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
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
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
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
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, 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, 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
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
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 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, 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
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
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 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
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
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, 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
Jane Fonda accosts Robert Redford, who died Tuesday at age 89, in a scene from “Barefoot in the Park.” With flattery. “You’re always dressed right, you always look right, you always say the right thing,” she runs down in the 1967 comedy. “You’re very nearly perfect.” Robert Redford starred opposite Jane Fonda in “Barefoot in the Park.” … Read more
Surprising new details are coming to light following the death of Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, last week at 48. An obituary for the late talent manager revealed that Blackstock was “building a life” with Clarkson’s former assistant, Brittney Marie Jones, as he lost his battle with cancer. “Brandon, along with his beautiful and loving … Read more
Eddie Palmieri, the avant-garde musician who was one of the most innovative artists of rumba and Latin jazz, has died. He was 88. Fania Records announced Palmieri’s death Wednesday evening. Palmieri’s daughter Gabriela told The New York Times that her father died earlier that day at his home in New Jersey after “an extended illness.” … Read more