DEATH
Dick Clark passed away this afternoon. A rep confirmed to TMZ that Clark suffered a massive heart attack following a surgical procedure on Tuesday night. He was 82. Clark, most known for 'American Bandstand' and being the longest running host of the annual New Year's Eve ball drop in New York City, was an American icon who will be sorely missed.
Unfortunately, Clark had not been in good health as of late. In 2004 he suffered a stroke that damaged his ability to walk or speak. The stroke came just months after going on Larry King Live to reveal he had Type 2 diabetes.
So sad.
Leslie Carter, sister of Nick and Aaron Carter, has passed away. Her sudden death has left her family shocked and devastated.
The autopsy has not yet determined the cause of her death but a close source has said that Leslie had been battling a prescription medication addiction. In an attempt to better herself, she had moved from Canada to Upstate New York and was staying with family.
The family she was staying with had said that they left her alone for an hour in order to run errands. When they returned, they had found Leslie unconscious.
Nick is currently on a solo tour and has every intention to continue to perform. He is dedicating the remaining shows to his little sister.
Here is what Nick has to say: “Performing is cathartic to me, and I am dedicating the rest of my tour to my sister since she loved to watch me perform.”
Aaron is currently starring in the off-Broadway show, The Fantasticks. He’s letting his understudy perform for him while he takes a few days off to mourn his sister’s passing.
The spokesperson of the show, John Capo, had said: “His Fantasticks family loves him and offers him support and prayers during this difficult time. Aaron’s understudy and friend, Matt Leisy, will be covering Aaron’s role until his return. We thank everyone for the outpouring concern for Aaron.”
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Carter family at this time. R.I.P. Leslie Carter.
What an unexpected turn of events!
It has been now 30 years since the hugely talented Natalie Wood had tragically passed away on a boating trip with her husband and co-star Christopher Walken during the Thanksgiving holiday. Apparently Natalie accidentally fell overboard and drowned on November 29, 1981.
Heavy-set, fun-loving hip-hopper Heavy D passed away at 44 yesterday. According to various news outlets including BBC, the Mount Vernon rap legend collapsed in a hallway and was transported to Cedars Sinai Medical Center, where he eventually died. The cause of death is believed to be a heart attack.
Heavy D's departure left his hip-hop bretheren with heavy hearts, as many celebs took to Twitter to grieve over the loss. LaToya Jackson, who's musical family frequently collaborated with D, posted "My heart goes out to the family and loved ones of Heavy D... You will be in my prayers." Ice T reflected in his sorrow, stating "Everyone should stop for a second..Take a breath and realize how lucky you are to be alive." Perhaps most chilling is Heavy D's own twitter, who paid tribute to the recently deceased boxing legend Joe Frazier before tragically losing his own life.
The sudden death of 27-year-old Amy Winehouse has shaken the world, including the entertainment industry as well as audiences everywhere.
The troubled Back to Black songstress of soul was a constant target for the tabloid-hungry media, due to her incessant outrageous episodes that included obvious drug use, binge drinking, and messy concert appearances. Despite the magnetic attention to her rocky personal life, the Grammy-winning English singer/songwriter was also an extraordinary talent that channeled the likes of '60s girl groups and Billie Holiday.
This past weekend's sold-out Electric Daisy Carnival in Texas ended in chaotic tragedy, with more than 20 people rushed to local hospitals for a variety of heat, drug and alcohol emergencies. According to CNN, a 19-year old Dallas man was reported dead on arrival at Baylor University Medical Center. Reasons for his death are still under investigation.
Although there were three medical assistance stations in Texas's Fair Park, which hosts the Texas State Fair, around 9 PM a series of 911 calls began, sending at least 10 rescue units to the festival. The event, which was slated to run from 4 PM - 2 AM, was so packed that fire inspectors issued two citations, one for overcrowding, and another for failure to obey the order of the fire marshall, as party throwers refused to stop the music in order to help control the crowd. Finally, at 1:30, someone pulled the fire alarm and ended the madness. Although city officials commented that all air conditioning, security and safety procedures were in place, it is an unfortunate risk masses take when gathering together.
One of Hollywood's most legendary beauty has gone.
Elizabeth Taylor died Wednesday at age 79 after spending the last two months at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles where she was treated for congestive heart failure.
Sally Morrison, her publicist, said in a statement: "She was surrounded by her children – Michael Wilding, Christopher Wilding, Liza Todd and Maria Burton. Though she had recently suffered a number of complications, her condition had stabilized and it was hoped that she would be able to return home. Sadly, this was not to be."
The Cleopatra actress got married 8 times and is survived by 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Four-time Grammy nominee Nathaniel Dwayne Hale aka Nate Dogg passed away at age 41 after years of battling deteriorating health.
The family announced his death to the Long Beach Press Telegram. The rapper was a survivor: he suffered two massive strokes in recent years. One in 2007 that left him partially paralyzed, and one in 2009.
Nate Dogg broke out singing in back up on Dr. Dre's album The Chronic.
His longtime friend and frequent collaborator Snoop Dogg was the first one to publicly mourn the loss. He tweeted last night: "We lost a true legend n hip hop n rn. One of my best friends n a brother to me since 1986 when I was a sophomore at poly high where we met."
Only five months have passed since the death of actress Brittany Murphy, and this morning, her husband Simon Monjack was found dead in the house that they shared in Los Angeles. Murphy’s mother, Sharon who found her daughter unresponsive back in December, also discovered Monjack unconscious last night at around 9:40 p.m.. Los Angeles police are saying there was “no foul play or any criminal activity involved” and have turned the case over to the coroner. Monjack was a screenwriter from the U.K. He was 39.
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