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Racing Legend Dick Trickle Commits Suicide

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:41:14 +0000

Richard "Dick" Trickle died Thursday at the age of 71. His body was discovered next to his pickup truck at a cemetery in Lincoln County, North Carolina, after the longtime NASCAR and short-track driver shot himself, according to police.

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 [...]

Original "Mouseketeer" Annette Funicello Dead at 70

Jacob Hall — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:02:04 +0000

Annette Funicello, best known as one of the original “Mouseketeers” on Walt Disney’s ‘Mickey Mouse Club’ has passed away at the age of 70. Funicello was twelve years old when she was selected by Disney himself to be a part of his iconic children’s variety show when it launched in 1955. Her dance background immediately made her [...]

Reid Flair, Son of Ric Flair, Passes Away at 24

Jeff Schiller — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:15:25 +0000

Reid Flair, son of wrestling legend Ric Flair, passed away today at the age of 24. Reid Flair was found this morning in Charlotte, North Carolina and had just returned from working for All Japan. Few details are known at the time of this writing.

Joe Weider, Schwarzenegger's Fitness Mentor, Dies at 93

GuySpeed Editors — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:26:08 +0000

Fitness and bodybuilding icon and mentor to Arnold Schwarzenegger, Joe Weider, has died, according to reports. The man who built a fitness empire and was dubbed “the godfather of fitness,” passed away at his Los Angeles home on Saturday of heart failure. He was 93. Weider’s empire included the widely-read fitness magazines Shape, Flex, Men’s [...]

Police Find Dead Body, Explosives, Guns Inside Florida College Dorm Room

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:07:26 +0000

On Wednesday morning, authorities found the body of a University of Central Florida student inside a dorm room, dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. A campus spokeswoman said that there were also improvised explosive devices and additional weapons in the room.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Dead

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:42:19 +0000

The longtime president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, died on Tuesday at the age of 58, following a two-year battle with cancer. During Chavez’s 14 years in office, the firebrand politician often clashed with other world leaders—particularly George W. Bush, whom he referred to as the devil during a 2006 speech at the United Nations. He was revered [...]

Hot Air Balloon Explodes in Mid-Air Over Egypt, Killing 18

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:38:33 +0000

A hot air balloon carrying a group of tourists near Luxor, Egypt, exploded in mid-air Tuesday, killing 18 people in the deadliest accident ever of its kind. Twenty-one passengers were onboard at the time; the pilot and two other survivors were taken to the hospital. The explosion, probably caused by gas, occurred while the balloon [...]

Jerry Buss, Lakers Owner, Dead At 80

Joe Student — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:51:28 +0000

Jerry Buss, real estate magnate and longtime owner of the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers, died Monday of an undisclosed form of cancer, his spokesman Bob Steiner said. Buss, 80, was a patient at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. His health had declined rapidly in recent weeks.

Caleb Moore, X Games Snowmobiler, Dies After Crash

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:18:27 +0000

Caleb Moore, the snowmobiler who crashed during the Winter X Games last week, died Thursday at the age of 25. Moore’s family announced his passing, but declined to add any further information. The Texas native, who had won four medals in the X Games in his career, had been running in the finals when he [...]

Nightclub Fire Kills Hundreds in Brazil

Chris Kissel — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 16:59:24 +0000

The death toll in a horrific nightclub fire in Brazil as risen to 232, according to news sources. This number is updated from the original count of 245 first reported by local news sources. A fire started at the Boate Kiss nightclub around 2 AM in the southern city of Santa Maria. The club was [...]

Insurance Company Declares Living Man Dead

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 13:16:55 +0000

George Johannesen is very much alive. Which is why it was so surprising when the Canadian man received a letter addressed “To the Estate of George Johannesen.” Even more surprising is that it came from his insurance company, who should really be on top of such things. Now this wouldn’t have been so terrible if Manitoba Public [...]

Kansas City Chiefs Linebacker Jovan Belcher Commits Suicide After Fatally Shooting Girlfriend [UPDATE]

Joe Student — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:25:45 +0000

As reported earlier, a member of the Kansas City Chiefs committed suicide Saturday morning. While no motive has been released, the player's name and more details in the tragedy have emerged. Linebacker Jovan Belcher shot and killed his girlfriend before driving to the Chiefs' practice facility at Arrowhead Stadium and shooting himself in front of Coach Romeo Crennel and manager Scott Pioli

FDA Investigates Possible Link Between Monster Energy Drink and Five Deaths

Donald Deane — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:49:03 +0000

Today, highly caffeinated drinks are more popular than ever, especially among teens. But one leading energy drink, Monster, is currently under investigation by the Food and Drug Administration for a possible link to five deaths.

Poisoned Dog Comes Back From the Dead on His Birthday

Mike Adams — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:44:28 +0000

After being poisoned and buried in a shallow grave, a Jack Russell terrier was recently brought back from the dead with a little help from a Good Samaritan and a local veterinarian. According to reports, a pedestrian from the town of Charlesville-Mezieres in northeast France discovered the dog left for dead because its convulsions were [...]

George McGovern, Former Presidential Nominee and Senator, Dead at 90

Joe Student — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:00:16 +0000

George McGovern, a liberal United States senator from South Dakota who was the Democratic presidential nominee in 1972, died on Sunday in Sioux Falls, S.D. at age 90. Known for his progressive values and stance against the Vietnam War, McGovern was soundly defeated by incumbent President Richard Nixon in the 1972 presidential election. McGovern carried [...]

B.B. Cunningham, Former Jerry Lee Lewis Band Member, Shot Dead

Jessica Nicholson — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:00:03 +0000

B.B. Cunningham, one-time bassist for country rocker Jerry Lee Lewis, was shot and killed in Memphis, Tennessee on Sunday (Oct. 14). The 70-year-old, who also worked as a security guard at an apartment complex, heard gunshots near the neighboring Cherry Crest apartments and went to investigate, according to the New York Daily News. Both Cunningham and [...]

Arlen Specter, Former U.S. Senator, Dead at 82

Chris Kissel — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 12:28:52 +0000

Arlen Specter, the bristly former Republican senator from Pennsylvania who often made headlines by playing the political center and confounding Republican colleagues in the Senate, died today at age 82. According to Specter's family, his death was due to complications from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Michael Clarke Duncan Dead at 54

Damon Houx — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:11:30 +0000

Michael Clarke Duncan, with his inimitable voice and stature, has passed away from a heart attack at age 54, according to his fiancee. Duncan first entered Hollywood doing bit parts in films like ‘Friday’ and ‘Bullworth’ often playing a security guards or bouncers (and often credited as ‘Big Mike” Duncan). It was his turn as [...]

'The Bold and the Beautiful' Loses 25 Year Veteran Cast Member

Jacob Hall — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:09:26 +0000

We don’t do much (okay, any) soap opera coverage over here at ScreenCrush, but this is one of those interesting little stories that feels like a mere curiosity but actually sits upon a massive fount of questions about the entertainment industry and acting as a profession. The news is that Ronn Moss is leaving CBS’ ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ after starring in the show since its first episode 25 years ago, but the questions this raises are numerous and worth pondering.