Tag: celebrity deaths
Stephen Hawking Cause of Death: How Did the Renowned Physicist Die?
Stephen Hawking, the world-renowned theoretical physicist and cosmologist best known for his work on black holes, has died at the age of 76 years old.
Craig Mack Cause of Death: How Did the “Flava in Ya Ear” Rapper Die?
Craig Mack, the New York rapper famous for his 1994 hit single "Flava in Ya Ear," has died at the age of 46 years old. According to his producer, Mack died of heart failure at a hospital near his home in Walterboro, South Carolina on Monday, March 12th.
Former “Glee” Actor Mark Salling Dead of Apparent Suicide: Fast Facts to Know
Mark Salling, a former actor on the hit Fox series Glee, has died of an apparent suicide while awaiting sentencing for child pornography charges. He was 35 years old.
DEA Launches Investigation Into Lil Peep’s Death, Mariah Bons Accused of Giving Him Xanax Laced With Fentanyl
The focus of the DEA's investigation into Lil Peep's death is a series of text messages and Twitter DMs allegedly sent by a woman named Mariah Bons, who saw Lil Peep before he died and is believed to have provided Peep with the Fentanyl that ultimately killed him.
Lil Peep Took a Nap Before His Concert and Never Woke Up, Police Report Reveals
Lil Peep, the 21-year-old rapper who died from an apparent drug overdose, took a nap right before his concert in Tucson, Arizona, and never woke up out of his sleep, a police report has revealed.
Della Reese Cause of Death: How Did the Iconic Actress & Singer Die?
Della Reese, the iconic actress and music icon best known for her starring roles in movies like "Harlem Nights" and dozens of TV series such as "Touched By An Angel," has died. She was 86 years old.
Lil Peep Dead: Fast Facts to Know About the Rising Rapper & Internet Sensation
New York-based rapper Lil Peep (born: Gustav Åhr) has died at age 21. Here is a look at his life and death.
Shocking Video Shows Lil Peep Right Before He Died From Drug Overdose
Amid breaking news reports of Lil Peep’s death comes shocking video footage showing rapper immediately after overdosing on drugs.
Lil Peep Cause of Death: How Did the Rapper & YouTube Star Die?
It is believed that the New York-based emo artist (real name: Gustav Åhr) was found dead on his tour bus from a drug overdose just before his concert Wednesday night (Nov. 15) in Tucson, Arizona.
Rapper Lil Peep Dead at 21 From Drug Overdose
Lil Peep—an up-and-coming rapper, singer and YouTube star—has died, according to multiple internet reports and an Instagram post from his manager Mikey Cortez.
“Project Runway” Designer Mychael Knight Dead at 39
Fashion designer Mychael Knight has died at the age of 39. According to reports, Knight passed away Tuesday morning (Oct. 17) outside of Atlanta, Georgia "surrounded by his loving family and friends."
Hugh Hefner Cause of Death: How did the Playboy Founder Die?
Hugh Hefner, the man who founded Playboy and turned it into an iconic brand, has died, according to a post from Playboy's official Twitter account. He was 91 years old, and his official cause of death has not been released yet.
Robert Yancy Cause of Death: How Did Natalie Cole’s Son Die?
Yancy's body was found in his apartment in San Fernando Valley when a friend checked up on him after not hearing from him in a few days.
Sam Shepard Cause of Death: How Did the Actor & Playwright Die?
Sam Shepard, a renown actor, playwright and director who was best known for his acting work in films like "Black Hawk Down" and "The Right Stuff," has died at the age of 73.
John Heard Cause of Death: How Did the Dad From “Home Alone” Die?
Actor John Heard, who starred as the father of Macaulay Culkin in the iconic 1990's movies Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York died Friday in Palo Alto, California at the age of 72. How did he die? What was his cause of death?
Fresh Kid Ice Cause of Death: How Did the 2 Live Crew Rapper Die?
Christopher Wong Won—better known as "Fresh Kid Ice," the co-founder of the popular Miami, Florida Hip-Hop group 2 Live Crew—has died at the age of 53. How did he die? What was his cause of death?
Nelsan Ellis Cause of Death: How Did the “True Blood” Star Die?
Nelsan Ellis, best known for playing Lafayette Reynolds on HBO's "True Blood," has died. According to his manager, he "passed away after complications with heart failure."
Prodigy Cause of Death: How Did the Mobb Deep Rapper Die?
According to a statement from the rapper's publicist, he was hospitalized a few days ago in Las Vegas after a Mobb Deep performance, and he passed away due to "complications caused by a sickle cell anemia crisis."
Christopher “Big Black” Boykin Dead: Some Things You Need to Know
Actor/comedian/entrepreneur Christopher "Big Black" Boykin, best known for being one half of the titular duo on the hit MTV series Rob & Big, has died at the age of 45. Here are some things you need to know.
Christopher “Big Black” Boykin Cause of Death: How Did the Rob & Big Star Die?
Christopher "Big Black" Boykin -- who starred alongside his best friend, pro skateboarder/entrepreneur Rob Dyrdek, on the hit MTV show "Rob & Big" -- has died.
