He sold over 100 million albums over his 40 years career, but on Sunday, December 25th, the sultry voice of George Michael went silent. He was 53 years old. His publicist released a statement confirming the death of the star. “It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend… Continue reading George Michael Dies at 53
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Famed PBS Journalist Gwen Ifill Dead at 61
According to The Daily Beast, Gwen was diagnosed with endometrial cancer about a year ago. “I am very sad to tell you that our dear friend and beloved colleague Gwen Ifill passed away today in hospice care in Washington,” WETA President and CEO Sharon Percy Rockefeller wrote in a staff-wide email obtained by Politico. “I spent an… Continue reading Famed PBS Journalist Gwen Ifill Dead at 61
Mother of Tupac Shakur Dead at 69 Years Old
She wasn’t as famous as her son, but Afeni Shakur, mother of Rap icon Tupac Shakur, did her part as a Black Panther activist and a philanthropist in her time. She died on Tuesday in California. She was 69 years old. Deputies responded to a family member’s call reporting “a possible cardiac arrest” at Shakur… Continue reading Mother of Tupac Shakur Dead at 69 Years Old
Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Dead at 46
He was the mayor of Toronto but you probably wouldn’t have known that if it weren’t for the nightly news portraying the Toronto mayor as a loudmouth, weed and crack smoking conservative who always knew where the next party was. With the world’s attention focused on him and wondering what he will do next, Ford… Continue reading Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Dead at 46
Breaking – Former First Lady Nancy Reagan Dead at 94
According to reporting by TMZ, former First Lady and wife of former President Ronald Reagan, has died. She was 94 years old.
President Obama to Announce Justice Scalia’s Replacement “in due time” – Video
After the passing of Justice Scalia, President Obama announced his intentions to nominate Scalia’s successor “in due time.” “I plan to fulfill my constitutional responsibilities to name a successor in due time,” Mr. Obama said. “And there will be plenty of time for me to do so, Mr. Obama also paid tribute to Scalia, calling… Continue reading President Obama to Announce Justice Scalia’s Replacement “in due time” – Video
Natalie Cole – Dead At The Age of 65 – #RIP
“This Will Be” singer Natalie Cole is dead at the age of 65. Cole reportedly died from congestive heart failure at a Los Angeles hospital. The singer, songwriter, who is best known for her songs “Unforgettable,” and “Inseparable,” is the daughter of the late jazz singer Nat King Cole and singer Maria Hawkins Cole. She… Continue reading Natalie Cole – Dead At The Age of 65 – #RIP
It’s Over – RIP to American Hero Yogi Berra
Yogi Berra, the New York Yankees All-Star catcher who became as famed for his humorous adages as his athletic prowess, died Tuesday, the Yogi Berra Museum reported. He was 90. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Yogi Berra passed away Tuesday night at the age of 90,” the museum wrote in a… Continue reading It’s Over – RIP to American Hero Yogi Berra
NBA Ledend Moses Malone Dead at 60 Years Old
Reports are coming in that famed NBA legend Moses Malone, has died. He was 60 years old. Moses Malone, a three-time NBA MVP and one of the greatest players in professional basketball history, has died at 60, according to multiple reports. Malone died in his sleep at a hotel in Virginia where he was set to… Continue reading NBA Ledend Moses Malone Dead at 60 Years Old
Civil Rights Leader Julian Bond Dies at 75
We are definitely a better nation because of the tireless work of civil rights leader and activist and former NAACP leader for 10 years, Julian Bond. Bond passed away today. He was 75 years old. Mr. Bond died in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., after a brief illness, the center said in a statement Sunday morning. He was… Continue reading Civil Rights Leader Julian Bond Dies at 75
Bobbi Kristina Brown Dies at 22 Years Old
She held on and fought as long as she could, but on Sunday, Bobby Kristian Brown, daughter of Bobby and Whitney Houston, died according to representative of the Houston family. She was 22 years old. “Bobbi Kristina Brown passed away Sunday, July, 26 2015, surrounded by her family,” the statement said. “She is finally at… Continue reading Bobbi Kristina Brown Dies at 22 Years Old
R.I.P to My Twitter Friend, @Whisper1111
It’s not often that you come across someone who, through nothing more than his sense of humor in less than 180 characters, draws you into his world. I was lucky to see @whisper1111’s tweets a couple of years ago and we began following each other on Twitter and I must say I learnt from his… Continue reading R.I.P to My Twitter Friend, @Whisper1111