Angela Lansbury dead at 96..
It is very interesting to consider that, while podcasts today have promoted this true crime fascination, it really could’ve began with Murder She Wrote back in the 20th century. It was cutting edge and must see TV. And I left an indelible mark on society and Pop culture
She has a very accomplished career but seemingly is defined by the famous program..
May she rest in peace ..
TINSELTOWN, FOR ALL ITS MIGHT, OFTEN SUCCUMBED TO THE INFORMATION THAT NIKKE FINKE KNEW AND REPORTED..
The site she founded, DEADLINE, was a must go..
She often reminded me of the real life version of Gale Weathers, the news reporter from SCREAM.
She was there for most gossipy of gossips.. the most scandalous of scandals. Drudge linked to her often and gave her a siren or two..
Finke was hated as much as she was appreciated. And few that followed her even liked her! She was just pleasant type of person. 🙂
When I do read her, I see that she can be nasty, abrasive and vindictive. I see that she trumpets “exclusives” that are no such thing. She is a prolific name-caller, a practice that is beneath the dignity of such a talented writer. She is not snarky, the way Perez Hilton was before he got nice. She is frankly bilious.
Now she has passed away from the grip of this planet..
Nikki Finke dead.
Hollywood probably relieved ..
This is how the AP reported it:
Veteran journalist Nikki Finke, who founded the entertainment trade site Deadline and who in her heyday was an elbows-out columnist serving up juicy industry scoops and gossip skewering Hollywood’s elite, has died at age 68.
According to a family representative, Finke died Sunday morning in Boca Raton, Fla., after a prolonged illness.
Finke was revered and feared in the industry for exposing secrets, first through her L.A. Weekly column, Deadline Hollywood, which she eventually built into a website.
She founded Deadline Hollywood Daily in 2006 on a Friday and quickly began building her audience by live-blogging the 78th Academy Awards that Sunday. T
he site was largely a one-woman operation until 2009, when Penske Media Corp. acquired it and hired Finke as editor in chief..
Not that Hollywood elites are prone to vicious or dark thoughts, *wink wink,* but we are sure that many are breathing a collective sigh of relief ..
For as many times Nikki Finke gave us a juicy celeb tidbit, she probably took two to the grave with her..
May she rest in peace..
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At first she was said to be brain dead but still alive.. TMZ reported that she has succumbed to her injuries from a car crash a week ago.
There are more media outlets now beginning to report her demise..
The news was confirmed by a representative for her family to TMZ, who said in a statement: “We have lost a bright light, a kind and most joyful soul, a loving mother, and a loyal friend. Anne will be deeply missed but she lives on through her beautiful sons, her iconic body of work, and her passionate advocacy. Her bravery for always standing in her truth, spreading her message of love and acceptance, will continue to have a lasting impact.”
RIP
The attack unfolded at around 5:51pm on Wednesday afternoon when East was filling up his vehicle at the 76 gas station in Westminster, Orange County, police said.
Westminster police officers arrived on the scene to find the racing star lying on the ground suffering from a serious stab wound to the chest.
East was rushed to hospital where he died from his injuries.
The suspect had fled the scene before officers arrived.
His daughter posted a message under the popular horror account on May 12..
She reports that her father passed away in his sleep..
Gilbert Gottfried has died at the age of 67 his family said Tuesday.
In a message posted to the actor’s Twitter page, the Gottfried family said that he died “after a long illness.”
Famed Nevada aviator John Lear, known for his world records and his UFO activism, has died at 79..
Lear passed away in his sleep Tuesday night at his Las Vegas home, according to his daughter Allison.
Lear is the son of Bill Lear, who developed the Lear Jet.
He is also famous for his appearances on Art Bell and George Noory, along with countless on the road occasions talking about UFOs..
John Lear carved his own path, setting multiple records as an aviator. During the Vietnam era, he flew cargo planes for the CIA.
In the 1980s, Lear became an outspoken critic of an alleged government cover-up of UFOs..
His family posted this on his Facebook page shortly after his death:
Sad news from the wrestling world tonight..
WWE Hall of Famer Scott Hall has passed away at the age of 63.
WWE confirmed the news with a graphic that began Monday night’s episode of RAW.
Scott Hall suffered three heart attacks on Saturday night.
He had been hospitalized at the Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA after a serious complication during hip replacement surgery last week, in which a blood clot got loose.
His career spanned decades and he was a legend in his field..
He died of terminal cancer
Bob Beckel dead .. AGAIN?
Work with me here..
This was the news today: Democratic political operative and former Fox News host Bob Beckel has died at age 73, his longtime friend and fellow columnist Cal Thomas confirmed Monday evening. His cause of death was not specified. “We miss him already,” former colleague Sean Hannity said Monday evening on his Fox News show.
But the problem I have here is .. well.. I thought he was already dead.
I actually even recall–seriously–posting a black and white photo of him and tagging it “RIP” as I am doing RIGHT NOW at this moment.. I thought I did it before. I even searched old text messages and Facebook chats to see if the mention of “Beckel” took place.
He is a somewhat obscure political figure.. His suspenders and red hair made him memorable for those who knew the inside politics of the late 20th century and early 21st.. and I recall his death being around a year or two ago, and it not making much news..
So call me crazy, seriously.. you can.. but this is pure Mandela Effect for me. Not sure how much more I can go into detail .. but.. pretty sure this is the second time that Bob Beckel has died……