldean was performing. The gunman was found and killed in the hotel room in which he was open firing from at the nearby Mandalay Bay Hotel. …
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At least 50 people were killed and over 200 wounded yesterday, (Sunday Oct. 1st) after a gunman opened fire from the 32nd floor of nearby Mandalay Bay Hotel during the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas on the strip as Jason Aldean was performing. It was one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. …
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The iconic founder of Playboy magazine, Hugh Hefner, has died at his home. The Playboy Mansion is where he passed away, He died of natural causes at age 91, Playboy Enterprises said in a statement on Wednesday. Read Playboy’s statement to E-News below. American Icon and Playboy Founder, Hugh M. Hefner passed away today. He was 91. …
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Troy Gentry, of the country duo Montgomery Gentry, has died following a tragic helicopter crash in Medford, New Jersey, according to a statement posted on the group’s official site and socials. Gentry was 50. The crash took place slightly before 1 p.m. ET in Medford, NJ, according to the statement. The helicopter’s pilot also was …
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(PCM) In the year of 1947, boxing legend Sugar Ray Robinson was set to fight 22-year old boxer Jimmy Doyle for the Welterweight Championship. The fight took place on June 25th of 1947 and after being knocked out by a punch from Robinson that won the fight, Doyle never regained consciousness and died roughly about […]
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Jared Leto has released a statement remembering his late friends, Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington and Chris Cornell. At the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards he has a beautiful speech to give saying “Chester was my friend, as he was to so many, and witnessing his life taught me important things, especially about working relentlessly, pursuing dreams and being kind …
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A Local musician Janet Rains, professionally known as Jane Train known, has died after she was injured in a wreck in July as she was on the road tour managing Adrenaline Mob. According to an update from TimesLeader.com, Jane “took a turn for the worse” over the weekend and is in “very, very, very critical condition,” her attorney said …
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After the passing of Country Icon Glen Campbell, Fellow artists and friends reacted to the sad news: “Well Glen Campbell was special because he was so gifted. Glen is one of the greatest voices that ever was in the business, and he was one of the greatest musicians. He was a wonderful session musician as …
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Glen Campbell, the “Rhinestone Cowboy” singer from Delight, Arkansas, a mainstay of music and television for decades, has passed away, his family announced on Facebook on Tuesday (August 8th). He was 81 years old. His family released a state on Facebook saying “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of …
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Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park has responded to the death of bandmate Chester Bennington. The internet has been taken over by the tragic and very unexpected death of Bennington. See the responses from artists below. Shocked and heartbroken, but it’s true. An official statement will come out as soon as we have one. — Mike …
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Marilyn Manson recently took to social media to announce the death of his father, Hugh Warner. Who past away yesterday (July 7th) at the age of 70. Manson’s message read, “Today I lost my father, Hugh Warner. He taught me how to be a man, a fighter and a survivor. He taught me how to shoot …
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Photo: Screenshot/Today (PCM) A California family is seeking an unspecified sum of money from the Orange Country coroners office after a case of mistaken identity leads them to bury a complete stranger rather than their family member. Back in early May of 2017, 81-year old Frank Kerrigan received a call from the Orange Country coroners […]
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(PCM) A Philadelphia- based firm called Bioquark are gearing up to begin their initial round of clinical testing in an attempt to bring people back from the dead. After many years of research the company revealed in late 2016 that they believe that brain death is not permanent and could perhaps be reversible. The CEO […]
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(PCM) Russell Davisons’ absolutely heart-wrenching post explaining why he kept the body of his deceased wife Wendy in their bedroom for six days has gone viral and once you read it, you will completely understand. Get ready to have the tissues handy! Russells’ wife Wendy’s 1o-year long battle with cervical cancer came to an end […]
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(PCM) An artist by the name of Julijonas Urbonas has created what is arguably one of the most controversial inventions. His project is called the “Euthanasia Coaster”, which is a roller coaster that is designed to kill its’ riders. According to his website, Urbonas says his coaster design is “a hypothetic roller coaster, engineered to […]
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(PCM) It is with great sadness that we have learned that ex-Wham vocalist George Michael has passed away at the age of 53 on Christmas Day. Very few details have been released about his immediate cause of death, but it has been noted that the singer died peacefully at home. NBCNews is reporting that Michael […]
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(PCM) The news has sadly been confirmed that singer Joe Cocker has passed away at the age of 70. According to his agent Barrie Marshall, Cocker has died after battling an undisclosed illness. It has been speculated that he was undergoing treatment for lung cancer.
Cocker’s music career spans for over forty plus years with hits that include “You Are So Beautiful” and “Up Where We Belong”. He recognized mainstream success with his memorable rendition of the classic Beatles song “With A Little Help From My Friends” which skyrocketed to number one on the charts.
“Up Where We Belong” his duet with Jennifer Warnes was featured in the film “An Officer and A Gentleman” also hit number one and earned Cocker and Warnes both a … Read More…
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(PCM) Yet another celebrity death hoax has gone viral on social media and this time the victim was Guns N’ Roses front man Axl Rose.
The death hoax posting was designed to appear as if it legitimately came from an MSNBC report, however it is not true and Axl Rose is very much alive and well.
The people behind the hoax have no affiliation with the actual MSNBC website and are in the business of using shocking trickery to cause people to click on a completely fake news story. Their headline for the Axl Rose death hoax read “Sources: Guns N’ Roses Frontman Axl Rose Found Dead In West Hollywood Home At Age 52″.
The fake article went into even more details claiming ““Unconfirmed reports … Read More…
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(PCM) It is with a heavy heart that we report that Static-X founder Wayne Static was passed away at the age of 49.
Wayne Richard Wells was best known by his stage name Wayne Static and was the enigmatic former frontman and namesake of Static-X, who later forged a successful solo career. Wayne was scheduled to co-headline tours with Powerman 5000 and Drowning Pool over the next several months.
According to his publicity team at FiXT Publicity, no additional information about his passing is available at this time. However, it seems that many of his known associates believe his passing may be the result of an accidental drug overdose.
Wayne is survived by his wife, former porn star Tera Wray, whom he wed in 2008. … Read More…
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(PCM) The founder of the Chick-fil-A empire, S. Truett Cathy, has passed away quietly surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 93.
Cathy is credited with founding “The Original Chicken Sandwich”, perfecting his famous recipe in 1960. The …
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(PCM) It has been revealed via the Survivor Facebook page that the lead vocalist for the 80′s band, Jimi Jamison, has passed away at the age of 63.
Jamison’s immediate cause of death is not known at this time and his fellow band mates shared their sadness and memories of Jamison via social media saying “The entire Survivor family is very shocked and saddened by the passing of our brother Jimi Jamison. Our thoughts, love and prayers go out to his family and friends.”
Survivor are best known for their hit song “Eye Of The Tiger” which was featured on the “Rocky III” soundtrack and have also garnered success with tracks such as “Burning Heart”, “I Can’t Hold Back” and “Is This Love?”.
It also … Read More…
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(PCM) As we become a more and more technology driven society, the family’s of deceased loved ones are often left with the question of how to deal with that person’s digital affairs, not just their physical ones. There has been a ton of grey area when dealing with the legality of an individuals digital life such as access to social networks, gaming, email accounts and other online activities.
A non-profit called Uniform Law Commission has been on a mission to urge many states in the country to adopt a broad universal law that would grant a person’s heirs the legal right to their digital assets.… Full Story
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(PCM) It was no secret that the late Robin Williams was a video game fan and one of his favorites was the MMORPG giant World of Warcraft. The news has just been announced that Blizzard the company behind World of …
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(PCM) A very special public memorial service was held this past weekend in Richmond, VA to honor the life of GWAR frontman Davie Brockie a.k.a. Oderus Urungus. Fans, friends and family gathered together at Hadad’s Lake to pay their last respects and share their memories. Speakers at the memorial included Jello Biafra and Lamb Of God’s Randy Blythe, who both shared incredibly touching tributes and fun stories about their memories of Brockie. There were plenty of moments of laughter throughout the tears.
After the memorial service, Brockie’s infamous Oderus Urungus costume was set ablaze on Hadad’s Lake in a traditional Viking Funeral Pyre. For those in attendance it was an incredibly intense moment and an incredibly fitting way to say goodbye … Read More…
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(PCM) As you all probably know by now, iconic Hollywood actress Lauren Bacall sadly passed away on Tuesday at the age of 89. While Hollywood and the film world certainly mourns Bacall’s passing, her death actually has a bit of an odd impact in the music realm as well.
Bacall’s death is the last of the icons of classic Hollywood that are mentioned in Madonna’s hit song “Vogue”. We are sure many of you have been singing along with this track for many years and as you are most likely aware it features a spoken word verse near the end that acts as a shout-out to many classic Hollywood legends. Over the years all who were mentioned have passed away and now Bacall was the … Read More…
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(PCM) The audacity and heartless behavior of some people on the internet never ceases to amaze us! 25-year old actress Zelda Williams, daughter of the late Robin Williams, was bullied and harassed via social media after posting an incredibly heartfelt and touching tribute to her father.
As a result of the cyber-bulling Williams has come to the decision that she will no longer be using her social media accounts for the foreseeable future and doesn’t truly know if she will ever even want to come back.
Williams claims that she received some very cruel and unnecessary messages in regards to herself, her late father, their relationship and more.… Full Story
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(PCM) Hollywood lost another legend this week; the captivating Lauren Bacall, famous for her roles alongside Humphrey Bogart in The Big Sleep, Key Largo, and To Have and Have Not, passed away earlier today, August 12, 2014.
Catching her break in 1944 as Marie ‘Slim’ Browning, the seductive lounge singer in To Have and Have Not, Bacall quickly made a name for herself in Hollywood with her characteristic sultry voice, good looks, and great acting.
The actress passed away in New York at the age of 89 and is mourned by many. The Bogart Estate confirmed the news with a somber tweet:
With deep sorrow, yet with great gratitude for her amazing life, we confirm the passing of Lauren Bacall. pic.twitter.com/B8ZJnZtKhN
— BogartEstate (@HumphreyBogart) August 12, 2014
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(PCM) After many, many years of legal battles the body of King Richard III will finally be buried in Leicester this coming March. There are already plans in place for a reinterment ceremony that will conclude a weeks worth of …
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(PCM) We are deeply saddened to learn that Oscar winning comedian and actor Robin Williams has tragically passed away at the age of 63. Early reports are claiming that Williams’ death is the result of an apparent suicide, however his longtime publicist has not yet made a final confirmation.
In a statement the publicist confirmed that Williams had passed away and that he had been dealing with severe depression as of late. The publicist went on to say that the death of Williams was both sudden and very tragic and asks that the public respect the family’s privacy to grieve during this difficult time.
Earlier this afternoon the Marin County coroners office issued a press release that stated that the cause of death was suicide due to asphyxia. The call made to 911 came in just before noon today when it was reported that a man was found unresponsive in his Tiburon … Read more
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(PCM) It seem that our little state of Delaware is always making headlines with these crazy obituaries that have been popping up lately.
This is just the case with the obituary for 70-year old Joanna Scarpitti, which opened with the famous Wizard Of Oz catch-phrase “Ding dong the witch is dead”. However, before everyone gets their panties in a bunch about a “disrespectful” or “mean-spirited” remembrance, there is actually a really good reason behind the family’s use of the quote.
Prior to her death, Scarpetti made her youngest daughter promise that when she passed away she would have that particular phrase printed with her obituary, as the two shared a a love of The Wizard Of Oz and a great sense of humor.… Full Story
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(PCM) Beloved actress and singer Elaine Stritch has tragically passed away at the age of 89 at her home in Birmingham, Alabama.
Stritch had only recently relocated to Alabama last year, as she had famously resided at the Carlyle Hotel in Manhattan.
Stritch’s illustrious career spans over 70 years with roles in films such as “September”, “Small Time Crooks”, “Cocoon:The Return”, “Cadillac Man”, “Monster-in-Law” as well as television appearances on “30 Rock”, “Law And Order”, and ” The Cosby Show”.
Her career also included several notable roles in Broadway shows “Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf”, “Endgame” and “Showboat” and has earned multiple Tony nominations. She was also the star of a one-woman show “Elaine Stritch at Liberty”, which was another Broadway smash hit.
A documentary about her life titled “Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me” was also released earlier this year.
No immediate cause death has been revealed at this time and … Read more
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(PCM) Young couple by the name of Cor Pan and Neeltje Tol were travelling on Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 headed from Amsterdam when it was tragically shot down while flying over the Ukraine/Russian border. As the couple were in the airport prior to boarding the doomed flight, Cor decided to snap quite the chilling photo and… Read More
(PCM) Many are claiming that this story sounds as if it was taken straight from the film “Psycho”, as it has been recently discovered that a woman from Brooklyn, NY has been living with the corpse of her dead mother …
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(PCM) You may have seen several stories popping up around the web warning people about the dangers of swimming in fresh water lakes and ponds, as there are potentially lethal amoebas lurking under the surface.
The reports began circulating after a 9-year old girl by the name of Hally Yurst passed away on July 9th after a waterborne, brain-eating amoeba caused her death.
As terrifying as it sound sounds, Yurst’s family has come forward and spoken out about their daughter’s death claiming the she was one in a billion. In a news conference Shon Yurst claims “You are more likely to die from drowning than you are from ever dying from this organism.… Full Story
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(PCM) It is with great sadness that we report that the last original Ramone, drummer, Tommy Ramone, has passed away at the age of 62.
A call was made from Ramone’s wife, to Dave Frey who works for Ramones Productions and Silent Partner Management, to let me know that Tommy Ramone had passed away. So, far there have been no additional details released about his immediate cause of death.
Tommy Ramone was one of the co-founders of the legendary punk band The Ramones back in 1974. His band mates were Joey Ramone, DeeDee Ramone and guitarist Johnny Ramone. All members initially had different last names, but together adopted the last name of Ramone.
The band has been a huge influence in the world of rock … Read More…
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(PCM) Caffeine addiction has been proven to have some dangerous consequences, which is definitely the case in the mysterious death of high school senior, 18-year old Logan Stiner.
Stiner, was discovered dead on the floor of his home back on May 27th, just one week shy of his high school graduation. His death baffled officials who saw no immediate signs of foul play and were informed that Stiner was in excellent physical health.
Stiner’s death was initially assumed to be from natural cause, however upon further examination of a white powdery substance that was found at the home it was discovered that Stiner had died from a caffeine overdose.… Full Story
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(PCM) Bob Hastings (April 18, 1925 to June 30, 2014) Died in his home after a long battle with prostate cancer. The Actor was best known as the bumbling henchman Lt. Carpenter on the popular sit-com McHale’s Navy. Early in his career Hastings had the title role of Archie Andrews in the radio version Archie the well loved comic book character.
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(PCM) Today marks five years since we lost one of the biggest music and pop culture icons of our generation, Michael Jackson.
Jackson died as a result of cardiac arrest on June 25, 2009 at the age of 50 and …
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Marvel kills off Wolverine
(PCM) – The Death of Superman, death of Spider-Man, Captain America, Batman, death of Wolverine? Yes, it’s coming. Does it matter? Only if you like good story telling.
No matter if you collect comics or are …
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(PCM) Lately there seems to be a growing trend in which people are celebrating the lives of their lost loved ones rather than the traditional funeral mourning. They have come up with creative ways to showcase the person’s life and …
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(PCM) It has just been revealed that iconic radio personality Casey Kasem has passed away today at the age of 82. Kasem’s had been in ailing health for quite some time and had been hospitalized in Washington State for the …
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(PCM) Academy-award nominated actress and civil rights activist Rudy Dee has passed away at the age of 91. According to her daughter, Dee passed away in her home in New Rochelle, NY.
Dee began her acting career in the 1940′s, however she began to receive national attention for her role in “The Jackie Robinson Story” which was released in 1950. Dee was nominated for an Oscar for her role in the 2007 film “American Gangster” and throughout her extensive career has also earned both an Emmy and a Grammy.
Along with her late husband Ossie Davis, Dee was a strong supporter of the civil rights movement. She was able to call both Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcom X friends and won a Fredick Douglass Award in 1970 for the National Urban League.
Our sincere condolences go out to Ruby Dee’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.
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(PCM) Beloved British actor and comedian Rik Mayall has passed away today at the age of 56. His agent claims that Mayall died suddenly and unexpectedly and the immediate cause of death is not known at this time. Mayall is best known for his work in Britain’s alternative comedy scene in the 1980′s and his roles in both “The Young Ones” and “Blackadder”. “The Young Ones” ran for two years on the BBC and then was picked by MTV and aired here in The States. Mayall portrayed the character of Rick, who was a politics obsessed poet on the series which focused on the lives of four roommates at “Scumbag College”. Eventually, Mayall branched out into the world of film and had the starring role in the 1991 film “Drop Dead Fred”, playing the imaginary childhood friend of Phoebe Cates who come back to stir up trouble in her adult life. Mayall was the victim of a horrific quad bike accident that left him in a coma for five days. He also suffered from epilepsy as a result of the head injury he sustained while being crushed under neath of the bike. According to CNN.com, Mayall joked during an interview … Continue reading →
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(PCM) The recently declared oldest living man in the world, Alexander Imich, passed away at the age of 111 in New York this past Sunday. He received the title of oldest living man in the world back on April 24th after Arturo Licata of Italy passed away about a week before his 112th birthday.
The website, Chabad.org recently did a profile feature on Imich, who says that he witnessed such a great amount over the years of his life including the development of flight, the creation and popularity of the automobile, the inventions of electricity and the telephone, advances in the fields of science and medicine, and the birth of both radio and television.… Full Story
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(PCM) Authorities in Texas are still currently investigating the car crash that killed both 31-year old Nicolas Cruz and 26-year old Kristina Munoz, who just so happened to be husband and wife.
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(PCM) Best known for her role as the lovable housekeeper Alice on The Brady Bunch, actress Ann B. Davis has suddenly passed away at the age of 88.
According to TMZ.com, Davis’ cause of death was due to a fall …
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(PCM) One of the world’s most beloved authors, poets, and civil rights activists Dr. Maya Angelou has sadly passed away today at the age of 86. Dr. Angelou’s body was discovered early this morning in her Winston-Salem, North Carolina home. …
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(PCM) Tragically, five year old Brayden Denton, lost his battle with a brain tumor and the incredible photos of his favorite superheros acting as the pallbearers for his casket has gone viral across the web.
Brayden passed away on May …
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(PCM) Surrealist artist H.R. Giger, who is most well-known as the man who designed the famous alien for Ridley Scott’s “Alien” films, has passed away at the age of 74. Sources close to Giger …
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(PCM) Voice actor Lee Marshall, who is most well known as the iconic voice of Tony the Tiger, has passed away at the age of 64. Marshall’s cause of death was esophageal cancer and he passed away at a Santa …
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(PCM) We have very sad news to report this morning. Famed “It Takes Two” DJ EZ Rock has died at the age of 46.
Currently, DJ EZ Rock’s immediate cause of death is unknown, but we are certain that an investigation will be planned.
DJ EZ Rock is most well-known for being one half of a nineties hip-hop duo with his very dear friend Rob Base. Their songs “It Takes Two” skyrocketed to the top of the music charts when it was released and has been sampled by artists such as Girl Talk and Snoop Dogg over the years. The track has also made it’s way into film and television really paving the way for both DJ EZ Rock and Rob Base to leave their … Read More…
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(PCM) History was made today in Vatican City when Pope Francis canonized both Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II. This history making declaration of sainthood took place this morning in front of over 800,000 people. What made the …
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(PCM) Jack Robinson, the 4-year old who tragically lost his battle with an inoperable brain tumor, had his final wish granted in the form of a Star Wars themed funeral.
His family and friends gathered together to make his final wish a reality, as his body was carried in a Star Wars coffin by horse drawn carriage flanked on all side by storm troopers and the word “Jedi” spelled out in a gorgeous floral arrangement on the side. Other floral arrangement included a light saber, and replicas of R2D2 and Yoda.
Inside the church the brass band played Luke Skywalker’s theme and the program read “Master Jack Robinson, joined the force 1st April 2014.
Prior to his passing young Master Robinson had several other wishes granted including a hospital meet and greet with Gary Barlow, host of the UK version of The X Factor and lead vocalist for Take That. … Read the rest…
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(PCM) Comic book icon Riverdale’s Archie Andrews will be killed off in an upcoming issue of “Life With Archie” set for release on July 16th.
Archie Comics CEO John Goldwater revealed that Archie will die a violent, but ultimately incredibly heroic death in the series. He also claims that Archie death will result in an “emotional, impactful and classic story that I know will survive the test of time.”
The “Life With Archie” comic series follows Archie and his gang of friends in Riverdale as they navigate through their adult lives. For half of each comic book Archie is married and settled down with Veronica and the other half of the comic features what his life would be like if he had settled down with Betty instead. Archie will die in both versions of the comic and the upcoming issue will be the last for that particular series.
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