Category Archives: Celebrity Deaths

Bobby Brown Leaves Whitney Houston Funeral After Seating Issues

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After much speculation on whether or not Bobby Brown would be permitted to attend the memorial/funeral services of his ex-wife, Whitney Houston, we find out that he did attend but left after only 20 minutes.

First, we got a Tweet from Al Sharpton who wrote: “I am at Whitney’s funeral. I spoke with Bobby Brown trying to calm him down and not distract from the services. Today is about Whitney!” The problem, per Access Hollywood’s Shaun Robinson was a “seating arrangement” dispute. Continue reading →

Ray J Speaks On Whitney Houston’s Death: “The World Lost An Icon, But I Lost My Close Friend”

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Ray J, the man who made Kim Kardashian famous if you know what I mean, was the last man to have been dating Whitney Houston before her untimely death.

In a just-released statement, Ray J speaks out on Houston’s death, saying: “Over the past few days, I’ve tried to process the emptiness that I am experiencing. What my heart feels cannot be expressed in words. The world lost an icon, but I lost my close friend.” Continue reading →

Bobby Brown On Daughter Bobbi Kristina: “She Is Doing Much Better”

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Bobbi Kristina Brown,  Whitney Houston‘s 18-year-old daughter, is doing much better since being hospitalized for an emotional breakdown following her mother’s sudden death.

Her father, Bobby Brown has issued a public statement on her condition:

“My daughter Bobbi Kristina is doing much better. We continue to provide love and support to Bobbi Kristina. She is dealing with the tragedy of her mother’s death and would prefer to do it outside of the public eye. I ask again that our privacy be respected.”

Celine Dion Blames Bad People, Hollywood & Drugs For Whitney Houston’s Death

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Celine Dion called in to Good Morning America today and opened up about Whitney Houston’s passing; a woman she referred to as “an amazing inspiration.”

Dion said, “It’s just really unfortunate that drugs, bad people, bad influences took over her dreams, her motherhood. When you think about Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Amy Winehouse, Michael Jackson… To get into drugs like that for whatever reason, because of stress, bad influence, whatever.” Continue reading →

Bobby Brown Speaks On Whitney Houston’s Death

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Bobby Brown, who spent 15 years married to the late Whitney Houston before their 1997 divorce, learned of her death right before he and his reunited New Edition fellas were scheduled to perform in Southaven, Miss.

A band insider told E! News: “They are all together doing the absolute best they can to keep [Bobby] together.” Continue reading →

UPDATED: Celebrities Say Goodbye To Whitney Houston By Twitter

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Celebrities took to Twitter to express their sadness over the passing of Whitney Houston. Here is what they had to share:
Janet Jackson
Heartbroken and at a loss for words upon learning of Whitney Houston’s passing. You will be missed.
My deepest condolences to Whitney’s family and loved ones.
Please cherish life and those around you. Tomorrow is never promised. Continue reading →

Whitney Houston Dead At 48

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Whitney Houston, two-time Emmy and six-time Grammy Award winner, passed away Saturday at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel today. She was 48.

Insiders say a member of Houston’s entourage discovered her body sometime in the afternoon. A hotel employee then called 911 and paramedics arrived only to find Whitney unresponsive. She was pronounced dead at 3:55 Pacific Time. Continue reading →

Struggling Soap Opera Actor Commits Suicide After Euthanizing Dog

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Struggling soap opera actor Nick Santino committed suicide last week one day after he euthanized his dog.

According to New York Post, Santino was under extreme pressure from his Upper West Side condo in New York to remove the dog from the premises.

So, on his own 47th birthday, the actor euthanized his pet Rocco. But it appears that the guilt ate away at his conscious. He left behind a suicide note, “Today I betrayed my best friend and put down my best friend. Rocco trusted me and I failed him. He didn’t deserve this.” Continue reading →

Music Legend Etta James Dies

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After a long struggle with leukemia, legendary singer Etta James has passed away. She was 73.

Her longtime friend and manager, Lupe De Leon, confirmed the death of the four-time Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member:

“This is a tremendous loss for the family, her friends and fans around the world. She was a true original who could sing it all – her music defied category or genre.”

“I worked with Etta for over 30 years. She was my friend and I will miss her always.”

Who Is Barbara Walters Most Fascinating Person Of 2011?

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Barbara Walters chose the late Steve Jobs as her Most Fascinating Person of the Year — marking it the first time that the program has honored a person who is not alive.

ABC reports that the Apple founder was selected much earlier in the year, when he first retired. But when he died, the show changed its rules to be able to include him.