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Actor Corey Haim Dies At Age of 38
Published March 10, 2010 | Filed under: Entertainment
Popular 80s actor Corey Haim died in Los Angeles on Wednesday (March 10). He was just 38 years old. While an autopsy is still being planned, early reports indicate that Haim died from an apparent accidental drug overdose... he reportedly collapsed in front of his mother around 1:00 a.m... |
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Former Los Angeles Dodger Willie Davis Dies
Published March 10, 2010 | Filed under: Sports
Former Dodgers outfielder Willie Davis, who played with the team from the 1960s to early '70s, was found dead at his Burbank, Calif. home on Tuesday (March 9). He was 69 years old. According to a report, a neighbor discovered his body early that morning while bringing the retired ball player breakfast, a regular routine... |
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Details Surrounding Apache's Fatal Illness Revealed
Published January 25, 2010 | Filed under: Music
Over the weekend, news of the death of popular 90s rapper Apache broke. However, details surrounding his "undisclosed illness" were unknown. The folks over at Unkut.com shed some light on the rapper's condition this week, revealing he had been on "permanent disability" as of 2007... |
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Rapper Apache Dies of Undisclosed Illness
Published January 24, 2010 | Filed under: Music
Popular 90s rapper, Apache, died on Friday (January 22) from an undisclosed illness. The New Jersey-bred rapper (real name: Anthony Teaks) was signed to Tommy Boy Records, where he enjoyed success in 1993 with his controversial hit Q-Tip-produced single, "Gangsta Bitch" ... |
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Chicago Bears' Gaines Adams Dies of Cardiac Arrest
Published January 17, 2010 | Filed under: Sports
Chicago Bears defensive end, Gaines Adams, died in South Carolina Sunday morning (January 17) after going into cardiac arrest due to an enlarged heart, said reports. He was rushed to a Carolina hospital early Sunday, and was pronounced dead at around 9 a.m. He was just 26 years of age... |
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R&B Legend Teddy Pendergrass Dies at 59
Published January 14, 2010 | Filed under: Music
R&B legend Teddy Pendergrass passed away Wednesday evening (January 13) at a hospital in Philadelphia, after succumbing to complications from a past illness. He was 59 years old... |
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Organized Konfusion's DJ, Omega Supreme, Dies of Cancer
Published December 29, 2009 | Filed under: Music
2009 took yet another life from the hip-hop community. Three major DJs have already pass -- Roc Raida, DJ AM and Mr. Magic -- and now, one more joins them in heaven ... DJ Omega Supreme, of Organized Konfusion fame. The respected DJ passed away two days before Christmas on Wednesday (December 23), following a long bout with cancer... |
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Actress Brittany Murphy Dies
Published December 21, 2009 | Filed under: Entertainment
Actress Brittany Murphy passed away Sunday morning (December 20), shortly after being rushed to a Los Angeles hospital. According to TMZ, the 32-year-old actress went into full cardiac arrest at her home around 8:00 a.m., and could not be revived... |
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Charlie Murphy's Wife Passes Away From Cancer
Published December 14, 2009 | Filed under: Entertainment
Comedian Charlie Murphy lost his wife recently, after she lost a long battle with cancer. Tisha Taylor Murphy suffered from breast cancer for the past two years, and passed away on Sunday (December 14). |
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Rapper Mike Beck Killed In New York
Published October 31, 2009 | Filed under: Music
Mike Beck, a member of Fat Joe's K.A.R. collective, has reportedly passed. While details are still sketchy, word is, the New York rapper was gunned down in Brooklyn late Friday (October 30). But, the death was confirmed by fellow rapper, N.O.R.E., who posted a message on his Twitter page (@Noreaga). |
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DJ/Mixshow Pioneer Mr. Magic Dies Of Heart Attack
Published October 2, 2009 | Filed under: Music
O.G. New York DJ, Mr. Magic, reportedly died of a heart attack either Friday morning (October 2), but details surrounding his death, or how old he was, are currently unknown. |
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Roc Raida, of The X-Ecutioners, Dies Suddenly
Published September 19, 2009 | Filed under: Music
Another hip-hop great has passed. Roc Raida died over the weekend, a month after suffering a spinal cord injury. The news was revealed by Busta Rhymes, via Twitter (@BusaBusss), earlier this morning (September 19). |
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Celebrities React To Sudden Death of DJ AM
Published August 30, 2009 | Filed under: Music
The news of DJ AM's sudden death on Friday (August 28) shocked not only fans, but also the celebrity world, of which he had many friends. As the word spread since then, Twitter went crazy with AM updates, and the phrase "RIP DJ AM" became a trending topic quickly. Celebrities paid their respects, while other expressed their utter shock. |
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DJ AM Found Dead In New York Apartment
Published August 28, 2009 | Filed under: Music
DJ AM was found dead in New York City Friday afternoon (August 28), said a report from NBC (New York). The body of the celebrity DJ was found in a Soho apartment. |
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Slum Village's Baatin Passes Away At Age 35
Published August 1, 2009 | Filed under: Music
Slum Village member, Baatin, has died at the age of 35. Rumors began early Friday evening (July 31), and were later confirmed by the group's tour manager. Rest in peace... |
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Former Boxing Champ Vernon Forrest Shot Dead In Atlanta
Published July 26, 2009 | Filed under: Sports
Former boxing champion Vernon Forrest was shot and killed during an apparent robbery on Saturday night (July 25) in Atlanta. According to reports, Forrest was the victim of an attempted carjacking, and was shot "multiple times in the back"... |
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Details Emerge In Steve McNair Death -- Most Point To Murder-Suicide
Published July 8, 2009 | Filed under: Sports
New details have been unveiled in the death of former NFL QB Steve McNair last week in Nashville, and most point to a murder-suicide by his mistress. While officials have yet to confirm the theory because she didn't appear to have a motive, that seems to be the most likely scenario. |
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Retired NFL QB Steve McNair Shot, Killed In Nashville
Published July 4, 2009 | Filed under: Sports
Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair was shot and killed in Nashville this weekend from an apparent double homicide He was shot in the head in downtown Nashville, along with a female victim. |
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Celebrities React To Michael Jackson's Death
Published June 26, 2009 | Filed under: Music
Michael Jackson's death took the world by surprise Thursday (June 25), when he died suddenly from a heart attack. Fans all across the world couldn't believe it, and neither could countless celebrities on Twitter, who tweeted in disbelief. |
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