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Ghost Hunter Dan Rivera Dies Suddenly On ‘Annabelle’ Doll Tour In PA
A well-known figure in the paranormal community died unexpectedly while on a tour stop in Pennsylvania, part of an event exploring widely believed haunted artifacts. Dan Rivera, 54, of Connecticut, the lead investigator for the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), died Sunday, July 13, while on the Gettysburg leg of the “Devils on the Run” tour—a national series featuring the allegedly haunted Annabelle doll. Rivera was found unresponsive in his hotel room Sunday evening, TMZ reports. His death was later confirmed by NESPR. River's cause of death has been revealed. Click…
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Delaware Valley University Lacrosse Player Dies, 19
Friends and family are mourning the heartbreaking loss of Tyler Shea Carbajal, a 19-year-old New Jersey resident whose compassion, wit, and bright smile left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Tyler, of Great Meadows (Warren County), passed away on Sunday, July 6, according to his obituary from the Bronson & McNamara Memorial Home. In front of others, he seemed strong, but “inside he was deeply sensitive, compassionate, and respectful to everyone he met,” the obituary reads. A 2024 graduate of Hackettstown High School, Tyler's dedication to academics and athletics was unmatched — …
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Support Swells After PA Mom Of 4 Killed In Crash Injuring 9 Others While On Family Vacation
Support is swelling for a Pennsylvania family whose summer road trip ended in a devastating crash that claimed the life of a beloved wife and mother of four. Gina Alvarez Dela Cruz, 42, of Stroudsburg, was killed on Monday, June 30, when the minivan she was riding in was struck head-on by another vehicle that crossed the median on Route 13 in Accomack County, Virginia. The crash, which happened near Parks Road around 12:30 p.m., also left nine people injured — including Gina’s husband, four children, and in-laws, Virginia State Police said. Gina was a passenger in the front seat when a so…
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Michael Madsen, 'Kill Bill,' 'Reservoir Dogs' Star, Found Dead At 67
Actor Michael Madsen, known for playing tough guys in television and film for the past four decades, has died. He was 67. Authorities were called to his Malibu home early Thursday morning, July 3, after the "Kill Bill" star was found unresponsive. His manager told NBC News that he suffered a cardiac arrest. Madsen's acting career began in 1982, and he first appeared on the big screen in the Matthew Broderick vehicle "War Games" in 1983. But his big break would come a decade later when he played the psychopathic burglar and gangster Mr. Blonde in the&…
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Visiting Lehigh Professor Killed In Plane Crash Was Expecting 1st Child
The family of a man killed in a single-engine plane crash in Massachusetts over the weekend said he was a talented scientist and musician who had been eagerly awaiting the birth of his child in October. Geoffrey Andrews, 30, of Melrose, was aboard a Mooney M20 plane on Thursday, June 19, when it crashed on Sam Fonzo Drive just short of Beverly Regional Airport, authorities said. Another person on the aircraft suffered critical injuries, but authorities have not released an update on their condition. Update: The Passenger Who Initially Survived The Crash Has Died A GoFundMe for Andrews pa…
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Lynn Hamilton, ‘Sanford And Son,’ ‘The Waltons’ Actress, Dies At 95
Lynn Hamilton, best known for her roles on The Waltons and Sanford and Son, has died at the age of 95. Hamilton passed away in Chicago of natural causes, according to her former manager and publicist, Rev. Calvin Carson. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Calvin Carson (@calvincarson67) She was surrounded by grandchildren, loved ones, and caregivers, he said. Born Alzenia “Lynn” Hamilton-Jenkins, the legendary actress leaves behind a five-decade legacy in film, television, theater, and modeling. She was widely recognize…
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Billionaire Fred Smith, FedEx Founder, Dies
Billionaire entrepreneur Fred Smith, who founded the FedEx Corporation and turned the multinational delivery service into the world's largest transportation company as its chairman, has died. The Yale University graduate and Marine Corps veteran was 80 years old. Known as an innovator, Smith revolutionized parcel delivery with next-day air service. He once said, "I love that phrase, 'If you don't like change, you're going to hate extinction.' You've got to change." "Fred was more than just the pioneer of an industry and the founder of our great company," FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam said…
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Food Network Star Anne Burrell Dies At 55: 'A Remarkable Person And Culinary Talent'
The culinary world is reeling from the sudden loss of celebrity chef Anne Burrell, the fiery Food Network favorite known for her bold flavors, big hair, and even bigger personality. Burrell, a New York native from Madison County, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, June 17, at the age of 55, according to a statement from the Food Network. Medics found her unresponsive in her Brooklyn home Tuesday morning and pronounced her dead at the scene, TMZ reports. The New York City Medical Examiner’s office will determine an official cause of death. Best known to millions as the animated, no-nonsens…
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UPenn Grad Leonard Lauder, Among World's Richest People, Dies
Leonard Lauder, the billionaire businessman who helped turn his family’s cosmetics company into a global beauty empire, has died. The 92-year-old Lauder's death came on Saturday, June 14, at his home on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, according to a statement from the Estée Lauder Companies, the business his parents founded and he helped transform into a multibillion-dollar giant. The Bronx-born executive formally joined the company in 1958. Over the next six decades, he shaped the company’s identity, launched best-selling brands including Clinique and Aramis, spearheaded internati…
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MTV Icon Ananda Lewis Dies After Stage 4 Breast Cancer Battle At 52
Ananda Lewis, a fixture on MTV in the 90s, has died after a battle with breast cancer, family members announced Wednesday, June 11 on Facebook. She was 52. A Howard University graduate, Lewis got her big break when she auditioned for an on-screen job hosting "Teen Summit" on BET in DC, where she discussed serious issues impacting young adults. Among the highlights of her early career was a 1996 interview with then-First Lady Hillary Clinton about her book. Lewis went on to be a video jockey with MTV, where she hosted and "VJed" multiple shows, including "Total Request Live," which wa…
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Murder Of PA Professor, Wife In 55+ Community Sparks Swelling Of Support: 'Loved His Students'
Tributes and financial support are pouring in after a retired college professor and his wife were killed inside their Pennsylvania home. Robert “Bob” and Gretchen Ackerman, 74 and 75, respectively, were slain inside their residence at The Highlands at Glenmoor, a 55-and-older community in Palmer Township, at around 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, as Daily Voice previously reported. Responding officers found their son-in-law, Xiaomin Fei, standing in the open doorway holding a handgun. After several verbal commands, he put the weapon down and was taken into custody without further incident, Palmer T…
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Montco's Sean Hagerty, 26, Killed In Schuylkill River Boating Accident
Montgomery County is mourning the loss of Sean Hagerty, a 26-year-old area resident who was killed in a boating accident on Sunday, June 1, his obituary says. WFMZ says Sean's body was recovered the following day and later officially identified by the Montgomery County Coroner. According to 6abc, Sean and another boater got caught in drainage pipes under the Keim Street Bridge in Pottstown. While one boater got out, Hagerty did not, the outlet said. Sean, of Dresher, "life with energy, heart, and an unmistakable spark," his obituary on the Urban Funeral Home website says. A gradu…
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