Authorities said Eckhart was found at her Hobe Sound home Sept. 19 and classified her death as suicide. HOBE SOUND, Fla. — Jennifer Eckhart, a former Fox Business associate producer who later became a podcast host and nonprofit founder, died at her Florida home at age 36, according to authorities and multiple news reports. Eckhart was found dead inside her Hobe Sound residence on the morning of Sept. 19, according to a Martin County Sheriff’s …
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said Gerber died Sunday at a rehabilitation facility; a cause of death has not been released. LOS ANGELES — Presley Gerber, a model and the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died Sunday at age 27, according to a family representative and records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. A cause of death was not immediately available. The medical examiner’s records listed Gerber’s death as …
His representative confirmed that the longtime Luxor comedian is recovering but did not address reports about what led to his hospitalization. LAS VEGAS — Comedian Carrot Top was recovering in a Las Vegas hospital Saturday after being hospitalized Friday, his representative confirmed, while TMZ reported that the longtime Strip performer had attempted suicide before his scheduled evening show. The circumstances surrounding the hospitalization have not been independently confirmed. TMZ, citing unidentified sources familiar with the …
The 29-year-old hip-hop producer was found dead in his Nashville apartment in June after police conducted a welfare check. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Grammy-nominated hip-hop producer Tay Keith died from the toxic effects of ketamine and several compounds associated with kratom, according to an autopsy report released nearly three months after his death. Medical officials ruled the 29-year-old producer’s death an accident. Keith, whose legal name was Brytavious Lakeith Chambers, was found dead June 18 inside …
Her partner said she died by suicide after struggling with health problems, though an official cause has not been publicly released. BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanian influencer Mădălina Apostol was laid to rest Thursday in Bucharest, four days after news of her death at age 40 shocked followers and friends who had recently seen her mark her birthday with a public message about choosing life. Apostol died during the early hours of Sept. 13, according to …
Reports of suicide circulated online after her death, but police and her management agency had not publicly confirmed a cause. TOKYO — Japanese adult film performer Hana Kuraki, 25, was reported dead Sept. 12 after an associate said he went to a Tokyo apartment following a call from one of her friends, while the circumstances and official cause of her death remained publicly unconfirmed. News of Kuraki’s death spread rapidly across Japanese social media before …
The acclaimed actor died at his Los Angeles home Aug. 25, more than a decade after a major stroke changed his life and career. LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Actor Tim Curry died of coronary artery disease at age 80, his public relations representative has confirmed, resolving a question left unanswered when the celebrated “Rocky Horror Picture Show” performer died at his Los Angeles home on Aug. 25. The confirmation came after records obtained from the …
The former AEW performer and Every Time I Die guitarist received emergency treatment after collapsing at an independent wrestling event near Pittsburgh. MILLVALE, Pa. — Andy Williams, the professional wrestler known as The Butcher and longtime guitarist for Every Time I Die, died after collapsing following an Enjoy Wrestling event Saturday near Pittsburgh, the promotion and All Elite Wrestling said. He was 48. Williams collapsed at ringside after a tag team match at Mr. Smalls …
Thornton was suspended three days earlier after reports tied an internal review to an incident aboard a May flight. LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Sony Pictures Television has fired longtime “Wheel of Fortune” announcer Jim Thornton, ending his 15-year run with the game show after the studio completed an investigation into allegations that surfaced publicly in early September. Sony confirmed Thornton’s termination Sept. 4, three days after suspending him and announcing that his role was being …
Deshundre Vinson, 22, faces first-degree murder and aggravated child-abuse charges after his 4-year-old nephew spent about nine minutes underwater. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A former “America’s Got Talent” contestant has been charged with first-degree murder and three counts of aggravated child abuse after authorities said his 4-year-old nephew drowned in an apartment-complex swimming pool while the singer was responsible for caring for him. Deshundre Vinson, 22, was arrested Sept. 2 in Chattanooga, according to court and …