Patrick Swayze’s younger brother, Sean Swayze, has died. He was 63. Sean’s son and Patrick’s nephew, Jesse, confirmed the devastating news in a statement to TMZ on Wednesday. He revealed that his father passed away in Los Angeles on Dec. 15. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office determined that Sean died “of an acute … Read more
Professional bodybuilder Jayne Trcka — who played Miss Mann in “Scary Movie” — has died after being found unresponsive in her kitchen by a friend who went to her home to check on her after multiple unanswered calls. Trcka’s son told TMZ she passed on Dec. 12 aged 62 in San Diego, Calif. Her son wasn’t aware … Read more
College football announcer Greg McElroy made a rather unfortunate slip on Thursday. The ex-Jets quarterback accidentally referred to Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy as Kyren Lacy, the former LSU receiver who died via suicide last April, during the Rebels’ 39-34 upset of Georgia. “Love the way Kyren Lacy runs,” McElroy said before correcting himself … Read more
Victoria Jones, the daughter of famed actor Tommy Lee Jones, was found dead at a California hotel early on New Year’s Day, according to reports. She was 34. Police arrived at the Fairmont San Francisco hotel around 2:52 a.m. on Thursday after a report of a medical emergency, according to TMZ. Paramedics pronounced Jones dead upon … Read more
Richard Smallwood, a gospel singer and recording artist nominated eight times for Grammy Awards, has died. He was 77. Smallwood died Tuesday of complications of kidney failure at a rehabilitation and nursing center in Sandy Spring, Maryland, his representative Bill Carpenter announced. Smallwood had health issues for many years, and music gave him the strength … Read more
“The Wire” actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died at age 71. Over the years, the veteran star was best known for roles in “The Wire,” “Veep,” “Your Honor” and “The Residence.” Whitlock’s manager, Brian Liebman took to Instagram to share the sad news, penning: “It is with tremendous sadness that I share the passing of … Read more
Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal rights activist, has died. She was 91. Bruno Jacquelin, of the Brigitte Bardot Foundation for the protection of animals, told The Associated Press that she died Sunday at her home in … Read more
Chevy Chase is opening up about a health scare that landed him in the hospital for five weeks. In the upcoming documentary, “I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not,” which will premiere Jan. 1 on CNN, the 82-year-old actor and his family discuss his stay in the hospital after a heart issue, with his daughter, Caley, saying, … Read more
Perry Bamonte, the guitarist for the iconic British rock band The Cure, has died. He was 65. The group, which now consists of founder Robert Smith and longtime members Simon Gallup and Jason Cooper, announced the news in a statement on the band’s official website on Friday. Bamonte passed away at home following a “short … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My son died of cancer at 33. It was heartbreaking. My daughter-in-law, “Belinda,” had grown distant before his death, and although they had a son through artificial insemination, I have almost never seen him. I helped with the weeding in my son’s yard, but any time I came, Belinda always had the baby … Read more
Mick Abrahams, founding member and original guitarist for the legendary British rock band Jethro Tull, has died. He was 82. Jethro Tull’s chief vocalist, Ian Anderson, confirmed the devastating news in a statement shared on the band’s official website on Sunday. Abrahams reportedly passed away on Dec. 19. “It is with great sadness that we … Read more
Pat Finn, who starred in “The Middle,” “Friends,” “Seinfeld,” and more hit TV programs, has died after a cancer battle. He was 60. Finn passed away Tuesday morning at his home in Los Angeles while surrounded by his family, TMZ confirmed Wednesday. Pat Finn attends ABC’s “The Middle” 200th episodes celebration in October 2017. FilmMagic … Read more
Popular Australian sport presenter Duncan McKenzie-McHarg has died at the age of 41, his family has confirmed The freelance broadcaster died on Wednesday after falling off a building in Los Angeles, according to police. Photos shared on McKenzie-McHarg’s Instagram page have been filled with emotional tributes from colleagues and fans, with many sharing their devastation … Read more
LONDON — Chris Rea, the singer and songwriter best known for the hit “Driving Home for Christmas,” has died at 74, his family said Monday. Rea died in the hospital following a short illness, according to a statement from his family to Britain’s Press Association news agency. Rea found fame in the 1980s in Britain … Read more
Dianne Holechek, the first wife of renowned actor and martial artist Chuck Norris, has died. She was 84. Holechek, who was the “Walker, Texas Ranger” actor’s high school sweetheart, died peacefully at her home in Texas after years of battling dementia, their son, actor Mike Norris, told TMZ on Sunday. “We are thankful she is … Read more
James Ransone, who played Ziggy Sobotka in “The Wire” and a host of other HBO roles has died. He was 46. Ransone died by suicide in LA on Friday, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. He was a married father of two, and wife Jamie McPhee posted a fundraiser for the National Alliance on … Read more
Attention, women – chivalry could be dead. And it took one TikToker with sore legs on a train to prove it. Katy Olivia shared a TikTok of herself standing in the middle of a packed Tube carriage in London, shopping bags in hand, surrounded by men who were firmly seated. On camera, she groans: “Owww, my legs … Read more
Dolph Lundgren doesn’t care what people have to say about his marriage to his younger wife. In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, the 68-year-old actor discussed his new vodka brand, Hard Cut Vodka, and addressed criticism about his marriage to Emma Krokdal, who is 39 years his junior. “You always get haters and people … Read more
Swedish actress and Sammy Davis Jr’s ex-wife, May Britt, has died. She was 91. Britt, the second wife of the legendary Rat Pack member, died of natural causes at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center in Los Angeles on Dec. 11, her son, Mark Davis, told the Hollywood Reporter. Born on the Swedish island of Lidingö … Read more
Gil Gerard, the actor best known for playing the title space hero in “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century,” died Tuesday at age 82, his wife announced. “Early this morning Gil – my soulmate – lost his fight with a rare and viciously aggressive form of cancer. From the moment when we knew something was … Read more