The lovable former star of The Jeffersons, Sherman Hemsley, passed away today at the age of 74.
Celebrities have reached out via Twitter to show forth their respect for the man who will always be known as George Jefferson:
Russell Simmons: “RIP Sherman Hemsley aka George Jefferson. rest peacefully in the de-luxe apartment in the sky…” Continue reading
Sylvester Stallonelost his beloved 36-year-old son Sage last week and immediately, rumors started to fly that Sage had overdosed and was dead for three days before anyone found his body.
“When a parent loses a child there is no greater pain. Therefore I am imploring people to respect my talented son’s memory and feel compassion for his loving mother Sasha.” Continue reading
The actor is survived by his third wife, Cindi Knight, and his daughter Dixie Nan. My best wishes and prayers go out to his family.
Robin Gibb, one-third of the Bee Gees, died Sunday after a long battle with cancer. He was 62 years old.
A statement released by Gibb’s rep reads: “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 family have asked that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time.”
Gibb started his battle with colon and liver cancer two years ago but despite making what he had once called a “spectacular recovery,” a secondary tumor recently developed, complicated by a case of pneumonia.
The Queen of Disco Donna Summer died this morning in Florida after a long battle battle with cancer. She was 63.
Her family released a statement Thursday saying Summer had died and that they “are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy.”‘
NFL player Junior Seau was found dead in his home Wednesday. He was 43. The police are investigating a shooting at his Oceanside, California home – the cause of death may be a suicide.
Junior Seau played in the NFL for over 20 years with the San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins and the New England Patriot. He was a first round draft pick in 1990.
Dick Clark passed away this morning after suffering a major heart attack. Clark had been sick for a longtime and had been in St. John’s hospital in L.A. for an outpatient procedure last night.
“America’s Oldest Teenager” was 82. Continue reading
We now know how Whitney Houston died.
Her actual cause of death? According to the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner, the late icon died of accidental drowning and contributing effects of atherosclerotic heart disease and cocaine use.
An investigation insider tells TMZ that it is “very possible” Whitney had a heart attack which may have caused her to lose consciousness and drown. TMZ also states that a heart attack may have been caused by hardening of the arteries as a result of cocaine use.
Davy Jones, the lead singer of The Monkees, has died of an apparent heart attack. He was 66 years-old.
Jones is survived by his wife Jessica and 4 daughters.
Jones joined The Monkees in 1965 and enjoyed such hits as 3 number 1 hits, “Daydream Believer,” “Last Train to Clarksville” and “I’m a Believer.”
The final goodbyes were said for Whitney Houston at New Hope Baptists Church in Newark, N.J. on Saturday, February 18.
Close friends Alicia Keys and Stevie Wonder performed at the funeral service while Kevin Costner, Tyler Perry, Clive Davis, Kim Burrell, Donnie McClurkin, Rickey Minor and Cece Winans gave moving spoken farewells. Continue reading