Ed King — a classic rocker best known as a guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd and co-writer of “Sweet Home Alabama” — died Wednesday at his home in Nashville … according to his family. Ed played guitar and bass for the Southern rock band from 1972 to…
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Thursday, August 23, 2018
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Mollie Tibbetts, Missing Iowa College Student, Found Dead in a Field
The body of Mollie Tibbetts, a 20-year old student at the University of Iowa who went missing about a month ago, has been found.
But questions still remain regarding just what happened Tibbetts, whose vanishing made national headlines about a month ago after she failed to return home after a job.
Mollie’s father, along with two sources close to the case, have told Fox News and other outlets that her corpse was discovered in a field in Poweshiek County.
This is not far from where she went missing.
No details have been released as of this writing…
… but police have scheduled a press conference for 5 p.m. EST at which time, according to Mitch Mortvedt of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, there will be “quite a bit of news” passed along.
Tibbetts was last seen jogging on July 18 in the small community of Brooklyn, Iowa, which is located about an hour east of Des Moines.
After she did not respond to messages from her boyfriend and after she did not show up for work, the authorities were notified of Mollie’s disappearance.
From there, investigators launched an extensive search for Tibbetts across the area.
This included in search parties that combed through ponds, fields and surveyed the scene from up in the air.
Moreover, investigators looked through her digital footprint, including her Fitbit, to try to trace her final steps.
Tibbetts was a rising sophomore at the University of Iowa studying psychology.
She had been staying with her boyfriend in his older brother Blake Jack’s home, dog-sitting while the siblings were out of town.
Over the past few weeks, Tibbetts’ family pleaded for her safe return and had tried to remain positive and hopeful that Mollie would be found alive.
Her dad, Rob Tibbetts, returned home to the San Francisco area after spending weeks looking for his daughter, The Des Moines Register reported on Sunday.
“The bottom line is somebody knows something,” Rob Tibbetts previously told Fox News, adding Brooklyn is a small city and “you can’t do anything there without someone seeing it.”
Her mother, Laura Calderwood, called the mystery around what transpired to Mollie “excruciating,” adding in an interview with ABC:’
“[There are] no words to describe how you feel when you don’t know where or how your child is.”
At least now her parents know, although the news is as horrific as they likely feared.
No arrests have been made as of this time.
May Mollie Tibbetts rest in peace.
Saturday, August 18, 2018
Deven Davis, Wife of Korn Frontman, Dead at 39
Deven Davis, the estranged wife of Korn lead singer Jonathan Davis, was found dead on Friday.
She was 39 years old.
The details surrounding Deven’s passing, along with her marriage to Jonathan, are both confusing and tragic.
The artist actually filed for, and was granted, a restraining order against Deven just hours before she died.
It prohibited Deven from having any contact with the family dog and also from seeing the two kids she shared with Jonathan.
However, for those wondering whether Deven took her own life or if her passing was in any way related to this legal ruling, the answer is no: TMZ sources say she had not been served prior to her death.
In his court documents, Jonathan alleged that Deven suffered from a serious drug problem and that she had unsuccessfully be battling it for more than two decades.
The Korn frontman says this heavy drug use caused Deven to neglate her kids.
He wrote in his court declaration that she has been dependent on both prescription and illegal narcotics over the years.
He also said had been to rehab six times and “is constantly under the influence of the nitrous oxide, cocaine and Norco.”
It gets even more grisly, however.
The singer went into extreme detail when it came to these allegations against his wife.
Jonathan went on to claim that Deven had a drug dealer boyfriend … who was recently passed out on her living room couch when he brought the children to her house.
The artist also says he found a heroin pipe and cocaine floating in the toilet bowl and found Deven passed out on the floor upstairs.
Yikes.
Finally, Jonathan claims when Deven went on a major drug binge that she would “routinely bring home unsavory characters, including strangers…
“Some of these people are random fans of my music who she allows to come into the house, go into the master bedroom closet and try on my clothes.”
According to the documents, Deven had been in a sober home but went missing last Friday and hadn’t been seen for a week
The couple split in 2016, but were still legally married.
No cause of death has been announced as of this writing.
Friday, August 17, 2018
Deven Davis, Wife of Korn Lead Singer Jonathan Davis, Dead at 39
The wife of the lead singer of Korn has died … and it comes on the heels of a request for a domestic violence restraining order and major drug issues … TMZ has learned. Deven Davis was the estranged wife of Jonathan Davis. Deven was a former…
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Lyric McHenry, Former E! Reality Star, Dead at 26
Lyric McHenry, a reality star who appeared the E! program EJNYC, was found dead Tuesday morning of a suspected drug overdose.
She was 26 years old.
According to The New York Daily News, McHenry was found on a sidewalk at 5 a.m. above the Major Deegan Expressway at Undercliff Ave. and Boscobel Place in Highbridge in the Bronx area of New York.
The Daily Mail then adds that McHenry he was discovered wearing only a pajama top and no pants.
There was a small Ziplock bag of cocaine on McHenry at the time, leading police to believe she died of an overdose.
This is what authorities told Us Weekly in explaining what they found early on Tuesday:
“Lyric McHenry, 26, was found sprawled out on the sidewalk above the Major Deegan Expressway at Undercliff Ave. and Boscobel Place in Highbridge at about 5 a.m.
“McHenry was rushed to Bronx-Lebanon Hospital, where she died. Police are investigating, the matter is ongoing.”
We’ve also since learned that McHenry was 20 weeks pregnant at the time of her passing.
Along with her sister Maya, McHenry was very good friends with EJ, the son NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson.
They both made appearances on EJ’s Rich Kids of Beverly Hills spinoff, EJNYC, which aired for one season on E! in 2016.
McHenry also served as a producer on the series.
(She’s pictured alongside EJ in the photo that leads this article.)
In a multitude of Instagram Stories posted late Monday night, McHenry chronicles her evening out in the Big Apple.
She tagged herself at The Frederick Hotel, SoHo Grand Hotel and Dream Downtown, for example.
Moreover, the former E! personality shared videos of herself snapping selfies in the bathroom and mingling with friends who wished her a happy birthday.
Previously, EJ had also taken to Instagram to pass along the same wishes to his pal, writing:
“Happy birthday to my best friend who has strutted with my in princess gowns since day 1 @lyric_leigh words cannot express how much I love and appreciate you in my life.
“Your constant love, respect and companionship gives me the confidence to live my truth every single day and I am so blessed that even as baby divas we recognized the greatness in each other.
“I love you.”
McHenry was a graduate of Stanford University.
She went on to work as an associate producer for Complex Networks prior to becoming a freelance writer and producer in 2017.
“Rest In Peace Lyric McHenry,” Rich Kids of Beverly Hills star Dorothy Wang wrote on Twitter after learning of this horrible news, adding:
“You were an angel amongst us.”
We send our condolences to all who knew Lyric McHenry well.
May she rest in peace.
Monday, August 13, 2018
Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart Dead at 63
Wrestling legend Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart has died, according to the WWE confirmed. He was 63. Neidhart passed away early Monday morning after suffering a medical emergency at his home in Florida. Jim was a WWF superstar in the mid-80s…
Chris Hardwick Chokes Up on "Talking Dead" About Sexual Harassment Investigation
Chris Hardwick is still reeling from the sexual harassment claims made by his ex-girlfriend … that much is clear after he made an emotional statement to his ‘Talking Dead’ fans. Chris was back hosting the show Sunday night, and choked back tears…
Chris Hardwick Chokes Up on "Talking Dead" About Sexual Harassment Investigation
Chris Hardwick is still reeling from the sexual harassment claims made by his ex-girlfriend … that much is clear after he made an emotional statement to his ‘Talking Dead’ fans. Chris was back hosting the show Sunday night, and choked back tears…
Friday, August 10, 2018
Dennis Shields, Ex-Boyfriend of Bethenny Frankel, Found Dead in Manhattan
Dennis Shields, best known in celebrity gossip circles for his on-again/off-again relationship with Bethenny Frankel, was found dead in his Trump Tower apartment on Friday morning.
He was 51 years old.
According to The New York Post, Shields passed away due to a prescription pills overdose, as insiders tell the newspaper that he knew something was very wrong shortly before he died.
Sources tell the publication that Shields asked his assistant to administer Narcan around 9 a.m. today, which is a medication used in order to reverse the affects of over-opioid consumption.
(Narcan has been in the news of late because it was also given to Demi Lovato by paramedics as soon as they found the singer unconcious from her own overdose last month.)
Sadly, however, Shields lost consciousness before the medication kicked in and he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Not many other details surrounding his death are available at this time.
Frankel and Shields began dating in 2016.
We started writing about him in June of that year, giving readers as clear an idea as we could about Shields.
We believe he was the first person Frankel started dating after she split from husband Jason Hoppy.
The late 51-year old found himself caught up in this ugly divorce after Hoppy sent Frankel an endless number of harrassing emails post-break-up, CCing Shields in the process.
At one point, Shields’ attorney sent Hoppy a letter accusing him of firing off 49 emails of “increasing frequency and hostility” in 70 days, TMZ reported back in late 2016.
This past May, the veteran Bravo star told Steve Harvey that her relationship with Shield was complicated.
“I’ve been with someone on and off for years,” she told the talk show host just a couple months ago, adding:
“It’s like a partnership where if we’re not being teammates and it’s not working and one man is down, then the other man is down.
“We’re trying to really kind of be good partners and be good teammates and I think relationships oddly are – and this sounds cold – but a little bit like business.”
Frankel and Shields actually first met nearly 30 years ago when he dated (and later married) one of her high school friends.
Although she didn’t stay in touch with her classmate, Frankel and Shields share other mutual pals and started dating several months after he separated from his wife.
Added Frankel to Harvey, when discussing her future with Shields:
“If both people aren’t happy about it but slightly uncomfortable and giving up something or giving in [to] something, it doesn’t work. So both partners have to say, ‘All right, I’m in it for this.’
“And I think we might be at that point, believe it or not.
“I haven’t said that to anyone yet.”
Bethenny was saying here that she really thought she might be committing to Shields in the near future.
The Real Housewives of New York City star also spoke about taking a break from Shields during the Wednesday, August 8, episode of the Bravo series, telling Dorinda Medley:
“I didn’t say it to Dennis, but in my own mind, I said, ’90 days. I’m not saying a word to Dennis for 90 days.’ It’s a really hard thing to realize that someone you love, it doesn’t mean they’re the right person.
“And I wish he was.”
Our heart goes out to her and all who knew and loved Dennis Shields.
May he rest in peace.
UPDATE: “Preliminarily, we are investigating it as a possible overdose,” a NYPD spokesperson has simply said, while Dennis’ estranged wife, Jill, adds in a statement:
“We are all heartbroken. Dennis was, and will always be, the love of my life.
“His spirit lives on in our children. Please respect our family’s privacy at this time.”
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’…
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
NHL Legend Stan Mikita Dead At 78
Stan Mikita — a Chicago Blackhawks legend and one of hockey’s all-time greats — passed away Tuesday, his family confirmed. “With great sorrow, the Mikita family announces that Stan passed away,” Stan’s loved ones said in a statement. “He was…
NHL Legend Stan Mikita Dead At 78
Stan Mikita — a Chicago Blackhawks legend and one of hockey’s all-time greats — passed away Tuesday, his family confirmed. “With great sorrow, the Mikita family announces that Stan passed away,” Stan’s loved ones said in a statement. “He was…
Monday, August 6, 2018
Michael J. Fox Dead? Morbid Hoax Stuns Social Media
If you spent any time on Facebook or Twitter yesterday, then you might have encountered reports of the passing of actor Michael J. Fox.
The rumor was so pervasive that Fox’s name quickly became a worldwide trending topic.
Fortunately, fans can breathe easy, as Fox is not dead, but is instead the latest victim of an obnoxious celebrity death hoax.
Reps for Fox have confirmed that the 57-year-old actor is alive and well, and was just as confused about the apparent prank as anyone else.
Usually, the origin of such nonsense remains mysterious, but this time it looks as though the culprit has been identified.
According to the internet’s sharpest sleuths, news of Fox’s passing originated on a website that was designed to trick users into thinking they had visited Yahoo! News.
A report at the top of the site’s homepage reads as follows:
“On August 2, Michael J. Fox arrived at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he was self-admitted with complications attributed to Parkinson’s Disease. According to Chief Coroner Jonathan Lucas M.D., Fox had developed pneumonia, a common problem occurring in Parkinson’s sufferers in the later stages of the disease.”
“Tragically, Fox died at 11:24 this morning. Doctors confirmed Fox passed away peacefully and was surrounded by friends and family.”
While it’s true that Fox has been battling Parkinson’s Disease for much of his life, the rest of the report is a complete fabrication.
It seems that the hoax spread further and faster than most due to the fact that Fox has been silent on social media in recent weeks.
The photo above, which Fox tweeted on June 1 in support of gun violence victims, constitutes his most recent social media activity.
“It’s made me stronger,” Fox once said of his diagnosis.
“A million times wiser. And more compassionate, I’ve realized I’m vulnerable, that no matter how many awards I’m given or how big my bank account is, I can be messed with like that.
“The end of the story is you die. We all die. So, accepting that, the issue becomes one of quality of life.”
Hopefully, Fox’s story won’t come to an end for many years.
French Master Chef Joel Robuchon Dead at 73
Joel Robuchon, who has a seismic influence on French food, turning it from stuffy to fun and accessible, is dead. Robuchon’s impact of food was so enormous, he was called “cook of the century” back in 1990. One of the things he did that has…
"Facts of Life" & "Diff"rent Strokes" Star Charlotte Rae Dead at 92
Charlotte Rae — the actress who played the beloved Mrs. Garrett in “Diff’rent Strokes” and “The Facts of Life” — has reportedly died. According to EW, reps for the Emmy nominated star confirmed she’d passed away Sunday in her L.A.-area home.…
Friday, August 3, 2018
"My 600-lb Life" Star L.B. Bonner Found Dead in Ditch with Gunshot Wound
L.B. Bonner — who appeared on “My 600-lb Life” and ultimately dropped over 300 pounds — was found dead in a ditch with a gunshot wound … TMZ has learned. Police were making a welfare check Thursday night when they found him in a park in…
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).
Demi Lovato"s Assistant Screamed "She"s Dead!" As Bodyguard May Have Saved Her Life
Demi Lovato was in such dire condition when she OD’d her assistant thought she was dead, and one of her bodyguards may have saved her life … TMZ has learned. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ, the bodyguard somehow knew there was an emergency…
Zombie Boy from Lady Gaga"s "Born This Way" Vid Dead at 32
Rick Genest — better known as Zombie Boy due to the corpse tattoos covering his body — has died from an apparent suicide … according to reports. The Canadian artist and fashion model was well known in the body art world for obvious reasons, but…
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