When Heath Ledger died at 28 in 2008, he had plans to be in another movie. The Oscar-winning “The Dark Knight” star died of an accidental overdose, and director Stephen Gaghan claimed on a recent podcast appearance that the Australian actor had other aspirations at the time. During an episode of the “Developmental Hell” podcast, … Read more
An Australian Taylor Swift megafan was jamming out to the superstar’s songs with her mom and younger sister during their 17-hour journey to see her perform live when they got into the horrific crash that left the teen dead and her sibling fighting for her life. Mieka Pokarier, 16, had her iPad open to the … Read more
A grieving widower is suing a medical manufacturer, claiming that its device burned a hole in his wife’s organs during a procedure to treat her colon cancer, eventually leading to her death. Harvey Sultzer, husband of the late Sandra Sultzer, filed a lawsuit on Feb. 6 against Intuitive Surgical (IS) claiming his wife suffered health … Read more
Robert De Niro has opened up about his “disbelief” over the fatal overdose of his grandson Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, admitting that the 19-year-old’s death “shouldn’t have happened.” Rodriguez, the only son of the actor’s daughter Drena, 56, died from an accidental overdose after taking pills that were laced with fentanyl last July. Speaking about the … Read more
A parent has issued an urgent warning after her son nearly died after drinking a slushy after school. Four-year-old Albie was with a friend in a bowling alley on October 13 in Warwickshire, UK, when they were handed a small strawberry slushy. He had enjoyed them countless times before so his mum Beth thought it … Read more
Social media influencer Veruca Salt has tragically announced her newborn baby Cash has tragically died at just one-month-old. The 25-year-old, real name Kimberley Summer Hartley, posted an Instagram story on Tuesday to share the heartbreaking news. She said her son had died “in his sleep” on Monday morning. “It is with a heavy heart that … Read more
From tanning bed to deathbed. A millennial obsessed with tanning feels lucky to be alive after discovering two cancerous moles — and she’s using her harrowing experience to share the risks of indoor tanning. “I’ve probably used a sunbed thousands of times in my life. It was an addiction, there’s no doubt about that,” Fionnghuala … Read more
Christian Oliver, who died in a plane crash alongside his two young daughters, didn’t have a will in place before the tragedy. Oliver’s family has reportedly filed a probate with the L.A. County Courts asking for someone to be appointed as the executor of his estate, according to court documents obtained by the Blast. He … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning after nearly 100 Americans died from cosmetic surgery procedures in the Dominican Republic. Ninety-three U.S. citizens died of complications from cosmetic surgery in that country between 2009 to 2022, according to the CDC. The deaths have increased in recent years with more than half occurring … Read more
As Queen Elizabeth lay dying in September 2022, royals raced to be by her side at Balmoral Castle. Prince William quickly jetted from England to the Scottish estate, alongside Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. However, Princess Kate did not join them, sparking speculation that she was not extended an invitation by the family. However, royal … Read more
Shannen Doherty is ratting out Kevin Smith for killing her career. She may have been a household name in the 1990s with breakout roles in the film “Heathers” and the television hits “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “Our House,” but when the now-52-year-old starred in Smith’s 1995 comedy “Mallrats,” she claims that it derailed her film … Read more
What is, so close? A “Jeopardy!” contestant seemingly suffered an unfortunate misunderstanding during Final Jeopardy! on Tuesday night in a moment fans are calling “absolutely tragic.” Contestant Sophia was in second place with $14,600 behind contestant Michael with $28,800, and Sharon in third with $5,800. The Final Jeopardy! clue was from the “Landmarks” category, and read, … Read more
When Molly Brodak, a prominent writer and university teacher in Atlanta, shot and killed herself on March 8, 2020, at age 39, her husband Blake Butler was shocked and devastated. “I knew she was depressed, but how could she give up on me?” Butler, 44 and also a writer, told The Post. “How could she … Read more
Taylor Swift has gone viral after a photo of the “Enchanted” singer and the family of Ana Clara Benevides Machado was posted online following her final show in Brazil. It is unclear whether Benevides’ family was personally invited by Swift’s team following the death of Benevides on Nov. 17. The Post reached out to Swift’s … Read more
John Travolta’s latest work in “The Shepherd” brought him back to a near-fatal experience he had while piloting a plane with his entire family on board. The “Grease” actor, 69, recalled the moment while promoting his latest short at a London screening. The project, based on the 1975 novella by Frederick Forsyth, tells the story … Read more
An allergic reaction that led to anaphylactic shock has been named as the official cause of death for Food Network icon Michael Chiarello. A source from the Napa County Coroner’s Office reportedly told TMZ on Wednesday that the celeb chef’s anaphylactic shock then led to a heart attack. The insider said Chiarello was taken to … Read more
An Indiana mom of six is warning against tampon use after two of her daughters were sent to the hospital with sepsis from toxic shock syndrome infections. “We honestly thought we were going to lose them,” Javon Johnson, 46, of Elkhart, told Kennedy News. “They were both in really bad shape. It was a touchy … Read more
A Missouri man whose organs shut down due to his 10-year vaping habit was saved in an unconventional way — by getting outfitted with breast implants. “I thought it was awesome, kind of funny,” Davey Bauer, 34, told CBS News of the unorthodox operation, which went down in May at Chicago’s Northwestern Medical Center. “He was … Read more
The “Today” show’s Al Roker is speaking out about the serious health issue he endured last year that landed him in the hospital. On an episode of the podcast “Your Mama’s Kitchen,” Roker, 69, spoke about the ordeal — and how it forced him to skip Thanksgiving. “It’s no secret that I had a severe … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have been having a hard time dealing with my family. We have never been close. My mother played favorites and never showed me any affection. My siblings followed suit, and I always felt like an outsider. My father was wonderful and loved me very much, for which I am forever grateful. Both … Read more