A singer was allegedly shot dead by her elderly husband in a restaurant after trying to divorce him for months. Yrma Lydya, 21, was gunned down by Jesus Hernandez, 79, inside a private room at a Japanese restaurant in Mexico City, cops say. Folk artist Lydya was eating at the venue in the Benito Juarez neighborhood when … Read More “Mexican singer shot dead by controlling husband in restaurant” »
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As tributes poured in Wednesday in the wake of Tony Siragusa’s death, an emotional interview from the Super Bowl champion’s past resurfaced online. During a sit-down with Howard Stern in 2012, Siragusa reflected on his own mortality as he discussed his father’s death from a heart attack, and how he passed away in his presence. … Read More “Heartbreaking Tony Siragusa story resurfaces in the wake of his death” »
The best day of Tom Mann’s life ended up turning into a day of “irreversible heartbreak.” Mann, 28, best known for his appearance on X Factor in 2014, shared tragic news on Instagram Monday, saying his beloved wife-to-be never made it down the aisle on Saturday. His fiancée Danielle Hampson, 34, died on their wedding … Read More “X Factor star Tom Mann ‘broken’ as fiancée Danielle Hampson dies on wedding day” »
Tyler Sanders, a former child star who appeared on “9-1-1: Lone Star” and “The Rookie,” died Thursday at his home in Los Angeles. He was just 18. Reps for the young actor confirmed his passing on Friday. “The cause of death is unknown and currently being investigated. We can’t comment further beyond this,” his talent … Read More “Lone Star’ actor Tyler Sanders dead at 18” »
“Boogie Nights” actor Philip Baker Hall has died. He was 90. The character actor — who is credited in more than 180 on-screen roles — passed away on Sunday. Hall’s death was reported by his “neighbor” and “friend” Sam Farmer, a Los Angeles Times journalist who announced the sad news on Twitter. “My neighbor, friend, … Read More “Philip Baker Hall, ‘Boogie Nights’ and ‘Seinfeld’ star, dead at 90” »
Brad Johnson, the actor who appeared on “Melrose Place” and in Steven Spielberg’s film “Always,” has passed away. He was 62. Johnson died from COVID-19 complications on Feb. 18 in Fort Worth, Texas. His rep, Linda McAlister, confirmed the news of his death to the Hollywood Reporter. “Although he was taken too early, he lived life … Read More “‘Melrose Place’ and ‘Always’ star Brad Johnson dead at 62” »
Famed Indian singer KK died at the age of 53. The beloved hitmaker, whose full name was Krishnakumar Kunnath, died in Kolkata, India on Tuesday after collapsing hours after his concert, Times of India reports. KK was in the city for a two-day run of gigs and began to feel ill during Tuesday night’s performance … Read More “Indian singer KK dead at 53” »
Ronnie Hawkins, a brash rockabilly star from Arkansas who became a patron of the Canadian music scene after moving north and recruiting a handful of local musicians later known as the Band, has died. His wife Wanda confirmed to The Canadian Press that Hawkins died Sunday morning after an illness. He was 87. “He went … Read More “Ronnie Hawkins, the Band mentor and rockabilly star, dead at 87” »
Hollywood actor Bo Hopkins, best known for his roles in films like “American Graffiti” and “Wild Bunch,” has died at the age of 80. The star’s death at a California hospital on Saturday came several weeks after the actor had experienced a heart attack. Hopkins’ was confirmed by his wife Sian Hopkins, according to The Hollywood … Read More “Bo Hopkins dead at 80, American Graffiti, Wild Bunch actor” »
Fans of Biggie Smalls packed subway stations across Brooklyn Saturday to score commemorative MetroCards honoring the late hip-hop rapper’s 50th birthday. About 50,000 cards were packed in MetroCard machines at four stations in Brooklyn, which was home to Biggie, aka “Notorious B.I.G.” People were lined up about 100 at a time, waiting for hours at … Read More “Fans flood Brooklyn subway stations for Notorious B.I.G. MetroCards” »