10-Year-Old Killed In Central Mass Crash Remembered As ‘Pure Light,' 'Full Of Promise' 10-Year-Old Killed In Central Mass Crash Remembered As ‘Pure Light,' 'Full Of Promise'
10-Year-Old Killed In Central Mass Crash Remembered As ‘Pure Light,' 'Full Of Promise' A Massachusetts community is coming together to remember a 10-year-old girl who was killed over the weekend in a car crash. Loved ones described the fourth-grader as "pure light." Marleigh Guevara died after being struck shortly before 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, on School Street in Webster, police said.  Guevara was a student at Park Avenue Elementary School in Webster. Grief counselors were on hand Monday if students needed them.  "We are heartbroken at the loss of one of our young 4th-grade students, Marleigh, whose life was tragically cut short in an accident," Webster…
‘Her Laugh Was Infectious’: Family Remembers Marlborough Woman Found Dead In CT Home ‘Her Laugh Was Infectious’: Family Remembers Marlborough Woman Found Dead In CT Home
‘Her Laugh Was Infectious’: Family Remembers Marlborough Woman Found Dead In CT Home A 26-year-old woman found dead inside a Connecticut home is being remembered by loved ones as a vibrant presence who left a lasting mark on everyone she met. Janina Brooke Murphy, of Marlborough, Massachusetts, was found at a Claire Hill Road home in Burlington on March 29, Connecticut State Police said. Police have not disclosed the cause of death.  Her family said Brooke was a caring woman who was the "definition of a free spirit."  "Her kindness was legendary, offered freely and without hesitation," her obituary said. "Brooke loved her family and friends with a depth and …
'Game Of Thrones' Actor, 35, Dies After Battling Rare Illness: 'An Inspiration To Everyone' 'Game Of Thrones' Actor, 35, Dies After Battling Rare Illness: 'An Inspiration To Everyone'
'Game Of Thrones' Actor, 35, Dies After Battling Rare Illness: 'An Inspiration To Everyone' An Irish actor known in the US for his role in "Game of Thrones" has died from a rare neurological condition. Michael Patrick, whose real name was Michael Campbell, died on Tuesday, April 7, at Northern Ireland Hospice. The 35-year-old was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in February 2023. Patrick's wife, Naomi Sheehan, confirmed his death in an Instagram post on Wednesday, April 8. "He was admitted 10 days ago and was cared for by the incredible team there," Sheehan wrote. "He passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends. Words can't describe how br…
Milton Mom Of 3 Dies After Rare Cancer Fight, Remembered As ‘Profound Blessing To All’ Milton Mom Of 3 Dies After Rare Cancer Fight, Remembered As ‘Profound Blessing To All’
Milton Mom Of 3 Dies After Rare Cancer Fight, Remembered As ‘Profound Blessing To All’ A young mother who made everyone feel “so special, so seen, and so deeply loved” is being remembered across her community as support pours in for her family after her death. Lara Roche, 39, of Milton and formerly of Stoneham, died on Easter Sunday, surrounded by her loving family and close friends, after battling a rare cancer. She leaves behind her husband, Kenneth Roche, and their three children, Paige, 9, Caroline, 7, and Luke, 4. In the wake of her death, the community has come together to support them. Loved ones have created a GoFundMe to help the family as they face life without he…
Acclaimed Actress Mary Beth Hurt Dies: Starred In 'The World According To Garp' Acclaimed Actress Mary Beth Hurt Dies: Starred In 'The World According To Garp'
Acclaimed Actress Mary Beth Hurt Dies: Starred In 'The World According To Garp' Actress Mary Beth Hurt, known for her distinguished work on stage and screen, has died. Hurt passed away on Saturday, March 28, at an assisted living facility in Jersey City, New Jersey, following a decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She was 79.  Her death was confirmed by her husband, writer-director Paul Schrader, and their daughter, Molly Schrader, on social media, where they expressed comfort that she is "no longer suffering and reunited with her sisters in peace." Born Mary Beth Supinger in Marshalltown, Iowa, Hurt rose to prominence…
Missing Mass Man Found Dead In Crystal Lake After 6-Month Search Missing Mass Man Found Dead In Crystal Lake After 6-Month Search
Missing Mass Man Found Dead In Crystal Lake After 6-Month Search The body of a Central Massachusetts man who had been missing for nearly six months has been found. Leonard Mercury, 57, of Acton, was recovered from Crystal Lake in Gardner on Wednesday, March 25, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said. Gardner Police used drones to search the lake. During that aerial sweep, investigators spotted what appeared to be a body in the water. The Massachusetts State Police Dive Team then recovered the remains. Mercury went missing around 2 a.m. on Oct. 31, 2025, after leaving a Gardner hospital. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determ…
Valerie Perrine Dies: Oscar-Nominated Actress Best-Known For Roles In 'Superman,' 'Lenny' Valerie Perrine Dies: Oscar-Nominated Actress Best-Known For Roles In 'Superman,' 'Lenny'
Valerie Perrine Dies: Oscar-Nominated Actress Best-Known For Roles In 'Superman,' 'Lenny' Valerie Perrine, the Oscar-nominated actress and former Las Vegas showgirl who captivated audiences with her role as Lex Luthor’s witty and charming accomplice in the "Superman" films, has died. Perrine's death at age 82 came on Monday, March 23, at her home in Beverly Hills after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. She was first diagnosed in 2015, and her courageous fight was chronicled in the 2020 documentary "Valerie." Perrine gained widespread recognition for playing Eve Teschmacher in "Superman" (1978) and "Superman II" (1980), in which her character famously saved Superman. Beyo…
Kiki Shepard Dies Suddenly: Popular TV Host, Broadway Star Kiki Shepard Dies Suddenly: Popular TV Host, Broadway Star
Kiki Shepard Dies Suddenly: Popular TV Host, Broadway Star Kiki Shepard, the legendary co-host of "Showtime at the Apollo," died suddenly at age 74 after suffering a massive heart attack in Los Angeles on Monday, March 16, her representative confirmed. Born Chiquita Renee Shepard in northeast Texas, Shepard became a cornerstone of Black entertainment and a guiding light for generations of performers.  She was best known for her 15-year run on "Showtime at the Apollo" from 1987 to 2002, where she earned the nickname "Apollo Queen of Fashion" for her signature elegance and style. Shepard co-hosted alongside stars like Steve Harvey, Sinbad, and M…
Whistleblower Alexander Butterfield Dies: Revealed Nixon’s Secret Tapes During Watergate Whistleblower Alexander Butterfield Dies: Revealed Nixon’s Secret Tapes During Watergate
Whistleblower Alexander Butterfield Dies: Revealed Nixon’s Secret Tapes During Watergate Alexander Butterfield, the former White House aide whose testimony revealed the existence of President Richard Nixon’s secret taping system and changed the course of American history, has died. The 99-year-old Butterfield's death came on  Monday, March 9, at his home in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego. “He had the heavy responsibility of revealing something he was sworn to secrecy on, which is the installation of the Nixon taping system,” former White House counsel John Dean said, according to The Washington Post. “He stood up and told the truth.” Butterfield is best remembered…
Cape Cod Tragedy: Community Rallies After 2 New Bedford Fishermen Killed In Boat Sinking Cape Cod Tragedy: Community Rallies After 2 New Bedford Fishermen Killed In Boat Sinking
Cape Cod Tragedy: Community Rallies After 2 New Bedford Fishermen Killed In Boat Sinking The Massachusetts fishing community is mourning the loss of two fishermen killed when their boat sank off Cape Cod last week. Angel Luis Nieves, 37, and Truitt Holcomb Jr., 61, both of New Bedford, were aboard the scallop boat Yankee Rose about two miles off Provincetown on Thursday, March 5, when it capsized and sank, state authorities said. There were no survivors. Nieves was an engaged father of four, according to a GoFundMe created to support his family. "He loved the ocean; it was his passion," the fundraiser said. "But more than that, he loved God and his family. He worked so hard ev…
Neil Sedaka Dies After Sudden Medical Emergency: Celebrated Singer-Songwriter Neil Sedaka Dies After Sudden Medical Emergency: Celebrated Singer-Songwriter
Neil Sedaka Dies After Sudden Medical Emergency: Celebrated Singer-Songwriter Neil Sedaka, the legendary singer-songwriter behind timeless hits like "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.  According to Variety, the 86-year-old Sedaka's death on Friday, Feb. 27, came after a sudden medical emergency  “Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka,” his family said in a statement according to Variety. “A true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to millions, but most importantly, at least to those of us who were lucky enough to know him, an incredible human being who will be deep…
Bill Mazeroski, Pirates Legend Who Hit 1960 World Series Game 7 Walk-Off, Dies At 89 Bill Mazeroski, Pirates Legend Who Hit 1960 World Series Game 7 Walk-Off, Dies At 89
Bill Mazeroski, Pirates Legend Who Hit 1960 World Series Game 7 Walk-Off, Dies At 89 Pittsburgh Pirate legend Bill Mazeroski — who clubbed one of the greatest and most famous home runs in World Series history — died at the age of 89 in Pennsylvania.  The Hall of Fame second baseman who won eight Gold Glove awards during his career is best known for his Game 7 home run in the 1960 World Series when he took Ralph Terry deep in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Pirates a 10-9 championship win over the New York Yankees. 10/13/60: Bill Mazeroski hits a dramatic walk-off home run to win the World Series for the Pirates against the Yankees in Game 7 MLB "It …