Cher’s home has been doubling as a drug den … but apparently without her knowledge. We broke the story … Cher’s Malibu mansion was swarmed by cops last Thursday and they executed a search warrant, which led to the arrest of Donovan…
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Thursday, October 4, 2018
Friday, September 7, 2018
Mac Miller Dead at 26 of Apparent Drug Overdose
Mac Miller died Friday of an apparent overdose … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Mac was found Friday at around noon at his San Fernando Valley home and was pronounced dead at the scene. We’re told authorities…
Monday, August 13, 2018
Jim Neidhart Collapsed from Apparent Seizure, Banged Head
Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart’s wife told emergency personnel the ex-WWE superstar collapsed while appearing to have a seizure early Monday morning … and slammed his head when he fell to the ground. Elizabeth Neidhart told investigators Jim was…
Friday, August 10, 2018
Bethenny Frankel"s Boyfriend Dennis Shields Dead of Apparent Overdose
Bethenny Frankel’s on-again, off-again boyfriend, Dennis Shields, was found dead Friday of a suspected overdose … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ they got a call just after 9 AM for an unresponsive male. Upon arriving at Shields’…
Bethenny Frankel"s Boyfriend Dennis Shields Dead of Apparent Overdose
Bethenny Frankel’s on-again, off-again boyfriend, Dennis Shields, was found dead Friday of a suspected overdose … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ they got a call just after 9 AM for an unresponsive male. Upon arriving at Shields’…
Saturday, August 4, 2018
Zombie Boy Was Excited About Future Projects Before Apparent Suicide, Says Manager
Zombie Boy’s death by apparent suicide came as a complete shock to those close to him, because he was very excited about things to come … so says his manager. Karim Leduc tells TMZ … Zombie Boy — real name Rick Genest, but known as Rico…
Friday, August 3, 2018
L.B. Bonner Dead of Apparent Suicide; My 600-LB Life Star was 31
James “L.B.” Bonner, a reality star who appeared on the Lifetime series My 600-LB Life, was found dead on Thursday morning.
He was 31 years old.
According to Radar Online, police in Lexington, South Carolina responded to a call from Bonner’s home at 7:45am yesterday…
… but that’s all that has been reported to date regarding what happened with Bonner.
Two of the former reality star’s friends, however, Stephanie Garbinsky and Shaylee Gantt, have confirmed that L.B. is no longer with us.
“He passed away,” one of them told Radar, adding that many people close to Bonner are saying on Facebook that he “took his own life.”
We would like to stress, however, that we cannot confirm this at the moment.
Added another acquaintance:
“Haven’t heard exactly what happened, but I keep seeing people say something about depression is real.
And I know his dad has been sick recently also. My husband has known him since he was a little boy.
“This is so sad and so unexpected. I thought he was doing really well with his new job and girlfriend. Not to mention his weight loss and upcoming surgery.”
Bonner lost his leg in a car accident in 2013, eventually turning to to food and alcohol for comfort and at one point reaching 650 pounds.
But through diet and exercise and lap band surgery, he dropped down to close to 200 pounds of late and was also firmly on the wagon.
Loved ones have said Bonner was sober at the time he died.
L.B. was also known for starting each day by sharing an inspirational or motivational quote on Facebook.
This is what he wrote on July 31:
Contrast that message with the one he posted on this same account the morning of his death.
We’ve shared it below.
Does this confirm reports of suicide? No.
But it sheds some light on what Bonner may have been thinking or going through on Thursday:
UPDATE: Someone on Facebook has now posted the following:
Hi, I’m LB’s sister Angela. It is true, LB has taken his life.
We are all shocked at the moment and trying to figure this out. LB was adored by many people and I would like to thank all of you for supporting him through this journey.
Elsewhere today, LB’s friend and fellow My 600-Lb Life participant Doug Armstrong just changed his Facebook profile picture to one of the two men together earlier this year.
This could also be taken as a strong sign that Bonner is dead.
How sad and awful.
We send our condolences to Bonner’s friends, family members and loved ones.
May he rest in peace.
If you or someone you know is in an emotional distress or suicidal, please call the Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Sunday, July 15, 2018
Former NHL Goalie Ray Emery Dead at 35 from Apparent Drowning
Former NHL goalie Ray Emery died this weekend from an apparent drowning. Emery was reportedly swimming Sunday at the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club in Ontario, where police say his body was discovered after an early morning swim near the docks.…
Former NHL Goalie Ray Emery Dead at 35 from Apparent Drowning
Former NHL goalie Ray Emery died this weekend from an apparent drowning. Emery was reportedly swimming Sunday at the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club in Ontario, where police say his body was discovered after an early morning swim near the docks.…
Saturday, July 7, 2018
Ex-UCLA Basketball Star Tyler Honeycutt Dead of Apparent Suicide After Police Shootout
Tyler Honeycutt — a former UCLA hoops standout and Sacramento King — was found dead early Saturday morning after a police shootout and standoff at his L.A. area home … TMZ Sports has confirmed. According to LAPD … it doesn’t appear as if…
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Heather Locklear Rushed to Hospital After Apparent Overdose
Heather Locklear was taken to the hospital for the second time in just over two weeks on Monday afternoon.
As previously detailed, the veteran actress was placed under doctor’s supervision earlier this month after she allegedly assaulted her parents and threatened to shoot herself.
She was then released after receiving a psychiatric evalution.
Yesterday, however, the extremely troubled ex-Melrose Place and Spin City star was hospitalized for a different reason.
And a scarier one, really, too.
TMZ confirms that a 911 call was made from Locklear’s home around 3 p.m. after the actress overdoses on prescription medication.
Paramedics quickly arrived on the scene in Thousand Oaks, California and transported the star to Las Robles Hospital & Medical Center.
She is now in stable condition, with an insider telling Us Weekly:
“She didn’t want to leave her home [Monday] afternoon to get further treatment that she had agreed to get earlier in the day.
“Authorities were called when Heather said she had taken prescription medication and there [were] concerns she had taken more than she had been prescribed.
“The family is asking for privacy at this time.”
There’s no way to know right now whether Locklear accidentally took more than she had been prescribed; or if she did so on purpose.
Just 24 hours prior to this frightening incident, Locklear was released from jail after she allegedly attacked both a police officer and an EMT.
They had been called to the 56-year old’s home because the actress was acting drunk and beligerent.
“This is a very serious situation,” a second source told the aforementioned tabloid, adding of the star:
“Heather refuses to get treatment. … Heather’s parents are asking [her boyfriend] Chris [Heisser] to stay away from Heather for a bit to give her some space to get the help she needs.”
This really is a very scary time for the former soap opera and primetime television mainstay.
Locklear has had numerous run-ins with the law over recent years and checked into rehab on at least one occasion.
We had previously heard that Locklear planned to voluntarily check herself in for another round of treatment following last week’s uproar at her home, but it now appears as if that was never on the docket… or Heather changed her mind.
All that’s really certain at the moment is that those close to the actress and/or those who were close to her in the past are very afraid of what may happen next.
“I love Heather… [and have] loving thoughts and prayers for her and her family and her daughter, Ava,” ex-boyfriend Jack Wagner recently told Entertainment Tonight.
Ava is Locklear’s 20-year old daughter with Bon Jovi drummer Richie Sambora.
She “has had to watch her mother’s ups and downs and this is far worse than it has ever been,” another source tells ET, concluding:
“No one should have to deal with their mother behaving the way Heather does. Especially the way Heather has treated the police.
“Something has to change, there has to be some sort of reality check here.”
We’ll be keeping both Heather and Ava in our thoughts for awhile.
Monday, June 25, 2018
Carlos Lopez, Operation Repo Star, Dead from Apparent Suicide
Carlos Lopez Jr., a former reality star best known for his long-running role on TruTV’s Operation Repo, was found dead Sunday night on the balcony of his Los Angeles apartment.
He was 35 years old.
According to TMZ, Lopez’s body was discovered by his roommate around 8 p.m.
The roommate then dialed 911 and paramedics eventually arrived at the residence… but it was too late. Lopez was announced dead at the scene.
The cause of death appears to be a simple, obvious and tragic one:
Lopez was found with what looked to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. In its report, TMZ also claims that he left behind a suicide note.
Lopez was an Army veteran who served 37 months in combat with the 82nd Airborne in the Army, per his IMDB page.
He appeared on Operation Repo from 2012 to 2014 and also enjoyed small roles on television shows such as iCarly and CSI: Cyber.
Most recently, he appeared as a CIA station chief in the Tom Cruise movie, American Made.
Based on a recent Facebook post, it also sounds as if Lopez will have a small part in the upcoming Transformers spinoff, Bumblebee.
Operation Repo, meanwhile, was the English-language version of the original Spanish reality program that aired on Telemundo.
Based out of California’s San Fernando Valley, it chronicles a professional team that conducted repossessions for finance companies; it was canceled in 2014 following six years on the air.
Wrote Carlos’ mother on Facebook not long after this awful news went public:
Our hearts are heavy. Our handsome adventurous and loving son Carlos Jr. Left is for Heaven yesterday and our hearts are so heavy. Keep our family and Carlos’s friend Ronnie Lee in your prayers please.
We’ve lost our eldest son and military warrior.
Lopez’s death comes on the heels of two other suicides in Hollywood.
First, legendary designer Kate Spade took her own life via hanging. She was 55 years old.
Then, beloved chef and author Anthony Bourdain took his own life, also via hanging, while on location in France for his CNN show Parts Unknown.
On Monday morning it was revealed that Pawn Stars star Richard Harrison had died at the age of 77.
Very sad news all around.
May they all rest in peace.
Friday, June 8, 2018
Anthony Bourdain Dead of Apparent Suicide; Celebrity Chef Was 61
Stunning news out of the food world today, as beloved celebrity chef, restaurateur, and TV personality Anthony Bourdain has passed away at the age of 61.
The news was confirmed this morning by Bourdain’s home network, CNN.
The outlet has revealed that the cause of death appears to be suicide.
“It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain,” CNN said in a statement.
“His love of great adventure, new friends, fine food and drink and the remarkable stories of the world made him a unique storyteller.
“His talents never ceased to amaze us and we will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with his daughter and family at this incredibly difficult time.”
Sources say Bourdain was filming an episode of Parts Unknown in France, where he was found unresponsive in his hotel room by fellow chef and longtime friend Eric Ripert.
There was perhaps no greater star in the food world than Bourdain, who first rose to prominence outside the New York restaurant scene with the publication of his 2000 book, Kitchen Confidential.
He went on to author two more bestselling books and host several popular TV series, including No Reservations, The Layover, and Parts Unknown.
Bourdain’s trademark wit and erudite commentary have been widely imitated but never duplicated, as his adventurous lifestyle and observations about food, travel, and the world around him attracted a larger and more diverse audience than any previously enjoyed by a celebrity chef.
In recent months, Bourdain became an outspoken supporter of the #MeToo movement, largely as a result of his relationship with actress Asia Argento, an alleged victim of Harvey Weinstein’s.
News of his passing comes just days after the death of fashion designer Kate Spade, who also took her own life.
On social media friends, fans, and fellow celebrities are paying tribute and expressing shock over the death of a man whose jet-setting, epicurean lifestyle made him the envy of millions.
“According to AFSP, there are nearly 45,000 suicides every year in the US. Shocking. I was saddened to hear of the deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain,” tweeted actor Bryan Cranston.
“RIP. It illustrates that success is not immune to depression. We all need to be more aware of our friends who are suffering.”
Anthony Bourdain is survived by a daughter from his second marriage.
Our thoughts are with his family during this tremendously difficult time.
We’ll have further updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.
Anthony Bourdain Dead at 61, Apparent Suicide
Beloved chef and TV host Anthony Bourdain is dead of an apparent suicide. Bourdain was found dead in his hotel room in France … according to CNN. The network says Bourdain’s friend Eric Ripert discovered the body Friday morning. They were on…
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Kate Spade Dead of Apparent Suicide, Fashion Designer Was 55
Shocking news from the world of fashion today, as several media outlets have now confirmed that iconic designer Kate Spade has been found dead at the age of 55.
According to a police report obtained by TMZ, Spade hanged herself in her Park Avenue home.
Her body was reportedly discovered this morning by a housekeeper.
Law enforcement sources say Spade was pronounced dead on the scene.
They also confirm that she left a note, but no information about the content has been released to the public.
With the help of her husband Andy — who is the brother of comedian David Spade — Kate launched Kate Spade Handbags in 1993.
The brand was an immediate success, and Kate eventually branched out into clothing and jewelry design.
In 2007, Spade sold her company to Coach in a $ 2.4 billion deal.
After taking some time off to focus on raising her child, Kate returned to the fashion world last year with a new line called Frances Valentine.
The brand was named after her 13-year-old daughter.
Born Katherine Brosnahan in Kansas City in 1962, Kate began designing while still a student at the University of Arizona.
It was there that she met her husband while working in a clothing store.
Together, they decided to launch a business and eventually grew Kate’s eponymous company into one of the most recognized fashion brands in the world.
At its peak, Kate Spade New York had more than 140 retail shops in the US and 175 more internationally.
In addition to being sister-in-law to David, Kate was aunt to actress Rachel Brosnahan, star of Amazon’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Fans of the handbag maven are baffled, as with her wildly successful business empire and loving, close-knit family, from the outside, Kate appeared to be the woman who had it all.
There’s been no word yet from Kate’s inner circle, but friends and neighbors say the family showed no signs of turmoil.
Our thoughts go out to Kate’s loved ones during this tremendously difficult time.
We’ll have further updates on this tragic story as more information becomes available.
Monday, June 4, 2018
Killer of Psychiatrist in JonBenet Ramsey Case Found Dead, Apparent Suicide
Arizona cops located the fugitive who shot and killed the renowned psychiatrist on the JonBenet Ramsey case — but the man apparently took his own life. Officers surrounded a hotel Monday morning in Scottsdale, where they’d tracked down the bald man…
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Abby Lee Miller Leaves Halfway House Visibly Upset Due to Another Apparent Medical Issue
Abby Lee Miller fought back tears as she left the halfway house where she’s serving the end of her prison sentence due to an apparent medical issue … the second in less than 24 hours. Abby’s seen walking out of the facility toward a car picking…
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Twin Sisters Known for OCD Battle Found Dead From Apparent Suicide Pact
Twins Sara Eldritch and Amanda Eldritch didn"t just make headlines for their battle with an extreme manifestation of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
The two, who battled OCD from childhood well into adulthood, underwent a groundbreaking procedure that, at least for a time, eased their symptoms and allowed them to lead normal lives.
Tragically, the women have both been found dead. Police suspect that they may have had a suicide pact.
The Canon City Daily Record reports that the Eldritch twins were found dead with gunshot wounds.
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office says that Sara and Amanda were found in a car which was parked at a rest area Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, which is in Canon City.
Sgt. Megan Richards reported that police believe that the sisters may have had a suicide pact.
That is, at the moment, speculation.
What they say with reasonable confidence is that there is no known threat to the community at large.
In the video below, you can see both Sara and Amanda speak about their shared battle with OCD.
Their disorder manifested at a very young age, where even a simple process like putting on their shoes could take a great deal of time because they found, for example, wrinkles in their socks to be unbearable.
Many of us dislike things like that, but for someone with OCD, there is an irresistible compulsion to address what most of us would view as a regrettable source of irritation.
The twins described their OCD as like someone holding a gun to their head and forcing them to go through a task or ritual.
By their twenties, their OCD symptoms had worsened, and they would find themselves taking 10-hour showers, scrubbing their skin raw.
You can also see how their lives improved after they underwent a groundbreaking procedure.
Electrodes were placed within their brains, connected to batteries stored within their chests. Which, yes, sounds like a child"s idea of what surgery might be, but we"re not making it up.
The procedure, normally used for Parkinson"s, allowed them to manage their anxieties.
They came to feel as if their younger, OCD-ridden selves were almost different people. In some ways, they were.
The twins were able to go on and get jobs and function in everyday life. For a time, at least.
It"s heartbreaking to think that they died just a few years later.
Though a number of treatments for OCD exist and work to varying degrees, there is no "magic pill" for these compulsions.
In fact, OCD is not really well understood.
There is evidence for a genetic component to OCD. Both anecdotally and statistically, the odds of having OCD are higher if a relative has it.
In other cases, OCD can arise from traumatic situations such as abuse.
There are even controversial theories that there is an autoimmune element at play in OCD.
Their mother must be feeling so devastated.
Some wonder if the procedure that had given the twins so much freedom back in 2015 had tragically stopped working.
If so, that would compound the sadness. Especially if they chose to die rather than return to how their lives once were.
But, at the moment, so much of this is just speculation.
Hopefully, investigators will uncover a concrete, verifiable explanation for how this tragedy came to pass.
In the mean time, let"s look at the twins when they were happily explaining how their lives had improved.
Saturday, March 3, 2018
White House on Lockdown After Man Shoots Himself Outside in Apparent Suicide Attempt
Secret Service and cops have surrounded The White House after a man shot himself outside the north fence in an apparent suicide attempt … TMZ has learned. The WH has been on lockdown since the shot was fired Saturday morning, but everyone other…
Friday, March 2, 2018
Dean McDermott Seen Talking to Cops After Tori Spelling"s Apparent Mental Breakdown (UPDATE)
1:30 PM PT — Police have left Tori and Dean’s home. She was not arrested, and we’re told officers felt she didn’t meet the criteria to be held for mental evaluation. Police did take a domestic violence incident report. Tori Spelling’s husband…
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