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Nelson DeMille, 81, bestselling author, Long Islander, has died


Nelson DeMille, 81, bestselling author, Long Islander, has died

Bestselling author Nelson DeMille, who grew up on Long Island and was awarded a Bronze Star in Vietnam before beginning his writing career, has died. His children, daughter Lauren DeMille of Sleepy Hollow and son Alex DeMille of Brooklyn, confirmed his death Tuesday evening. They said their father died of stage 4 esophageal cancer Tuesday […]

Shelley Duvall was not listed in the In Memoriam segment at the 2024 Emmys


Shelley Duvall was not listed in the In Memoriam segment at the 2024 Emmys

The “In Memoriam” segment of the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday paid tribute to a number of television stars who died in the past year, but users on social media were quick to point out the notable names that didn’t make it into the montage. In the poignant segment, rapper Jelly Roll said a […]

Tito Jackson of the popular pop group Jackson 5 dies at the age of 70


Tito Jackson of the popular pop group Jackson 5 dies at the age of 70

Tito Jackson, one of the brothers of the popular pop group Jackson 5, has died at the age of 70. Tito was the third of nine Jackson children, including global superstars Michael and his sister Janet, part of a musical family whose songs are still popular today. FILE – The Jackson 5, Michael Jackson, front […]

Cause of death of Benji Gregory announced


Cause of death of Benji Gregory announced

Cause of death known for former ALF Child star Benji Gregory. The actor was found dead in his car in a Chase Bank parking lot in Peoria, Arizona, on June 13, along with his service dog Hans. The Maricopa County Medical Examiner concluded that Gregory died from heat exposure due to liver cirrhosis. His death […]

Actor Chad McQueen, son of Steve McQueen, dies at 63


Actor Chad McQueen, son of Steve McQueen, dies at 63

Chad McQueen, an actor known for his performances in the “Karate Kid” films and son of the late actor and race car driver Steve McQueen, has died. He was 63 years old. McQueen’s attorney and friend Arthur H. Barens confirmed to The Associated Press that he died on Wednesday. The cause of death was not […]

“Karate Kid” actor and son of Steve McQueen turned 63


“Karate Kid” actor and son of Steve McQueen turned 63

Chad McQueen, who followed his father Steve McQueen into the role of actor and racing driver and starred in the first two Karate Kid Films, has died. He was 63. McQueen died of organ failure on Wednesday at his ranch in Palm Desert, said his 40-year-old friend Arthur Barens The Hollywood ReporterHe was injured in […]

Frankie Beverly of Maze dies at the age of 77


Frankie Beverly of Maze dies at the age of 77

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Frankie Beverly, who, with his band Maze, inspired generations of fans with his soft, soulful voice and enduring anthems such as “Before I Let Go,” has died. He was 77. His family said in a post on the band’s website and social media accounts that Beverly died on Tuesday. In the […]

Waffle House CEO Walt Ehmer dies at the age of 58


Waffle House CEO Walt Ehmer dies at the age of 58

ATLANTA (AP) — Walt Ehmer, president and CEO of Waffle House and a member of the Atlanta Police Foundation board of trustees, has died at age 58. Founding announced Sunday. Ehmer joined Waffle House in 1992 and quickly rose to the top levels of leadership, becoming the company’s president in 2002 and later taking on […]

Frankie Beverly of Maze, singer of “Before I Let Go”, dead


Frankie Beverly of Maze, singer of “Before I Let Go”, dead

Frankie Beverly, the soul singer and founder of the “Before I Let Go” band Maze, died on Sept. 10. He was 77. “He lived his life with pure soul, as you would say, and for us, no one did it better,” his family said in a statement on Instagram. “He lived for his music, his […]