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Walla Walla's Dunham Cellars Co-Owner Loses Battle With Cancer

Stacy Lee — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:13:52 +0000

Sad news came across my desk this morning. Mike Dunham, co-owner of Dunham Cellars, passed away at his home, Saturday, May 18th surrounded by his family and close friends, after a courageous 4-year battle with Renal Cell Carcinoma. Viewing & visitation will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 12:00 pm until 7:00 pm [...]

Dr. Joyce Brothers Dies at Age 85

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:05:43 +0000

Dr. Joyce Brothers, the psychologist whose career included a syndicated column, books, stints on television and in film, has died. She was 85. Brothers passed away Monday in New York City, although no cause of death has been revealed. Brothers first rose to fame by winning the top prize in 1955 while a contestant on [...]

Kris Kross Member Chris Kelly Dead at 34

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 02 May 2013 03:13:00 +0000

Rapper Chris Kelly, known as ‘Mac Daddy’ and one-half of the pop-rap duo Kris Kross, was found dead in Atlanta today (May 1) at the age of 34. Kelly was found unresponsive at his home and then transported to the Atlanta Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, according to The Atlanta Journal Constitution. The [...]

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, The 'Iron Lady,' Has Died at 87

BJ Ragone — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:06:16 +0000

The first female prime minister of England, Margaret Thatcher, has passed away due to a stroke. She was 87 years old. A spokesperson for Thatcher confirmed that she has passed away. They say that a further statement will be made later. She reportedly died Monday morning after suffering a stroke. SkyNews reports that Thatcher was [...]

Roger Ebert's Best Quotes

Jacob Hall — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:40:41 +0000

Legendary film critic Roger Ebert has passed away at the age of 70, leaving a massive void in the world of film analysis and criticism that is unlikely to be filled anytime soon. His impact on his field and how people watch and talk about movies cannot be underestimated. However, there's a reason he was the most influential and widely read critics of all time: he was a damn great writer.

Driver in Yesterday's Fatal Accident on Clearwater was 84 – How Old is Too Old to Drive

Stacy Lee — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:36:22 +0000

There were two major accidents yesterday on Clearwater Ave.in Kennewick just minutes apart. The 1st accident a pedestrian was killed when an 84 year old man lost control of his vehicle and struck and killed a 60 year old Kennewick man. The 84 year old claims the accelerator got stuck and that is why he lost control of his vehicle.

Boxer Hector Camacho Dies After Being Taken Off Life Support

Joe Student — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:01:13 +0000

Hector Camacho, a world championship boxer known for his fast hand speed and audacious behavior, died Saturday in San Juan, P.R. after being taken off life support.The death of Camacho, 50, came four days after he was shot while sitting in a parked car in San Juan. He was declared brain dead on Thursday. Police [...]

'Sons of Anarchy' Star Johnny Lewis Dead at 28

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:50:53 +0000

Very sad news to report this morning, particularly sad for fans of FX's motorcycle drama 'Sons of Anarchy,' as we've just learned that one-time series star Johnny Lewis has died under somewhat mysterious circumstances. The actor was known to play Kip "Half-Sack" eps on the first two seasons of the hit biker series, before requesting to be released from his contract, which 'Sons of Anarchy' creator Kurt Sutter obliged by killing off the character.

R.I.P. Andy Williams: "Moon River" Singer Dies at 84

Nick Romano — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 19:39:03 +0000

Andy Williams, the man who famously lent his voice to the Oscar-winning song "Moon River" from 'Breakfast at Tiffany's,' passed away on Tuesday after a long battle with bladder cancer.

Williams first made his cancer public knowledge in November 2011 when he made the announcement on stage at the Andy Williams Moon River Theater. But he assured fans that he wanted to fight it and that he didn't consider the diagnosis a "death sentence."

NBC Reports the Tragic Passing of American Astronaut Neil Young

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:15:54 +0000

No, that headline and photo aren’t an error. It was, however, when they appeared on the NBC News website. The Wrap reported that shortly after NASA Astronaut Neil Armstrong’s passing, NBC accidentally reported the death of Neil Young. The headline that ran on the news outlet’s website read, “Astronaut Neil Young, first man to walk [...]

Pregnant Survivor of Colorado Shooting Miscarries Days After Her Young Daughter Dies [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:39:55 +0000

Ashley Moser, who was seriously wounded in the Colorado theater shooting two weeks ago, not only faces the physical pain of recovery, but a pair of devastating emotional losses as well — her six-year-old daughter was killed in the tragedy, and Moser also suffered a miscarriage as a result of her injuries.

Andy Griffith Dead at 86

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 17:27:54 +0000

Iconic TV star Andy Griffith has died. Griffith, known for his work on such classic shows as ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ and ‘Matlock,’ was 86. Griffith passed away Tuesday morning at his home in Dare County, North Carolina around 7 a.m. It had been reported earlier in the morning that an ambulance had been dispatched [...]

Prescription Painkillers Emerge As the Leading Cause of Accidental Death

Don Deane — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 23:40:10 +0000

For years, car accidents have been the leading cause of accidental death. But that all changed four years ago when, for the first time, vehicle-related deaths were topped by poisoning due to prescription painkillers like OxyContin and Vicodin.

'Family Feud' Host Richard Dawson Dies – Relive Some of His Funniest Moments

Nick Romano — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:00:36 +0000

Richard Dawson, the beloved ‘Family Feud’ host from the ’70s, died Saturday from complications with cancer. He was 79 years old. In a statement published on his Facebook page, Dawson’s son Gary wrote, “It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you that my father passed away this evening from complications due to [...]

Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees Dies From Cancer at 62

Nick Romano — Sun, 20 May 2012 23:36:12 +0000

Robin Gibb, co-founder and one third of the Bee Gees, has died Sunday at 62 years old after a long battle with cancer. According to a spokesperson, The family of Robin Gibb, of the Bee Gees, announce with great sadness that Robin passed away today following his long battle with cancer and intestinal surgery. The [...]

Donna Summer Dead at 63

Paul Drake — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:17:06 +0000

Disco and pop music icon Donna Summer has died, according to TMZ. According to the website, the singer passed away after a battle with cancer and died in Florida. She was 63 years old. Born LaDonna Adrian Gaines, Summer — a five-time Grammy Award winner known as the Queen of Disco — revolutionized dance music [...]

Hairstylist, Entrepreneur and Fashion Legend Vidal Sassoon Dies at 84

Kathy Landin — Thu, 10 May 2012 01:38:13 +0000

This morning, legendary hairstylist Vidal Sassoon passed away in his home at the age of 84, according to a Los Angeles police department spokesperson. The renowned salon kingpin died of “apparent natural causes.” At 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, police were called to Sassoon’s home in Bel Air. “When officers arrived, there were family members at [...]

R.I.P. Maurice Sendak, Author Of 'Where The Wild Things Are'

Sean O'Connell — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:49:46 +0000

There’s going to be a wild rumpus in heaven tonight. Maurice Sendak, beloved author and illustrator of such children’s classics as ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ and the controversial ‘In the Night Kitchen,’ passed away in Danbury, Conn. following complications from a recent stroke. He was 83. Sendak started publishing stories in the 1950s, reaching [...]

Listen to the Whitney Houston 911 Call

Jessica Sager — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:15:43 +0000

The horror, shock and tragedy of Whitney Houston’s death was conveyed with a calm voice to a 911 dispatcher. “This is security from the Beverly Hilton. I need paramedics; apparently I have 46-year-old female found in the bathroom.” “I’m not sure if she fell or if she was in the bathroom with the water,” the [...]

Did Whitney Houston Predict Her Own Death?

Jessica Sager — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:11:52 +0000

Haunting new details on Whitney Houston‘s final days are emerging, and it seems that the singer sensed her passing was coming. Sources say that Houston was increasingly spiritual and religious because she felt her own end was near. TMZ reports that Houston told friends that she “really wanted to see Jesus” just days before her [...]