Jimmy Kimmel's Beloved Bandleader, Childhood Friend Cleto Escobedo III, Dies At 59 Jimmy Kimmel's Beloved Bandleader, Childhood Friend Cleto Escobedo III, Dies At 59
Jimmy Kimmel's Beloved Bandleader, Childhood Friend Cleto Escobedo III, Dies At 59 Cleto Escobedo III, Jimmy Kimmel's longtime bandleader and childhood friend, has died at the age of 59.  Kimmel announced the news Tuesday, Nov. 11, in an emotional Instagram post, sharing his heartbreak over the loss of someone he had been inseparable from since they were children. Click here for a new, updated story: After Bandleader's Death, 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Halts Production For Rest Of Week "Early this morning, we lost a great friend, father, son, musician and man, my longtime bandleader Cleto Escobedo III," Kimmel wrote. "To say that we are heartbroken is an understateme…
‘Super Mom’ Killed When Tree Crashes Onto Car In Philadelphia: Ella Hannecart Remembered ‘Super Mom’ Killed When Tree Crashes Onto Car In Philadelphia: Ella Hannecart Remembered
‘Super Mom’ Killed When Tree Crashes Onto Car In Philadelphia: Ella Hannecart Remembered A 44-year-old mother of three who dedicated her life to helping others was killed when a tree fell on her moving car in Philadelphia, authorities and loved ones said. Maria Camela Lazo Hannecart, known to friends and family as Ella, died Thursday morning, Oct. 30, when a large tree crashed onto her silver Mustang on West School House Lane in the East Falls section of the city, according to 6ABC. The crash occurred around 11:53 a.m., and Lazo Hannecart was pronounced dead less than one hour later. Born in Manila, Philippines, Ella was the fourth of five children of proud parents Mena and Cec…
Philadelphia Police Officer Tony Barbera Remembered For Living To 'Serve And Protect' Philadelphia Police Officer Tony Barbera Remembered For Living To 'Serve And Protect'
Philadelphia Police Officer Tony Barbera Remembered For Living To 'Serve And Protect' The Hampstead community is mourning one of its own after the passing of Officer Anthony “Tony” Barbera, a Maryland native remembered for his dedication to others, his deep love for family, and the way he lived his life — all heart, all in. Known to everyone as Tony, Barbera graduated from North Carroll High School, where he earned letters in football, lacrosse, and wrestling.  His obituary says he went on to become “a highly decorated Philadelphia Police Officer, dedicating over fifteen years to the 22nd and 1st Districts.”  Officer Tony Barbera GoFundMe It notes that…
23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In PA Crash Was Selfless, Charming, Loved Ones Say 23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In PA Crash Was Selfless, Charming, Loved Ones Say
23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In PA Crash Was Selfless, Charming, Loved Ones Say Charismatic. Selfless. Charming. This is how 23-year-old Jarret Eisenhower is being remembered.  The motorcyclist was killed in a crash at Joel Drive and North 15th Avenue in North Lebanon Township, after he had swerved and hit a telephone pole on Monday, Nov. 1, PennLive reports citing authorities. His death was ruled an accident and the motorcycle was the only vehicle involved, the outlet said. A GoFundMe launched by Samantha MacMillan and Ethan Boger raised more than $14,000 as of press time. “To know Jarret Eisenhower was to love him and laugh with him,” MacMillan wrote. “Whethe…
Dick Cheney Dies: Redefined Role Of Vice President Dick Cheney Dies: Redefined Role Of Vice President
Dick Cheney Dies: Redefined Role Of Vice President Dick Cheney, the forceful vice president who reshaped the office into a center of power and drove the post‑September 11 war on terror, has died at 84, his family announced. His family announced his death Tuesday, Nov. 4, citing complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. “His beloved wife of 61 years, Lynne, his daughters, Liz and Mary, and other family members were with him as he passed,” the family said, adding that he died due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.  He served as the 46th vice president from 2001 to 2009 under President Georg…
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…
Driver Killed After Truck Hits Tree, Utility Pole: PA State Police Driver Killed After Truck Hits Tree, Utility Pole: PA State Police
Driver Killed After Truck Hits Tree, Utility Pole: PA State Police 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 …
Mennonite Boy, 10, Remembered For Strength And Faith After Passing At Pennsylvania Home Mennonite Boy, 10, Remembered For Strength And Faith After Passing At Pennsylvania Home
Mennonite Boy, 10, Remembered For Strength And Faith After Passing At Pennsylvania Home A 10-year-old Mennonite boy from Elizabethtown who touched hearts across Lancaster County with his bravery and faith has died, according to his obituary. Isaiah Scott Martin passed away at home on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, surrounded by his family, Buch Funeral Home shared. Isaiah was the son of Jeremy S. and Rebekah L. (Martin) Martin. He attended Parkview Mennonite Church in Stevens and was a student at Baron Elementary in Manheim. Family and friends remember Isaiah as “a brave and loving son, sibling, great grandson, grandson, nephew, cousin, student, and friend,” according to a GoFundM…
Famed Rabbi Arthur Waskow, Founder Of The Shalom Center In Philadelphia, Dies At 92 Famed Rabbi Arthur Waskow, Founder Of The Shalom Center In Philadelphia, Dies At 92
Famed Rabbi Arthur Waskow, Founder Of The Shalom Center In Philadelphia, Dies At 92 Rabbi Arthur Ocean Waskow, a Baltimore native whose lifelong fight for justice and spirituality reshaped American Judaism, has died at 92 in Pennsylvania. Waskow, founder and longtime executive director of The Shalom Center in Philadelphia, passed away at his home on Monday, Oct. 20, according to a statement from the organization. Born in Baltimore in 1933, Waskow helped redefine the intersection of faith and activism — from marching for civil rights to protesting war and environmental destruction — all while reimagining Jewish ritual for modern times. Waskow earned his bachelor's degree f…
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…
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 …
‘A Lion Of Our Family’: Mid Valley’s Eddie Kaufman Dies At 20 After Bold Leukemia Battle ‘A Lion Of Our Family’: Mid Valley’s Eddie Kaufman Dies At 20 After Bold Leukemia Battle
‘A Lion Of Our Family’: Mid Valley’s Eddie Kaufman Dies At 20 After Bold Leukemia Battle Eddie Kaufman played hard on the field, but fought even harder off the diamond before losing his fight with leukemia at the age of 20.  The Roanoke College sophomore passed away this week following a lengthy battle with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, his family confirmed. "Eddie’s spirit and courage touched us all and inspired hundreds of Maroons to turn out for a National Bone Marrow drive this past April in the hopes of finding a match," the college announced on Wednesday, Oct. 8.  Eddie Kaufman Facebook via Roanoke College "We are holding Eddie’s family, fri…