Archive for the 'Obituaries' Category

Jackass Star Ryan Dunn Killed in Drunk Driving Accident

Even if you think the Jackass show, and subsequent movies are ridiculous, I have found that people from many walks still found them hilarious, or at least enjoyable to some degree. Nothing more fascinating than watching people do things so insane that you just have to see what happens is there?

Ryan Dunn, one of the guys that seemed to look at least somewhat normal compared to the other guys like Steve-O, died in a drunk driving accident this week. His autopsy revealed that he was legally drunk at the time of the crash where he was going over 100 MPH in his Porsche.

Dunn was born in Ohio and moved at age 15 to Pennsylvania, where he met fellow “Jackass” cast member Bam Margera on his first day of high school, according to a biography posted on his website. black berry play book

Margera visited the crash site Tuesday, telling WTXF-TV that he was devastated by Dunn’s death.

“I’ve never lost anybody that I cared about. It’s my best friend,” he told WTXF, weeping. “He was the happiest person ever, the smartest guy. He had so much talent, and he had so many things going for him. This is not right, not right.”

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Osama Bin Laden Killed By U.S.

It has been nearly 10 years since our military has gone out to hunt for Osama Bin Laden. On May 1, 2011 President Obama officially announced that we had found and killed him.

Known by all as the mastermind behind the September 11 attacks int he U.S., Bin Laden has been our #1 Most Wanted for over 9 years. He has repeatedly hidden from us, and was finally found in Pakistan living, if you can believe it, a mansion.

So he was living it up was he? Guess he wasn’t too worried and didn’t have under eye dark circles.

U.S. officials have taken custody of bin Laden’s body, Obama said. No Americans were harmed in the operation, he added.

If you are watching the news right now you see that people have taken to the streets to celebrate the news. A large crowd has gathered in front of the White house.

America **** Yeah!

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Len ‘Uncle Leo’ Lesser Dies At Age 88

Best known by most as Uncle Leo from the Seinfeld sitcom, Len Lesser died at age 88 from complications of pneumonia. His daughter said that he died in his sleep.

While this is a very morbid situation, I wanted to look at his career and see what else have had done. I can’t remember seeing him that often over the years other than maybe a few appearances on Everybody Love Raymond. He has made over 500 appearances on TV and oin the movies so let’s see what we might remember from him

Looking at his bio on IMDb.com I notice he was a Detroit Tigers fan. Right on brother. I’m a Tigers fan too and have some sweet cell phone cases :) .

Some of the major movies he appeared in were Pavillion, The Outlaw Josey Wales, and the Birdman of Alcatraz. His career spans over 50 years on screen and he has made quite a few TV appearances over the years including such shows as Alfred Hithcock Presents, The Outer Limits, Airwolf!, Kojak, Get Smart, and dozens more.

I can actually picture him in quite a few of those older shows. While I’m not that old I’m a pretty big fan of shows like the original Outer Limits, Hitchcock shows, and The Twilight zone. Also, he seems like just the kind of guy that would show up on Get Smart as a Chaos member…lol

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Leslie Nielsen Dies at Age 84

One of the best comedic actors of all-time passed away today at the age of 84. While his younger career was mostly dramatic he became a comedy legend with such films as Airplane! and Naken Gun.

The Canadian-born Nielsen’s career reached back into the early days of television, when he made frequent appearances on live drama series like “Goodyear Playhouse.” He played the earnest starship captain in the 1956 science fiction classic “Forbidden Planet” and made regular appearances on a wide range of TV dramas into the 1970s.

The guy always looked good too. Must have had some great anti wrinkle eye cream.

Airplane! is by far one of the most quotable movies of all-time. Such classics as “I am serious, and don’t call me Shirley.” and “Good Luck…We’re all counting on you” have found their ways into many conversations I have on a regular basis. The “good Luck” line is my favorite movie quote of all-time.

With his death it gives me very good reason to re-watch a few of my favorites from his film career. Airplane! and Naked Gun will be the next 2 movies I will watch this week.

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New Will Found For Gary Coleman

Didn’t know there was an old will. I guess a new will and testament outlining the last wishes of Gary Coleman surfaced Friday, adding a new wrinkle to the saga over what to do with the actor’s remains and estate.

Apparently the document was made in 199, and is the only one that they have found. Obviously, this means that his ex-wife isn’t mentioned since they didn’t marry until 2007. So this is going to be a major court battle eventually I guess. Hope his ex-wife makes sure to keep reduce belly fat and look good for the cameras.

It will be filed with the 4th District Court in Provo as probate sometime next week, Alderman said.

“We will proffer it to the court as the only known last will and testament of Gary Coleman, and if somebody has a more recent will then certainly they are welcome to come forward with what they have,” Alderman said. “To the extent of what I’ve seen, it looks like a valid will.”

As a result of this latest development, Coleman’s estranged parents, W.G. “Willie” and Edmonia Sue Coleman, on Friday withdrew their claim to take control of the actor’s estate and remains.

“The Colemans will not be filing for Formal Probate,” Jackman said in a statement. “From the start, Mr. and Mrs. Coleman’s intention has been to see that Gary’s wishes be honored and that his affairs be taken care of properly. They wanted to do things the right way, and they urge those still involved to do the same. The Colemans ask that everyone please treat Gary with respect and kindness. They feel it is time for him to find peace and let his spirit go.”

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Gary Coleman 911 Call Suspicious?

If you haven’t heard the 911 call that was made from Coleman’s home the day he was taken to the hospital take a listen here. They have listed all kinds of crazy nonsense today about Coleman’s death. From the 91 call sounding a bit suspicious, to the fact that his wife wasn’t really his wife.

According to most outlets Coleman divorced his wife for real 2 years ago. This has lead many to question whether, or not she had the authority to have the plug pulled. Too late.

I guess just looking at it from a broad perspective it DOES look a little suspicious doesn’t it? I mean it isn’t a hard fact irvingia, but it does look a bit funny.

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Jackson Family Seeks Second Autopsy, Private Expert

The LA County coroner’s office had yet to find a cause for the King of Pop’s death as of Friday. Today the Jackson family has decided to seek a second autopsy from a private expert.

Fox News reported that the coroner’s office called the request “unusual”, but the authorities have no issue with the family’s requests.

Jackson family members reportedly have been frustrated and angry over what they see as a lack of information about Michael Jackson’s final hours and the authorities’ delay of up to six weeks in determining Jackson’s cause of death at age 50.

Don’t see how that is “unusual” considering the delay and being given the run around like they are an elliptical machine.

Sources at the Coroner’s Office have told FOX News that they are confident that they are conducting their investigation by the book, and they are expediting the forensic tests as quickly as they can.

The Coroner’s Office, which released the body to the family late Friday night, has not been told who the Jackson family is hiring to conduct the second autopsy.

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Paul Newman Dies at 83


Paul Newman died Friday after a long battle with cancer at his farmhouse near Westport, publicist Jeff Sanderson said. He was surrounded by his family and close friends.

Newman was an Academy award winning star in many classic films. Some of the most memorable Newman classics include “Cool Hand Luke”, “The Sting”, “Hud”, “the Color of Money”, and the cult comedy classic “Slapshot”.

Newman started in theater before taking the moving services and heading to hollywood where he would have a 50 year career and marriage. He would often team with wife and fellow Oscar winner, Joanne Woodward, with whom he had one of Hollywood’s rare long-term marriages. “I have steak at home, why go out for hamburger?” Newman told Playboy magazine when asked if he was tempted to stray.

They wed in 1958, around the same time they both appeared in “The Long Hot Summer,” and Newman directed her in several films, including “Rachel, Rachel” and “The Glass Menagerie.”

For more on his career and life visit here.

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Tragic Twist to Barker/DJ AM Plane Crash

In an update just minutes ago, TMZ is reporting that Travis Barker was willing to do anything short of trying to buy the moon to get his assistant Cris Baker to his wife.

Travis Barker’s assistant wanted to get home in time for his pregnant wife to give birth. :(

We’ve now learned why Barker and his friends decided to get on that doomed Learjet in South Carolina late last night, and the explanation can only be described as a horribly cruel twist of fate.

It all started some time yesterday, when Barker’s assistant, Chris Baker, told the guys that his wife was going into labor. Barker told him that he would do everything in his power to get Baker back to the hospital in time.

The quickest way back to Van Nuys was that Learjet. We’re told Barker usually won’t fly on private jets, but made an exception for what was supposed to be one of the happiest moments of Baker’s life.

The plane crashed shortly after midnight, killing four people — including Chris Baker. Baker’s wife went into labor early this morning.

Terrible, terrible story. What should have been the best day of their lives turns into one of the worst. Having their baby born the day his father dies is just heart breaking. :(

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Singer Dan Fogelberg Dies of Cancer

Legendary musician, Dan Fogelberg died Sunday, three years after being diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. He was 56.

“He fought a brave battle with cancer and died peacefully at home in Maine with his wife Jean at his side,” said a posting on his Web site http://www.danfogelberg.com

“His strength, dignity and grace in the face of the daunting challenges of this disease were an inspiration to all who knew him.”

After graduating from Woodruff High School in 1969, he studied theater arts and painting at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign under a private student loan and began performing as a solo acoustic player in area coffeehouses. There, he was discovered in 1971 by Irving Azoff. Fogelberg and Azoff, who started his music-management career promoting another Illinois act, REO Speedwagon, moved to California to seek their fortunes. Fogelberg became a session musician who played with pop-folk artists like Van Morrison. In 1972, he released his debut album Home Free to lukewarm response. His second effort was much more successful: the 1974 Joe Walsh-produced album Souvenirs and its hit song “Part of the Plan” made him a major star. For more on Fogelberg’s Career click here

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