Celebrity Deaths

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      Corin Redgrave of Acting Royalty Dies Suddenly at 70

      Posted Apr 6th 2010 at 11:12 AM by PopEater Staff

      Corin Redgrave, part of the renowned acting dynasty that includes sisters Vanessa and Lynn, died Tuesday after falling ill over the weekend, his family announced. He was 70. The actor's widow, Kika Markham, told BBC News that Redgrave died "very peacefully and surrounded by his family," however, details on the type of illness are being withheld. Redgrave is the uncle of 'Nip/Tuck' actress Joley ...

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      Costars and 'Angels' Mourn John Forsythe

      Posted Apr 3rd 2010 at 09:47 AM by PopEater Staff

      'Dynasty' and 'Charlie's Angels' alum are mourning the loss of their one-time costar. Veteran actor John Forsythe has passed away at the age of 92 after a year-long battle with cancer. In a statement obtained by PEOPLE, Heather Locklear said, "John was a gentleman in every sense of the word. He was a gifted actor who knew the true meaning of being gracious and kind. He will be missed." ...

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      John Forsythe, Television Legend, Dies at 92

      Posted Apr 2nd 2010 at 02:59 PM by PopEater / Wire Services

      Actor John Forsythe, who became one of the biggest television stars ever thanks to major roles in 'Charlie's Angels,' 'Dynasty' and 'Bachelor Father,' has passed away at the age of 92 after a year-long battle with cancer. In a statement obtained by CNN, Forsythe's family said the following: "He was 92 years old and, thankfully, he died as he lived his life... with dignity and grace." ...

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      Michael Jackson's Doctor 'Hanging By a Thread' Financially

      Posted Apr 1st 2010 at 07:35 PM by Bryan Alexander

      Michael Jackson's doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray, has pleaded with a judge not to take away his medical license so that he can pay the bills, according to legal papers obtained by TMZ. Lawyer Ed Chernoff told the Web site that Murray was in bad financial shape before Jackson's death on June 25 and is now "without fear of overstatement, hanging by a thread." The lawyer was responding to a legal ...

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      Lindsay Lohan's Obituary Getting Pre-Written?

      Posted Mar 29th 2010 at 03:35 PM by PopEater Staff

      Lindsay Lohan's party girl persona is following her all the way to the news desks of the world's biggest wire services, as some agencies are reportedly preparing themselves for the worst by penning the troubled star's obituary. PopEater's own Rob Shuter broke the news (second item) this morning, and he went on 'Today' to discuss Lindsay's tough times and what he's been hearing with Hoda and Kathie ...

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      'Baby' June Havoc, Immortalized in 'Gypsy,' Dies

      Posted Mar 29th 2010 at 03:14 PM by PopEater / Wire Services

      Actress and writer June Havoc, whose childhood in vaudeville as Baby June was immortalized in the musical 'Gypsy,' has died in Connecticut at age 97, her publicist said Monday. Havoc, the younger sister of famed stripper Gypsy Rose Lee, died Sunday of natural causes at her home in Stamford. Her death was confirmed by Shirley Herz, her publicist and friend. While she never reached the fame of ...

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      Producer Claims Farrah Fawcett's Money Mishandled

      Posted Mar 29th 2010 at 10:04 AM by PopEater Staff

      Craig Nevius, a producer and friend of late 'Charlie's Angels' star Farrah Fawcett, is suing the late actress' estate over what he claims is a misuse of her money. In his lawsuit, Nevius claims that Richard B. Francis, a trustee of Fawcett's estate, is withholding money from beneficiaries designated by the star, among other charges. Nevius, who was responsible for the first edit of the ...

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      'Real Housewives of New Jersey' Star Danielle Staub's Mother Dies

      Posted Mar 29th 2010 at 08:40 AM by PopEater Staff

      Danielle Staub's mother -- Ruth Merrill -- has passed away at the age of 75. The controversial star of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' tells PEOPLE that none of her co-stars have offered their sympathy or support, but admits that's she's fine with it. "They weren't my friends before the show, they weren't friends with me on the show, and they won't be friends with me when the show has ...

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      Doctors Briefly Revived Michael Jackson, Lawsuit Says

      Posted Mar 28th 2010 at 08:06 PM by Rob Shuter

      Michael Jackson miraculously established cardiac rhythm in the Los Angeles hospital and didn't need to die, according to startling new claims being made in a shocking 13-page lawsuit filed by the late King Of Pop's father, Joe Jackson, against doctor Conrad Murray. ...

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      'I Spy' Star Robert Culp Dies After Fall at Home

      Posted Mar 24th 2010 at 05:17 PM by PopEater Staff

      Robert Culp, who shot to fame playing Kelly Robinson on 'I Spy' in the 1960s, died Wednesday after the 79-year-old actor hit his head during a fall near his Hollywood home. According to the Los Angeles Times, Culp hit his head after falling while walking on Wednesday morning and was found by a jogger, who called 911 shortly after 11 AM. Culp was pronounced dead shortly after at Queen of Angels ...

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      California Looks to Bar Dr. Murray From Practicing

      Posted Mar 24th 2010 at 07:49 AM by PopEater Staff

      Considering the charges against him, it seems like a given, but Conrad Murray is now officially facing the likely loss of his license to practice medicine in California. The state's attorney general, Jerry Brown, filed a petition Tuesday asking the Los Angeles Superior Court to restrict Murray's license immediately, citing the need to "protect the public from future harm." "[The] Defendant is ...

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      Report: Conrad Murray Stopped CPR on Michael Jackson to Remove Drug Vials

      Posted Mar 22nd 2010 at 09:00 PM by PopEater Staff

      New disturbing images of Michael Jackson's June 25 death have been revealed. According to a report from the Associated Press, Dr. Conrad Murray stopped administering CPR on the stricken star and delayed calling 911 so that he could dispose of drug vials in the room. The report continues that Jackson's children, Prince and Paris, entered the room and cried as they watched Dr. Murray administer ...

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      Grief-Stricken Marie Osmond Cancels Vegas Dates

      Posted Mar 18th 2010 at 10:19 AM by PopEater Staff

      Marie Osmond returned to the stage in Las Vegas with brother Donny just 11 days after the tragic death of her son, Michael Bryan, but the star is finally taking some extra time off to mourn her loss. Osmond's rep, Alan Nierob, confirmed that Osmond was canceling a week of performances at the Flamingo Hotel to spend time with her family. Nierob says the Osmonds will miss five shows before ...

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      Suspect Arrested in Drug Ring Associated With Corey Haim's Death

      Posted Mar 18th 2010 at 07:00 AM by PopEater Staff

      A person thought to be part of the drug ring linked to recently deceased actor Corey Haim has been apprehended, PEOPLE.com reports. "We have confirmed one arrest in the case, but are not releasing any other details," California Attorney General spokeswoman Christine Gasparac says. The investigation began long before Haim's death, Gasparac added. It is not apparent if the suspect in custody ...

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      Power-Pop Icon Alex Chilton of Big Star Dies at 59

      Posted Mar 18th 2010 at 06:47 AM by PopEater / Wire Services

      Alex Chilton, who topped the charts as a teen with the Box Tops and later became a cult hero with Big Star, died Wednesday. He was 59. Chilton died at a hospital in New Orleans after experiencing what appeared to be heart problems, said his longtime friend John Fry. Fry said Chilton's wife, Laura, was very distressed by the unexpected death. "Alex was an amazingly talented person, not just as a ...

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