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DailyMail.com.She was addressing the tragedy that came to light last Wednesday after authorities found the 35-year-old’s body at the bottom of an apartment complex in Miami. While witnesses claimed that Thomas had jumped intentionally, Batista wasn’t convinced that was the case.“He may have fallen while he was taking a selfie,” postulated the agent, who deemed suicide particularly unlikely given that she’d spoken to the Floridian less than 24 hours before his death.

TMZ reported.While the autopsy has been completed, officials haven’t officially disclosed a cause of death at this time. However, suicide is suspected, according to the outlet.A fixture in the modeling world, Thomas had been signed to London-based agency AMCK, and appeared in various runway shows, magazines and commercials.

told TMZ. First responders attempted to revive Russo but to no avail as she was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.While her cause of death remains unclear, authorities reportedly found drug paraphernalia at the scene. Meanwhile, Russo’s pal and former “The X-life” cast mate Susie Stenberg told the outlet that Russo was living in her car at the time of her death and had contacted Stenberg the night before to tell her she loved her.Stentberg described Denise as the most “the most loving and loyal person.”An investigation into Russo’s death is currently underway, according to the San Diego PD.Not much is known about the star, except that she was one of the three couples on VH1’s reality show, “The X-Life,” which aired in 2011 and chronicled the lives of extreme sports competitors and their partners.

most recent win just last month for “Endangered Species” in the category of Best Improvised Jazz Solo. In 2015, he was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy. Born on Aug.

statement to ABC News. “His charisma, warmth, compassion for others, and his creative spirit will live forever in our hearts and in the hearts of all whom he encountered.”The family added, “Though it offers little solace, the Medical Examiner reported Jansen’s sudden passing was due to cardiomegaly (enlarged heart), coupled with aortic valve complications.”Panettiere was found by a friend unresponsive and sitting upright in a chair, according to the police report obtained by The Post from the Orangetown Police Department.

statement to ABC News. “His charisma, warmth, compassion for others, and his creative spirit will live forever in our hearts and in the hearts of all whom he encountered.”The family added, “Though it offers little solace, the Medical Examiner reported Jansen’s sudden passing was due to cardiomegaly (enlarged heart), coupled with aortic valve complications.”Panettiere was found by a friend unresponsive and sitting upright in a chair, according to the police report obtained by The Post from the Orangetown Police Department.

.Majors — known for playingTheo Sipowicz, the son of Detective Andy Sipowicz, played by Dennis Franz, on ABC’s “NYPD Blue” — passed away while staying in a Los Angeles homeless housing facility on Saturday, according to TMZ. His cause of death is unclear. A source told the outlet that although foul play was not suspected to be involved, Majors might have “ingested a fatal amount of fentanyl.”Majors was expected to undergo an autopsy on Monday to determine if there was anything in his system at the time of death, according to the insider.The family issued a statement on his death, telling TMZ that Majors, “was a loving, artistic, brilliant, and kind human being.

All Hip-Hop first reported.Jolicoeur’s official cause of death has not been announced — but the rap pioneer had been open about his struggles with congestive heart failure over the past few years. The veteran performer was with the group since it launched in Amityville, Long Island, circa 1988.

in a statement to Deadline.Born September 21, 1927 in Los Angeles, Hotchkis got her start in show business in 1954 after she landing the leading role of Lizzie in “The Rainmaker” at Hollywood’s Players Ring theater. The then-rising star then moved back to New York, whereupon she joined the Actor’s studio and appeared in various TV commercials and guest spots.

the New York Times. “With the power of her talent and the charm of her personality, she conquered the world of cinema and theatre.”As of yet, Papas’ cause of death is unknown, however, it was reported in 2018 that the thespian had been living with Alzheimer’s for five years.

in a Facebook post by co-star and former child actor, Karolyn Grimes.“We have another angel! Virginia Patton Moss. She was 97 years old,” Grimes wrote. “She is now with her beloved Cruse.

Tuesday Instagram post by his son Lamont Dozier Jr.“Rest in Heavenly Peace, Dad!” Dozier’s bereaved progeny wrote in the post along with a picture of himself and his late father, who’s cause of death is not known at this time. Born 1941 in Detroit Michigan, the pioneering songwriter first gained acclaim after joining the legendary Motown Records in 1962 along with songwriting brothers Brian and Eddie Holland.

confirmed on Facebook by his daughter-in-law, Diane Goldner, who said that Gulager died “surrounded by his loving family.”“Clu was as caring as he was loyal and devoted to his craft, a proud member of the Cherokee nation, a rule-breaker, sharp and astute and on the side — always — of the oppressed,” the Saturday statement read. “He was good-humored, an avid reader, tender and kind.

The Mirror. “She went to Unimed [a local hospital] and had a cardiac arrest on April 4.”“Since then she was in a coma, with no neurological activity, and today she passed away,” the priest heartbreakingly stated. Meanwhile, another another religious official and family friend, Pastor Jak Abreu, took to social media to share his condolences.

according to TMZ. Despite arriving on the scene shortly thereafter, paramedics were unable to resuscitate Noriega.Unfortunately, the star’s cause of death remains unclear as he was not in a vehicle and didn’t display any signs of physical trauma while officers do not suspect any foul play.

Adult Video News: AVN.“He passed away at the hospital and doctors did everything they could,” West, 32, said. “He was sick with pneumonia at the hospital and didn’t make it.”The bereaved skin flick star continued, “I loved Logan with all my heart and his family and I are grieving. … It is devastating that Logan is gone.”Born February 7, 1988 in Toluca Lake, California, Long entered the adult entertainment in 2016.

passing in a statement to Deadline.Persoff had passed away at a rehabilitation facility in San Luis Obispo, California, several years after he retired from acting due to a stroke and other health issues. Born in Jerusalem, Israel, the thespian and his family moved to the US in 1929, eventually ending up in New York City.

Adult Video News (AVN) reported.“I want all those people out there to know that she loved you all, she cared about you and I’m just so blessed to have her in my life and be a part of my life,” he announced. “She was the absolute world to me, the love of my life.”Alexis’ bereaved beau announced that the skin flick star had died at a Las Vegas hospital from “complications” of Crohn’s Disease, an inflammatory condition that affects the digestive tract.Specifically, she succumbed to septic shock — when one’s blood pressure drops to a dangerously low level — while her body tried to fight off an infection.

Thursday tweet. “May his memory continue to inspire the lives of many Godzilla fans.”Toho didn’t disclose a cause of death, however, Takarada had been suffering debilitating lower back pain and had been in and out of the hospital in the past few years, the Anime News Network reported.

AVN reported. There apparently were no signs of foul play or violence at her house at the time. The Clark County Medical Examiner hasn’t disclosed further details regarding Please’s time of death or autopsy results as the case is still “pending,” according to the Sun.

star’s sister Maureen Scott confirmed her passing in an obituary but didn’t disclose the cause of death. Born Aug.

Sunday post to her Instagram page. “On Friday, February 18, 2022, at approximately 5:30AM Eastern time in Miami, Florida, our beloved Zoe Sozo Bethel passed from this life into the next as a result of succumbing to her injuries,” they wrote.

mourning mom said in a Twitter statement. “Myself, his sister Tanisha and the rest of his family and friends are completely devastated. He was the center of our world.”Brenda, 52, continued in her emotional post, “As we come to terms with his passing we ask for privacy to grieve this unimaginable loss.

the network wrote. “The family asks that their privacy be respected as they grieve this difficult loss.

they wrote in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “We hope everyone understands how painful this is for his loved ones and can respect boundaries and allow them to grieve in private.”The Chicago, Illinois, native is perhaps most famous for the action-comedy “Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse,” in which he played panic-prone scout Augie Foster alongside Tye Sheridan and Logan Miller.

MOUNT AIRY, N.C. (AP) — Betty Lynn, the film and television actor who was best known for her role as Barney Fife’s sweetheart Thelma Lou on “The Andy Griffith Show,” has died.

the Daily Mail reported.Jaku spent his childhood studying mechanical engineering before graduating in 1938 and returning home to visit his parents. His first night back, Nazis came into the house and beat him in his childhood bed, killed his pet dachshund Lulu and burned down the house, he told the Sydney Morning Herald last year.

The Hollywood Reporter reported on Monday.Born on July 22, 1010 in Portland, Maine, Thompson moved from Boston, to Oakland, California and, ultimately, Los Angeles in 1924. In a twist of fate, her family would just so happen to move-in down the block from Disney studio founders Walt and Roy, who were lived with their uncle Robert Disney when they first arrived in LA.Their homes were in close proximity to the original Disney Bros.

Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported. Harrington also appeared in the CBS reboot of “Hawaii Five-0,” playing the recurring role of surf shop owner and bus driver Mamo Kahike from 2011 to 2018.

Variety reported. The star of the 1974 cult classic “Street Fighter” was reportedly unvaccinated at the time of his death, according to the Daily Mail.Born Sadaho Maeda in Fukuoka on Jan.

Christy Canyon confirmed to the adult industry outlet.

announced on Instagram Monday night by his younger sister and fashion model Meredith Mickelson. “My heart is shattered & to write this feels so wrong and i don’t even know what to say,” wrote the bereaved sibling.

confirmed to Deadline.In addition to the Christopher Reeves “Superman” films, he also directed 1987’s “Lethal Weapon” starring Danny Glover and Mel Gibson, 1997’s “Conspiracy Theory” with Gibson and Julia Roberts and 1985’s cult classic “Ladyhawke,” with Michelle Pfeiffer and Matthew Broderick.His “Lethal Weapon” leading man Gibson once said of Donner, “There’s true humility about the man; he refers to himself as a traffic cop, but he’s a f—ing genius.”Donner was infamously cut from the Superman

Meka leka hi meka hiney ho.“John Paragon, the veteran actor who played the blue-faced genie Jambi on “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” has died.

confirmed her death on April 3 in Greenbrae, Calif., via an obit in the San Francisco Chronicle.Born May 4, 1930 in Glasgow, Scotland, she got her big break in a 1957 episode of “Perry Mason,” launching a career that spanned decades and included appearance on stage, television and the big screen.“Her most notable stage performance was in ‘Mornings at Seven,’ for which she received a Drama Desk Award and a Tony Award nomination,” the obit described. “Her wit and humor will be much

shared the footage to her Instagram account following his death.“Justice for every Rahul,” she captioned the clip, which has been viewed more than 1.3 million times since being posted on Monday. “My Rahul has left us, everyone knows that but, no one knows how he left us,” she continued, according to a CNN translation, in a critique of the hospital where Rahul died.