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“Twin Peaks” Actor Dies Suddenly at 44

The Welsh performer built a career across television, film and London’s West End before his sudden death. CARDIFF, Wales — Welsh actor Owain Rhys Davies, known for appearances in “Twin Peaks: The Return,” “The OA” and numerous West End productions, has died at age 44, according to a statement released by his family. The announcement was made public over the weekend and confirmed Tuesday by multiple entertainment outlets. Davies’ death has drawn attention across the …

Beloved “30 Rock” Actor Dies Suddenly at 52

The Brooklyn-born performer became a fan favorite playing Tracy Jordan’s loyal friend and bodyguard on NBC’s hit comedy series. NEW YORK, N.Y. — Grizz Chapman, the actor and comedian best known for playing Grizz on the NBC sitcom “30 Rock,” has died at age 52 after years of health problems linked to kidney disease, according to relatives and representatives who confirmed his death over the weekend. Chapman became widely recognized for portraying a fictionalized version …

Rapper Icon Rob Base Dies Suddenly at Age 59

The hip-hop artist rose to fame in the late 1980s with the crossover hit “It Takes Two.” NEW YORK — Rob Base, the New York rapper whose 1988 hit “It Takes Two” became one of hip-hop’s most recognizable party anthems and a lasting staple of pop culture, has reportedly died at the age of 59, according to multiple media reports and tributes shared online Thursday. The artist, born Robert Ginyard, helped define late-1980s hip-hop alongside …

“Virgin River” Actor Found Dead After Days Missing

Canadian authorities say the “Virgin River” actor disappeared days before his remains were discovered near Lions Bay, British Columbia. LIONS BAY, British Columbia — Canadian actor Stewart McLean, known for appearances in “Virgin River,” “Arrow” and other television series filmed in Vancouver, was found dead this week after being reported missing days earlier, prompting a homicide investigation by authorities in British Columbia. Investigators said McLean, 45, was last seen May 15 at his residence in …

Kyle Busch Dies Amid Serious Health Scare

Accounts from people close to the case said Busch had been coughing blood in the days leading up to his unexpected death. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Reports surrounding the sudden death of Kyle Busch have drawn attention after individuals familiar with the situation said he experienced alarming medical symptoms, including coughing blood, before he died unexpectedly. Details about Busch’s death remained limited as authorities and family members awaited additional medical findings. Reports indicated Busch had experienced …

Millions in Cocaine Hidden in Kim Kardashian’s Brand Shipment

Authorities said nearly 90 kilograms of cocaine were hidden inside a modified trailer carrying legitimate clothing products. HARWICH, England — A Polish truck driver was sentenced this week to more than 13 years in prison after British authorities found millions of dollars worth of cocaine hidden inside a shipment of Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS clothing brand that entered the United Kingdom through a ferry port in Essex. British investigators said the shipment itself was legitimate and …

Amazon Worker Dies After Incident Inside Facility

Authorities said the employee suffered a medical incident at a fulfillment center in Plainfield. PLAINFIELD, Ind. — An employee at an Amazon fulfillment center in Plainfield died after suffering a medical emergency while working at the facility, authorities and company officials said this week. The death happened at the large warehouse complex near Indianapolis International Airport, an area that has become a major logistics hub for central Indiana. Police and emergency crews responded to the …

Savannah Guthrie Confirms Career Change Amid Painful Family Search

NBC says production will begin this year, while her mother’s disappearance remains under investigation in Arizona. NEW YORK — Savannah Guthrie will host a new NBC game show based on Wordle, the network said Monday, giving the “Today” co-anchor a prime-time role as the search for her missing mother in Arizona passed the 100-day mark. The job places Guthrie at the center of a new series from NBC, The New York Times and Jimmy Fallon’s …

Disney Cruise Disaster Leaves Passengers Stuck in Singapore

The May 7 sailing of Disney Adventure ended before departure after a technical issue kept the ship in port. SINGAPORE — Disney Cruise Line canceled a four-night voyage from Singapore after passengers had already boarded its new Disney Adventure ship, leaving families to disembark after a technical problem kept the vessel from leaving port. The canceled May 7-11 sailing drew attention because it involved Disney’s newest and largest cruise ship, a vessel built for the …

Actor Stabbed Makeup Artist More Than 20 Times

The former “How I Met Your Mother” actor faces a possible life sentence at a June hearing. LOS ANGELES — Actor Nick Pasqual was convicted Friday of attempted murder and other felony counts in the 2024 stabbing of his estranged girlfriend, Hollywood makeup artist Allie Shehorn, inside her Sunland home after a Los Angeles trial. The verdict ended the trial phase of a case that drew attention because of the violence of the attack, the …