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Bob Mackie's death certificate cites fatal head trauma, contradicting initial pneumonia report
entertainment3 days ago

Bob Mackie's death certificate cites fatal head trauma, contradicting initial pneumonia report

Bob Mackie's death certificate lists subarachnoid hemorrhage and blunt head trauma as the cause of death, contradicting earlier reports that he died of pneumonia. He suffered a fall on September 11 at the home of his design director, Joseph McFate, and died three days later at a Palm Springs hospital. His rep clarified that he was also battling pneumonia before and after the incident. Mackie, age 87, was cremated on September 17, with his remains scattered at sea off San Diego County.

Police Report Details Final Hours of Wrestler PAC Before Death in Illinois
sports7 days ago

Police Report Details Final Hours of Wrestler PAC Before Death in Illinois

A partially redacted police incident report reveals that professional wrestler PAC (Benjamin Satterley) was found unresponsive in a rental car outside a CAVA restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois, on September 27, 2026. The report confirms he had recently competed at AEW All Out and was preparing to fly back to the United Kingdom. While no suspicious marks were found on his body, authorities noted saliva on his shirt and medication in his vehicle. The cause of death remains pending additional testing.

Tim Curry Dies at 80; Coronary Artery Disease Cited as Primary Cause
entertainment1 month ago

Tim Curry Dies at 80; Coronary Artery Disease Cited as Primary Cause

Tim Curry died on Aug. 25, 2026, at age 80 in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles. Public health records list coronary artery disease as the primary cause of death, with a history of stroke and kidney cancer noted as contributing factors; Curry had suffered a stroke in 2012 and had limited mobility in later years, with his last screen credit in 2024’s Stream.

MJ Shannon’s Death Officially Attributed to Acute Cardiopulmonary Arrest
entertainment2 months ago

MJ Shannon’s Death Officially Attributed to Acute Cardiopulmonary Arrest

Less than two weeks after Kris Jenner’s mother Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon died at 91, a death certificate confirms the cause as acute cardiopulmonary arrest, with contributing factors including acute respiratory failure and metastatic lung cancer; she died in the hospital on July 16, just shy of her 92nd birthday, and Kris shared a heartfelt tribute about her mom being the heart of the family.

Kaylee Hottle’s death ruled an accident after Maryland crash
entertainment2 months ago

Kaylee Hottle’s death ruled an accident after Maryland crash

Kaylee Hottle, an 18-year-old deaf actress known for Godzilla vs. Kong, died after a July 21, 2026, single-car crash in Frederick County, Maryland. The state medical examiner ruled her death due to multiple blunt force injuries and classified the incident as an accident. The crash involved a 19-year-old driver at allegedly excessive speeds; another passenger declined treatment, while the driver had non-life-threatening injuries. Hottle’s father confirmed the death to TMZ and noted she would be an organ donor.

Lilo & Stitch star Daveigh Chase dies at 35; AIDS listed as cause
entertainment3 months ago

Lilo & Stitch star Daveigh Chase dies at 35; AIDS listed as cause

Former child star Daveigh Chase, known for voicing Lilo and for The Ring, died at 35 on June 16. The Los Angeles County medical examiner ruled AIDS as the cause of death, with chronic polysubstance use listed as a significant condition, though her father has claimed she died of meningitis and a blood infection, underscoring a history of drug struggle and homelessness.

Buffy Star Nicholas Brendon's Death Linked to Severe Coronary Blockage and Heart Disease
entertainment5 months ago

Buffy Star Nicholas Brendon's Death Linked to Severe Coronary Blockage and Heart Disease

Nicholas Brendon, 54, the actor best known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died on March 20. The Putnam County Coroner ruled his death natural, caused by atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease with acute pneumonia and a prior myocardial infarction as contributing factors, including a 90% blockage in his right coronary artery. Brendon had a history of smoking and a prior cardiac incident in 2022; autopsy also noted an enlarged heart and multiple artery stenoses. His family highlighted his art and creative spirit in a statement after his passing.

Eric Dane's Death Officially Attributed to ALS-Linked Respiratory Failure
entertainment7 months ago

Eric Dane's Death Officially Attributed to ALS-Linked Respiratory Failure

Eric Dane, best known for Grey's Anatomy, died at 53 and, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, his official cause of death was respiratory failure linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Dane had publicly disclosed his ALS diagnosis last year, and his passing prompted an outpouring of tributes from co-stars and friends across the entertainment industry.

music11 months ago

Ace Frehley's Cause of Death Confirmed at Age 74

Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley died at age 74 from blunt trauma injuries after an accidental fall at his home, which caused head injuries including skull fractures and a subdural hematoma. He was on life support before his family decided to end his life support. Frehley was a founding member of Kiss and had a notable solo career, with his last concert in September 2023. His death has been widely mourned in the music community.