Just weeks after New York Knicks star Anthony Mason suffered a massive heart attack, it is now being reported that one of New York’s favorite Knick, has died. The New York Knicks say Anthony Mason, a rugged power forward who was a defensive force for several NBA teams in the 1990s, has died. He was… Continue reading New York Knick Anthony Mason Has Died at 48
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Lesley Gore – ‘It’s My Party’ Singer Dead at 68 Years Old – #RIP
Lesley Gore, better known for her 1965 hit, “It’s My Party,” died of cancer on Monday at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She was 68 years old. Gore’s hit singles of teen love and betrayal were familiar soundtracks of AM radio. And her hit, You Don’t Own Me, was an early feminist anthem as a generation came… Continue reading Lesley Gore – ‘It’s My Party’ Singer Dead at 68 Years Old – #RIP
Watch ESPN’s Emotional Tribute to Stuart Scott – Video
Stuart Scott passed away today from cancer at the age of 49. Below is ESPN’s moving tribute to the sportscaster who spent over two decades working at the station.
Cardinals Young Star Dead At 22
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder, Oscar Taveras, has been killed in a car accident in the Dominican Republic. Taveras’ family has confirmed the accident which also claimed the life of his girlfriend. Taveras was 22 years old and had a bright future ahead of him. Just 13 days ago, he hit a game tying home run… Continue reading Cardinals Young Star Dead At 22
Joan Rivers Dies at The Age of 81
Just a short while ago, Joan Rivers passed away in a New York hospital. She was 81 years old. Joan’s daughter Melissa Rivers took her mom off life support so she could pass comfortably in a private room. The death has been reported to the NYC Medical Examiner’s Office — and officials tell TMZ the… Continue reading Joan Rivers Dies at The Age of 81
Robin Williams Found Dead At The Age of 63 – Apparent Suicide
Robin Williams will be missed. He brought a special piece of joy to the world. Beloved actor Robin Williams was found dead on Monday, police reported. He was 63. The apparent cause of death was suicide, authorities said. Williams was best known for his starring roles in classic comedies like Mrs. Doubtfire and Jumanji. He won… Continue reading Robin Williams Found Dead At The Age of 63 – Apparent Suicide
Former Democratic Representative Ken Gray Has Died
Former U.S. Rep. Ken Gray, who represented southern Illinois in Congress and earned the nickname the “Prince of Pork” for bringing $7 billion in projects to his district, died Saturday at age 89. Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort said Sunday that Gray died at a hospital in Herrin after a long illness. Gray was… Continue reading Former Democratic Representative Ken Gray Has Died
Survivor Contestant Killed in Train Accident
Caleb Bankstan, the boyfriend of infamous Survivor quitter Colton Cumbie, was killed when a train he was working at the Alabama Warrior Railway in Birmingham, Ala., derailed as reported by TMZ. He was 26 years old. “Survivor” host and executive producer Jeff Probst remembered Bankston as “one of the most humble and likable contestants we’ve ever had the… Continue reading Survivor Contestant Killed in Train Accident
Tony Gwynn Passes Away at 54
Tony Gwynn passed away today at the age of 54, thus ending a battle with cancer dating back to 2010. Gwynn was very private about his medical struggles but he had attributed them to years of chewing tobacco use. Gwynn was a player of legendary proportion. A 15 time all-star, 5 time gold glove winner,… Continue reading Tony Gwynn Passes Away at 54
Baseball Great Don Zimmer – Dead at The Age of 83
He was player, a coach, and for the final 10 years of his life, a senior advisor for the Tampa Bay Rays. He became living history, a treasure trove of baseball memories that spanned from Jackie Robinson to the New York Yankees’ dynasty of the late 1990s and early 2000s to the Rays’ transformation from… Continue reading Baseball Great Don Zimmer – Dead at The Age of 83
The Actress Who Played The House Keeper on “The Brady Bunch” Died
Emmy-winning actress Ann B. Davis, who became the country’s favorite and most famous housekeeper as the devoted Alice Nelson of “The Brady Bunch,” died Sunday at a San Antonio hospital. She was 88. Bexar County, Texas, medical examiner’s investigator Sara Horne said Davis died Sunday morning at University Hospital. Horne said no cause of death… Continue reading The Actress Who Played The House Keeper on “The Brady Bunch” Died
President Obama’s Statement on The Death of Dr. Maya Angelou
When her friend Nelson Mandela passed away last year, Maya Angelou wrote that “No sun outlasts its sunset, but will rise again, and bring the dawn.” Today, Michelle and I join millions around the world in remembering one of the brightest lights of our time – a brilliant writer, a fierce friend, and a truly… Continue reading President Obama’s Statement on The Death of Dr. Maya Angelou