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Jurassic Park author Michael Crichton
has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 66.
Crichton, a best selling author, is best known for his novels “Jurassic Park” and “Disclosure.” He also created the hit television series, “ER.”
His publicist released this statement,
“While the world knew him as a great story teller that challenged our preconceived notions about the world around us — and entertained us all while doing so — his wife Sherri, daughter Taylor, family and friends knew Michael Crichton as a devoted husband, loving father and generous friend who inspired each of us to strive to see the wonders of our world through new eyes. He did this with a wry sense of humor that those who were privileged to know him personally will never forget.
Through his books, Michael Crichton served as an inspiration to students of all ages, challenged scientists in many fields, and illuminated the mysteries of the world in a way we could all understand.
He will be profoundly missed by those whose lives he touched, but he leaves behind the greatest gifts of a thirst for knowledge, the desire to understand, and the wisdom to use our minds to better our world.
Michael’s family respectfully asks for privacy during this difficult time.”
Details on a private service are not available and will not be released to the public.
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The sad story of Jennifer Hudson’s family being murdered just keeps getting grimmer.
A white SUV was discovered by police on Chicago’s West Side, the Suburban is among the vehicles police have been searching for since the killings last Friday.
A young boy’s body was found inside. Police have not yet positively identified the body, but it is thought to be Julian King, Jennifer Hudson’s 7-year-old nephew.
Police have issued the following statement:
“At approximately 7:06 A.M. a 1994 White Chevrolet Suburban bearing Illinois license plate X584859 and identified in the Amber Alert was located at 1313 S. Kolin. A body was discovered inside the Suburban, in the rear seat of the vehicle. Identification of the body will be made by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office following their examination. The vehicle is being processed for evidence and the investigation remains on-going.”
Hudson put up $100,000 for the safe return of her nephew this weekend.
I glanced over Julian’s mother’s MySpace page this weekend and it is obvious that she and the suspect, William Balfour, were very, very close. She had photos of him, names him as her first best friend - only behind her mother, and in a questionnaire, says of all her friends, William is the one to ‘Most Likely Go to Jail’.
So sad.
[People]
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Devastating news out of Chicago; Jennifer Hudson’s mother, Darnell Donnerson, and brother, Jason, were found murdered earlier today.
Their bodies were discovered around 2:45pm at the home of Donnerson by a cousin who lives nearby.
They had both been shot to death and were not alive when help arrived.
UPDATE:
A 7-year-old boy is missing as well, and an Amber Alert has been issued in this case. Police think they know who the suspect is and are asking for the public’s help in finding the man in question.
From ChicagoBreakingNews.com:
A Chicago police spokeswoman also said a 7-year-old boy was reported missing. Police identified him as Julian King (right), but they would not say whether he is a relative of the actress. He is 5-foot tall, weighs 135 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. An Amber Alert has been issued for the missing boy.
The police said that they are searching for a William Balfour as a suspect in the double homicide. They said he is considered to be armed and dangerous, and may be driving a white 1994 Chevrolet Suburban with Illinois license plate No. X584859 or a teal/green Chrysler Concord four-door with a left front headlight hanging out that is scratched all along its left side. The Chrysler is displaying temporary tags of 332K823.
Hopefully they will find the child alive and well. How tragic this whole story is.
Update 2:
Here is a photo of the suspect. And the boy who is missing has been identified as Hudson’s 7-year-old nephew.
From TMZ:
Police are looking for looking for William Balfour (bottom left), who they claim could be with the missing 7-year-old. According to records, Balfour listed Hudson’s mother’s address as a place of residence within the last year. According to the Illinois Department of Corrections website, Balfour is currently on parole after serving jail time for attempted murder.
It’s also been reported that Jennifer was not in Chicago at the time, but Los Angeles, as she was to begin shooting a music video on Monday.
UPDATE 3:
It has been confirmed that the two victims were indeed Jennifer’s mother, Darnell Donnerson, 57, and Hudson’s brother, Jason Hudson, 29. At least one of the victims has defensive wounds.
TMZ is reporting that the mother of 7-year-old Julian is also missing. However, ChicagoBreakingNews.com has not reported this. The only thing they have mentioned about the mother is that she reported her son missing sometime today. From TMZ:
Jennifer’s sister, Julia, mother of the missing 7-year-old, is reportedly also missing. She is a bus driver in Chicago and did work her shift today, however, she has not been seen since.
A WBBM reporter is saying that neighbors have said a family member in the Hudson household apparently tried to steal a car a few weeks ago, an argument ensued, and he vowed revenge. A photo on Julia’s MySpace page (bottom) posted prior to today’s events alludes to some kind of dispute with William over a car.
UPDATE 4 (Saturday):
The car in question was owned by Hudson’s family and was recently stolen by the suspect and sold without their consent. When confronted, an argument ensued, with the suspect vowing to kill the entire family. Julia told police she did not report it because she did not take the threat seriously.
Still, no word on Julia being missing, so TMZ must have been wrong about that one. However, 7-year-old Julian is still missing.
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Keep Jennifer in your thoughts today, and pray for Julian. 
This poor girl has been through the highest highs and the lowest lows that any of us can even imagine. I hope she has a good support system to help her through this awful time.
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Mr. Blackwell, world renowned for his annual worst-dressed list, has died at the age of 86.
He died Sunday of complications from an intestinal infection.
Richard Blackwell started critiquing celebrity fashion faux pas back in 1960. He was also a fashion designer who specialized in dresses.
Some of his past criticisms:
Madonna: “The Bare-Bottomed Bore of Babylon.”
Barbra Streisand: “She looks like a masculine Bride of Frankenstein.”
Christina Aguilera: “A dazzling singer who puts good taste through the wardrobe wringer.”
Meryl Streep: “She looks like a gypsy abandoned by a caravan.”
Sharon Stone: “An over-the-hill Cruella DeVille.”
Lindsay Lohan: “From adorable to deplorable.”
Patti Davis: “Packs all the glamour of an old, worn-out sneaker.”
Ann Margret: “A Hells Angel escapee who invaded the Ziegfeld Follies on a rainy night.”
Camilla Parker-Bowles: “The Duchess of Dowdy.”
Bjork: “She dances in the dark — and dresses there, too.”
Spears: “Her bra-topped collection of Madonna rejects are pure fashion overkill.”
[AP]
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Gidget Gein, former bassist of Marilyn Manson, was found dead in his home last Thursday from an apparent heroin overdose.
Gein, whose real name is Bradley Stewart, was fired from the band back in 1993 after recovering from another overdose. He was soon replaced by Twiggy Ramirez, who has also battled from substance abuse and has since been fired and rehired by the band.
Gein’s death has been ruled accidental. He was 39 years old.
Like other MM band members, Gein got his name from a famous woman and a serial killer. (Gidget was derived after the Sally Field character, and Gein is after the notorious Ed Gein.)
He had recently completed rehab and just started a band called, People.
Manson himself once wrote about his friend in his 1998 autobiography, “The Long Hard Road Out of Hell.” He spoke about how it pained him to lose his very good friend to drugs.
“My entire message and everything I’d begun striving to be as a person ran in direct opposition to Brad. I wanted to be strong and independent, to think for myself and help other people think for themselves.”
Gein was also a renowned artist whose work was often displayed at local parties.
Olivia Newton Bundy, another former bandmate of Manson’s, wrote about his friend’s death on the LA Weekly website, “That totally sucks. But lessions [sic] should be learned from this. He lost a great gig due to drugs and now he’s lost his life. R.I.P.”
[MTV]
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Above: The ‘50 Eggs’ scene from Cool Hand Luke - one of the greatest movies of all time.
One of Hollywood’s greatest actors, Paul Newman, has died at the age of 83.
He was surrounded by friends and family at his Westport, Conn. home before losing his long battle with cancer.
Famed for his intense blue eyes, his love of car racing and one of the coolest demeanors ever to heat up the silver screen, Newman was nominated for Oscars ten times.
But perhaps his proudest accomplishment, besides his 50-year marriage to actress Joanne Woodward, was starting Newman’s Own, which since 1982 has made popcorn, spaghetti sauce, lemonade and salad dressing and has donated more than $250 million to charities selected by Newman himself.
Paul was Hollywood royalty, indeed.
You will be missed.
[People]
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A body has been found in the Southern California desert and it’s been confirmed to be that of UFC champion, Evan Tanner.
Tanner, 37, had been missing since last weekend. He was reportedly in the deep desert to seek “treasure hunting and lost gold, and my own insatiable appetite for adventure and exploration.”
A couple weeks ago he blogged,
“I’m hoping that very soon I’ll be sitting out in the quiet of the desert beneath a deep blue midnight sky, listening to the calm desert breeze. I plan on going so deep into the desert, that any failure of my equipment, could cost me my life.”
Tanner’s motorcycle was discovered at a camp site in Clapp Springs, in the Palo Verde mountains after friends reported him missing last Friday. His body was discovered in the same area by a Sheriff’s deputy in a plane. Tanner had failed to respond to text messages since the Wednesday before.
Tanner had overcame alcohol addiction and personal demons to make a comeback earlier this year, although he lost to Kendall Grove in a split decision.
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Dr. Dre’s son has been found dead at the age of 20.
He was discovered in his home in Woodland Hills on Saturday morning by his mother.
Around 10 am Saturday morning Andre Young Jr.’s mother went to check on him and found him unresponsive. She immediately called 911.
The cause of death is currently unknown and is pending the toxicology report.
Andre was reportedly out partying the night before and returned home around 5:30AM.
Possible overdose?
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The music world lost a legend today.
Isaac Hayes, best known for the theme from “Shaft,” was found dead today. He was 65.
Relatives found him unconscious in his home, next to a treadmill that was still running. He was unable to be revived and was pronounced dead at the hospital, just after 2 p.m.
R.I.P. Isaac.
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Oh, I am so sad to report this.
Bernie Mac died from pneumonia this morning in a Chicago hospital. He was only 50 years old.
His publicist released the following statement,
“Actor/ comedian Bernie Mac passed away this morning from complications due to pneumonia in a Chicago area hospital. No other details are available at this time. We ask that his family’s privacy continues to be respected.”
It was erroneously reported a few days ago that Mac had died, and at that time his publicist insisted he was in good health. But obviously that wasn’t the case.
Bernie is survived by his wife of 31 years, Rhonda McCullough, daughter Je’Niece and granddaughter Jasmine. He is preceded in death by his mother who died of cancer when Bernie was only 16.
Rest in Peace, sweet man.
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What people are saying about Bernie Mac:
George Clooney: “The world just got a little less funny. He will be dearly missed.”
FOX: “Bernie Mac was a gifted talent whose comedy came from an authentic and highly personal place. He was a tremendous live performer and a wonderful actor. FOX was proud to be the home of ‘The Bernie Mac Show,’ and all of us at FOX and 20th Century Fox Television extend our deepest sympathies to his wife Rhonda and daughter JeNiece.”
Niency Nash [Bernie Mac Show]: “My working experiences with Bernie were so amazing, that from that point on, I wouldn’t have cared if he called me in the middle of the night to come and be in a scene where I didn’t have anything to do but sit in the background and eat cereal. I would’ve just done it because I loved him like that. … Bernie Mac was the personification of the word ‘real.’ He kept it real.”
Brad Pitt: “I lament the loss of a ferociously funny and hardcore family man. My thoughts are with [his wife] Rhonda and their family. Bernie Mac, you are already missed.”
Chris Rock: “Bernie Mac was one of the best and funniest comedians to ever live, but that was the second best thing he did. Bernie was one of the greatest friends a person could have. Losing him is like losing 12 people because he absolutely filled up any room he was in. I’m gonna miss the Mac Man.”
Cedric the Entertainer: “It’s hard to put into words just how I feel and what a painful loss this is. Bernie was a brother, a friend and one of the comic masters of our time. Sharing the marquee with him during the phenomenon of the Kings of Comedy tour bonded us like family, and created a unique moment in comic history marking some of the most meaningful, memorable and fun times of our lives. His comedic approach was his own brand and will definitely stand the test of time. The level of his talent always inspired me and other comedians to ‘bring their A-game.’ I promise you that you never wanted to be the guy who had to follow Bernie’s set! As a husband and father, he was THE MAN and my thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will truly be missed, but so well remembered.”
Don Cheadle: “This is a very sad day for many of us who knew and loved Bernie. He brought so much joy to so many. He will be missed, but heaven just got funnier.”
Carl Reiner: “It’s a tremendous loss because of his age and the fact that he was such a vital, original human being. When I use the word ‘original’ I really mean it. He was like no other person I knew. He lived his life to the fullest, even when we were on the set of Ocean’s. He had his own little apartment and he cooked and invited people to lunch every day and he had food that was for everybody. He made very exotic things. His conversations were always different than any conversations I had with anyone else. They were very family-oriented; he talked about his wife and children with such love and it’s very hard to believe that he’s not with us anymore.”
Jenifer Lewis: “Bernie’s style of comedy was bold, courageous and revolutionary—I never knew anyone who loved to be funny as much as Bernie. He will most definitely be very missed.”
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Estelle Getty, best known for her role as Sophia on The Golden Girls, has died at the age of 84.
Her 85th birthday would have been on July 25th, just three days away.
Getty had been suffering from Lewy Body Dementia for many years.
She was surrounded by her family as she passed away at 5:35am in her Los Angeles home. She is survived by her two sons.
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Famed comedian George Carlin died from heart failure.
He passed away at 5:55pm Sunday at a hospital in Santa Monica. His publicist confirmed the sad news.
Carlin has suffered from heart attacks in the past and went to the hospital Sunday afternoon saying he was having heart problems.
He was 71.
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The father of former Saturday Night Live cast member, Cheri Oteri, was murdered in Nashville this weekend.
Thomas Oteri, 69, was stabbed to death Saturday night by his roommate and longtime business partner, Richard Fagan, 61.
Fagan was also arrested for DUI Saturday night, after the incident, and told officers that he had an argument with Thomas at approximately 9pm and had cut him ‘across his body’ before leaving.
Oteri’s body was not discovered until Sunday afternoon when a friend visited.
Fagan has been charged with homicide.
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Posted: November 21st, 2007, 10:00am CST by Joy
Actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers is in mourning for his mother, who has died days after he was arrested in Ireland. Geraldine Meyers-O’Keeffe, 50, died in hospital in Cork on Tuesday after suffering from a short illness.
Her son, recently seen in BBC Two’s The Tudors, was arrested in Dublin airport earlier this week after allegedly being refused entry to a flight. The 30-year-old was charged with public drunkenness and breach of the peace ordered to appear in court in December.
Rhys Meyers, who is said to have been close to his mother, had been in Dublin promoting his latest film, August Rush. The movie, which opens in the UK on Friday, also stars Robin Williams. In April, the Irish actor was admitted to a rehab clinic in California. Speaking to news agency The Associated Press last year, he said he found it hard to socialise in Ireland because of its hard-drinking pub culture.
“I gave up drinking a few years ago, and this is the first time I’ve spent time in my country trying not to drink,” he said.
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Paul Raven, bass player with British punk band Killing Joke, died in Geneva at the age of 46.
The band said in a statement,
“Paul had been recording with Ted Parsons and Marco Neves in Geneva for the band Treponem Pal. After a day of recording, Paul retired to bed and did not wake up.”
Raven joined Killing Joke in 1982. He also played and wrote with the bands Ministry, Godflesh, Prong, Pigface, Murder Inc, and Amen.
Killing Joke singer Jaz Coleman and guitarist Geordie Walker said of their bandmates sudden death,
“We are all deeply stricken with grief at the unannounced departure of possibly the funniest man on planet Earth and a brother to us all.”
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