Acclaimed Hollywood Star Diane Ladd Dies, Mother Of Actress Laura Dern Acclaimed Hollywood Star Diane Ladd Dies, Mother Of Actress Laura Dern
Acclaimed Hollywood Star Diane Ladd Dies, Mother Of Actress Laura Dern Diane Ladd, the legendary actress whose career spanned more than seven decades and whose talent left a lasting mark on Hollywood, has died at age 89. Ladd's death came on Monday, Nov. 3, with her daughter, actress Laura Dern, by her side.  She was celebrated for her unforgettable performances in both film and television.  Ladd gained widespread acclaim for her Oscar-nominated turn as Flo in the 1974 classic "Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore." She later earned another Oscar nomination for her wild, scene-stealing role as an unhinged mother opposite Laura Dern in "Wild at Heart." S…
‘He Loved Life And Loved People’: NJ Native Michael Krukowski Killed In PA Crash ‘He Loved Life And Loved People’: NJ Native Michael Krukowski Killed In PA Crash
‘He Loved Life And Loved People’: NJ Native Michael Krukowski Killed In PA Crash A 69-year-old Bensalem man was killed when his pickup truck struck a tree and a utility pole along West Lincoln Highway in West Sadsbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania State Police announced in a release on Thursday, Oct. 30. The crash happened around 8:39 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28, just east of Blackhorse Road, according to police. Michael J. Krukowski III was driving a 2016 Ford F-250 SuperCab eastbound when the vehicle drifted left for an unknown reason, investigators explained. It left the roadway, hit a tree, and then struck a utility pole before coming to rest on its passenger …
Beloved Grandfather Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Route 36: Prosecutor Beloved Grandfather Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Route 36: Prosecutor
Beloved Grandfather Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Route 36: Prosecutor A 74-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle in Long Branch, authorities announced Friday, Oct. 31. At 6:17 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, Long Branch police responded to Route 36 and Branchport Avenue after a man, later identified as Fernando Pinho was attempted to cross Route 36 when he was hit by a BMW SUV, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond  Santiago said. Pinho was rushed to Monmouth Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 8:58 p.m., Santiago said. The driver remained on scene, Santiago said. Born in Portugal, Pinho was a fisherman, restauranteur and car salesman befor…
Sudden Loss Of NJ Dad Brett Palmer Spreads Shock Sudden Loss Of NJ Dad Brett Palmer Spreads Shock
Sudden Loss Of NJ Dad Brett Palmer Spreads Shock A Hunterdon County community is grieving following the unexpected loss of a local dad. Brett M. Palmer, 42, passed away on Oct. 21, according to his obituary published on the Martin Funeral Home website. Those who knew him said that his death was sudden. Born on March 3, 1983, to Mike and Linda Palmer, Brett was remembered as a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend — “a shining example of kindness, integrity, and love,” his obituary said. Raised in Babylon, NY, and Milltown, NJ, he carried with him a deep appreciation for family, friendship, and hard work wherever life took him.…
Limp Bizkit Mourns Death Of Bassist Sam Rivers, 48: ‘Our Heartbeat, Our Brother’ Limp Bizkit Mourns Death Of Bassist Sam Rivers, 48: ‘Our Heartbeat, Our Brother’
Limp Bizkit Mourns Death Of Bassist Sam Rivers, 48: ‘Our Heartbeat, Our Brother’ The music world is mourning the loss of Limp Bizkit co-founder and bassist Sam Rivers, remembered by his bandmates as the “heartbeat” of their sound and a “once-in-a-lifetime kind of human.” The group confirmed the 48-year-old’s death in a statement late Saturday night, saying, “Today we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat.” “Sam Rivers wasn’t just our bass player — he was pure magic,” the band wrote. “The pulse beneath every song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound.” Rivers, known for his smooth yet heavy groove that helped define Limp Bizkit’s late-’90s nu-metal sound…
NJ Native, St. John's Student Dies Suddenly In Queens NJ Native, St. John's Student Dies Suddenly In Queens
NJ Native, St. John's Student Dies Suddenly In Queens Family and friends are mourning the loss of Giovani Amores, an 18-year-old New Jersey native remembered for his kindness, confidence, and joy. Amores passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 16, in Queens, NY, according to his obituary posted on the Fanwood Memorial Funeral Home website. A cause of death was not immediately clear. Born in Hoboken, Giovani grew up in Jersey City and graduated from St. Joseph’s High School earlier this year. In August, he began his freshman year at St. John’s University, where he was “filled with excitement and ambition for the future,” his obituary said. …
Al Pacino Calls Diane Keaton 'Love Of His Life' As New Details Released On Her Death Al Pacino Calls Diane Keaton 'Love Of His Life' As New Details Released On Her Death
Al Pacino Calls Diane Keaton 'Love Of His Life' As New Details Released On Her Death Al Pacino is mourning Diane Keaton with the kind of love letter only a co‑star and onetime partner could deliver, calling her his partner, friend, and the love of his life. Keaton, 79, died Saturday, Oct. 11, of primary bacterial pneumonia, and she has been cremated, according to a death certificate obtained by CNN. In an interview published by Deadline on Thursday, Oct. 16, Pacino reflected that news of her passing brought memories “with a force that is both painful and moving,” praising her “unmistakable energy” and the way she “opened doors for others” and inspired generations. “I …
Missing Man Found Dead In NJ, Fundraiser Confirms Missing Man Found Dead In NJ, Fundraiser Confirms
Missing Man Found Dead In NJ, Fundraiser Confirms Thomas Mauch, a 34-year-old Berkeley Heights resident who was reported missing last week, has died, according to a fundraiser established Wednesday, Oct. 8. Berkeley Heights police said Mauch was located Tuesday, Oct. 7, but did not provide additional details. Mauch is being remembered by his family as a devoted husband and loving father, son, brother and friend who loved the New Jersey Devils. "Everyone that knew TJ would describe him as dependable, loyal, hard-working, and kind-hearted. He could strike up a conversation with any Uber driver or stranger at a party," Laura Couch, Mauch's s…
Joan Kennedy Dies: Socialite, Pianist, Author, Ex-Wife Of Ted Kennedy Joan Kennedy Dies: Socialite, Pianist, Author, Ex-Wife Of Ted Kennedy
Joan Kennedy Dies: Socialite, Pianist, Author, Ex-Wife Of Ted Kennedy Joan Bennett Kennedy, a classically trained pianist who stood at the center of America’s most storied political dynasty as the first wife of Sen. Ted Kennedy, has died. Massachusetts Democratic Party Chairman Steve Kerrigan said she “passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Boston" on Wednesday, Oct. 8. She was 89. The committee's statement highlighted her musical gifts and deep ties to the arts. She was remembered for regular performances with orchestras and active support for Boston cultural institutions, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra.  The statement also include…
Beloved Jersey Shore Bartender Dies: Remembering Jimmy Hughes Beloved Jersey Shore Bartender Dies: Remembering Jimmy Hughes
Beloved Jersey Shore Bartender Dies: Remembering Jimmy Hughes James "Jimmy" Hughes, a bartender at Klee's Bar and Grill in Seaside Heights died on Thursday, Oct. 2, the restaurant announced. Hughes died surrounded by his family, the restaurant said. "Jimmy was a valued server and bartender at both Klee’s and Henry’s over the past few years, and he brought warmth, kindness, and laughter to so many," the restaurant said. "This sudden loss has deeply affected our entire Klee’s and Henry’s family. We will miss him dearly." Henry's at Klee's was closed Thursday and Friday, Oct. 3 to give staff time to grieve, though Klee's remains open. "We kindly ask fo…
Man Dies After Trapped Between 2 Vehicles On Turnpike: NJSP Man Dies After Trapped Between 2 Vehicles On Turnpike: NJSP
Man Dies After Trapped Between 2 Vehicles On Turnpike: Njsp A 41-year-old Washington man was killed after he was trapped between two vehicles on the New Jersey Turnpike in Camden County Wednesday, Sept. 24 authorities said. At 9:02 p.m., troopers responded to the Walt Whitman Service Area parking lot in Bellmawr Borough after Luis Santiesteban, a Yakima resident, walked between an unoccupied Dodge Ram with a trailer parked in front of an unoccupied Peterbilt semitrailer, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The Peterbilt rolled forward and struck both Santiesteban and the Dodge, trapping him, Lebron said. Santieste…
NJ.com Sports Journalist Dies Suddenly At 44; Second Newsroom Loss In Months NJ.com Sports Journalist Dies Suddenly At 44; Second Newsroom Loss In Months
NJ.com Sports Journalist Dies Suddenly At 44; Second Newsroom Loss In Months Todderick Hunt, a veteran New Jersey sports journalist with NJ Advance Media, died Friday, Sept. 26, of a heart attack, according to the outlet. He was 44 years old. NJ Advance Media said Hunt was hired in 2014 as one of its first sports reporters. He covered football recruiting for The Star-Ledger and NJ.com, where he became “a fixture on the football recruiting beat for nearly two decades.” He later shifted from recruiting to stories that explored "the intersection of sports, culture and race," as both an enterprise reporter and a trending reporter, his employer said. This is unfortunate…