Wouldn’t it be awful. That’s how John Stamos felt having to break it to Mike Love that his Beach Boys bandmate — and cousin Brian Wilson — died at 82 on Wednesday. The “Full House” actor, who has been an honorary Beach Boy playing drums and guitar with the band for 40 years, was traveling … Read more
His new documentary, which premiered at NYC’s Tribeca Festival on Tuesday night, is called “Billy Idol Should Be Dead.” And the snarling punk rock legend indeed suffered a near-fatal heroin overdose in 1984 after becoming an early MTV sensation with hits such as “Dancing With Myself,” “White Wedding” and “Rebel Yell.” “There was a moment … Read more
John Brenkus, the host of “Sport Science” that aired on ESPN, died by suicide, TMZ reported on Tuesday, citing the Virginia Department of Health, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. His family announced Sunday that he had died following a battle with depression at 54 years old. “It is with profound sadness that we share … Read more
A 71-year-old woman reportedly contracted a brain infection from using tap water — and died from it. Regardless of whether tap water is safe to consume where you live, experts advise against letting it go into your sinuses — or you risk being exposed to a brain-eating condition, like this unidentified woman. According to the … Read more
It’s the last of Season 2. The sophomore year of the grim HBO drama “The Last of Us” ended on Sunday night, wrapping up a dark stretch of episodes that killed off the series lead, Joel (Pedro Pascal). Spoilers ahead for “The Last of Us” Season 2 finale. Based on a popular video game of … Read more
It was a bittersweet birthday for Carol Burnett. The comedy icon has opened up about her special relationship with Lucille Ball – and the touching birthday gift she received from the late “I Love Lucy” legend on the day of her death. Burnett, 92, discusses Ball’s impact on her Hollywood career in the upcoming Shout … Read more
Wipeout! Nicolas Cage dealt with some choppy waters preparing for his latest thriller, “The Surfer.” Cage, 61, stars as an unnamed businessman in the Lorcan Finnegan-directed drama that sees his character return home to Australia to buy the beach house he grew up in. Nicolas Cage in his latest thriller, “The Surfer.” YouTube / Lionsgate … Read more
More U.S. children have died this flu season than at any time since the swine flu pandemic 15 years ago, according to a federal report released Friday. The 216 pediatric deaths reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eclipse the 207 reported last year. It’s the most since the 2009-2010 H1N1 global flu pandemic. It’s … Read more
An investigation has been launched to determine if singer Jill Sobule passed away before the house fire that took her life. The ’90s icon — known for her 1995 anthem “I Kissed a Girl” — failed to escape the blaze that broke out at her friend’s home in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Thursday. She was 66. … Read more
They’re drowning themselves for clout. Eager influencers are putting themselves through torture for the latest dangerous social media trend — and this one could actually kill you. Clips of people covering their faces with towels and dumping water on their heads in an attempt to waterboard themselves are going gone viral on TikTok — showing their … Read more
Former child actress Sophie Nyweide was pregnant when she died in Vermont earlier this month, according to new reports. While Nyweide’s cause of death is still under investigation, police told The Post on Wednesday that they are investigating the death as a “possible unintentional overdose.” Nyweide, known for her roles in the films “Noah” and … Read more
Here’s the story of a lovely lady — who almost didn’t survive the first day on set. Susan Olsen, who played Cindy Brady — the youngest of the Brady children on “The Brady Bunch” — recently revealed some of the darker memories of filming the sitcom. “I got injured. I almost died,” the actress, 63, … Read more
Over 900 people played a Monopoly game to set a world record. The late March event, which earned the Guinness World Record for most people playing Monopoly, was held in Sydney, Australia, to honor a young girl who loved the game. The parents of Alegra Vasiliou, who died from brain cancer in 2017 at the … Read more
It wasn’t just the heavens weeping. A jaw-dropping discovery by NASA may lend cosmic credibility to one of the Bible’s most dramatic moments — the crucifixion of Jesus Christ — and the spooky sky show that followed. The space agency’s astronomical models suggest that a lunar eclipse turned the moon red over Jerusalem on Friday, … Read more
Darren Hayes is on the mend following a near-fatal injury. The Savage Garden singer, 52, took to Instagram on Friday to reveal how he suffered a “terrible accident” last month in which he lost consciousness and broke his jaw. “On March 17, 2 months to the day after my Mother passed away, I had a … Read more
This couple sank into each other’s hearts. A man who fell into quicksand while strolling along a beautiful beach with his best friend had his life changed by the terrifying incident. Pals Mitchell O’Brien and Breanne Sika were enjoying a relaxing day out on a recent spring weekend, walking along the Lake Michigan shoreline — when … Read more
A 20-year-old Iowa woman is sounding the alarm on social media after doctors brushed off her “crazy random cancer symptoms” — a move that nearly killed her. “If you guys have ever had anything like this, please run to the ER and advocate for yourself because I would have died if I didn’t, like, push … Read more
Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy was seen making a final public appearance before her untimely death in surveillance footage released by New Mexico officials on Tuesday. Betsy, a k a Betsy Arakawa, is believed to have died on Feb. 12 at the Santa Fe home she shared with Hackman, according to New Mexico Medical Examiner Dr. … Read more
Health officials found extensive evidence of rats on Gene Hackman’s New Mexico property during a hantavirus risk assessment test after the star’s wife was killed by the rodent-linked disease in late February. An environmental assessment of the property conducted in March — just one week after the couple was found dead — revealed rodent feces … Read more
There’s no denying that Season 3 of “Yellowjackets” saw more deaths than ever — but which kill was the roughest on the cast? The stars of the Paramount+ show broke down the chilling murders in the latest season, revealing to The Post that the group “bawled our eyes out” when they had to say goodbye to … Read more