Mark Salling tried to kill himself multiple times before he finally took his own life … law enforcement sources tell TMZ. Sources involved in the investigation tell us their interviews with witnesses paint a dark picture of the actor, who was…
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Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Mark Salling: Details Of His Final Days Revealed
Yesterday, the entertainment world was shocked by news that Mark Salling had been found dead at the age of 35.
No official cause of death has been released, but it’s widely believed that the former Glee star took his own life.
The response to news of Salling’s death has been mixed, as the actor’s sexual misconduct left thousands of victims in its wake.
Back in December of 2017, Salling pled guilty to possession of child pornography.
Prosecutors claimed he had amassed more than 50,000 explicit images and videos of pre-pubescent children.
Salling was awaiting sentencing at the time of his death.
He was expected to serve 4-7 years in prison.
For obvious reasons, many believe that Salling doesn’t deserve to be remembered fondly.
Those who knew him best, however, say that despite the horrific crimes that marred Salling’s final years, they’ll mourn the loss of a beloved and gifted young man who was destroyed by his demons.
Little is known about Salling’s final days, as the actor maintained a reclusive lifestyle after news of the criminal investigation into his activities went public.
However, a small circle of confidants were privy to his inner world right up until the end, and two of them have spoken with People magazine:
“He was close with his family, but as far as friends go — he maybe had those acquaintances he communicated with every once in a while, but he pretty much isolated himself,” said one source
“He didn’t really have a relationship with too many people.”
The insider says that while the world will remember Salling as a depraved predator, a small inner circle will recall a charming entertainer with a gift for making others smile:
“The Mark I knew was charismatic, he was funny, he was musically talented — he was a really cool person,” the friend says.
“This other dark side of him was completely shocking to everyone close to him,” says the source. “Close people who didn’t talk to him are still sad about it.
“They loved him because of the person he was before all of this happened. There’s a level of sadness with everyone, but the sadness is from afar.”
Another insider reiterates that Salling was well-liked by his family and small network of friends, but admits that the actor was tortured by his professional failures:
“His career was off the boil, though; he was kind of the quarterback that peaked in high school, still dining out on Glee,” the second source says.
“Eventually, though, he started to focus on his music, which seemed like a good thing. That’s where he should have been focused to start with.
“But then the child porn thing came out, and people were so shocked. … It quickly started to become clear it was real, and then the few people still around him iced him out.”
The source adds that the revelations about Salling’s dark side were all the more shocking due to his reputation as a smooth-talking ladies man:
“He always had girls around him,” the insider says.
“Mark was fun, he had the charisma — sure, some was because he was on a show, but he also had that X factor you know?”
Our thoughts go out to Salling’s friends, family, and his victims during this painful time.
Mark Salling Suicide: Glee Stars, Crew Members React
As previously reported, Mark Salling is dead at the age of 35.
The former Glee star, who rose to fame as the character of Noah Puckerman on this Fox comedy, appears to have committed suicide.
His body was found hanging from a tree in the woods near Salling’s home on Tuesday.
According to TMZ, authorities have not tracked down a suicide note, but those familiar with Salling’s situation can imagine why he chose to take his own life:
The actor pleaded guilty in October of 2016 to child pornography charges and was facing many years in prison.
His sentencing was set to take place in March.
It had also been reported that just prior to accepting a deal with prosecutors around that time, Salling tried to slit his wrists.
In response to this tragedy, Salling’s former Glee co-stars and some crew members who worked with him on that popular series have spoken out on what transpired.
Many of them referenced both Salling’s death and the horrible allegations to which he confessed in court.
For example, producer Tim Davis Tweeted the following:
“Today we lost another #Glee cast member.
“Yes, he committed crimes against children. Yes, it’s horrific. But #MarkSalling was a broken man, no doubt an abuse victim himself.
“I loved Mark, and am sad when I consider the devastation of his parents. PLEASE withhold your cruel comments.”
Jane Lynch then went ahead and retweeted Davis’ second statement, which reads as follows:
“Let me be clear. Having compassion for #MarkSalling in no way minimizes his crimes, nor does it minimize the pain and devastation of the victims of those crimes.
“I’m just saying stop adding to his family’s pain. This was their son. If you’re without sin, feel free to cast stones.”
Matthew Morrison, meanwhile, shared an Instagram photo of himself posing with Salling and Cory Monteith, the latter of whim died in July of 2013 from a drug overdose.
Jenna Ushkowitz commented on the post with a heart emoji.
Widely respected director Paris Barclay also took to Twitter to react to the very unfortunate news.
“It’s a painful loss, again,” he tweeted alongside a picture of Salling and Monteith, adding:
“Two young actors, lost too soon. #RIP #marksalling.”
Iqbal Theba, who portrayed Principal Figgins on the Emmy-winning musical, simply Tweeted: “Oh Mark.”
Cinematographer Joaquin Sedillo Tweeted: “Devistating… Suicide is never the answer.”
Salling starred on Glee from 2009 from 2015, playing a high school student referred to by the nickname “Puck.”
He was best friends with the character played by Monteith, a seemingly tough football player who initially expressed disdain for the glee club, only to eventually reveal a much softer side and an impressive singing voice.
Wrote actor Finneas O’Connell in response to the suicide, taking a somewhat different approach from those who were close to Salling:
“I met Mark Salling Once when we were filming the final episode of Glee together. I didn’t know him at all and I won’t pretend I did.
“It’s been a horrifying thing these past two years finding out about the crimes he’s committed. I don’t feel sorry for him. Only sorry for his fans.”
This is what Salling’s attorney said the public yesterday, shortly after news of Salling’s death went viral:
I can confirm that Mark Salling passed away early this morning.
Mark was a gentle and loving person, a person of great creativity, who was doing his best to atone for some serious mistakes and errors of judgment.
He is survived by his mother and father, and his brother.
The Salling family appreciates the support they have been receiving and asks for their privacy to be respected.
Mark Salling"s Victims Have to Fight For Restitution
Mark Salling’s suicide isn’t just a tragic ending for him and his family, but it also screws over the victims in his child porn case … TMZ has learned. Under Salling’s plea deal, the former “Glee” star agreed to pay victims $ 50k each in…
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Mark Salling, No Suicide Note, Body Discovered By Dumb Luck
Mark Salling did not leave a suicide note and cops have already combed his home, his car and the area where he hanged himself and nothing has turned up … law enforcement sources tell TMZ. The question we’ve been asking for hours … how did police…
Jane Lynch Reacts to Mark Salling"s Death
Jane Lynch is clearly struggling with Mark Salling’s apparent suicide … for several complicated reasons. Jane was out in L.A. just a few hours after TMZ broke the story her former “Glee” co-star was found dead. Police believe he hanged…
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"Glee" Star Mark Salling Dead of Apparent Suicide
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Saturday, January 27, 2018
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Thursday, January 25, 2018
Mark E. Smith Dies; The Fall Singer Was 60
Sad news out of the music world today, as multiple sources have confirmed that Mark E. Smith, lead singer of the iconic post-punk band The Fall, has passed away at the age of 60.
The news of Smith’s passing was confirmed via a statement issued by his band’s manager.
“It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Mark E. Smith. He passed this morning at home,” the statement reads.
“A more detailed statement will follow in the next few days. In the meantime, Pam & Mark’s family request privacy at this sad time.”
For many music fans, Smith’s death signals the end of an era.
The famously curmudgeonly vocalist and songwriter pushed rock music to its limits in the 1980s, rivaling such luminaries as David Byrne and Patti Smith in terms of innovation.
Smith was something of a transitional figure, helping to bridge the gap between the hedonistic days when classic rock was at its zenith, and the more cerebral years in which the nebulous pseudo-genre of “post punk” struck a chord with discerning music fans.
Smith formed The Fall in 1976 with original members Martin Bramah, Una Baines and Tony Friel.
Notoriously difficult to work with, Smith burned through a whopping 60 bandmates, often firing them on a whim and replacing them with amateur musicians he’d encountered at his local pub.
He’s the only member of the band to have worked on all 30 of The Fall’s albums.
Tales of Smith’s unpredictability and self-destructive behavior rival those of the most notorious punk rockers.
In one incident that led several of Smith’s collaborators to quit on the spot, the singer dumped a beer over the head of a tour bus driver as he was doing 80 MPH on a freeway.
Marc Riley, a former member of The Fall, was being interviewed on a live radio show when news of Smith’s passing broke:
“He taught me a lot about life and he taught me a lot about music,” Riley said of his former mentor.
“Aged 16 he really did teach me so much … The Fall were my favorite band when I joined and they were still my favorite band when I got kicked out.”
Smith’s ex-wife, musician and TV personality Brix Smith Start reacted to the news of his passing on Twitter:
“I’m taking the news in right now. I will put a statement out tomorrow. I hope you will all understand. Thank you for your lovely messages, they mean a lot. I love you, Brix,” she wrote.
Within minutes of when news of Smith’s passing went public, the singer’s name became a worldwide trending topic thanks to tens of thousands of social media tributes from fans, friends, and a legion of adoring fans.
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
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Friday, January 19, 2018
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Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Mark Wahlberg, Josh Duhamel Alleged Customers of Steroid Dealer
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Saturday, January 13, 2018
Mark Wahlberg Donates $1.5 Mil Salary to Time"s Up
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Thursday, January 11, 2018
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