Alice in Chains’ former bassist Mike Starr was found dead at a house in Salt Lake City yesterday, the cause of death is unknown but it’s looking likely it was from drugs. He was just 44.
Mike starred in the third season of Celebrity Rehab back in 2009 and came through sober for 6 months but that didn’t last too long and then last month he was caught with Xanax and Opana last month in Salt Lake City. Mike’s former bandmates Jerry Cantrell and Sean Kinney issued a statement to People saying:
“Jerry and Sean are mourning the loss of their friend and ask that the media respect their privacy – and the privacy of Mike’s family – during this difficult time. Their thoughts & prayers are with Mike’s family.”
Dr. Drew Pinsky took to his Twitter and said “Devastating to hear of Mike Starr succumbing to his illness. So very sad. Our prayers are with his family.”
Mike’s roommate has told TMZ that a few hours before his death Mike was mixing up methadone and anxiety medication, he was taking the methadone to try get sober again. His roommate said “Mike was a beautiful person who was fighting to stay sober … I am going to miss him greatly.”
Very sad.
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George Steinbrenner, owner of the New York Yankees, died earlier this morning after taking a massive heart attack. He was 80-years-old.
Steinbrenner took a heart attack at his home in Tampa, FL, and was then rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead. His family released a statement…
“It is with profound sadness that the family of George M. Steinbrenner III announces his passing. He passed away this morning in Tampa, Fla., at age 80. Funeral arrangements will be private. There will be an additional public service with details to be announced at a later date.”
During his 37-year ownership of the Yankees, the team won 7 World Series titles and 11 pennants. His serious management gave him the nickname “The Boss”.
He is survived by his four children, Hank, Hal, Jennifer, Jessica and his wife of 54 years Elizabeth Joan Zieg.
source: NY Yankees Legend George Steinbrenner Dies [TMZ]
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Four photos showing Gary Coleman as he is dying in the hospital, plus a photo that was taken of his dead body, are apparently being sold to media outlets around the world.
TMZ say they seen one of the photos and in the photo, which was taken an hour before he died, Coleman lies in bed while hooked up to a ventilation machine with his eyes shut. The photo of his dead body was taken an hour after he died.
The photos are being sold in the low five figures and someone will most likely buy these photos and then sadly publish them for us all to see, even though we won’t want to see them.
This is absolutely disgusting, who on earth would take photos of a dead body and then start shopping them around to the world. I don’t want to jump to any conclusions but does anybody else have their money on Gary Coleman‘s ex-wife, Shannon Price?
source: Gary Coleman Death Photo — For Sale [TMZ]
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Corey Haim has been found dead in his mothers apartment in Burbank, CA, at 3:00am early Wednesday morning after an apparent drug overdose.
The 80s teen idol, who was just 38, collapsed in front of his mother after he got out of bed at 1:30am she then called 911 and he was rushed to St. Joseph’s hospital in Burbank. He was was pronounced dead at 3:30am.
Police were down called the hospital just before 4am to investigate the death of Haim who has struggled with prescription drug addiction for a few years.
TMZ report that the LAPD found four prescription bottles in the apartment, he had been sick with flu-like symptoms but the medication were nothing to do with his illness. No illicit drugs were found in the apartment.
I hate waking up to news like this, it is very sad that Corey Haim has passed.
source: Corey Haim Collapsed, Prescriptions Found [TMZ]
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British fashion designer Alexander McQueen has been found dead in his London apartment early yesterday morning according to news reports, he was just 40-years-old.
According to reports the police were called by London Paramedics to his apartment at around 10:20 a.m. after the body was discovered, according to some sources he was found hanging.
A statement was released saying “Alexander McQueen today announces the tragic news that Lee McQueen, the founder and designer of the Alexander McQueen brand has been found dead at his home, at this stage it is inappropriate to comment on this tragic news beyond saying that we are devastated and are sharing a sense of shock and grief with Lee’s family. Lee’s family has asked for privacy in order to come to terms with this terrible news and we hope the media will respect this.”
Just last week his mother, Joyce McQueen, passed away to which he went on his Twitter page (which is now deleted) to say “I’m letting my followers know the my mother passed away yesterday if it she had not me nor would you RIPmumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. but life must go on.”
To make this even more sad, Alexander McQueen was due to show off his new collection during Paris Fashion Week next month. A true legend in the fashion industry, he will live on forever through his clothes.
source: Alexander McQueen Found Dead [People]
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Have you been following the trainwreck that is Tila Tequila on Twitter? Then I’m sure you know every detail about how she is doing over and handelling Casey Johnson‘s death because she has been updating every 2 minutes.
In the latest drama Tila was apparently not invited to Casey’s funeral by the Johnson family, a source said “She wanted so badly to go to the funeral, but nobody will give her the details or tell her anything. She is extremely frustrated, as what she shared with Casey was real and special. Nobody understood.”
As for all of this, Tila said “I don’t want to talk about the funeral. I wasn’t allowed to go, and I am so upset. I can’t sleep, and I am on suicide watch. The family cut Casey out for 5 years! They knew nothing about her except that she was sad…until she met me. LESBIAN MARRIAGE. Not accepted.”
I really don’t like talking or posting about Tila Tequila because it pains me to give her more press than she already gets, this is what she lives for. If I was a member of the Johnson family then I would not want this wreck near the funeral either.
source: Tila Tequila “Frustrated” She’s Not Invited to Casey Johnson’s Funeral [Us Magazine]
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Paula Sladewski, a former Playboy model, has been identified as the body found dead and burned beyond recognition in Miami on Sunday.
Firefighters found the body on Sunday night after being called to put a fire out in a trash bin, when they had the fire gone they discovered the body but the body was so badly burned they couldn’t identify who it was.
Lt. Neal Cuevas, a spokesman for the North Miami Police, said “It’s so horrific. They’d have to be a monster. It’s a dastardly act, It’s the most heinous thing that a person can do to another person. It was just total, total, disfigurement, You couldn’t even tell that it was a woman or a man or even what race. This was a brutal, horrible, disgusting murder, and this monster or these monsters need to be brought to justice.”
After running dental tests on the body it was reveled that the body belonged to the 26-year-old model from Michigan. She was on vacation in Miami with her boyfriend, who has not been named. He is a person of interest but not a suspect according to Cuevas. A lawyer for her boyfriend said that he is devastated and want’s to the crime to be solved.
The couple were in Miami to celebrate the new year, they went out on Saturday night and at around 7 a.m. on Sunday they got into an argument which led to her boyfriend being thrown out of the club while she stayed behind. When she didn’t return to the hotel on Monday her boyfriend contacted police, he also hired a private investigator, called hospitals and jails in hopes that he could find her.
Kelly Farris, the models sister, said “She loved life, she was full of life, she went on a lot of vacations. She was a great person. I couldn’t imagine anything like this happening, you know, we can’t even give her an open casket. We can’t even see her again. She did not deserve to die in this way, I can’t see myself going back to work, I can’t see myself living a normal life until I know whoever did this pays for it.”
This is terrible, I can’t even imagine what her family must be going through, Paula Sladewski appeared in a 2003 Playboy video.
source: Burned body in trash identified as Playboy model [CNN]
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For those of you who don’t know about Brittany Murphy’s sudden death yesterday I will give you a quick rundown. A 911 call was placed from the 32-year-old’s actress home yesterday and after paramedics tried to help her they brought her to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where she was pronounced dead at 10:04 a.m.
Foul play is not suspected but police say they are doing a routine investigation into her death and hope to do an autopsy at some stage today. As soon as news of her sad death broke celebrities took to their twitter accounts and spoke to newsoutlets about the loss….
Alicia Silverstone: “I always felt connected to her as we shared a very special experience in our lives together, I feel love in my heart for her – and hope she is at peace. This is truly sad.”
Donald Faison: “Brittany was one of the sweetest people you will ever meet,” Faison said in a statement to MTV News regarding the actress, who co-starred with him in the 1995 hit “Clueless.” “She had the voice of an angel and a genuine heart of gold. I’m very happy to have known and worked with such a special person. My heart goes out to all of her loved ones.”
Jessica Simpson: “Brittany Murphy was an incredible ray of light to so many people. Her smile was contagious. My prayers are with her family and loved ones.”
Ashton Kutcher: “2day the world lost a little piece of sunshine. My deepest condolences go out 2 Brittany’s family, her husband, & her amazing mother Sharon. See you on the other side, kid.”
Lindsay Lohan: “My deepest condolences go out to all of Brittany Murphy’s loved ones& may she rest in peace….She was a great talent w/a beautiful soul xo”
Alyssa Milano: “Brittney Murphy and I did a USO Tour together in 2003. She was a sweet soul, with a lot of talent and heart.”
Fred Durst: “RIP Brittany Murphy. What a sweet human being. My prayers are with her friends and family.”
Soleil Moon Frye: “am beyond words by the loss of Brittany Murphy. I was so blessed to know your grace. My heart goes out to your mama+ loved ones.”
Ann Curry: “NBCnews just confirmed actress Brittany Murphy died at 10:04am PT today. O man.”
Eliza Dushku: “My heart aches having just learned of Brittany Murphy’s death, we were friends time-to-time through the years. I always admired her pure spirit.”
Kevin Smith: “Never met her, but sad to hear about Brittany Murphy. G’night, Ms. Murphy; hope you’re rollin’ with the homies someplace nice.”
Kim Kardashian: “I am in shock that Britney Murphy has died! Clueless is my all time favorite movie. My prayers go out to her family & husband.”
Juliette Lewis: “I am so sad about Brittany Murphy. Too young. She always seemed like she wanted to please everyone.”
Paris Hilton: “So sad to hear about Brittany Murphy, such a tragedy. She was such a beautiful, funny and sweet girl. My heart goes out to her family.”
Jamie Kennedy: “Britney they say died of cardiac arrest from anorexia. Jesus christ how long before we realize we r too hard on women in this biz?”
Josh Groban: “Hollywood loses another bright soul….how many more? A decade of decadence and devastation. Time to wake up.”
Christian Kane: ” Ive lost a true friend. She was beautiful inside & out. She taught me it was ok 2 B a little crazy. She was my sister. I’ll miss u Brittany.”
Peter Facinelli: “Brittany Murphy… U were Bold, Brave, and Beautiful. Thank you 4 being the free spirit u were, and always putting a smile on my face.”
Elisha Cuthbert: “32 is no age to leave the world. My heart goes out to Brittany Murphy’s family.”
Mena Suvari: “I’m just so devastated now. Found out Brittany Murphy died earlier this morning & I’m shocked. We worked together & I knew her for years. She was an amazing person, an amazing actress & so full of life. I always admired her in so many ways. May you rest in peace…â€
Rose McGowan: “Very depressed about Brittany Murphy… She was like champagne-sparkly & bubbly. Whenever I saw her, it was always laughter. Thankfully, her laugh will forever be preserved on film.â€
Julie Benz: “Sending love and prayers… So sad to hear about Brittany Murphy.”
John Stamos: “Drag losing Brittany – she was endearing, bright and talented – forever always young. Sad.”
Rachel Leigh Cook: “I once told someone, ‘Brittany Murphy was so nice to me that I’m worried she has me mixed up with someone else.’ But thats just how she was.”
Dakota Fanning: “My thoughts go out to her family & friends. I am just very grateful that I had the chance to work with her.â€
Denise Richards: “Brittany Murphy was in Drop Dead Gorgeous with me and was the sweetest and most adorable. Tragic, sad & devastating. Her poor family.”
In what is is her last interview ever, Brittany Murphy seemed happy and was looking forward to the new year and starting a family with her husband.
This is really sad.
source: Stars Tweet Their Brittany Murphy Mourning
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Following earlier reports that Chris Henry was facing life threatening injuries, it has now been announced that he has sadly died.
Police said that the Cincinnati Bengals receiver died at 6:36 a.m. following a domestic dispute with his fiancee which resulted in her driving off in a vehicle, he then jumped on the vehicle but according to police he fell off about half-mile into the drive.
His fiancee, Loleini Tonga, had posted on her MySpace page that they had just bought their wedding rings yesterday, she hasn’t logged in since then.
Henry’s agent released a statement saying, “It is with great sadness to learn Chris has passed away, for those who knew Chris, he was nothing like his public perception. A loving and caring individual, he was thankful for what he had in life, and proud of what he had overcome.”
Henry has been arrested in the past for marijuana possession, gun possession and assault but he was given a second chance by the Bengals’ owner and had since cleaned up his act.
Chris Henry was just 26-years-old and leaves three children behind.
source: Henry, 26, dies day after dispute [ESPN]
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Solange Magnano, a former Miss Argentina, has died after complications during a failed cosmetic surgery on her butt.
The 38-year-old who is a mother of two was undergoing the buttocks surgery, which is known as gluteoplasty, in a clinic and was then transferred to a hospital where she died on Sunday after three days in critical condition.
Roberto Piazza, a close friend of hers, said “the procedure involved injections and the liquid went to her lungs and brain. A woman who had everything lost her life to have a slightly firmer behind.”
There has been some aftermath after she died of respiratory deficiency, Argentinian television stations aired the burial live and a lot of people are speaking out against cosmetic surgery.
If she hadn’t of died I would make a joke about having failed butt surgery and it would have involved Kim Kardashian, but I won’t.
source: Ex-Miss Argentina dies after cosmetic surgery [ The Associated Press]
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More scandal in the tragic murder of Jasmine Fiore, apparently she and her ex-husband Michael Cardosi shared a little romantic moment four days before her murder.
Jasmine, who was murdered by her husband Ryan Jenkins, took to a beach in Southern California where her and Cardosi shared a kiss.
Cardosi had been locked up in prison for the past three years but when he was released, on August 11, the pair took off to the beach together to take these pictures .. which she has her wedding ring off.
Winnie Humphreys, the mother of Cardosi, said the pair had kept in touch the whole time he was in prison.
As we all know Jasmine was murdered three days later on August 14 but it is uknown if Jenkins knew about them spending time on the beach together. But police tell TMZ that “jealousy was the most obvious motive for this murder.”
By the way, Michael Cardosi was sent back to prison on August 16 for breaking the terms of his probation.
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Ryan Jenkins, the man who is accused of killing his wife, was found dead at a motel in Hope, British Columbia, last night.
Ryan who appeared on VH1′s reality show Megan Wants A Millionaire was charged murdering his swimsuit model wife, Jasmine Fiore, on August 20th.
He was found hanging from a belt in a room at the Thunderbird Motel after the manager decided to check on the room rented three days earlier by an unknown woman.
While the woman checked in – a man waited outside in a silver PT Cruiser with Alberta licence plates (Jenkins is from Calgary). The woman stayed in the room for 20 minutes then left and was never seen from again, but on Sunday at 11am when it was time to check out – the manager went to check the hotel room.
Kevin Walker, the manager of the hotel, said that when he seen the man walk past his own room “he didn’t look like the Ryan Jenkins I’d seen on TV. He looked like a man at the end of his rope, not the muscle-bound macho man you saw on TV.â€
He continued, “I thought maybe they left the key in the room and just left, as I was pushing the door open, I smelled death. And then, as I kept opening the door, there was death staring at me, hanging from the coat rack by a belt. After I swung the door open and saw him hanging there — I didn’t notice anything after that.â€
This whole murder scandal kicked off last Tuesday in Buena Park, CA, after police made Jenkins a man of interest in the death of his ex-wife who’s body was found stuffed in a suitcase with her teeth and fingers removed. The only way to identify her was the serial number on her breast implants.
Police have dismissed the murder charges but are now investigating how he crossed the border into Canada.
By the way Jenkins was also going to be on Vh1′s other show I Love Money 3, which he is rumored to have won. But now a statement has been released saying:
“Just in case you missed it, we’re sad to announce that the fate of both Megan Wants a Millionaire and I Love Money 3 have been determined: both have been canceled and will not make it to air.”
You really could not write any of this if you tried.
source: Accused killer Ryan Jenkins found hanged in B.C. motel [Vancounver Sun]
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Michael Jackson‘s fans maybe killing themselves but they should at least wait until Friday because they can still see the King Of Pop.
Yes you read that correctly, if you have always dreamed of seeing Michael Jackson you still can – kind of.
His body is being moved to his infamous Neverland Ranch on Thursday morning so the public can see it during a public viewing on Friday, officials are allegedly meeting right now to discuss how to move his body and how much security they need.
After that it is rumored there will be either a memorial or funeral on Sunday, the location of which is still unknown.
Would you like to see Michael Jackson‘s dead body?
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This is an update to the post about the body of Paula Abdul‘s stalker being found outside her home.
The above video is of the woman, now known as Paula Goodspeed, when she auditioned for American Idol during season 5 of the show.
During the audition Goospeed said, “I really like Paula Abdul a lot. She’s really cool, I’m a really big fan, and I made life-sized drawings of Paula. I’ve been drawing ever since I was a little kid, and my first drawing was of Paula Abdul.”
As for the performance, Abdul said “I’m sorry, Paula,” to which Goodpseed said “it’s not over, I’m not going to stop singing just because you don’t like my voice.”
Meanwhile a rep for Abdul says that she is “deeply saddened and shocked about what transpired yesterday. My heart and prayers go out to her family.â€
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 A body was found outside Paula Abdul‘s home last night.
Police sources said the victim is an alleged Abdul stalker and cops have been to the house “numerous times before” to deal with her.
The victims parents called Police at 3:00 PM to tell them their daughter was missing and that she “had an unnatural obsession” with Paula Abdul and they might want to check Abdul’s home.
The victim was found dead in a car, yards from Paula’s L.A. home. Cause of death may have been a drug overdose/suicide.
There’s no evidence of foul play. The victim has not yet been ID’d. We’re told Paula was not home and possibly shooting for “American Idol.”
Here are photos of what the victim left behind outside Paula Abdul’s house.
The woman was clearly obsessed, she had a license plate that reads “ABL LV.” There is also a picture of Paula hanging from the rear view mirror.
Creepy!
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