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Hackers to Blame for Britney's 'Death'

Bob Dylan's 'Rest in peace @britneyspears' tweet was probably a hack job, too

(Newser) - As the world continued to mourn the death of pop singer George Michael , Britney Spears' fans also felt their hearts stop Monday morning due to a series of tweets sent out from Sony's Music Global account. "RIP @britneyspears," read the first tweet, per TMZ (which has screenshots...

&#39;America&#39;s Favorite Dad&#39; Remembered


'America's
Favorite Dad'
Remembered
THE RUNDOWN
Dec 14, 2016 6:35 AM CST

'America's Favorite Dad' Remembered

Alan Thicke had a 'surprisingly eclectic career'

(Newser) - Alan Thicke was "the greatest man I ever met," says his son, Robin Thicke, following his father's death at age 69 on Tuesday. Thicke tells the Los Angeles Times that his father died while playing hockey with his 19-year-old son, Carter , and that one of the last...

Leonard Cohen's Cause of Death Revealed

Singer suffered a fall, then died in his sleep

(Newser) - Leonard Cohen's death at 82 was "sudden, unexpected" yet also "peaceful," according to his manager. In a statement to Cohencentric.com , Robert Kory says Cohen suffered a fall in the middle of the night and died in his sleep on Nov. 7— three days before the...

Man From U.N.CL.E.'s Napoleon Solo Dead at 83

Robert Vaughn dies after cancer battle

(Newser) - Robert Vaughn, the debonair, Oscar-nominated actor whose many film roles were eclipsed by his hugely popular turn in television's The Man From U.N.C.L.E., has died, the AP reports. He was 83. Vaughn died Friday morning after a brief battle with acute leukemia, according to his...

Chiropractor Visit Doomed Model Who Died at 34

Katie May died after a neck adjustment gone wrong

(Newser) - Playboy model and "Queen of Snapchat" Katie May died mysteriously at age 34 in February—and a coroner has now placed the blame on chiropractic treatment she got days before her death. According to a death certificate obtained by TMZ , a blunt force injury sustained during a "neck...

Mia Farrow&#39;s Son Dead in Crash at 27
Mia Farrow's
Son Killed
Himself:
Officials
UPDATED
Sep 22, 2016 2:36 PM CDT

Mia Farrow's Son Killed Himself: Officials

Thaddeus was adopted from India in 1994

(Newser) - Mia Farrow's 27-year-old son, Thaddeus Wilk Farrow, has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the Connecticut Office of Chief Medical Examiner tells People . Police earlier said Thaddeus was found in his car suffering a life-threatening injury on Route 67 around 12:45pm Wednesday; the cause of death was previously...

Alexis Arquette Dead at 47
Alexis Arquette Dead at 47
Sep 12, 2016 12:11 AM CDT

Alexis Arquette Dead at 47

Cause of death not specified

(Newser) - Alexis Arquette, the actress and transgender activist who was born Robert Arquette and whose transition to female was documented in a 2007 film, died Sunday at age 47, CNN reports. Arquette was surrounded by members of her famous family; her siblings include actors Rosanna, David, and Patricia Arquette. David Arquette...

Why Wilder Didn't Want Anyone to Know He Had Alzheimer's

'He simply couldn't bear the idea of one less smile in the world'

(Newser) - Willy Wonka, Blazing Saddles, and Young Frankenstein clips are all over social media to honor Gene Wilder, who died of Alzheimer's complications Monday at the age of 83, as are the deeper reads and looks back on Wilder's life. Some notable picks:
  • The New York Times offers a
...

Gene Wilder Dead at 83
Gene Wilder
Dead at 83
Aug 29, 2016 2:48 PM CDT

Gene Wilder Dead at 83

'Young Frankenstein' star died of Alzheimer's complications

(Newser) - Gene Wilder, the iconic star of such comedy classics as Young Frankenstein and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, is dead at age 83. The actor's nephew tells Variety Wilder died at his Stamford, Conn., home of Alzheimer's complications Monday. Jordan Walker-Pearlman says in a statement that Wilder'...

Famous TV Psychic Miss Cleo Dead at 53

She had been battling cancer

(Newser) - Famous TV psychic Miss Cleo died Tuesday at age 53, a rep tells TMZ . She had been fighting colon cancer that spread to her liver and lungs, and was discharged last week from a hospital to a hospice care center. Miss Cleo, real name Youree Harris, was well known for...

There's Bad Tax News for Prince's Heirs

Taxes could cut the value of his estate in half

(Newser) - Rumors of Prince's money troubles continue: Lawyers involved in the probate battle over the musician's estate say taxes due to the state and the IRS could slash the worth of his estate in half, NBC News reports. Experts have estimated the cash value of Prince's estate at...

Muhammad Ali Planned Funeral Details in 'The Book'

Services planned for Thursday, Friday

(Newser) - Muhammad Ali and his innermost circle started a document years ago that grew so thick they began calling it "The Book." In the pages, the boxing great planned in exacting detail how he wished to say goodbye, the AP reports. The 74-year-old three-time heavyweight champion wanted the memorial...

Muhammad Ali Dead at 74
 Muhammad Ali Dead at 74 
Jun 3, 2016 11:59 PM CDT

Muhammad Ali Dead at 74

'It's a sad day for life, man'

(Newser) - He was fast of fist and foot—lip, too—a heavyweight champion who promised to shock the world and did. He floated. He stung. Mostly he thrilled, even after the punches had taken their toll and his voice barely rose above a whisper. He was The Greatest. Muhammad Ali died...

Prince Died of Opioid OD
 Prince Died of Painkiller OD 
UPDATED
Jun 2, 2016 6:21 PM CDT

Prince Died of Painkiller OD

Autopsy results are in

(Newser) - Prince died of an overdose of fentanyl, a powerful opioid painkiller that is up to 50 times more potent than heroin, autopsy results released Thursday show. The findings confirm suspicions that opioids played a role in the death of the superstar musician, who was found dead April 21 at his...

Prince Lay Dead in Elevator for 6 Hours

He had also sought help for apparent opioid addiction

(Newser) - Prince was apparently battling opioid addiction when he died—and when he did die, he lay in an elevator for at least six hours before being found, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Sources close to the investigation say Prince had suffered an opioid overdose on April 15 and received treatment...

Farmer Plows Prince's Symbol Into His Field

He always liked the song 'Purple Rain'

(Newser) - A retiree in a tiny community in North Dakota has paid tribute to Prince in perhaps the most unique way a farmer can, the AP reports. Gene Hanson is a retired farmer in Edgeley who always liked the song "Purple Rain." On Friday, he hopped on his tractor...

Prince Had Money Problems
 Prince Had Money Problems 
sources say
Apr 25, 2016 5:15 PM CDT

Prince Had Money Problems

Sources say the singer wasn't worth as much as people think

(Newser) - There are reports estimating Prince's net worth was $300 million when he died, but sources tell TMZ it was actually less than half that amount. Anonymous advisers to the singer say he wouldn't sell his music catalog, and he rarely licensed his music for use in commercials and...

Prince's Autopsy Is Complete, but Mystery Remains

Sheriff doesn't release full findings

(Newser) - The autopsy on Prince's body is complete, but at a press conference Friday, the local sheriff didn't give much information on the preliminary findings. Carver County Sheriff Jim Olson did say Prince was last seen alive on Wednesday night when an acquaintance dropped him off at his Minneapolis-area...

Chyna's Death Reported to Coroner as Possible OD

But cause of death could take weeks to determine

(Newser) - Chyna's sudden death at age 46 was reported to the Los Angeles County coroner's office as a possible overdose, a spokesperson for the department tells USA Today . No further details of the former WWE wrestler's cause of death were given, but an autopsy was being done this...

World Mourns, Celebrates Prince
 World Mourns, 
 Celebrates Prince 
the rundown
Apr 21, 2016 5:05 PM CDT

World Mourns, Celebrates Prince

Here's the most important coverage

(Newser) - As far as the Internet is concerned, Prince's death is basically the only important thing that happened today. A sampling of the coverage and tributes:
  • If it's tributes you're looking for, many celebrities have weighed in, and multiple news outlets are rounding up their words. Those outlets
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