Jaye P. Morgan, a pop and TV star who had an infamous stint on ‘The Gong Show’ dead at 94

Jaye P. Morgan, one of the top female recording artists of the 1950s with five hits in 1955 alone, including “That’s All I Want From You,” and who later became a frequent talk show guest and game show panelist, infamously taking off her shirt on “The Gong Show,” has died. She was 94. Morgan died … Read more

Tim Curry was a supernova — and the ultimate cult actor

If “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” was the ultimate cult movie, Tim Curry was the ultimate cult actor. To be his fan was to be his follower. Curry was, simply put, an addictive presence to behold. The gregarious Brit, who died Tuesday in Los Angeles at age 80, oozed an eccentric, ginormous personality that exploded … Read more

Dollywood to remain open day after Dolly Parton’s death: ‘As Dolly wanted’

Her spirit lives on. Dolly Parton’s eponymous Tennessee theme park will remain open in the days following the country icon’s death at 80, with Dollywood officials claiming it’s what she would’ve wanted. “In her spirit, Dollywood will be open Wednesday as Dolly wanted, always reminding everyone with her signature sparkle — ‘the show must go … Read more

ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen dead at 93: ‘Visionary and an innovator’

ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen died at the age of 93 at his Florida home Tuesday from the effects of Parkinson’s disease, according to the network. Rasmussen’s creation changed sports coverage forever and cemented his place as one of the most influential sports television figures ever. “Bill was a remarkable man — a visionary and an … Read more

Trump, Ric Flair, Atlanta Braves, media personalities react to Ted Turner’s death: ‘One of the Greats of All Time’

Trump, Ric Flair, Atlanta Braves,  media personalities react to Ted Turner’s death: ‘One of the Greats of All Time’

Ted Turner, the billionaire founder of TV news network CNN, has died at 87, CNN reported Wednesday. Below are some reactions to the news. Ted Turner, the billionaire founder of TV news network CNN, died at 87. Sports Illustrated via Getty Images Donald Trump “Ted Turner, one of the Greats of All Time, just died,” the president posted on … Read more

Beloved NHL radio host Jim ‘Boomer’ Gordon dead at 55

Beloved NHL radio host Jim ‘Boomer’ Gordon dead at 55

Jim “Boomer” Gordon had a well-known saying about hometown NHL broadcasts: “They should feel like comfort food.” They should be familiar, warm, colloquial and speak to the audience they were meant to serve. In short, they should be a delight. It’s hard to think of a better way to sum up what Gordon meant to … Read more

Conservative pundit and ‘Dilbert’ creator Scott Adams dead at 68

Conservative pundit and ‘Dilbert’ creator Scott Adams dead at 68

Cartoonist, author, and political commentator Scott Adams passed away Tuesday after a battle with prostate cancer. He was 68. His ex-wife and caregiver, Shelly, made the announcement on Adams’s live stream Tuesday morning. “Unfortunately, this isn’t good news,” Shelly said. “Of course, he waited til just before the show started, but he’s not with us … Read more

Bodybuilder Jayne Trcka who played Miss Mann in ‘Scary Movie’ found dead in kitchen: report

Bodybuilder Jayne Trcka who played Miss Mann in ‘Scary Movie’ found dead in kitchen: report

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

Richard Smallwood, Grammy-nominated gospel singer, dead at 77

Richard Smallwood, Grammy-nominated gospel singer, dead at 77

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

Brigitte Bardot, 1960s sultry sex symbol turned militant animal rights activist, dead at 91

Brigitte Bardot, 1960s sultry sex symbol turned militant animal rights activist, dead at 91

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

Chuck Norris’ ex-wife — and high school sweetheart — dead at 84

Chuck Norris’ ex-wife — and high school sweetheart — dead at 84

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

‘Pulp Fiction,’ ‘The Mask’ actor Peter Greene found dead at 60 inside his NYC apartment

‘Pulp Fiction,’ ‘The Mask’ actor Peter Greene found dead at 60 inside his NYC apartment

Actor Peter Greene, best known for his roles in “The Mask” and “Pulp Fiction,” was found dead inside his Lower East Side apartment Friday afternoon, his longtime manager confirmed to The Post. Greene, 60, was found unresponsive inside his Clinton Street apartment around 3:25 p.m., and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police and … Read more

Netflix star and mom of three announces own death in heartbreaking post: ‘I’m home’

Netflix star and mom of three announces own death in heartbreaking post: ‘I’m home’

Netflix star and country music singer Criscilla Anderson has died at 45 after a battle with cancer – and she announced the death herself in a heartbreaking social media post. The star – who appeared on Netflix’s 2020 reality show “Country Ever After“– delivered the sad news that she lost her battle with colon cancer in … Read more

Daniel Woodrell, ‘Winter’s Bone’ author who coined ‘country noir’ genre, dead at 72

Daniel Woodrell, ‘Winter’s Bone’ author who coined ‘country noir’ genre, dead at 72

Daniel Woodrell, the acclaimed author of “Winter’s Bone” and other American novels that captured the essence of the Missouri Ozarks he called home, died Friday. The 72-year-old’s wife, Katie Estill-Woodrell, told the New York Times that he died at their home in West Plains, Missouri, after a battle against pancreatic cancer. He previously beat colon … Read more

Sir Tom Stoppard dead at 88: Legendary playwright won 5 Tony Awards and an Oscar

Sir Tom Stoppard dead at 88: Legendary playwright won 5 Tony Awards and an Oscar

Legendary playwright Sir Tom Stoppard has died at 88. The five-time Tony winner, most famous for his groundbreaking 1966 play “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” died “peacefully” at his home in Dorset, England, United Agents said in a statement. “He will be remembered for his works, for their brilliance and humanity, and for his wit, … Read more

Harry Donahue, Philadelphia sports radio legend, dead at 77

Harry Donahue, Philadelphia sports radio legend, dead at 77

A Philadelphia sports radio staple died at 77 following a battle with cancer.  Harry Donahue, a longtime sports and morning drive anchor at KYW Newsradio, died Wednesday, the station’s parent company, Audacy, announced.  Donahue had a 35-year career at the station, which began in 1974 as a freelance reporter before he started work as an … Read more

Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers dead at 48: ‘We lost our brother’

Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers dead at 48: ‘We lost our brother’

Limp Bizkit rocker Sam Rivers – the nu metal band’s founding bassist – died at the age of 48 on Saturday, the group announced in a somber social media post. “Today we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat,” Limp Bizkit wrote on Instagram, sharing photos of their fallen band member. “Sam Rivers wasn’t just our … Read more

‘Naked Gun’ and ‘Police Squad!’ star Ed Williams dead at 98

‘Naked Gun’ and ‘Police Squad!’ star Ed Williams dead at 98

Ed Williams, the actor best known for his roles in the “Police Squad!” TV show and the original “Naked Gun” films, has died. He was 98. The late star’s granddaughter confirmed that Williams passed away in Los Angeles on Thursday, Oct. 2, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Born Edwin Wallace Williams in San Jose, California, on Nov. … Read more

Joan Kennedy, first wife of Edward Kennedy, dead at 89

Joan Kennedy, first wife of Edward Kennedy, dead at 89

BOSTON (AP) — Joan B. Kennedy, the former wife of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy who endured a troubled marriage marked by family tragedies, her husband’s infidelities and her own decades-long struggles with alcoholism and mental health, died on Wednesday. She was 89. The former Joan Bennett, one of the last remaining members of a family generation that … Read more

PGA Tour winner Jake Knapp’s girlfriend dies suddenly at 28

PGA Tour winner Jake Knapp’s girlfriend dies suddenly at 28

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