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He Gave It His All in the Ring. It Killed Him

Mask-wearing Mexican pro wrestler 'La Parka' dies at age 54 after October in-ring injury

(Newser) - A horrific in-ring accident in October reportedly left a Mexican pro wrestler paralyzed—and now he has succumbed to his injuries. Per the New York Daily News , "La Parka" (real name Jesus Alfonso Huerta Escoboza), known for donning elaborate costumes and masks, most notably ones depicting skeletons, died Saturday...

Rush Drummer Neil Peart Dead at 67
A Drumming Legend
Dead at 67
OBITUARY
Jan 11, 2020 5:30 AM CST

A Drumming Legend Dead at 67

Rush's Neil Peart was diagnosed with brain cancer more than 3 years ago

(Newser) - A drumming rock legend has died. Rush's Neil Peart, who the CBC notes was "revered by fans and fellow musicians as one of the greatest drummers of all time," passed away Tuesday at age 67 in Santa Monica, Calif., per a statement issued by a family spokesperson,...

American Horror Story Actor Dead at 27
Rising Young Actor
Dead at 27
obituary
Jan 10, 2020 12:48 PM CST

Rising Young Actor Dead at 27

Harry Hains starred in indie film 'The Surface,' appeared in 'American Horror Story'

(Newser) - The 27 Club just admitted a new member. Australian actor Harry Hains—who appeared in Netflix's The OA as well as American Horror Story—died Tuesday at age 27, his mother wrote on Instagram . Hains, who spoke of being gender fluid, had roles in various independent movies, including the...

The &#39;Beautiful Dream&#39; Is Over for Danny Aiello
The 'Beautiful
Dream' Is Over
for Danny Aiello
OBITUARY
Dec 13, 2019 11:25 AM CST

The 'Beautiful Dream' Is Over for Danny Aiello

Star of 'Moonstruck,' 'Do the Right Thing' dead at 86 after a brief illness

(Newser) - He got his big break in 1973 in a supporting role opposite Robert DeNiro in Bang the Drum Slowly. One 50-year career later, Danny Aiello had starred in four Woody Allen movies and a steady slew of dozens of others , including The Godfather Part II, Moonstruck (co-starring Cher and Nicolas...

&#39;It Must Have Been Love&#39; Singer Dead at 61
'It Must Have Been Love'
Singer Dead at 61
OBITUARY
Dec 10, 2019 9:40 AM CST

'It Must Have Been Love' Singer Dead at 61

Marie Fredriksson had battled brain tumor since 2002

(Newser) - One half of the Swedish duo that brought us the hit songs " Listen To Your Heart ," " Joyride ," and " It Must Have Been Love " has died. Roxette singer Marie Fredriksson passed away Monday at age 61 after what management described as "a 17-year-long battle...

Juice WRLD's Luggage Was Being Searched When He Collapsed

Agents were seizing drugs and guns, sources say

(Newser) - Federal agents were in the process of searching the luggage of Juice WRLD and his entourage when the Chicago-area rapper experienced a medical emergency in a private hangar at the city's Midway Airport Sunday, ultimately being pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. The Chicago Tribune 's sources say...

Norma Rae, Friends Actor Ron Leibman Dead at 82

Award-winning actor starred opposite Sally Field in 'Norma Rae,' played Roy Cohn in Kushner play

(Newser) - Actor Ron Leibman, who appeared in movies, theater, and TV in a career that spanned six decades and won a Tony award for Tony Kushner's iconic play Angels in America, has died after an illness, the AP reports. He was 82. Leibman's agent, Robert Attermann, said the actor...

K-Pop Star&#39;s Death Is 3rd in 2 Months
Another K-Pop
Star Is
Found Dead 
Dec 4, 2019 6:22 AM CST

Another K-Pop Star Is Found Dead

Cha In Ha found dead at home at age 27

(Newser) - South Korea has been rocked by the third sudden death of a K-pop star in two months. Cha In Ha, a member of the boy band Surprise U who'd also appeared in a short film and TV drama, was found dead at his home on Tuesday at age 27,...

He Was Filming a Reality Show. Then: 'I Can't Carry On'

Godfrey Gao dies after collapsing during 'Chase Me' competition in China

(Newser) - An actor's death in China during filming of a reality show that pushes contestants to their physical limits has been met with uproar. Godfrey Gao, a 35-year-old actor and the first Asian male model signed by Louis Vuitton, collapsed from an apparent heart problem Wednesday in Ningbo while filming...

Man Who Shared 'Secret Sex Lives of the Stars' Has Died

Scotty Bowers was a self-described Hollywood 'fixer'

(Newser) - Scotty Bowers, a self-described Hollywood "fixer" whose memoir offered sensational accounts of the sex lives of such celebrities as Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, has died. He was 96. Bowers' agent, David Kuhn, said he died Sunday of natural causes at his home...

He Struggled in Acting for Decades. Then Came Tarantino

Character actor Robert Forster died of brain cancer after a brief illness at the age of 78

(Newser) - Robert Forster, the handsome character actor who appeared in the Twin Peaks reboot, earned an Oscar nod for his turn in Jackie Brown, and who most recently appeared in the Breaking Bad sequel El Camino, has died at the age of 78, the AP reports. His publicist confirms Forster died...

Widow on Ocasek: In 'Cloud of Awfulness,' a 'Silver Lining'

Cars singer's widow talks to 'Rolling Stone' about her late husband

(Newser) - It's been nearly a month since the passing of Ric Ocasek , and his widow, supermodel Paulina Porizkova, from whom he was separated, talks about the late Cars frontman in a poignant interview with Rolling Stone . Despite their separation, the two remained close, and Porizkova reveals what drew her to...

&#39;Crying Comedian&#39; Dies At 84
'Crying Comedian'
Dies At 84
OBITUARY
Oct 7, 2019 5:33 AM CDT

'Crying Comedian' Dies At 84

Rip Taylor was known for his zany mannerisms and throwing confetti

(Newser) - When he first appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show in the early '60s, Rip Taylor made a name for himself as the "Crying Comedian," pretending to sob as he pleaded with the audience to laugh at his jokes. The world never really had a problem laughing at...

Her Career, Romances Were Legendary. Goodbye to a 'Pioneer'

Oscar-nominated Diahann Carroll was first black woman to star in non-servant role on TV

(Newser) - Diahann Carroll, the Oscar-nominated actress and singer who won critical acclaim as the first black woman to star in a non-servant role on TV—in the series Julia—has died at 84. Carroll's daughter, Suzanne Kay, told the AP her mother died Friday in Los Angeles of cancer. During...

A &#39;Punk Legend&#39; Is Dead at 56
A 'Punk Legend'
Is Dead at 56
Oct 3, 2019 4:04 PM CDT

A 'Punk Legend' Is Dead at 56

Kim Shattuck was the frontwoman for the Muffs, appeared in other bands including the Pixies

(Newser) - Kim Shattuck, the guitarist, singer, and songwriter best known as the frontwoman for the Muffs, died Wednesday at age 56, NPR reports. Shattuck, whom Jezebel calls a "Los Angeles punk legend," had suffered from ALS for two years, though she never announced the diagnosis publicly. She formed the...

Famed Songwriter, Producer Dead at 43

Busbee was nominated for a Grammy for his work with Maren Morris

(Newser) - Warner Records says Grammy-nominated songwriter-producer busbee, who co-wrote Maren Morris' breakout hit "My Church" and also crafted songs for Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Pink, Shakira, and Florida Georgia Line, has died. He was 43. The record label confirmed his death in a statement released Sunday, but offered no details...

Hotel Magnate Barron Hilton Dead at 91
Hotel Magnate
Barron Hilton
Dead at 91
OBITUARY
Sep 21, 2019 6:00 AM CDT

Hotel Magnate Barron Hilton Dead at 91

Paris Hilton on grandather's death: 'He was a legend'

(Newser) - Barron Hilton started out parking cars at his father's hotels and ended up running the whole chain, as well as owning an NFL team. "He was a Legend, a visionary, brilliant, handsome, kind and lived a life full of accomplishment and adventure," granddaughter Paris Hilton posted online...

&#39;Cry if You Will&#39;: House Hunters Host Dead at 56
House Hunters
Host Suzanne
Whang Dead
at 56
obituary
Sep 20, 2019 10:37 AM CDT

House Hunters Host Suzanne Whang Dead at 56

The multi-hyphenate success succumbs to breast cancer

(Newser) - Sad news for House Hunters fans: Suzanne Whang, who hosted the show for nearly 10 years, died Tuesday after a long fight with breast cancer. The 56-year-old's partner, Jeff Vezain, was with her in Los Angeles when she passed, TMZ reports. "For thirteen years she confronted cancer with...

Adult Film Star Jessica Jaymes Dead at 40

Former teacher also appeared in Weeds

(Newser) - Jessica Jaymes, a former schoolteacher who starred in more than 200 adult films, has died. The 40-year-old, who also had cameo appearances playing herself in Weeds, was pronounced dead Tuesday after a friend who hadn't seen her in a few days visited her San Fernando Valley, California, home and...

Here&#39;s What Killed Ric Ocasek
Here's What Killed Ric Ocasek
Sep 17, 2019 12:33 AM CDT

Here's What Killed Ric Ocasek

Heart disease worsened by emphysema, medical examiner says

(Newser) - The New York City medical examiner says Ric Ocasek, the 75-year-old frontman for The Cars who was found dead at his Manhattan apartment Sunday , died of heart disease, worsened by emphysema, the AP reports. Ocasek's wife, model and actress Paulina Porizkova, posted a statement on Instagram Monday, saying that...

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