Archive for the 'Obituaries' Category

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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. :(

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