Beloved Actor John Cunningham Dies: Known For ‘Dead Poets Society,’ ‘1776,’  'Mystic Pizza' Beloved Actor John Cunningham Dies: Known For ‘Dead Poets Society,’ ‘1776,’  'Mystic Pizza'
Beloved Actor John Cunningham Dies: Known For ‘Dead Poets Society,’ ‘1776,’ 'Mystic Pizza' Actor John Cunningham, celebrated for his roles in films like “Dead Poets Society,” “Mystic Pizza,” and “School Ties,” as well as numerous original Broadway productions including “Cabaret” and “1776,” has died.  His death at age 93 came in New York earlier this month at his Victorian home in Westchester County beside the 11th hole at the Rye Golf Club where he lived since 1969, according to Graham Funeral Home in Rye. Deadline reported that Cunningham was a prolific Broadway actor who appeared in acclaimed original stagings of “Cabaret,” “Company,” “Six Degrees of Separation,” and “The…
Grammy-Nominated Producer, Musician Found Dead At Martha’s Vineyard Home At 50 Grammy-Nominated Producer, Musician Found Dead At Martha’s Vineyard Home At 50
Grammy-Nominated Producer, Musician Found Dead At Martha’s Vineyard Home At 50 John Forté, a Grammy-nominated musician best known for his work with The Fugees, has died. He was 50. Police confirmed Forté was found dead inside his home in Chilmark on Martha’s Vineyard, according to USA Today. The discovery was made on Monday, January 12. Chilmark Police Chief Sean Slavin said there were no signs of foul play and no clear cause of death. As he told USA Today, there was no “readily apparent cause of death.” A medical examiner is now investigating. Forté played a major role in shaping one of hip-hop’s most influential albums. He co-wrote and produced songs on The Score,…
Actor Roger Ewing Dies: Starred In Legendary TV Series 'Gunsmoke' Actor Roger Ewing Dies: Starred In Legendary TV Series 'Gunsmoke'
Actor Roger Ewing Dies: Starred In Legendary TV Series 'Gunsmoke' Roger Ewing, the actor best known for his role on the legendary TV series "Gunsmoke," has died. His family has just confirmed his death at the age of 83, which occurred last month in Morro Bay, California, located on the central coast of the state, roughly halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. A specific cause of death was not disclosed, according to the Neptune Society and multiple media reports. Ewing joined "Gunsmoke" in 1965, first appearing as Ben Lukens before being cast as the regular character Clayton Thaddeus "Thad" Greenwood. He starred in more than 50 episodes between 19…
Cause Of Death Released For Film Star Brigitte Bardot Cause Of Death Released For Film Star Brigitte Bardot
Cause Of Death Released For Film Star Brigitte Bardot Fans around the world are learning what led to the death of Brigitte Bardot, the legendary French actress, fashion icon, and animal rights activist whose beauty and spirit defined an era. Bardot died at age 91 at her home in Saint-Tropez in late December. Her husband, Bernard d'Ormale, revealed this week that the screen legend died from complications related to cancer.  He shared that Bardot had undergone two operations for an unspecified cancer, but ultimately, "the cancer took her," according to multiple reports in France and elsewhere. Despite discomfort in her final days, d'Ormale…
Michael Reagan, Former President's Son, Dies: Conservative Commentator Michael Reagan, Former President's Son, Dies: Conservative Commentator
Michael Reagan, Former President's Son, Dies: Conservative Commentator Michael Reagan, the eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan and a longtime conservative commentator, died on Sunday, Jan. 4, at age 80 in Los Angeles while surrounded by family. His death was announced Tuesday, Jan. 6, by his family and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, which called him a "steadfast guardian of his father’s legacy." Family members said he died after a battle with cancer. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute mourns the passing of Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman, and a steadfast guardia…
Stand-Up Comic, TV Host, Police Officer Dies Suddenly At NY Home; Comics Pay Tribute Stand-Up Comic, TV Host, Police Officer Dies Suddenly At NY Home; Comics Pay Tribute
Stand-Up Comic, TV Host, Police Officer Dies Suddenly At NY Home; Comics Pay Tribute John Mulrooney, a Brooklyn-born stand-up comedian, late-night host, and former police officer, has died. He was 67. Mulrooney died suddenly at his home in Coxsackie, New York, on Monday, Dec. 29, according to his obituary. No cause of death was cited. Mulrooney became a mainstay on the New York comedy scene during the 1980s. He performed at major clubs like the Improv, the Comic Strip, and the Laugh Factory. Fans knew him for his boisterous energy and fearless style, according to USA Today. He gained popularity with audiences and earned respect from some of the era’s most well-known stand-…
Second ‘The Wire’ Cast Death In Two Weeks: Clay Davis Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. Dies At 71 Second ‘The Wire’ Cast Death In Two Weeks: Clay Davis Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. Dies At 71
Second ‘The Wire’ Cast Death In Two Weeks: Clay Davis Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. Dies At 71 Isiah Whitlock Jr., forever remembered in Baltimore as the corrupt Clay Davis on The Wire, has died at 71. Whitlock, best known for his role as the wheeling-and-dealing politician on the HBO classic set in Maryland, died on Tuesday night in a New York hospital after a brief illness, his manager confirmed. "It is with tremendous sadness that I share the passing of my dear friend and client Isiah Whitlock Jr. If you knew him - you loved him," manager Brian Liebman posted on social media.  View this post on Instagram "A brilliant actor and …
JFK’s Granddaughter, Tatiana Schlossberg, Dies At 35 JFK’s Granddaughter, Tatiana Schlossberg, Dies At 35
JFK’s Granddaughter, Tatiana Schlossberg, Dies At 35 Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy and an acclaimed journalist, has died following a battle with cancer. She was 35 years old. Schlossberg was the middle child of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg. Her death on Tuesday morning, Dec. 30, was announced in an afternoon statement shared by the Kennedy Library Foundation on social media. “Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning,” the family wrote. “She will always be in our hearts.” The statement was signed by her parents, siblings, husband, Dr. George Moran, and their two children. Schlossberg, wh…
‘People Looked Up To Him’: Western Mass Native, College Student Mourned As Intelligent, Caring ‘People Looked Up To Him’: Western Mass Native, College Student Mourned As Intelligent, Caring
‘People Looked Up To Him’: Western Mass Native, College Student Mourned As Intelligent, Caring A 20-year-old Massachusetts man is being remembered for his intelligence, kindness, and promising future following his sudden death this month. Jack Harold Forsyth, of East Longmeadow, died on Dec. 13, according to his obituary. He was studying aerospace engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute at the time of his death. He attended the university on an Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps scholarship and was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. “Jack was someone people genuinely looked up to,” a GoFundMe created in his memory states. “He was incredibly smart, hardworking, and …
Actress Brigitte Bardot Dies: Screen Legend Was International Sex Symbol Actress Brigitte Bardot Dies: Screen Legend Was International Sex Symbol
Actress Brigitte Bardot Dies: Screen Legend Was International Sex Symbol Brigitte Bardot, the legendary French actress, fashion icon, and animal rights activist, whose beauty and boldness captivated the world, has died.  The Brigitte Bardot Foundation confirmed her death at age 91 on Sunday, Dec. 28, at her home in Saint-Tropez in southern France. An official cause of death was not immediately released. Born Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot grew up in Paris and trained as a ballet dancer before turning to modeling. At 15, she appeared on the cover of Elle magazine, launching her to instant fame. She would become one of the most prominent global sex symbols o…
Lowell Mourns Sudden Death Of Elementary Teacher: 'She Embraced Life With Passion' Lowell Mourns Sudden Death Of Elementary Teacher: 'She Embraced Life With Passion'
Lowell Mourns Sudden Death Of Elementary Teacher: 'She Embraced Life With Passion' A Massachusetts community is mourning the sudden death of a 35-year-old teacher who died unexpectedly over the weekend. Ashley Figueroa, a fifth-grade teacher at Lowell Collegiate Charter School, died Saturday, Dec. 20. Loved ones have not released a cause of death. One of 10 children, Figueroa leaves behind a large family, including brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. A GoFundMe campaign was created to support her family as they cope with her death and related expenses. The fundraiser has raised more than $5,000 of its $8,000 goal from 61 donors. "Ashley embraced life with passion an…
Peter Arnett Dies: Fearless TV Reporter Who Broadcast From Baghdad Peter Arnett Dies: Fearless TV Reporter Who Broadcast From Baghdad
Peter Arnett Dies: Fearless TV Reporter Who Broadcast From Baghdad Legendary war correspondent Peter Arnett, who became a household name for his fearless reporting from Vietnam and live broadcasts from Baghdad during the Gulf War, died Tuesday, Dec. 17, in Newport Beach, California. He was 91. Arnett died from prostate cancer while surrounded by family and friends, according to CNN. Born in Riverton, New Zealand, Arnett was widely regarded as one of the most significant war correspondents of his generation. He covered 17 different conflicts during his legendary career, earning him recognition for "intrepid and fearless" reporting. Arnett won the 1966 Puli…