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Dr. Joyce Brothers Dies at Age 85

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:05:43 +0000

Dr. Joyce Brothers, the psychologist whose career included a syndicated column, books, stints on television and in film, has died. She was 85. Brothers passed away Monday in New York City, although no cause of death has been revealed. Brothers first rose to fame by winning the top prize in 1955 while a contestant on [...]

'The Young & the Restless' Star Jeanne Cooper Dead at 84

Jessica Sager — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:09:17 +0000

It’s with heavy hearts that we report the death of legendary soap actress Jeanne Cooper, who died this morning (May 8). The longtime ‘The Young & the Restless’ star was 84. Cooper’s death is said to stem from an infection she got earlier this year, though the actual cause of her death (as well as [...]

Country Legend George Jones Dies at Age 81

Angela Thomas — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:01:11 +0000

Country hit-maker died this morning in Nashville.

Reid Flair, Son of Ric Flair, Passes Away at 24

Jeff Schiller — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:15:25 +0000

Reid Flair, son of wrestling legend Ric Flair, passed away today at the age of 24. Reid Flair was found this morning in Charlotte, North Carolina and had just returned from working for All Japan. Few details are known at the time of this writing.

'Harry Potter' Actor Richard Griffiths Dead at 65

Cassandra Rose — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:50:29 +0000

British actor Richard Griffiths, best known for his role as the magic-hating Uncle Vernon in the ‘Harry Potter’ series, died on Thursday, March 28 from complications following heart surgery. He was 65. Griffiths was best known for his love of the stage, his disdain of mobile phones (he once ordered a phone-using man to leave [...]

'Diff'rent Strokes' Dad Conrad Bain: Dead at 89

Cassandra Rose — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:36:31 +0000

Conrad Bain, best known for his role as adoptive father Phillip Drummond on the ’70s to ’80s sitcom ‘Diff’rent Strokes,’ has died at the age of 89. According to his family, the Golden Globe-winning actor passed away at home on Monday night (Jan. 14) in Livermore, Calif. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently unknown. [...]

Elizabeth Taylor Dead at 79

jgarcia2 — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:19:44 +0000

Elizabeth Taylor, a voluptuous violet-eyed actress who lived a life of luster and anguish and spent more than six decades as one of the world’s most visible women for her two Academy Awards, eight marriages, ravaging illnesses and work in AIDS philanthropy, died Wednesday at age 79. For more on the story: NY Daily News [...]