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Reality TV alum Tyler Duckworth dies at 44

Tyler Duckworth, a popular MTV reality star who appeared on The Real World: Key West and competed on six seasons of The Challenge, died at 44 in North Dakota. His mother announced the death on Facebook, and authorities said he was found in his apartment after neighbors reported water leaking from the bathroom ceiling; the exact cause of death has not yet been determined. The Challenge showrunner and fellow cast members mourned his passing, praising his humor and sensitivity and noting his two-time championship run on the show.

via The Cut|

#celebrity-culture #mtv #obits

entertainment23 days ago•134 min saved

Sopranos Stars Honor Vincent Pastore After His Passing

Vincent Pastore, best known as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on The Sopranos, was found dead at his Bronx home on August 1. Friends and co-stars across the show paid tribute on social media, remembering him as a talented, funny, and loving friend. Pastore rose from Bronx roots, got his break after Matt and Kevin Dillon helped him land a role, and built a career in crime dramas with appearances in Goodfellas, Mickey Blue Eyes, and Mafia! He joined The Sopranos in 1999, leaving a lasting impression on fans and colleagues alike as his on‑screen family mourns his loss.

via vulture.com|

#big-pussy #entertainment #obits

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Riot-Grrrl Icon Jennifer Finch, L7’s Bassist, Dies at 59

Jennifer Finch, the brain cancer–fighting bassist for LA punk icons L7, died at 59. A pivotal figure in the LA scene, she joined L7 in 1986, helped propel their 1992 hit 'Pretend We're Dead,' left in 1997, and returned for the 2014 reunion; she was featured in the documentary L7: Pretend We're Dead, with tributes from peers like Tom Morello.

via Vulture|

#grunge #jennifer-finch #l7

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Kris Jenner's Mom MJ Shannon Dies at 91, Prompting Family Tributes

Kris Jenner announced the death of her mother, Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon, at 91, calling her the heart of the family and saying she taught them that family is everything. Shannon often appeared on the Jenner-Kardashian shows; she was previously married to Kris’s father, Robert Houghton, before later marrying Harry Shannon, who died in 2003. Shannon is survived by Jenner and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and Kris’s sister Karen Casey died unexpectedly two years ago.

via The Cut|

#kardashians #kris-jenner #mary-jo-shannon

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Doris Snader, 68, Remembered for Love, Gardens, and Generosity

Doris Jean Snader, 68, of Terre Hill, died July 14, 2026, after a life marked by love and generosity. She and her wife Dawn were partners for 20 years before marrying in 2015; a Cum Laude Millersville University graduate (1994) who spent 25 years at RR Donnelley, Doris loved reading, gardening, and meditation, and often showed kindness to strangers. She is survived by siblings and other relatives; a funeral was scheduled for July 20, 2026 at Eckenroth Home for Funerals with interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery; memorials may be made to Greys and Strays.

via LancasterOnline|

#greys-and-strays #lancaster #millersville-university

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Sam Neill Dies at 78, Remembered for Jurassic Park and a Luminous Acting Career

Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor famed for his role as Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, died in Sydney at 78 after battling blood cancer. His family said he passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, and noted he had recently been cancer-free thanks to Australian clinical trials. Neill’s career spanned Dead Calm, The Hunt for Red October, The Piano, and Peaky Blinders, and he was linked to Legendary’s Godzilla x Kong: Supernova before his passing. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese paid tribute to his contributions to Australian storytelling.

via Deadline|

#blood-cancer #jurassic-park #new-zealand

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Investigation Opened into Influencer Ashlee Jenae’s Tanzanian Death

Influencer Ashlee Jenae (Ashly Robinson) died on a celebration trip in Tanzania, found unconscious at a Zanzibar villa and pronounced dead after transport to a hospital. Tanzanian police say it is believed to be suicide, following a dispute with fiancé Joe McCann; he is cooperating and has had his passport withheld. The family has called the death suspicious and says the case is under active investigation, with authorities not accusing McCann of wrongdoing at this time.

via The Cut|

#crime #deaths #influencers

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Mary Beth Hurt, Esteemed Actress of Interiors and Garp, Dies at 79

Mary Beth Hurt, a Tony-nominated actress known for Interiors and The World According to Garp, died at 79 from complications related to Alzheimer’s. Her husband, director Paul Schrader, and daughter Molly announced the death, praising her grace in all roles. Born Mary Beth Supinger in 1946, she studied drama at the University of Iowa and NYU Tisch, earned three Tony nominations (for Trelawny of the Wells, Crimes of the Heart, and Benefactors) and won an Obie and a Drama Desk for Crimes of the Heart, balancing a prolific film career with a lifelong theater presence.

via Vulture|

#interiors #mary-beth-hurt #obits

music3 years ago•1 min saved

Rick Froberg, Frontman of Drive Like Jehu and Hot Snakes, Passes Away at 55

Rick Froberg, the frontman of bands like Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes, and Obits, has passed away at the age of 55. Known for his creativity and vision, Froberg's art and rock n roll contributions made life better for many. He will be remembered for his influential work in the post-hardcore genre, including albums with Drive Like Jehu and Hot Snakes. His bandmate, John Reis, expressed his love and admiration for Froberg, stating that he will be missed for the rest of his life.

via Stereogum|

#drive-like-jehu #hot-snakes #music