Film composer James Horner, who scored Oscar-winning films like Titanic and Apollo 13, died in a plane crash yesterday, his agent has confirmed. He was 61. “A shining light has been extinguished,” said Horner’s talent agency in a statement, “which can never be replaced.”
Comedy Legend Anne Meara, Mother of Ben Stiller, Dead at 85
Actress and comedian Anne Meara, who came to fame in the 1960s as half of the comedy duo Stiller and Meara, has died, NBC News reports. She was 85.
King of the Blues B.B. King Dead at 89
Legendary blues singer and guitarist B.B. King died late Thursday in his Las Vegas home. He was 89.
Ellen Albertini Dow, Granny Who Rapped, Dead at 101
Ellen Albertini Dow, famous for playing spunky grandmothers in comedies like The Wedding Singer and Wedding Crashers, died on Monday, The New York Times reports. She was 101.
Ryan Gosling Pays Tribute to Dead Vine Star by Finally Eating His Cereal
After a two-year battle with bone cancer, 27-year-old Ryan McHenry—who created good meme “Ryan Gosling Won’t Eat His Cereal”—died on Sunday. This evening, the actor himself raised a spoon in the late Vine maker’s honor.
Justin Bieber Went to Prom This Weekend
Did you know there’s a magical place where a modern-day Justin Bieber can walk in a room and still drive all the teenage girls fucking insane!!!! It’s called prom and this weekend it replenished the dusty ego of a thirsty man.
Everybody Loves Raymond Actor Dead From Apparent Suicide
Sawyer Sweeten, a former child actor who portrayed Ray Romano’s son on Everybody Loves Raymond, died Thursday in an apparent suicide. He was 19.
Tinkerbell Hilton, Chihuahua Reality Show Star, Dead at 14
Tinkerbell, the purse-dwelling star of influential reality series The Simple Life, has died, The New York Daily News reports. She was 14.
Five Dead in Apparent Family Dispute in Arizona
Five relatives were found dead in an Arizona home Thursday as the result of an apparent family dispute, the AP reports.
Lord Nelson, Former Football Star, Professor, Cop, Horse, Dead at 42
Lord Nelson, a horse who was also a Rutgers professor and a former cop, died Sunday. He was 42.
Günter Grass, Nobel Prize-Winning Author of The Tin Drum, Dead at 87
Günter Grass, the Nobel Prize-winning author of The Tin Drum and former member of the Waffen-SS, died on Monday. He was 87.
Reporter: Doctor Found Dead Was Devastated by Martin Short Impersonation
According to the New York Post, Dr. Fredric Brandt—the celebrity dermatologist behind the many faces of Madonna and Stephanie Seymour—was found dead Sunday in his Miami home.
WABC-TV Reporter Dies After Suffering Brain Hemorrhage on Assignment
According to reports, veteran WABC-TV reporter Lisa Colagrossi died Friday after suffering a brain hemorrhage on her way home from a live assignment.
Terry Pratchett, Legendary Fantasy Author, Dead at 66
Sir Terry Pratchett, author of more than 70 novels, including 40 in his satirical fantasy series Discworld, died at his home Thursday. Pratchett was 66. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2007, and continued to write as he struggled with the onset of dementia.
Sam Simon, The Simpsons Co-Creator, Dead at 59
Sam Simon, the comedy producer who co-created The Simpsons and wrote for Taxi and Cheers, died on Sunday after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 59.
Ex-New York Archbishop Cardinal Edward Egan Dead at 82
Cardinal Edward Michael Egan, who served as the Roman Catholic Archbishop of New York from 2000 to 2009, died of cardiac arrest at NYU's Langone Medical Center this afternoon. He was 82.
Parks and Rec Exec Found Dead From Apparent Overdose
Harris Wittels, a writer, executive producer and apparent inventor of the term "humblebrag," was reportedly found dead in his California home Thursday. According to TMZ, police are treating it as an overdose.
Member of Nicki Minaj's Tour Crew Stabbed to Death in Philly
TMZ reports that two members of Nicki Minaj's tour crew, De'Von Pickett and Eric Parker, were both victims of a stabbing Wednesday morning in Philadelphia. Pickett was fatally injured, while Parker is in critical condition.
"It's My Party" Singer-Songwriter Lesley Gore Dead at 68
Lesley Gore, the singer-songwriter best known for "It's My Party" and "You Don't Own Me," died today from complications of lung cancer. She was 68.
Autopsy Shows Times Columnist David Carr Died of Lung Cancer
Autopsy results from the New York City Medical Examiner's office show that David Carr died of complications from metastatic lung cancer, The New York Times reports.
