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Hayden Panettiere's Estranged Mom Breaks Silence on Death, Slams Ex‑Boyfriend
entertainment7 days ago

Hayden Panettiere's Estranged Mom Breaks Silence on Death, Slams Ex‑Boyfriend

Lesley Vogel, Hayden Panettiere's estranged mother, speaks out for the first time after the actress's death at 36, praising Panettiere's talent, criticizing her on‑again/off‑again partner Brian Hickerson, and saying she plans to speak with investigators as the case unfolds; the piece also recalls Panettiere's fraught relationship with her mother and prior memoir claims about their dynamic and Hickerson's involvement at the time of her death.

911 audio links Hayden Panettiere’s death to suspected overdose and cardiac arrest
entertainment8 days ago

911 audio links Hayden Panettiere’s death to suspected overdose and cardiac arrest

911 dispatch audio from a Greenville, SC apartment reports an unresponsive woman in cardiac arrest; medics attempted advanced resuscitation while a later EMT note cited a possible overdose. Panettiere was pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m. with police saying there were no signs of foul play and an autopsy planned. The 36-year-old actress, known for Heroes and Nashville, had publicly battled addiction and mental health issues in recent years.

911 Audio Details Hint at Overdose in Hayden Panettiere’s Death at 36
entertainment8 days ago

911 Audio Details Hint at Overdose in Hayden Panettiere’s Death at 36

Hayden Panettiere died at 36 in her South Carolina home after an apparent overdose, with 911 audio obtained by Page Six showing paramedics treating a woman in cardiac arrest and CPR in progress before she was pronounced dead. Authorities said there were no signs of foul play and an autopsy is planned. Panettiere is survived by her daughter Kaya; she had previously spoken about addiction and postpartum depression, and her younger brother Jansen Panettiere died in 2023.

The Challenge alum Tyler Duckworth dies at 44
entertainment11 days ago

The Challenge alum Tyler Duckworth dies at 44

The Challenge alum Tyler Duckworth, 44, has died. He was reportedly found unresponsive in his North Dakota bathroom in an unattended death, after recently undergoing surgery. Duckworth appeared on six seasons of The Challenge, winning 2010’s Cutthroat and 2011’s Rivals, and first rose to fame on Real World: Key West (2006). Fellow castmates posted tributes online.

All That alum Christy Knowings dies at 46 after asthma-related brain injury
entertainment12 days ago

All That alum Christy Knowings dies at 46 after asthma-related brain injury

Christy Knowings, a regular on Nickelodeon’s All That from 1997–2000, died at 46 after an asthma attack left her with brain damage; she was on life support and her family decided to remove her on Tuesday. Known for characters like Jessica, Penny Lane and Gloria Bankhead, she later appeared on Sesame Street with her twin brother, and released a 2020 track 'To the World.' Her death follows fellow All That alum Kianna Underwood’s January death.

Sopranos Star Vincent Pastore Dies at 80, Remembered by Cast
celebrity21 days ago

Sopranos Star Vincent Pastore Dies at 80, Remembered by Cast

Vincent Pastore, 80, the Sopranos’ Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero, was found dead at his Bronx home after neighbors hadn’t seen him for days. First responders spent about 22 minutes attempting to save him, but he died of natural causes; TMZ reports an autopsy would not be performed. Tributes from fellow Sopranos stars like Lorraine Bracco and Michael Imperioli remembered him as a funny, generous presence and a devoted friend to his family.

Sixpence None the Richer’s bassist Justin Cary dies at 50 after stroke
entertainment2 months ago

Sixpence None the Richer’s bassist Justin Cary dies at 50 after stroke

Justin Cary, the bassist for Sixpence None the Richer, died at 50 after suffering a serious stroke and spending time in the ICU; his wife Linda was by his side as a GoFundMe fundraiser raised more than $38,000 for medical expenses. The band, formed in 1992 with Cary joining in 1997, is best known for the 1998 hit 'Kiss Me', which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a Grammy nomination.

Family claims GoFundMe funds tied to Daveigh Chase’s death were siphoned by her boyfriend
entertainment2 months ago

Family claims GoFundMe funds tied to Daveigh Chase’s death were siphoned by her boyfriend

After the death of Lilo & Stitch star Daveigh Chase, her family alleges her boyfriend Roy Hernandez started a GoFundMe in her name to profit personally, not for funeral costs. They say Chase’s estate has sufficient means and have reported the page to GoFundMe, though it remained active with donations (over $4,000) as of the report. Hernandez denies wrongdoing, while Chase’s agent and family say there was no paperwork transferring control of her funds to him, and note two earlier fundraisers in her name. The story cites Chase’s death after a meningitis battle and references her difficult final months, including homelessness and health issues.

TV comedian Ronnie Schell, Duke Slater of Gomer Pyle, Dies at 94
entertainment2 months ago

TV comedian Ronnie Schell, Duke Slater of Gomer Pyle, Dies at 94

Ronnie Schell, the longtime comedian and actor best known for playing Duke Slater on Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., died of natural causes at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles at age 94. A San Francisco State University alum who began in stand-up, Schell appeared on You Bet Your Life, led the CBS sitcom Good Morning World, and earned TV credits including That Girl and General Hospital, plus voice work in animation. He is survived by his wife Janet, sons Gregory and Christian, and granddaughter Chiara.

Last Defendant in Matthew Perry Ketamine Death Sentenced to Prison
crime2 months ago

Last Defendant in Matthew Perry Ketamine Death Sentenced to Prison

Kenneth Iwamasa, Perry's former live-in assistant, was sentenced to 3 years and 5 months in federal prison (plus 2 years of probation and a $10,000 fine) after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine tied to the actor’s 2023 death; he purchased and repeatedly injected Perry with the drug, including the three injections that led to his death, and he is the fifth and final defendant to be sentenced in the case.

TOWIE Alum Jake Hall Dies at 35 in Mallorca Accident
entertainment3 months ago

TOWIE Alum Jake Hall Dies at 35 in Mallorca Accident

The Only Way Is Essex alum Jake Hall has died at 35 in Mallorca after a freak accident at a villa, with head injuries from shards of glass. Spanish authorities say it appears accidental and autopsy results are pending. Hall is survived by his eight-year-old daughter River with ex-partner Misse Beqiri; tributes poured in from friends and the TOWIE family as he had recently focused on art in Mallorca.

Dylan Carter Dies at 24 in South Carolina Car Crash
entertainment4 months ago

Dylan Carter Dies at 24 in South Carolina Car Crash

Dylan Carter, a 24-year-old former The Voice contestant who briefly joined Reba McEntire’s team in Season 24, died April 25 in a single-car crash on Colleton County’s Lowcountry Highway in South Carolina. The Local Voice nonprofit announced the death, praising him as the heart of the community, and tributes from local officials and Reba followed as his scheduled Music on Main performance was canceled.

Martin Short’s Daughter Katherine Dies at 42 in Hollywood Hills
celebrity6 months ago

Martin Short’s Daughter Katherine Dies at 42 in Hollywood Hills

Katherine Short, the adopted daughter of actor Martin Short and his late wife Nancy Dolman, died at 42 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at her Hollywood Hills home, with TMZ reporting the initial details. She worked as a social worker in Los Angeles and was involved with Bring Change 2 Mind, a charity addressing mental-health stigma. Martin Short and Steve Martin have been on a comedy tour, including a sold‑out Minneapolis show, and it was not clear whether Short would perform following his daughter’s death.

Brigitte Bardot: From 1960s Icon to Animal Rights Advocate
obituaries8 months ago

Brigitte Bardot: From 1960s Icon to Animal Rights Advocate

Brigitte Bardot, a legendary French actress and sex symbol of the 1960s who later became a militant animal rights activist and far-right supporter, has died at age 91 in France. Her career spanned over two decades with iconic films like 'And God Created Woman,' and she later gained notoriety for her outspoken political views and activism, which included anti-immigrant sentiments and racial hatred convictions. She was also a prominent supporter of animal rights, founding a major organization and campaigning globally for animal welfare.