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Legendary Film Critic Roger Ebert Dies at 70

Tony Kerns — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 05:06:46 +0000

Quite possibly the most recognizable and beloved movie critic of all time, Roger Ebert, passed away earlier today after a long battle with thyroid and salivary gland cancer that left him unable to speak for the last few years of his life. Originally treated for the cancer, Ebert revealed two days ago that the cancer [...]

'Sons of Anarchy' Star Johnny Lewis Dead at 28

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:38:20 +0000

Very sad news to report this morning, particularly sad for fans of FX's motorcycle drama 'Sons of Anarchy,' as we've just learned that one-time series star Johnny Lewis has died under somewhat mysterious circumstances. The actor was known to play Kip "Half-Sack" eps on the first two seasons of the hit biker series, before requesting to be released from his contract, which 'Sons of Anarchy' creator Kurt Sutter obliged by killing off the character.

First Man on the Moon Neil Armstrong Dead at Age 82

Chuck Armstrong — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 21:51:27 +0000

Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images The first person to set foot on the Earth’s moon, Neil Armstrong passed away today (Aug. 25) due to complications resulting from cardiovascular procedures. He was 82. On July 20, 1969, the Apollo 11, commanded by Armstrong, touched down on the surface of the moon. Nearly 600 million people watched [...]

Marshall Tucker Band Guitarist Stuart Swanlund Dead at 54

Billy Dukes — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 18:00:05 +0000

The longest standing member of the Marshall Tucker Band died on Saturday. Stuart Swanlund, guitarist for the group since 1985, passed away in his sleep. He had been taking a hiatus from the band to deal with health issues. Founding member Doug Gray remembers Swanlund as the heart of the band on stage. “Stuart’s enthusiasm [...]

Andy Griffith Dead at 86

Aaron Galloway — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:47:26 +0000

Iconic TV star Andy Griffith has died. Griffith, known for his work on such classic shows as ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ and ‘Matlock,’ was 86. Griffith passed away Tuesday morning at his home in Dare County, North Carolina around 7 a.m. It had been reported earlier in the morning that an ambulance had been dispatched [...]

Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch Dead: Country Stars React

Billy Dukes — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:36:11 +0000

The death of the Beastie Boys Adam Yauch — aka MCA — proves how universal good music truly is. The artist didn't directly contribute to country music, but still dozens of artists are saddened by his passing.

Country Stars React on Twitter to Death of Dick Clark

Aaron Galloway — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:05:42 +0000

Passing of iconic broadcaster Dick Clark on Wednesday (Apirl 18th) was a sad day for many. He was an inspiration to many people in the entertainment world and country stars took to twitter to offer their thoughts and condolences. Here's a collection of Tweets from country stars about Dick Clark's death:

Legendary TV Host Dick Clark Dead at 82

Lonestar 102.3 — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:22:17 +0000

Iconic broadcaster Dick Clark has died, reports TMZ. He was 82.

Dolly Parton Mourns Whitney Houston's Death: 'Whitney, I Will Always Love You'

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:27:54 +0000

Dolly Parton and the late Whitney Houston are forever connected through one very specific hit ballad. Houston’s version of ‘I Will Always Love You’ — which Parton wrote and first released in 1974 — was a massive hit for Houston in 1992 as part of ‘The Bodyguard’ soundtrack.

Whitney Houston Dies at 48 [PHOTOS]

Stephanie Berning — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:20:11 +0000

Singing superstar Whitney Houston has passed away. The diva with a huge voice was 48 years old. The cause of death was not immediately known. Kristen Foster, Houston’s publicist, said Saturday that the singer had died, but that the cause and location of her death were unknown, according to PopCrush. The singer, who struggled for [...]

IndyCar Driver Dan Wheldon Dies in Fiery Pileup [PHOTO, VIDEO]

Danny Groner — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:30:48 +0000

Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon was killed on Sunday after his car collided with others during the IndyCar Series season finale at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. His death was pronounced approximately two hours after he was airlifted to University Medical Center.

Country Singer Johnny Wright Dies at 97 [VIDEO]

Lonestar 102.3 — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:18:09 +0000

Johnnie Wright, the singer best known for his 1965 hit ‘Hello Vietnam’ and his lengthy marriage to fellow country star Kitty Wells, passed away Tuesday morning in his Tennessee home. He was 97.

Wright rose to prominence in the ’50s as half of the duo Jo

'Ziggy' Creator Tom Wilson Dead at 80

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:01:46 +0000

Tom Wilson, who created the comic strip ‘Ziggy,’ has died at the age of 80, due to complications from pneumonia. For 35 years, Wilson was also the creative director of American Greetings. Ziggy, a bald, featureless man who lived with a menagerie of pets and would fall victim to one misfortune after another, was first introduced to [...]