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obtained by The Wrap. “His culinary brilliance, boundless creativity, and unwavering commitment to family were at the core of his being.

Eric Carmen, who found fame as the Raspberries frontman before a successful solo career, died over the weekend at 74, his wife announced Monday. “It is with tremendous sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Eric Carmen,” Amy Carmen wrote. “Our sweet, loving and talented Eric passed away in his sleep, over the weekend.

The Guardian in a 2015 interview.“At that time you could ride the whole subway system for a nickel, so each week I would take a different section of New York — Chinatown, Yorkville, Harlem, Greenwich Village,” she told the outlet.She continued, “And I really fell in love with the Village. The Village was where I started to poke around antique shops and become enchanted with all this old junk.”Apfel studied art history at New York University before transferring to the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

The BBC confirms. He was 56.Abraham was known for his roles as Bob Carter in the 2001 comedy “Mean Machine” and Konokko in “Formula 51,” a thriller released that same year.

“Moonshiners,” has died. He was 82.Sugarlands Distilling Company announced Hedrick’s death in a Facebook post Wednesday, writing, “It’s with heavy hearts we say goodbye to our dear friend Marvin ‘Jim Tom’ Hedrick.”“Born Christmas Day, 1940, Jim Tom dedicated much of his life to the art of moonshining, becoming a legend in Appalachia along the way,” the statement continued. “Jim Tom’s well-earned reputation as one of the most skilled moonshiners in the South earned him a role on the hit television program Moonshiners, where his colorful personality endeared Jim Tom to the hearts of millions.”TMZ reported that a family member said Hedrick died Wednesday morning in Robbinsville, North Carolina.

post to her Instagram page. “The pain of losing someone so young, just 33 years old, and so kind, is overwhelming,” the bereaved relatives wrote.

in a statement to local media.“My husband [called to say] that our little girl died,” said Torres through tears, adding that neither she, her husband nor Perea’s daughters was aware of the operation.The musician, a member of the group Electro Ritmo and known for her spirited vocals and charisma, had reportedly gone to a clinic in Loreto on Aug. 22 to undergo cosmetic surgery, the Mirror reported. Disaster struck after Perea suffered from cardiac arrest while under anesthesia.

@VonViddy on the platform — has reportedly died by suicide at the age of 32. His sister, Martha Muchlinski, revealed his passing in a video posted to her TikTok page on Monday.“I do want to confirm for his fans that he did lose his long battle with mental illness, and he did take his own life,” she announced in the somber clip.

she wrote in the heartrending post. “My one and only whom I will miss so much. May God host you in the most beautiful corner of Jannah.

uploaded a bikini snap to Instagram with the caption “free and wild.”Ángel confirmed the tragic news in a statement. “Dear friends, family and colleagues from the press, with deep sadness I have to announce the departure of my daughter María Fernanda,” the bereaved entertainer wrote, per local media.

“The Fantasticks,” the longest-running musical in history — has died. He was 95.Jones died Friday at his home in Sharon, Connecticut, according to Dan Shaheen, a co-producer of “The Fantasticks,” who worked with Jones since the 1980s.

named the sole trustee of mother Lisa Marie Presley’s estate and the new owner of Graceland on Friday following a contentious battle with her grandmother, Priscilla Presley, 78.Nearly seven months after Lisa Marie’s tragic death at the age of 54, it sounds like the relationship between Keough and Priscilla is still all shook up.“I’m trying to think of a way to answer it that’s not a 20-minute conversation,” Keough tells Vanity Fair in its September issue, due out Aug. 15, when asked if things between her and Priscilla are “happy.”“There was a bit of upheaval, but now everything’s going to be how it was […] Anything that would suggest otherwise in the press makes me sad because, at the end of the day, all she wants is to love and protect Graceland and the Presley family and the legacy.”Shortly after Lisa Marie died on Jan.

per TODAY.com.The pair have been quite private about their relationship over the years, but she opened up about their connection during a December 2021 appearance on Jada Pinkett Smith’s now-defunct Facebook Watch talk show “Red Table Talk,” calling him “the love of my life.”“I am someone who went through the divorce process,” she shared with the outlet. Bullock was previously married to entrepreneur Jesse James from 2005 to 2010. “I found the love of my life.

found dead at her home in London on July 26 at the age of 56, were announced in a statement on behalf of her family on Sunday.Per the Irish Times, they have invited mourners to pay their final respects during a funeral cortege that will pass her home of 15 years in Bray, on the Eastern Irish coast just south of Dublin.Beginning at 10:30 a.m., the processional will take place along Bray’s seafront Strand Road, and culminate at the other end of the one-kilometer strip before turning for a private burial with the family.“Sinéad loved living in Bray and the people in it. With this procession, her family would like to acknowledge the outpouring of love for her from the people of Co[unty] Wicklow and beyond, since she left last week, to go to another place,” the message concluded.The Post reached out to O’Connor’s representatives for comment.O’Connor, who was born on Dec.

tragic death last week at the age of 56, according to a new report.John Thompson, the clerk of the London Inner South district for Southwark Coroners Court, confirmed to the Irish Times on Thursday that an autopsy of O’Connor was completed before her remains were released to her family.However, her autopsy report may not be ready “for some weeks,” Thompson told the outlet.Details will be disclosed to the public only “if an inquest is opened into her death,” per the Irish Times.Her July 26 death is not being treated as suspicious.“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad,” the family of the “Nothing Compares 2 U” singer said in a statement last week. “Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”London police said that O’Connor was pronounced dead at the scene when they were called at 11:18 a.m., to “reports of an unresponsive woman at a residential address in the SE24 area.”O’Connor was born on Dec.

passed away at age 98 in 2018 — and the media reported that the the world lost its “last living ‘Wizard of Oz’ munchkin” (he was the last munchkin played by a little person).“I said, ‘Wait a minute, I’m a munchkin and I’m still alive!'” she told The Post after hearing the news.Bruno’s husband Craig Sheiner confirmed the star’s passing this week in a Facebook post, writing: “I am so sorry to have to tell you Betty Ann’s heart left us today.”According to the post, she had just finished dancing the hula at an event in her hometown of Sonoma, California, whereupon she “developed a sudden, splitting headache.” Bruno’s husband subsequently drove her to the hospital, where she made it to the front desk before collapsing on the floor with a “massive heart attack,” per the statement.“We were together 46 years. I am devastated,” Sheiner lamented in the Facebook post.Born Betty Ann Ka’ihilani on October 1, 1931, in Wahiawa, Hawai’i, the ex-thespian’s grew up in Los Angeles Hollywood across the street from the 20th Century Fox studio lot, Deadline reported.

she wrote in the caption, accompanied by the song’s link on Spotify. “Great Tibetan Compassion Mantra.”The Irish singer tragically lost her 17-year-old son to suicide after he was reported missing from a suicide watch at an Irish hospital last year.O’Connor’s death was announced on Wednesday in a statement from her family.“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad,” the singer’s family said.

Deadline.Her daughter, director and actress Mary Stuart Masterson, confirmed the news on Instagram.“She was the most graceful clumsy person you would ever meet,” Glynn’s daughter wrote in a heartfelt post. “Strong, smart, silly, intuitive, kind, generous, passionate and a deep listener.”The post continued, “She was devoted to my father and to the enormous circle of students and collaborators who were considered her chosen family.”The Post reached out to Mary Stuart Masterson’s representatives for comment.

Michelle Yeoh is paying tribute to the late Disney musician CoCo Lee, remembering her as a “bright star” with a “beautiful voice.”On Wednesday, Lee’s sister confirmed in a Facebook post that the “Mulan” singer had died at the age of 48 following a suicide attempt.“I am deeply saddened that we have lost a bright star,” Yeoh wrote in an Instagram post, sharing a carousel of photos taken of her and Lee throughout the years.“Coco was the first Chinese to perform at the Oscars, her song A love before time from Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon was nominated for Best Original Song.. we were so proud and always will be,” the post continued.

the Korea Times reported.They ruled that Choi had taken his own life due to undisclosed circumstances at home, as well as a note he’d uploaded to YouTube a day before his passing. In it, he’d apologized “to all who suffered from my foolish mistake.”Choi was referring to the highly-publicized scandal, in which he was exposed for falsely claiming he had cancer and soliciting donations to fund his treatment, the Hollywood Reporter reported.Choi is perhaps most famous for competing on the 2011 season of “Korea’s Got Talent,” solidifying his spot in the finals with a knockout rendition of Ennio Morricone’s “Nella Fantasia” that reduced the judges to tears.The rising star wound up placing second behind lace behind dancer Joo Min-jungby with just 280 votes, per the Independent.However, the blossoming pop star’s spot resonated beyond the confines of the reality TV competition.

“Southern Charm” star Taylor Ann Green, has died at the age of 36.In a statement from Green, 28, and her family to The Post, they said that “heartbroken is an understatement.”“Worth left this world on top of the world — he had a beautiful passion for life and cared deeply for those around him,” the statement read. “We are going to miss his jovial personality and all of the love and laughter that he brought his family, girlfriend and countless friends.“Heartbroken is an understatement, but we are finding so much peace knowing he is in the arms of our Heavenly Father.

asked the thespian if she ever missed acting during her stint in politics.Jackson replied, “Acting only exists when you’re doing it. If you’re not doing it, there’s nothing to miss.”Her agent Lionel Larner confirmed the actress’s passing in a statement.

with vocal cancer in 2009.Born in 1930 in Boston, Massachusetts, Newman was first inspired to pursue acting after taking a course with legendary acting coach Lee Strasberg while at Brandeis University. After graduating and serving in the army, he then moved to New York City to study under Strasberg.He starred in several plays, including Mel Tolkin’s “Maybe Tuesday” and Agatha Christie’s “The Mouse Trap,” before turning his attention to the big screen.

The Independent reported.“She was an important part of ALL that is Brazilian music in the world and she changed many lives with her energy,” he said. “RIP from ‘the chief’, as she called me.

statement to TMZ. “My mother, Cynthia Weil, was the greatest mother, grandmother and wife our family could ever ask for,” she wrote.

The Hollywood Reporter. She died the same day as her “Slaughter” co-star and NFL legend Jim Brown, who was 87.Her cause of death wasn’t immediately available.“RIP beautiful actress Marlene Clark. .

Tina Turner seemed to have a certain fondness for rock star David Bowie – and reportedly even credited him for helping her career at one low point. On Wednesday, it was announced that the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” had died at the age of 83 in Switzerland, where she had been living for a number of years.The iconic performer was well-known for her hit-making songs like “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” and she sold more than 100 million records worldwide throughout her career.However, despite her tremendous success as an artist, there was a time when Tina faced extraordinary personal hardship, as she suffered abuse at the hands of her onetime-husband, Ike Turner.After they divorced in 1976, she was dropped by her record label, Capitol Records, reported People – but she divulged that it was Bowie who actually helped her get back into the industry after taking some time off from recording music.

world lost legendary singer, Tina Turner, at the age of 83.The “What’s Love Got to Do with It” hitmaker died in Switzerland, where she had been living for the past few years. Throughout her career, the iconic Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll received 12 Grammy Awards and sold more than 100 million records worldwide throughout her life.

confirmed the news on Twitter.“This news of Sheldon Reynolds transition is very sad for all of us who knew and worked with him,” Bailey wrote on Wednesday.The message continued, “Sheldon vocally had Reese down. Sheldon was an excellent addition to the band, a great writer and producer, and a kind, loving person. He will be missed.

many hit films, such as 2011’s adventure movie “The Three Musketeers,” in which he played Porthos, and “Thor,” in which he took on the role of Volstagg.He also starred in “Kill the Irishman” in 2011 as lead Danny Greene, a mobster who ignited a “turf war” in Cleveland in the 1970s, and the evil governor in the 2022 Oscar-winning film, “RRR.”Stevenson was born in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, on May 25, 1964, on a British army base. His father was a pilot in the UK’s Royal Air Force.Since he was young, Stevenson had always wanted to be an actor, his bio on IMDb reads, but wasn’t sure it would be possible.

Instagram page.“Heather Brooke Hamilton aka Heather B. Armstrong aka dooce aka love of my life,” the caption read. “July 19, 1975 – May 9, 2023.

Deadline reported. Koko was “not alert, conscious or breathing” and was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene, per the report. As of yet, authorities haven’t named any suspects in the shooting.

a statement in Korean posted to social media.The message, which was translated into English by the K-pop media company Koreaboo, said: “On April 19, Astro member Moonbin suddenly left us to become a star in the sky.”The statement continued, “Although we cannot compare our sorrow to the grief that the bereaved families are feeling, losing a beloved son and brother, the Astro members, fellow Fantagio artists, company executives and employees are mourning the deceased in great sadness and shock.”The Post reached out to Fantagio for further comment. An official cause of death has yet to be announced, but local officials told Yonhap News TV that he was found dead around 8:10 p.m.

the New York Times on Monday. He died of multi-system organ failure at a New York hospital.The magazine’s site posted a tribute to the “incomparable” Jaffee, with current and former staffers honoring him as a “humble and kind creator,” “wholly creative soul,” “at heart, a rascal,” “a national treasure” and more.“Al was, at heart, a rascal,” said John Ficarra, a former Mad editor-in-chief who worked with Jaffee for more than 35 years, according to the tribute. “He always had a playful twinkle in his eye and brought that sensibility to everything he created.”“Al Jaffee was an incredibly gifted man who touched our hearts and never failed to make us laugh,” Jim Lee, chief creative officer and publisher of DC, said in a statement on the site. “He garnered the highest accolades and praise in the world of illustrations and comics.“Tim Heintjes, editor of Hogan’s Alley, an online magazine about cartoon arts, also announced the news on Twitter.“I’m very sad to report that the great Al Jaffee has died,” Heintjes wrote.

Facebook post Monday. Her cause of death was not disclosed.

reported the Sun. Paramedics rushed Grant to the hospital, where he was pronounced brain dead, though he was kept on life support until Sunday, according to his family.The Peterborough father of three lived with Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita, a rare genetic type of dwarfism, which he said had caused him health problems.Born in Epsom, Surrey, on Feb.