“Call of Duty” video game creator Vincent Zampella reportedly died in a car wreck on a mountainous stretch of highway near Los Angeles this weekend..
The California Highway Patrol says the single-car crash was reported around 12:45 PM Sunday afternoon near mile marker 62 on the Angeles Crest Highway in Altadena.
Two people were involved in the crash, according to the CHP, with one of the victims pronounced dead at the scene. NBC Los Angeles reports that person was Vincent.
Some news that’s been circulating today: James Ransone, who you might know as the adult Eddie from It: Chapter Two or from his role in The Wire, has passed away. It appears to be by suicide, which is obviously pretty heavy news for a lot of people who followed his work.
He wasn’t necessarily the biggest name in Hollywood, but he definitely left an impression. Along with It: Chapter Two and The Wire, Ransone was also known for his roles in Generation Kill, Sinister, and Tangerine. Fans of indie and genre films will definitely recognize his face and his unique presence on screen.
Right now, there’s a wave of folks online who are mourning that loss in a very real way. May he rest in peace.
And if anyone out there is struggling or needs help, please know that support is available. You can find resources through the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. You’re not alone.
There’s a certain kind of disbelief that hits you when the headlines don’t even sound real.
Tonight, that disbelief is coming out of Brentwood, Los Angeles, where police are investigating what authorities have described as an “apparent homicide” after two people were found dead inside a home owned by director/actor Rob Reiner. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a medical-aid request shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2025, and found a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman deceased. LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division is investigating.
Multiple outlets are reporting those two people were Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner but it’s important to say this carefully: early reporting indicates authorities had not immediately confirmed identities publicly while the investigation was unfolding.
And then comes the part that feels especially cruel: the internet trying to write the ending before the investigators do. Yes, there are already swirling claims and finger-pointing. What we actually know right now is far simpler and far more responsible: a family member has been questioned, the case is active, and key details are still being nailed down.
Because whatever your politics are, whatever your takes are, this is not the kind of “final chapter” someone like Rob Reiner deserves.
Reiner wasn’t just “a director.” He’s one of those rare Hollywood figures whose resume basically doubles as a cultural memory bank: This Is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally…, Misery, A Few Good Men, The American President.. movies that didn’t just entertain people, they became part of people. And before all of that, he was “Meathead” on All in the Family, a character so iconic it practically became shorthand for an era.
He was also a loud public voice, especially in modern politics, one of Hollywood’s most outspoken critics of Donald Trump, using his platform the way some people use a megaphone in a storm: not subtly, not quietly, but consistently.
So this is where I’m at tonight: shocked, sad, and honestly a little angry at how fast a human life gets turned into a “developing story,” like we’re all supposed to refresh our screens and place bets.
If you grew up with his films, if you loved his work, if you laughed at what he made, if you quoted it, if you wore it into your own personality like a borrowed jacket… maybe the best thing we can do right now is hold off on the rumor mill, let the facts land when they’re ready, and remember the actual legacy: the decades of stories that made us feel something.
Let’s talk about Rockin’ Richie. If you were one of the folks who followed him on TikTok, you know who I mean. And if not, let me fill you in a bit. Rockin’ Richie wasn’t some guy who set out to be an influencer. He ended up in that role because he was dealing with stage 4 colon cancer and decided to share his journey, his choices, and his struggles with the world. And yeah, a lot of people followed along.
There was controversy wit this social media feed.. Richie talked about alternative treatments.. stuff that wasn’t the usual medical route. He was trying a mix of diet changes, water cleanses, and homeopathic approaches that didn’t have the backing of mainstream medicine. And when he talked about putting GoFundMe money into a trust fund for his daughter, some people got really suspicious. They started accusing him of faking the whole thing just to get money, which was tough to watch unfold.
But here’s the thing, Richie was a real person going through a brutal journey. And yes, it was his body, his choice. He decided to fight cancer his way, even if a lot of people, including doctors and nurses, might have wished he’d gone a more traditional route.
We all sort of went on that experimental path with him by watching his updates. He even did a Livestream a couple of months ago where he went to a doctor in real time, hoping to hear good news that his tumor had shrunk from these alternative treatments. Instead, he got the devastating news that the tumor had grown. It was heartbreaking for everyone watching, but Richie stuck to his chosen path.
On that note, there is also some commentary on us as people who followed him. He wanted to eventually come up with his own book and YouTube channel to talk about how he beat cancer. The doctors of course told him he wouldn’t, and he didn’t. But in the common threads on social media many people who supported him continued supporting his desire to do alternative treatments, which in hindsight perhaps was a seemingly rotten thing to do. He just needed medicine but instead many in his fan base, loyal to the end, was encouraging him to avoid that. Just because it’s social media, doesn’t mean it’s all fake…
Maybe some people think that was foolish, and maybe others respect it as his personal choice. Either way, he fought his fight the way he wanted to, in the end.
Now he’s at peace.. whatever peace means, wherever we go after this life. And I bet deep down, even the people who disagreed with his treatment goals were probably rooting for him, because cancer is something we all wish we could see beaten for good.
So, may Rockin’ Richie rest in peace. We might not all agree on the path he took, but we can respect that he chose to share his journey and fought as hard as he could.
Love him, hate him, mock him, celebrate him… whichever side of that spectrum you sat on, there’s no denying that Dick Cheney was one of the most influential public figures of our lifetime. He was there at pivotal moments that shaped the world we all grew up in—serving in the halls of power during the first Gulf War, the second Gulf War, and standing in the center of the storm on September 11, 2001.
He was a vice president whose role often felt more like co-president. A strategist. A lightning rod. A figure who could fill an entire history book on his own, and still leave chapters unwritten.
Some saw him as a protector of American strength. Others saw him as the architect of forever conflicts and power without apology. He was praised, he was despised, and he was endlessly parodied. But he was always relevant. In history, to be remembered is to be significant. Cheney was that.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney died late Monday. He was 84.
“His beloved wife of 61 years, Lynne, his daughters, Liz and Mary, and other family members were with him as he passed,” his family said in a statement.
Whatever comes next—whatever exists beyond here—he now meets it. And history, as always, will continue debating him, studying him, and trying to understand the era he helped shape.
He now meets his fate as is Earthly existence fails to continue..
Paul Daniel “Ace” Frehley, co-founder and lead guitarist of the legendary rock band Kiss and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has died following injuries suffered during a fall last month, according to a statement from his family. He was 74.
Frehley’s family wrote in the statement: “We are completely devastated and heartbroken. In his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have been able to surround him with loving, caring, peaceful words, thoughts, prayers and intentions as he left this earth. We cherish all of his finest memories, his laughter, and celebrate his strengths and kindness that he bestowed upon others. The magnitude of his passing is of epic proportions, and beyond comprehension. Reflecting on all of his incredible life achievements, Ace’s memory will continue to live on forever!”
May he rest in peace..
Danielle Spencer, a child star best known for her role on the sitcom “What’s Happening!!,” has died. She was 60.
Spencer was most well-known for playing Dee Thomas, the younger sister of Raj, on “What’s Happening!!,” with her iconic catchphrase, “Ooooh, I’m gonna tell Mama!”
While it was not confirmed how she died, Spencer had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014 and underwent a double mastectomy.
She also had emergency surgery in 2018 for a brain bleed.
After her time on television, Spencer went to school and became a veterinarian in 1993
May she rest in peace..
Kelley Mack, known for her role as “Addy” in “The Walking Dead,” has died.
She was just 33-years-old.
Mack announced in January that she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Variety reported that her family said that cancer was glioma of the central nervous system
Mack’s family shared the news on her Instagram account Wednesday.
“It is with indelible sadness that we are announcing the passing of our dear Kelley,” the statement read.“Such a bright, fervent light has transitioned to the beyond, where we all eventually must go. Kelley passed peacefully on Saturday evening with her loving mother Kristen and steadfast aunt Karen present. Kelley has already come to many of her loved ones in the form of various butterflies. She will be missed by so many to depths that words cannot express.”
“She would want you all to know how much she loves you,” it read. “And as her sister, I want you all to know how brave that tough SOB was, especially when she decided to make the leap to be reunited with God. I’m so (expletive) proud of her.”
The Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Theater Ensemble has shared a heartfelt message on their Facebook page, mourning the loss of Lydia Hannibal White-Spunner, a beloved performer and creative force.
Born on November 20, 1954, in New Haven, Connecticut, Lydia’s career spanned stage and screen. She was known for her roles in Ted (2012), the cult classic Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978), and the acclaimed TV series Picket Fences (1992).
Beyond her acting talent, Lydia’s contributions to the arts community—and to those who knew her personally—were deeply cherished. She had been married to Jonathan White-Spunner since 1991 and was a proud mother of two. She was previously married to actor Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Her legacy lives on through the performances she brought to life and the countless lives she touched on and off the stage.
The Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble is deeply saddened by the loss of Lydia Hannibal White-Spunner, beloved wife of our Managing Director, Jon White-Spunner.
Lydia was a kind, thoughtful, and gracious presence in our community. Her quiet strength and unwavering support have touched many over the years, and her warmth and generosity will be long remembered by those who had the honor of knowing her.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Jon, their daughters Hannah and Oonagh, and all who are feeling the weight of this loss. Lydia’s spirit will remain a part of the Ensemble through the lives and work of those she supported and inspired.
photo: Lydia in Remembered a Co production with Bloomsburg University Players
May she rest in peace.
Some devastating news out of the wrestling and pop culture world: Hulk Hogan – the Immortal One – has passed away.
For weeks, there had been swirling rumors about his health—many of which were denied, insisting that he was not in dire condition. Sadly, today’s tragic events confirm that there was much more going on behind the scenes than fans were led to believe.
According to early reports:
Born Terry Gene Bollea, Hogan was not just a wrestler—he was a pop culture icon. He was the 1980s. He was the red and yellow. He was the roar of the crowd, the leg drop heard around the world, the “Whatcha gonna do?” that shaped a generation.
Today, the very mortal Hulk Hogan leaves this Earth…
…but he is now immortal among the stars.
Rest in peace, Hulkster. Thanks for the memories, the moments, and the magic.