New York Times bestselling author and founder of the popular Scary Mommy blog Jill Smokler died Monday of brain cancer. Smokler, a mom of three, was 48. She made a name for herself with unflinching honesty about the realities of marriage and parenting, and developed one of the biggest parenting blogs as the genre was … Read more
A 5-year-old boy from the UK died barely one day after being sent home from the hospital. Before going to Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth, Jax Jefferys was coughing and drowsy, and then developed a fever and red rash a couple of days later. Doctors initially diagnosed Jax with the flu and sent him home … Read more
Anthony Head — best known for his roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso” — has died at the age of 72. “He passed away peacefully of complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by his family,” the British actor’s daughters, Emily and Daisy Head, said in a statement on Friday. “We know how dearly … Read more
A “cleansing” ceremony involving the poisonous skin of an Amazonian frog is believed to be the cause of death for a wellness coach — mere months after he beat cancer. After recovering from Burkitt lymphoma, an aggressive type of blood cancer, Kristian Trend became immersed in holistic wellness. But his participation in a dangerous “detox” … Read more
Tributes have been paid to the influential editor of classic British football comic Roy of the Rovers following his death. Barrie Tomlinson died aged 88 on Tuesday, earlier this week, his daughter Jennifer confirmed. Posting from legendary comics X account, she said: “Hi everyone, this is Jen, Barrie’s daughter. “I’m very sorry to share the … Read more
A powerful Napa Valley wine dynasty is over after the owner sold her sprawling vineyard to Chanel. The luxury retailer bought the Rudd Estate for an undisclosed amount as it expands its Rutherford’s St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery brand across the region. The estate, which was being run by Samantha Rudd after her winery … Read more
It didn’t matter that Eric Tennant’s oncologist had recommended the medication to shrink his tumors. The patient’s health insurance allegedly stood in the way — until it was too late. In early 2025, after more than two years of chemotherapy that hollowed him out from the inside, the frail 58-year-old was deemed a good candidate … Read more
Going under the table below the belt? The infamous “liquid BBL” procedure that killed an OnlyFans model and Kim Kardashian-lookalike in 2023 is back in the spotlight this month, as the Florida woman who administered the lethal injection was convicted in March of felony involuntary manslaughter and practicing medicine without a license. According to the … Read more
Bo Lueders, the guitarist for pioneering hardcore band Harm’s Way, tragically died at just 38 years old. His bandmates shared the news in a heartbreaking Instagram post, saying the musician “will be remembered for his unwavering empathy and compassion for his friends & family and his magnetic, inimitable presence on & off the stage.” While … Read more
Nicholas Brendon was open with fans about his health before his untimely death at 54. The actor, best known for playing the lovable and wisecracking Xander Harris on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” died in his sleep from “natural causes,” his family revealed in an Instagram post Friday. “We are heartbroken to share the passing of … Read more
A dangerous dinner party left a young cancer survivor hospitalized with a rare, life-threatening illness. After sharing a meal with friends last month, 24-year-old Trinity Peterson-Mayes found herself unable to swallow, speak or move. “Slowly, over the course of 24 hours, I went from not being able to chug water to not being able to … Read more
Sacramento health officials sounded the alarm about a potential measles outbreak on Monday after more than 100 children were exposed to an unvaccinated child at an educational enrichment program. It’s far from the only community at risk. The US has already passed 1,000 confirmed cases this year, with infections “worse than expected” in Utah and … Read more
It’s “super flu” season in California. The mutated influenza strain — a highly aggressive offshoot of Influenza A — is spreading faster and hitting patients harder, as a second child has died, according to the California Department of Public Health. Another child has died of the mutated influenza strain as cases across California continue to … Read more
SEOUL, South Korea — Ahn Sung-ki, one of South Korean cinema’s biggest stars whose prolific 60-year career and positive, gentle public image earned him the nickname “The Nation’s Actor,” died Monday. He was 74. Ahn, who had blood cancer for years, died at Seoul’s Soonchunhyang University Hospital, his agency, the Artist Company, and hospital officials … Read more
Betty Reid Soskin, famously the oldest park ranger in the United States when she retired in 2022 at the age of 100, died in Richmond, Calif. on Dec. 21. She was 104 years old. “This morning on the Winter Solstice, our mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Betty Reid Soskin, passed away peacefully … she led … Read more
Colleagues at a local Alabama news station delivered a poignant farewell to former sports reporter and teacher, Christina Chambers, who was found dead Tuesday morning alongside her husband, Johnny Rimes, in an apparent murder-suicide — with her 3-year-old son unharmed nearby. WBRC 6, a Fox-affiliate station in Birmingham, aired a heartfelt tribute to Chambers on … Read more
Brie Bird has died at just 9 years old. The social media star died on Thursday after a five-year battle with neuroblastoma cancer. “You are the miracle! Your purpose on earth was fulfilled, and it was the most sacred privilege to escort you home,” her family posted to Instagram on Friday. “You brought people to … Read more
A Michigan man died of rabies he contracted after receiving a kidney transplant from a donor who became infected — and later died — while rescuing a kitten from a rabid skunk, according to health officials. The unidentified patient received the Idaho donor’s left kidney during a December 2024 transplant in Ohio — only to … Read more
Martha Stewart has her end-of-life plans already set. During an appearance on Shawn Killinger’s “50+ & Unfiltered” podcast, Stewart said she plans on being “composted” when she dies. “Oh, I’m going to be composted. When one of my horses dies, we dig a giant hole really deep in one of my fields,” Stewart began. “We have a pet cemetery. … Read more
Horrifying CCTV footage showing the moment a man drops a heavy barbell onto his chest at the gym, devastatingly ending his life, has emerged. Brazilian man, Ronald Montenegro, was lifting weights when the piece of gym equipment slipped out of his hands and crashed onto his chest. Fellow gymgoers quickly rushed to the 55-year-old’s aid, … Read more