Actress Brittany Murphy Dies at Age 32
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Obituaries, Rumors,
UPDATE: A coroner’s official says Murphy may have died of natural causes.
Actress Brittany Murphy, best known for her work on 1995’s Clueless, was pronounced dead today in Los Angeles. She was only 32.
According to reports, Murphy was discovered unconscious by her mother in her shower. A call from the home of Simon Monjack, Brittany’s husband of 2 1/2 years, was made around 8:00 AM.
Paramedics attempted to revive the 8 Mile star who had apparently gone into cardiac arrest. Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead on arrival at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Although Brittany has not starred in any big screen hit in some time, she had been the subject of recent tabloid talk. In late November, Murphy was replaced on a film being shot in Puerto Rico. It was rumored that that Brittany and Simon’s questionable behavior - including possible drug use - was behind her dismissal. This recast lead to an SNL skit on December 5. (You can view that clip after the jump.)
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VIDEO: In Remembrance (2009)
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Movies, Music, Television, Videos, Obituaries,
This beautiful video package was created by TCM to honor professionals in the movie industry who passed away in 2009.
Karl Malden, Ricardo Montalban, Patrick Swayze, Eartha Kitt and John Hughes are among those included in the clip.
Hollywood Remembers Patrick Swayze
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During his exciting career in films, Patrick Swayze appeared in more than thirty different movies. He was noticed for his brawny good looks and immediate charisma; he remained because he had true talent to share. In the wake of the actor’s death, many of Hollywood’s elite are stepping forward to share their grief and fondest memories of this star.
“Patrick lived a thousand lifetimes,” Rob Lowe told reporters after hearing the news. “I feel like I lost a brother.” Lowe and Swayze go back as far as The Outsiders together, and both are icons of the silver screen.
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A Weekend of Sorrow: Three Beloved Celebs Depart
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Television, Child Stars, Videos, Obituaries,
For three sets of family, friends and huge contingents of fans, June 25 will be remembered as the beginning of a very dark time. In only three days, the lives of three very large personalities were cut short. The trio of tragedies will mark change in thee industries: music, advertising and television. That all of them passed at relatively young ages by our standards, and all went so quickly, has left those of us who remain in shock.
But these larger-than-life personalities are big enough to shine even once the lights are dimmed, even beyond the cold chill of death.
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Michael Jackson Not Breathing During 911 Call
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music,
It was clear long before Michael Jackson ever arrived at the hospital yesterday that his condition was critical.
In a newly released audio tape (which can be heard here), an unidentified caller tells a 911 operator that they have a 50-year-old “gentlemen” who is not conscious or breathing. The male later explained that a personal doctor had been with the patient and was already working on trying to revive him. “He’s pumping his chest but he’s not responding to anything,” the caller says.
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VIDEO: Jermaine Jackson Formally Announces Michael’s Death
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Videos,
At a brief news conference this evening, Jermaine Jackson addressed the media on behalf of his entire family.
“My brother, the legendary king of pop, Michael Jackson, passed away on Thursday, June 25, at 2:26 p.m. It is believed he suffered cardiac arrest in his home. However, the cause of his death is unknown until the results of the autopsy are known.
His personal physician who was with him at the time attempted to resuscitate my brother - as did the paramedics who transported him Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Upon arriving at the hospital at approximately 1:14 p.m., a team of doctors, including emergency physicians and cardiologists, attempted to resuscitate him for a period of more than one hour. They were unsuccessful.
Our family requests that the media please respect our privacy during this tough time. May Allah be with you Michael, always. Love you.”
Although it’s been speculated that prescription medication may have played a role in Michael’s death, more won’t be known until the initial autopsy scheduled for Friday.
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Celebrities Mourn Michael Jackson Via Twitter
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Music,
As news spread about Michael Jackson’s death, fans - many of those celebs - immediately hit Twitter to share their thoughts. Here are some of the unfiltered reactions coming out of Hollywood today:
Kendra Wilkinson (KendraWilkinson): “At this special time in my life with my wedding sat n all, i will have Michael Jackson in my heart through it all…RIP MJ”
Ellen DeGeneres (TheEllenShow): “So sad to hear about Michael Jackson. His music changed our lives. The world has lost an amazing singer and dancer. I will miss him.”
Guy Oseary - Madonna’s manager (guyoseary): “The moment that never happened: A month ago Madonna told me she wanted to do a surprise performance at one of michael Jackson’s uk shows..”
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Saying Good-Bye to Eartha Kitt
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Movies, Music, Television, Obituaries,
Iconic actress Eartha Kitt passed away this past Christmas Day at the age of 81. In her lifetime, she was a singer, a movie star, a famed TV villain and one of the sexiest women ever to grace the screen.
The former Catwoman suffered from colon cancer, but even in her advanced age she remained active in many film and TV projects.
Kitt’s career began on the stage in the 1940s, where she made an impression with her acting talent and strong vocals. She went on to recording and TV fame in the 1950s. She began appearing movies as early as 1948, but didn’t become a household name until she landed the role of Catwoman in TV’s Batman. Kitt played the beautiful villain in 1968, and was called the “most exciting woman in the world” by actor/director Orson Welles.
She appeared on the stage, where she got her start, as recently as 2005 in The Junfan Project. Kitt regularly voiced the character of Yzma for Disney’s The Emperor’s New School, and appeared in the 2007 movie And Then Came Love. The Tony-nominated singer is perhaps best known in the music industry for recording the Christmas hit “Santa Baby.”
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