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Girl From 'The Ring,' Star Of 'Lilo & Stitch' Dies At 35: Reports
The former child actor widely known as the psychic girl in "The Ring" and the voice of Lilo in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" has died, according to reports.
Daveigh Chase, 35, died from complications of meningitis on Tuesday, June 16. Roy Hernandez, Chase's boyfriend, announced her death to TMZ on Wednesday, June 17.
Hernandez reportedly created a GoFundMe page for Chase as her health worsened.
"Her condition has become critical, and the doctors have told me she may not have much time left," he wrote. "All she ever wanted was a place where we could live togethe…
Cause Of Death Released For Jamie Lee Curtis' Sister, Actress Kelly Curtis, 69
A Hollywood family loss now has new details.
Kelly Lee Curtis, the older sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, died of natural causes after spending the week before her death in hospice care, according to multiple reports citing the Blaine County coroner’s office in Idaho.
Us Weekly reported Monday, June 1, that the coroner’s office said Curtis died at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 30. E! News also reported the cause of death and hospice details.
Curtis was 69.
Jamie Lee Curtis, 67, announced her older sister’s death in an Instagram post Saturday, saying Kelly died at home.
Earlier report: Jam…
McDaniel’s Winningest Coach Kevin Curley Dies At 54 After Cancer Battle That United Community
For months, Coach Kevin Curley’s community followed every update.
The Johns Hopkins stays.
The feeding tube.
The chemotherapy.
The hopeful return home.
The prayers, donations, letters, and messages from the people he spent more than 30 years coaching, mentoring, and shaping.
On Wednesday, May 27, that fight came to an end.
Curley, the winningest men’s basketball coach in McDaniel College history, died at 54 after a battle with metastatic esophageal cancer, according to his obituary and a GoFundMe campaign created for his family.
He was surrounded in his final hours by his wife, Alliso…
Jamie Lee Curtis Mourns Death Of Older Sister, Actress Kelly Curtis, 69
A Hollywood family with deep roots on screen is mourning one of its own.
Kelly Curtis, an actress and the eldest child of Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, died Saturday, May 30, at her home, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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She was 69. A cause of death was not immediately released.
Her younger sister, Jamie Lee Curtis, announced the death in an Instagram post on Saturday morning.
"A warm aloha to my older sister, Kelly Lee Curtis. She passed away this morning. I…
Death Of Bergen County's DJ Pumma Spreads Heartbreak Through NY/NJ Music Scene
The New York and New Jersey music scene is mourning the death of Sehui Won, better known as DJ Pumma, following a battle with cancer. She was 45 years old.
Won, a Fort Lee resident originally from South Korea, died peacefully May 14 surrounded by loved ones, according to a tribute shared on her obituary page.
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“We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved sister, daughter, and friend, Sehee,” her family wrote. “She was a kind and caring person who touched many lives with her warmth, strength, and ge…
LI Car Crash Victim Tony Gestone’s Funeral Details Announced
Funeral services have been announced for a young Long Island man who died following a single-car crash and his family’s fight with a local hospital.
Tony Gestone, 23, will be remembered Wednesday, May 6, at First Baptist Church of Patchogue on North Ocean Avenue, according to his obituary. Visitation is scheduled for 4 p.m., while the service will begin at 7 p.m.
Additionally, a closing prayer for Gestone will be offered at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 7 at the church before he is taken for burial.
“Beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and a devoted friend to many. Tony will be remembe…
Pace University Cheerleader, 20, Dies Suddenly
The Pace University community and a Westchester family are mourning the sudden loss of a young student-athlete remembered for her kindness, energy, and bright spirit.
Stevie Marie DeLuca, a Yonkers native and junior at Pace University, died on Thursday, April 30, at the age of 20, according to her obituary.
DeLuca was a member of Pace’s cheerleading team, where she served as a flyer. A graduate of Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy, she was majoring in criminal justice in the university’s Dyson School of Arts and Sciences.
Friends and loved ones described her as someone who left a l…
Cause Of Death Released For 'Melrose Place,' 'Days Of Our Lives' Actor Patrick Muldoon, 57
The cause of death for actor Patrick Muldoon, best known for his roles on "Days of Our Lives" and "Melrose Place," has been revealed.
Muldoon, 57, died suddenly at his Beverly Hills, California, home on Sunday, April 19. According to his death certificate, viewed by People, his death was caused by a myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack. The document also lists pulmonary embolism and hereditary coagulopathy as contributing factors.
Original report: Actor Patrick Muldoon Dies Suddenly At 57: Starred On 'Melrose Place,' 'Days Of Our Lives'
Hereditary coagulopathy is a gen…
Washington Post Editor Found Dead After Layoff: Reports
Dan Eggen, a Pulitzer-prizewinning reporter and longtime Washington Post editor, was found dead at 60 years, the outlet reports.
Eggen was laid off earlier this year in a round of mass cuts. His ex-wife, Stephanie Armour, confirmed Eggen's death to the Washington Post. No foul play is suspected and a formal cause is pending an autopsy.
A GoFundMe created by Jenna Johnson for Eggen's children, Madeleine and Max, had a goal of raising $45,000.
Eggen joined The Washington Post in 1997, starting as a Metro reporter before covering the Justice Department, national security, and the Wh…
Rif Hutton Dies: Beloved Actor Starred On 'Doogie Howser,' 'JAG'
Rif Hutton, a veteran actor best known for his roles on "Doogie Howser, M.D." and "JAG," has died.
Hutton's death at age 73 came on Saturday, April 18, at his home in Pasadena, California, following a battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Hutton was a prolific performer with a career spanning decades. He played Dr. Ron Welch, a recurring character and close friend of Neil Patrick Harris’s character on "Doogie Howser, M.D.," appearing in 17 episodes from 1989 to 1993.
On "JAG," he portrayed Lt. Cmdr. Alan Mattoni in five epi…
'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…
Acclaimed Actress Mary Beth Hurt Dies: Known For 'The World According To Garp,' Broadway Shows
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…
Long Island Native Richard Leighton Dies Suddenly On Vacation, 50
Richard “Rich” J. Leighton, a New Jersey teacher and father of two, died on Saturday, March 14, while vacationing in Vermont, according to his obituary from SW Brown and Son Funeral Home. He was 50 years old.
Leighton was a devoted husband to his wife, Liz, and a father to his children, Henry and Mary, his obituary says.
Born in Manhasset, NY, and raised in Manhasset Hills, Leighton studied at Fairfield University and Columbia University’s Teachers College before becoming an educator, his obituary says. He worked as a language teacher with the Cliffside Park Board of Education, teachin…
Marist Student, 19, Dies While Studying Abroad In London
A Hudson Valley college community is mourning the sudden death of a Marist University student who died while studying abroad in London.
Arianna LeCruise, 19, a sophomore at Marist University in Poughkeepsie, died Sunday, March 8, according to a message shared by her family. More information about her death was not immediately available.
In a social media post on Monday, March 9, her mother, Anna LeCruise, said the loss has devastated the family.
"This loss is immeasurable, and our family is devastated beyond words," she wrote, adding, "She was deeply loved, and her absence…
$52K Raised For Long Island Widow, 3 Boys After Patriarch's Sudden Death
Support is on the rise for a Long Island family after the sudden death of its patriarch.
Dominic Farruggio, 39, of Huntington Station, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 4, according to an online obituary published by the Jacobsen Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Erika, and their three boys, Christian, Matthew, and Anthony.
“With the sudden loss, Erika is now responsible for all daily living costs and bills, which can quickly add up,” reads a GoFundMe campaign organized by Caroline Hendrickson. “The financial strain, on top of the emotional toll, is immense. By co…
NY Native Neil Sedaka Dies After 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…
