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Michael Clarke Duncan Dead at 54 – Not a Celebrity Hoax

Andrew Kirk — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 22:08:29 +0000

RIP Oscar-nominated actor Michael Clarke Duncan. A plethora of media sources are announcing the death after it was confirmed by his fiance Sept. 3. The giant of a man died of a heart attack. He had been having heart trouble for the past several months. Most famous for his rolls in “The Green Mile” with [...]

Rodney King Dead at 47

Dan Seitz — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:49:19 +0000

Read the full details of his death.

Mitchell Guist of 'Swamp People' Dies at 47

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:32:33 +0000

Mitchell Guist, who starred on the History Channel reality show ‘Swamp People,’ passed away on Monday while loading a boat on Louisiana’s Belle River. According to reports, Guist suffered a seizure and fell down. It is unclear if trauma from the fall killed him, or if his death was a result of a medical condition. “We are extremely [...]

Dick Clark Hologram ?

Scott Shetler — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:24:31 +0000

Will Dick Clark Hologram Be Present at 'New Year's Rockin' Eve'?

Comedian Patrice O'Neal Has Passed Away, Twitter Is First with the Scoop

Kathy Landin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:10:52 +0000

Comedian, radio personality and actor Patrice O’Neal passed away at the age of 41 on Monday night. He suffered a stroke in October and never returned to good health. The news was confirmed for fans when Gregg Hughes, the ‘Opie’ of Opie & Anthony, tweeted this afternoon, Yes it’s true that our pal Patrice O’Neal [...]

Sherwood Schwartz, Creator of 'The Brady Bunch' and 'Gilligan's Island,' Dead at 94

Big Jim — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:20:13 +0000

Sherwood Schwartz, the man who created or contributed to several iconic television shows, died Tuesday at 4AM of natural causes. He was 94.

Schwartz worked in radio for Bob Hope before transitioning to television, where he won a 1961 Emmy as part of the writing team for 'The Red Skelton Show.' He also worked on series such as 'My Favorite Martian' and 'Harper Valley PTA.'

'Jackass' Star Ryan Dunn Killed in Car Crash

Andy Scott — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:55:40 +0000

34-year-old Ryan Dunn, one of the many faces of MTV’s popular prank franchise ‘Jackass,’ was killed in a car accident early Monday morning in Pennsylvania, TMZ has confirmed.

According to the report, the accident occurred at around 3AM at Route 322 and New Street in West Goshen Township. Dunn was in the vehicle with an unidentified person – who was also killed – though no word yet on who was actually driving the car.

Actor Jeff Conaway Dead at 60

Big Jim — Fri, 27 May 2011 19:09:15 +0000

'Grease' and 'Taxi' star Jeff Conaway died Friday after falling into a coma two weeks ago, TMZ is reporting. He was 60.

Conaway was known for his role as Kenickie in the 1978 movie-musical 'Grease.' From 1978-1981, he also played Bobby Wheeler on the sitcom 'Taxi,' earning a Golden Globe nomination along the way before leaving the series after its third season.

Wrestling Great 'Macho Man' Randy Savage Dead at 58

Big Jim — Fri, 20 May 2011 17:56:39 +0000

Legendary wrestler 'Macho Man' Randy Savage died today in a car accident in Tampa, Florida, reports TMZ. He was 58.

Savage's brother, Lanny Poffo, said he passed away after he lost control of his car when he had a heart attack shortly before 9:30AM. The Florida Highway Patrol says Savage drove across a concrete median and into oncoming traffic before he hit a tree.