The band and crew were unharmed in a later five-vehicle crash on Interstate 26, according to a Highway Patrol account. SPARTANBURG, S.C. — A man was killed early Aug. 21 after getting out of a vehicle on Interstate 26 in Spartanburg County, shortly before rock band Buckcherry’s tour bus became involved in a separate five-vehicle crash on the same stretch of highway. The South Carolina Highway Patrol described the incident as a sequence of three …
The Tennessee-born songwriter, actor, businesswoman and philanthropist built a seven-decade career that reached far beyond country music. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dolly Parton, the country music legend whose songs, movies, business ventures and charitable work made her one of the most recognizable entertainers in the world, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family and publicist said. She was 80. Parton died peacefully Aug. 25, according to a statement posted on her official website. A cause of death …
The actress and comedian appeared for three seasons on Nickelodeon’s sketch series and was remembered by former castmates for her humor and creativity. LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Christy Knowings, an actress and comedian who became known to young television audiences as a cast member of Nickelodeon’s “All That,” has died at age 46, her father and manager have confirmed. Knowings died Aug. 11 in California. Her father, Charles Dunn, confirmed his daughter’s death to ABC …
Brittany Boltinhouse says her conservative Christian beliefs played a role, while pageant officials say her conduct failed to meet titleholder standards. RALEIGH, N.C. — Former Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse is challenging the explanation surrounding her removal from the 2026 title, saying she believes her political and religious views played a role after pageant officials cited conduct that violated organizational standards. Boltinhouse was removed as Miss North Carolina USA on Aug. 5, little more …
César Gastélum expressed concern about approaching motorcyclists shortly before a gunman opened fire and fled, according to published reports. CULIACÁN, Mexico — Mexican social media influencer César Gastélum was shot and killed while livestreaming outside a fast-food restaurant in Culiacán after telling friends that people approaching on a motorcycle frightened him, authorities and published reports said. The attack occurred Tuesday night in the Tres Ríos area of Culiacán, the capital of the northwestern state of …
The Brazilian mixed martial artist was found unresponsive weeks after completing his sixth fight inside the UFC octagon. SAO PAULO, Brazil — UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento died Monday at age 34 after he was found unresponsive following an apparent heart attack in his sleep, the mixed martial arts organization announced. The UFC said emergency medical personnel responded but pronounced Nascimento dead at the scene. The organization described the medical emergency as an apparent heart attack, …
The 18-year-old “Godzilla vs. Kong” actor was fatally injured when a car left a rural road and struck a culvert. IJAMSVILLE, Md. — Actor Kaylee Hottle died from multiple blunt-force injuries suffered in a single-vehicle crash in Frederick County, according to reports citing the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Her death was ruled an accident. The medical finding provides new information about the July 21 crash that killed the 18-year-old actor, who was …
Authorities say Charles Medina also attempted to strike the cyclist riding beside Rapp on a rural Brazos County road. BRYAN, Texas — A man accused of fatally striking professional boxer Hannah Rapp while reversing his vehicle toward two cyclists now faces an additional aggravated assault charge, according to the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office. Charles Eric Medina, 31, was initially charged with manslaughter following the July 18 death of Rapp, a 26-year-old featherweight boxer known in …
The influential Los Angeles musician died days after withdrawing from L7’s planned farewell tour because of an aggressive illness. LOS ANGELES — Jennifer Finch, the longtime bassist whose forceful playing and creative presence helped shape the influential rock band L7, has died after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. She was 59. Finch’s bandmates announced her death Saturday, July 18, less than a week after L7 publicly disclosed her diagnosis and said …
The former child actor, remembered for “How to Eat Fried Worms,” died Feb. 8 at a sober living residence in Tulsa. TULSA, Okla. — Former child actor Blake Garrett died from acute fentanyl toxicity, and his death was ruled an accident, according to findings attributed to the Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner more than five months after he died. The ruling provides an official explanation for Garrett’s Feb. 8 death at age 33. …