Celebrity Deaths

Mindy McCready’s Ex Billy McKnight Talks Her Suicide

Posted Monday February 18, 2013 11:07 AM GMT

He’s still trying to sort out the details of his ex-girlfriend Mindy McCready's suicide, and Billy McKnight says he saw it coming.

During his chat on the “Today” show, the father of Mindy’s son Zander explained, "As sad as it is, it didn't come as a major shock.”

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Mindy McCready’s Tragic Suicide

Posted Monday February 18, 2013 9:37 AM GMT

She’s no stranger to emotional hardship and sadly Mindy McCready reportedly took her own life on Sunday (February 17).

The country singer’s body was found on the porch of her home in Herber Springs, Arkansas, dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the local sheriff.

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Conrad Bain of “Diff’rent Strokes” Died at 89

Posted Wednesday January 16, 2013 3:43 PM GMT

After making his mark on the small screen over many years, Conrad Bain passed away at the age of 89 on Monday night (January 14).

Bain was best known for his role as Philip Drummond on “Diff’rent Strokes,” along with the 1972 TV series “Maude.”

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Report: Mindy McCready's Boyfriend Committed Suicide

Posted Tuesday January 15, 2013 10:20 AM GMT

Sad news comes from Herber Springs, Arkansas this morning (January 15) as police reports confirm the reason behind Mindy McCready's boyfriend's death.

The 37-year-old country singer dated David Wilson for more than two years and found him dead on Sunday (January 13).

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“Snakes on a Plane” Director David R. Ellis Found Dead

Posted Tuesday January 8, 2013 3:40 PM GMT

He had a long and distinguished career in the entertainment industry, and sadly David R. Ellis passed away Monday (January 7) in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Thankfully it seems Ellis’ demise was free of any violence, according to Lt. Col. Lungelo Dlamini, a spokesperson for the local police.

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Amy Winehouse: Alcohol Poisoning Was the Culprit

Posted Tuesday January 8, 2013 3:30 PM GMT

She was found dead in her London home on July 23rd, 2011, and Amy Winehouse's cause of death has been confirmed by a second coroner’s investigation.

According to the report, the “Rehab” songstress simply imbibed way too much booze after a period of abstaining from the sauce, and her body finally had enough.

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Singer Patti Page Dies at 85

Posted Wednesday January 2, 2013 8:20 PM GMT

Just one month away from receiving her Lifetime Achievement award at the Grammy's, Patti Page has died at the age of 85 (January 2).

Back in the '50s, the crooner had four #1 hits including "Tennessee Waltz" and "(How Much Is That) Doggie in the Window."

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Charles Durning Passes Away at Age 89

Posted Tuesday December 25, 2012 7:43 PM GMT

Hollywood has lost another talented great, as Charles Durning passed away on December 24 at his home at the age of 89.

Best known for his Oscar nominated role as Governor in "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, the actor showed versatility with turns in "Tootsie," "To Be Or Not To Be" and "Dick Tracy."

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