Former SNL Star’s Dad Stabbed To Death

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

The father of former Saturday Night Live star Cheri Oteri was stabbed to death Saturday in his home.
Gaetano Thomas “Tommy” Oteri, 69, was murdered in Nashville.
Police have arrested country songwriter Richard William Fagan in connection with the incident.
Fagan was Tommy’s manager, music publisher and roommate.
The pair reportedly got into a fight Saturday night inside their […]

Cameron’s Father Dies Unexpectedly

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

Cameron Diaz’s father Emilio died suddenly from pneumonia yesterday.
The 58-year-old had recently developed the flu, which then turned into pneumonia.
According to TMZ, Emilio’s death was “shocking” because he was in “terrific health.”
Cameron was shooting her upcoming movie, My Sister’s Keeper, with Abigail Breslin, when she received the news.
Production on the film was shut down yesterday.
Emilio […]

Heston Goes To Big Shooting Range In Sky

Sunday, April 6th, 2008

Movie legend Charlton Heston died Saturday night at his Beverly Hills home. He was 84.
Lydia, his wife of 64 years, was by his side.
No cause of death has been released.
Charlton won an Oscar in 1959 for his role in Ben-Hur.
He starred in over 100 movies, including The Ten Commandments and Planet of the Apes.
Later […]

Yeah, We Know

Monday, March 31st, 2008

A jury in the Bahamas has determined that Anna Nicole Smith’s son Daniel died from an accidental drug overdose.
The seven-member jury deliberated for two hours and recommended that no criminal charges be filed.
The inquest into 20-year-old Daniel’s death began in November 2007.
He died in September 2006.
An autopsy had found that Daniel likely died from […]

Corinne Bailey Rae’s Hubby Died of Overdose

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

As suspected, British singer Corinne Bailey Rae’s husband died of a drug overdose.
The body of 31-year-old saxophonist Jason Rae was found in a flat in England Saturday.
A coroner heard Thursday at an inquest into his death that a pathologist’s report pointed to an “overdose,” but that further tests were needed.
A detective also stated at the […]

Oprah’s First Doggy Dies

Monday, March 24th, 2008

One of Oprah’s beloved dogs has died.
Her 13-year-old Cocker Spaniel Sophie passed away from kidney failure.
Oprah and Stedman don’t have kids and dote on their fur babies.
Sophie was the first dog the couple adopted.
They also have another Cocker Spaniel named Solomon.
Less than a year ago, they lost another one of their dogs, Gracie, who choked […]

Corinne Bailey Rae’s Hubby Found Dead

Monday, March 24th, 2008

The 31-year-old husband of British singer Corinne Bailey Rae has been found dead in his London apartment.
Jason Rae’s body was found around 3:15 PM Saturday and he apparently died from a suspected drug overdose.
Authorities arrested a man for “supplying controlled substances” and he was later released on bail.
Corinne, who is best known for her hit […]

Director Anthony Minghella Dies

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

Oscar winning director Anthony Minghella has passed away. He was 54.
A spokesperson for the director said he suffered a brain hemorrhage at 5 A.M. Tuesday morning at Charing Cross Hospital in London, where he had undergone a routine operation on his neck.
Minghella directed such critically acclaimed films as The English Patient, The Talented Mr. Ripley […]