A mom almost died from rabies after being bitten by a stray cat on holiday in Turkey — but had her life saved when her dogs sniffed out the deadly disease. Chloe Kelly, 44, was bitten on the heel while eating in a restaurant at the 5 star La Blanche Resort, in Bodrum, on the … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My close friend “Annie” came to my father’s funeral. She had met him only a couple of times. While I realized she was doing it to be there for me, I felt responsible for her since she knew no one there. I had her sit with me, but I was trying to deal … Read more
PGA Tour winner Jake Knapp’s girlfriend, Makena White, died earlier this week. She was just 28. White’s friend announced the news on the golfer’s Instagram page on Friday. Jake Knapp (L.) and Makena White had been dating for two years. Instagram / @ makenawhite91 “Hi everyone – this is Makena’s friend, writing with the heaviest … Read more
Trailblazing director Diane Martel, who was behind some of the most iconic music videos of the pop era, including the controversial ‘Blurred Lines’ clip, has died of breast cancer at 63. Born and raised in New York, where she got her start filming the city’s gritty hip hop scene in the early 1990s, Martel broke … Read more
This paraglider had to handle some high-stakes inflation — but not the way you would think. A 27-year-old named Michael recently faced what would be most people’s nightmare while doing any sort of activity in the air. In a viral TikTok video with over 4 million views, shocked viewers can see the moment when a … Read more
Diego Borella, an assistant director on the Netflix show “Emily in Paris,” has died. The series was shooting in Venice at the Hotel Danieli when Borella, 47, reportedly collapsed in front of the crew. Per La Repubblica, medics were unable to save him after showing up around 7 p.m. on Thursday. The outlet states Borella reportedly suffered a heart … Read more
Brent Hinds, who co-founded the heavy metal band Mastodon before leaving the group earlier this year, has died. He was 51. The former lead guitarist and co-vocalist was involved in a motorcycle crash in Atlanta Wednesday night, per Atlanta News First. Hinds was reportedly riding his Harley-Davidson around 11:35 p.m. when a BMW SUV failed … Read more
A dad-of-one died just 24 hours after a bungling doctor refused to send him to ER – telling him he had tonsillitis. Michael Reynolds, 29, was told to rest after he initially went to his GP complaining of a sore and swollen throat. He was sent home with a steroid nasal spray, but when his … Read more
A newborn baby died after her mother delivered her using a home-birthing pool hired from “freebirth” Instagram influencer Emily Lal, a coroner has found. The findings made in the Coroners Court of Victoria say it is “unlikely” the baby girl would have died had she been born in a hospital setting, or if the home birth had occurred with appropriate midwife … Read more
The family of Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, is beginning to speak out after his tragic death at age 48. Brandon died on Thursday, August 7, after a private, yearslong battle with cancer. His brother, race car driver Shelby Blackstock, 35, was one of the first in the family to publicly address his passing. Taking … Read more
Kelly Clarkson‘s ex-husband, talent manager Brandon Blackstock, has died after a three-year private battle with melanoma. He was 48. “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away,” Blackstock’s management company, Starstruck, said in a statement on Aug. 7, 2025. Brandon Blackstock attends the 25th Annual Critics’ Choice … Read more
A former “MasterChef México” contestant and popular TikTok influencer died in a heartbreaking car crash when she slammed into a parked car over the weekend, authorities said Wednesday. Yanin Campos, 38, who placed sixth on the reality cooking show in 2018, was driving an SUV in her hometown of Chihuahua at 6:30 a.m. Saturday when … Read more
Flaco Jimenez, the legendary accordionist from San Antonio who won multiple Grammys and helped expand the popularity of conjunto, Tejano, and Tex-Mex music, died Thursday. He was 86. Jimenez’s death was announced Thursday evening by his family on social media. He was surrounded by family members when he died in the San Antonio home of … Read more
Jeannie Seely, the soulful country music singer behind such standards like “Don’t Touch Me,” has died. She was 85. Her publicist, Don Murry Grubbs, said she died Friday after succumbing to complications from an intestinal infection. Known as “Miss Country Soul” for her unique vocal style, Seely was a trailblazer for women in country music, celebrated for … Read more
Ozzy Osbourne’s death this week at the age of 76 has ignited curiosity about his Parkinson’s disease and how it contributed to his death. Parkinson’s, which affects memory, thinking and movement, is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world. Osbourne was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2003, but waited until 2020 to publicly disclose the news. … Read more
Ian de Metz, the fiancé of Canadian health and beauty influencer Hannah Carnat-Gronnerud, died suddenly on Thursday, July 17 — around a month before they were slated to tie the knot. The content creator’s best friend, Nathalie Berard, broke the tragic news on the social media star’s Instagram page. “It is with the heaviest heart … Read more
An Australian college student died of a caffeine overdose after waiting several hours for the ambulance to arrive. Christina Lackmann, 32, was a biomedical science student who was found dead in her home in Melbourne in April 2021, according to 9News. Lackman had called emergency services at around 8 p.m. local time, saying she felt … Read more
Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ visionary and fragile leader whose genius for melody, arrangements and wide-eyed self-expression inspired “Good Vibrations,” “California Girls” and other summertime anthems that made him one of the world’s most influential recording artists, has died at 82. Wilson’s family posted news of his death to his website and social media accounts … Read more
LOS ANGELES — Alf Clausen, the Emmy-winning composer whose music provided essential accompaniment for the animated antics of “The Simpsons” for 27 years, has died. His daughter Kaarin Clausen told The Associated Press that Alf Clausen died Thursday at his home in Los Angeles after struggling with Parkinson’s Disease for about a decade. He was 84. Clausen, … Read more
Michael Sumler, a member of the iconic R&B band Kool & the Gang, tragically died at the age of 71 in a car accident. The Grammy-winning band confirmed the news of Sumler’s death on Thursday. “We’re deeply saddened to hear about the passing of our longtime wardrobe valet, Mike Sumler,” the band told The Post … Read more