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Beach Boys Singer & Co-Founder Brian Wilson Dead at 82

Brian Wilson, the legendary co-founder of The Beach Boys and a pioneering force in American pop music, has died at the age of 82. His family announced his passing on Wednesday, June 11, via an emotional Instagram post, sharing a photo of the iconic artist and a heartfelt message. “We…

ESPN Host John Brenkus Dead at 54

John Brenkus, the Emmy-winning creator and host of ESPN’s "Sport Science," has tragically died, according to his family. Brenkus passed away at age 54, a post from his official X account confirmed. While no official cause of death was revealed, the statement said Brenkus died following a long, private battle…

‘Northern Exposure’ Actress Valerie Mahaffey Dies of Cancer at 71

Valerie Mahaffey, a celebrated actress known for her dynamic roles across stage, film, and television, has died at the age of 71. She passed away on a Friday in Los Angeles after battling cancer, as announced by her publicist on Saturday. Mahaffey was a versatile performer whose talents graced various…

Rock Legend Rick Derringer Dead at 77

Rock legend Rick Derringer, the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and guitarist, has died. Derringer passed away Monday in Ormond Beach, Florida, the Associated Press reported. The 77-year-old was best known for hits "Hang On Sloopy" and "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo" with the band The McCoys. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0OiYp5RAhM Derringer's death was…

‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Phil Robertson Dead at 79

"Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson has died, his family has announced. Robertson's death comes just over a month after his son Jase said his father was “not good” in his battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 79 years old when he passed away. “We celebrate today that our father, husband,…

Billy Joel Reveals Brain Disorder Diagnosis, Cancels All Shows

Billy Joel has announced that he has been diagnosed with a rare brain disorder. The "Uptown Girl" singer announced that he has cancelled all upcoming shows following the diagnosis. The 76-year-old music star was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). NPH affects vision, hearing, and balance. According to Yale Medicine,…

Music Veteran Smokey Robinson Hit with Misconduct Allegations from Former Staffers

Smokey Robinson, a legendary figure in the music industry, is facing allegations from several of his former employees. Robinson is embroiled in an investigation involving serious accusations of sexual misconduct. Four former staffers have come forward with claims of repeated assault, prompting a criminal investigation by the Los Angeles County…

Snoop Dogg Slams Critics for Calling Him a ‘Sellout’ Over Trump Support

Rap music star Snoop Dogg has fired back at the "sellout" comments he's received over his support for President Donald Trump. The rapper was smeared by leftists after his Crypto Ball performance during Trump's inauguration in January. During a recent appearance on "The Breakfast Club," the legendary rapper addressed the criticism…

‘When Calls The Heart’ Star Nate Pelletier Dies ‘Suddenly at Home’ at 53

Actor Nathaniel "Nate" Pelletier, star of Hallmark's hit TV series "When Calls The Heart," has tragically died "suddenly," his family has announced. Pelletier, who starred alongside Lori Loughlin and Jack Wagner in the show, "passed away suddenly" last month at the age of 53. According to an obituary released on…

‘Sopranos’ Actor Charley Scalies Dead at 84

Beloved TV actor Charley Scalies, noted for his roles in HBO's "The Sopranos" and "The Wire," has died. Scalies was 84 when he passed away this week. The Philadelphia native died "peacefully" after a long battle with Alzheimer's, an online obituary confirmed. Scalies is mostly known for playing Thomas "Horseface"…