TV icon Ananda Lewis, who lit up MTV screens in the late ‘90s, has died at age 52 after a long fight with breast cancer. Her death was confirmed on June 11, 2025, in a heartfelt Facebook post by her sister, Lakshmi Lewis, who wrote, “She’s free, and in His heavenly arms. Lord, rest her […]
Kylie Jenner’s Hairstylist Jesus Guerrero Died from Accidental Fentanyl and Meth Overdose
Kylie Jenner’s longtime hairstylist and close friend, Jesus Guerrero, died from a drug overdose, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has confirmed — and the details are heartbreaking. The 35-year-old stylist, beloved in Hollywood for his cutting-edge looks and trusted by celebs like Kim Kardashian and Rosalía, died at his North Hollywood home on May […]
Duck Dynasty Star Phil Robertson Dead at 79, Family Confirms
Phil Robertson, the camo-wearing, duck-call-inventing, Jesus-preaching patriarch of Duck Dynasty, has died at 79. The bearded founding father of the Robertson clan passed away on May 25, and yes, America just lost one of its loudest and proudest reality TV icons. His family announced the news via social media, calling him “a man who lived […]
TikTok Star Anna Grace Phelan Dies at 19 After Brain Cancer Diagnosis
Anna Grace Phelan — the TikTok sweetheart with a megawatt smile and unmatched courage — has died at 19, less than a year after being diagnosed with brain cancer. The news broke late Friday night, when her family posted a tear-jerking update on her TikTok page. “She is in the arms of Jesus,” they wrote. […]
Cheers Actor George Wendt Dies at 76 After Decades as Beloved Sitcom Star
George Wendt — the man behind Cheers’ barstool legend Norm Peterson — has died at 76, peacefully in his sleep at home, according to The Washington Post. Cue the collective “Noooooorm!” The iconic actor, who appeared in every single episode of the classic sitcom, passed away just as fans were quietly marking the 32nd anniversary […]
Justice David Souter, Unexpected Liberal Voice on Supreme Court, Dies at 85
David Souter — the famously quiet U.S. Supreme Court Justice who low-key rocked the legal world for nearly two decades — has died. He was 85. The news just dropped Friday morning … confirmed by the Court itself. No scandals, no drama. Just a peaceful passing at his New Hampshire home on May 8, according […]
‘The Wire’ Star Charley Scalies Dead at 84
Pour one out for Horseface. Charley Scalies — the guy who brought longshoreman Thomas “Horseface” Pakusa to life on The Wire — has died at 84. Scalies passed away on May 1 in Phoenixville, PA, after battling Alzheimer’s, according to his daughter, Anne Marie Scalies, via Page Six. You might remember him from the gritty […]
‘Floribama Shore’ Star Kirk Medas Dies at 33 After Illness, Family Confirms
Hold up—say what now? Kirk Medas, one of the original cast members of MTV’s Floribama Shore, has tragically passed away at just 33 years old. Yep, you read that right. Medas died on May 2 after battling a rare and severe illness—necrotizing pancreatitis—which ultimately led to liver failure, according to Entertainment Weekly. He’d been hospitalized […]
Veteran Filipino Actor Ricky Davao Dies at 63 After Stage 4 Cancer Battle
Whoa. Major gut punch for Pinoy entertainment fans. Ricky Davao — the iconic actor and director who gave us decades of unforgettable drama — has passed away at age 63. And yes, it’s confirmed. Viva Entertainment and his family announced the heartbreaking news on Friday, May 2, according to GMA News. Davao died peacefully on […]
“I Kissed a Girl” Singer Jill Sobule Dies at 66 in House Fire
Whoa. This one hits hard. Jill Sobule — the voice behind the OG “I Kissed a Girl” — has tragically died after a house fire ripped through her Minnesota home. She was 66. According to Page Six, the fire broke out Wednesday night (May 1) in Woodbury, Minnesota. Authorities rushed to the scene, but it […]
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