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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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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Sad news to report, Jennifer Hudson‘s mother and brother, Jason have been found dead in a home in Chicago.
According to CBS, two adults were found fatally shot at a home at 70th Street and Yale Avenue at 3 p.m. Friday, authorities said. A representative of the family’s church, Pleasant Gift Missionary Baptist, confirms that 57-year-old Darnell Hudson was one of the victims
TMZ reports that a cousin of the family found the bodies at around 2:44 PM, hen the fire department arrived and discovered the bodies, police were brought in and the home was declared a crime scene.
Very sad.
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The son of legendary rap producer Dr Dre has been found dead at his home in Woodland Hills on Saturday morning.
Andre Young Jr., 20, was unresponsive when his mother went to check on him around 10 A.M., calling 911 to alert paramedics.
Young’s cause of death is pending completion of a toxicology report.
His father, Andre Young Sr, is better known to the world as “Dr. Dreâ€, an award winning producer who shot to fame as a pioneer of the influential gangsta rap group NWA, and becoming co-owner of West Coast record label Death Row records.
Later, he became popular for his discovery and production for white rap artist Eminem.
source: Dr Dre’s son found dead [live news]
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