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  • Shannen Doherty dead in LA

    Shannen Doherty dead in LA

    Sad day..

    Shannen Doherty dead in LA..

    “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty,” her publicist, Leslie Sloane, said in a statement to PEOPLE on Sunday.

    “On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease,” Sloane continued. “The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie. The family asks for their privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace.”

    May she rest in peace..

  • Richard Simmons dead in LA a day after his birthday

    Richard Simmons dead in LA a day after his birthday

    Legendary fitness instructor Richard Simmons has died ..

    Simmons, who turned 76 Friday, died just 24 hours after he thanked fans on social media for their birthday wishes.

    The health guru, who stepped away from the public eye a decade ago, rose to fame in the 1970s and ’80s after opening several gyms across the country and releasing his iconic high energy fitness tapes.

    For several years there has been intrigue over his physical and mental health..

    May he rest in peace.

  • DR RUTH DEAD AT 96

    DR RUTH DEAD AT 96

    America’s sex therapist dead at 96.

    Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the famous sex therapist and media personality, has passed away at the age of 96.

    Westheimer died on Friday surrounded by her family in New York City, according to her publicist. 

    Known for her frank discussions of sexual topics and amusing candor, Westheimer has appeared on numerous late-night talk shows and authored multiple best-selling books.

  • SHELLY DUVAL DEAD AT 75

    SHELLY DUVAL DEAD AT 75

    Shelly Duval.. dead at 75..

    This is how media is reporting: Shelley Duvall, the saucer-eyed, rail-thin waif who starred in seven films directed by her mentor, Robert Altman, and avoided the ax wielded by an unhinged Jack Nicholson in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, died Thursday. She was 75.

    Duvall died in her sleep of complications from diabetes at her home in Blanco, Texas, Dan Gilroy, her life partner since 1989, told The Hollywood Reporter.

    “My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley,” Gilroy said.

    And in honor of Duval.. one of the greatest memes–and action figures–of all time.

    May she rest in peace.

  • Former Alf TVstar dead at 46

    Former Alf TVstar dead at 46

    This is sad info..

    Benji Gregory has passed away at the age of 46. Former ALF child star died in car alongside his service dog in Arizona bank parking lot due to ‘suspected heatstroke’

    Gregory’s sister Rebecca told TMZ Gregory suffered from depression, bipolar disorder and had a sleep disorder that ‘often kept him awake for days.’

    Reports ineicate that those close to him believe he went to the bank to deposit residual checks on June 12 and fell asleep in his car – dying from vehicular heatstroke.

    The Maricopa County Medical Examiner Office has not yet determined a cause of death.

    May hr rest in peace ..

  • Super Size Me creator dead of cancer

    Super Size Me creator dead of cancer

    Morgan Spurlock, the filmmaker and former CNN series host whose McDonald’s documentary “Super Size Me” was nominated for an Academy Award, died of cancer complications Thursday, according to his family.

    Spurlock, who was 53, died in New York, surrounded by family and friends, his brother said in a statement.

    “It was a sad day, as we said goodbye to my brother Morgan,” Craig Spurlock said. “Morgan gave so much through his art, ideas, and generosity. The world has lost a true creative genius and a special man. I am so proud to have worked together with him.”

    Spurlock’s directing career was varied and unpredictable. He was best known for “Super Size Me,” which sparked a national conversation …

  • OJ Simpson dies of cancer

    OJ Simpson dies of cancer

    In the coming hours and days, so much will be said about OJ Simpson.

    He was an icon of sports and became a pop cultural sensation.

    As the world was glued to his murder trial in the 1990s He became a divisive character and was finally acquitted of the double homicide in a controversial jury decision that lives on today in infamy..

    Since then, controversies have arisen and fallen, and now OJ Simpson has fallen to death itself.

    He is succumbed to cancer at the age of 76.

    If there is a heaven and a hell… the real trial of OJ Simpson begins now.

  • Joe Lieberman dead at 82

    Joe Lieberman dead at 82

    An historic figure in politics in the late 20th century succumbs to his fate at the age of 82..

    Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, who nearly won the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and who almost became Republican John McCain’s running mate eight years later, has died, according to a statement issued by his family.

    Lieberman died in New York City on Wednesday due to complications from a fall, the statement said. He was 82.

  • Richard Lewis dead at 76

    Richard Lewis dead at 76

    Richard Lewis, the beloved stand-up comedian and a star of “Curb Your Enthusiasm,“ has died, his publicist announced.

    Lewis, 76, died at his home in Los Angeles after a heart attack Tuesday night, according to his publicist, Jeff Abraham

    He was one of the most prolific comedians of our time.. May he now rest in peace.

  • Death of a million dollar champ: Virgil leaves the world

    Death of a million dollar champ: Virgil leaves the world

    This one is sad..

    Virgil dead at 61..

    Referee Mark Charles III confirmed this sad news by posting the following on Facebook:

    “My dear friends, it is with great sorrow that I bring news from the Jones family of the passing of our beloved Michael Jones, whom we know and loved as Virgil, Vincent, Soul Train Jones and more.

    Virgil passed peacefully at the hospital this morning and I ask that you pray for him and for his family.