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Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, The 'Iron Lady,' Has Died at 87

BJ Ragone — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:06:16 +0000

The first female prime minister of England, Margaret Thatcher, has passed away due to a stroke. She was 87 years old. A spokesperson for Thatcher confirmed that she has passed away. They say that a further statement will be made later. She reportedly died Monday morning after suffering a stroke. SkyNews reports that Thatcher was [...]

Musicians React to the Death of Phil Ramone on Twitter

Dave Lifton — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:47:23 +0000

The death of producer Phil Ramone today (March 30) has shaken the music industry. As the news of his loss broke, many musicians rushed to Twitter to express their thoughts on him. As befits someone who was in the business for more than 50 years — and worked with nearly every big name imaginable — [...]

Man Dies In Snowmobile Accident Near West Yellowstone – Name Released

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:23:38 +0000

Yesterday, West Yellowstone Dispatch received an emergency call for an injured snowmobiler on the Two Top Trail, near junction eight. WY Search and Rescue, US Forest Service, Yellowstone National Park and Gallatin County Sheriff’s personnel responded. Upon arrival, it was found the victim had died, despite family members and friends trying to resuscitate the victim [...]

Body Found In Beehive Basin – Authorities Release Name

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:02:33 +0000

According to Madison County Sheriff David Schenk, the body found at Beehive Basin on Sunday, January 20 by snowshoers has been identified as 47 year old Chris Andrew Karantinos from Jefferson, South Dakota. Snowshoers found Karantinos’ body at approximately 9:00 am and reported the incident to law enforcement. Karantinos was found near a trail frequently [...]

Gallatin County Coroner's Office Responds to Death at Grand and Main Sunday

Cole — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:23:41 +0000

Sad news for Bozeman residents over the weekend. On Sunday August 19th around 4:00am, the Gallatin County Coroner’s office responded to the death of a 35 year-old man. The man has been identified as Jon Olson, 35 and a resident of Bozeman. The coroner’s office was called to Grand and Main in Bozeman Sunday [...]

Firefighter Fatality In Northern Idaho – Name Released

Michelle — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:52:07 +0000

The US Forest Service has identified the firefighter killed while combating a wildfire in Idaho Sunday afternoon as Anne Veseth (VEE-sith), 20, a seasonal firefighter for the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. “The Forest Service family is in mourning following the tragic death of one of our firefighters in Idaho over the weekend,” said US Forest [...]

River Phoenix's Final Film Finally Ready To Screen 20 Years After His Death

Michelle — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 22:34:28 +0000

Nearly 20 years after he passed away from a heart attack caused by a drug overdose, River Phoenix’s final film will finally make its world premiere this September. Phoenix was working on George Sluizer’s ‘Dark Blood’ when he died outside the Viper Room in 1993. The director abandoned the project shortly after losing his lead [...]

Two Deaths Confirmed After Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas

Gina Vespa — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:54:17 +0000

Earlier this morning, the University of Arizona suffered a tragic loss. A pre-med student from the acclaimed school was pronounced dead after taking a fall from the 27th story of a hotel along the Las Vegas strip. The fall may have been a result of the student’s drug use at the Electric Daisy Carnival. 22-year-old [...]

Johnny Depp Reacts to the Death of 'Dark Shadows' Star Jonathan Frid

Shauna Wright — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:30:53 +0000

Johnny Depp‘s upcoming film ‘Dark Shadows‘ is based on the campy soap opera of the same name that ran from the late 1960s through the early 1970s. The actor is an avowed fan of the series, so the recent death of its star, Jonathan Frid, just weeks before the movie’s opening hit Depp especially hard.

Bon Jovi Death Prankster Taking Full Advantage of Newfound Notoriety

Dave Swanson — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:00:35 +0000

As previously reported, Jeffrey Goho, the man who started the recent Bon Jovi Is Dead hoax, has been the object of hate mail and general disgust. Now, thanks to this world of instant fame and the art of cashing in, you can add recording offers to that list as well.

Larry King Reveals He Wants to Be Frozen After Death [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:49:19 +0000

It seems like Larry King has been on television forever — and if he has things his way, he’ll live forever, too.

During Sunday night’s ‘A Larry King Special: Dinner with the Kings’ on CNN, the retired talk show host told guests like Quincy Jones, Russell Brand, Seth MacFarlane, and Conan O’Brien that upon his death, “I wanna be frozen, on the hope that they’ll find whatever I died of and they’ll bring me back.”

Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs Has Died

Shauna Wright — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:38:53 +0000

Apple’s co-founder and former CEO, Steve Jobs, who’s been battling a rare form of pancreatic cancer for years and had a liver transplant in 2009, has passed away at the age of 56. Jobs, the visionary behind the iPhone, the iPod and the iMac, co-founded Apple Computer along with Steve Wozniak in 1976. Together they [...]

Indiana State Fair Concert Stage Collapses, Killing Five [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:30:12 +0000

Thousands of people were gathered at an outdoor stage at the Indiana State Fair on Saturday night when high winds from a storm caused the stage rigging to collapse, killing five and injuring at least 40 others, multiple outlets report.

Jani Lane, Former Lead Singer for Warrant, Dead at 47

Shauna Wright — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:19:07 +0000

Jani Lane, who once fronted the 1980s rock band Warrant and wrote its biggest hit, ‘Cherry Pie,’ was found dead at a hotel in Woodland Hills, California on Thursday night.

No cause of death is known at this time, but Lane had a history of alcohol problems. He was arrested for DUI in 2009 and 2010 — the latter earned him 120 days in jail and a three-year suspension of his driver’s license.

Bubba Smith, 'Police Academy' and NFL Star, Dead at 66

Danny Groner — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:42:35 +0000

Charles Aaron “Bubba” Smith, who was a feared defense end for the Baltimore Colts and found a Hollywood career in retirement, was found dead at his home on Wednesday. He was 66. The cause of death has not yet been announced.

Perhaps best known for his role as Lt. Moses Hightower in the ‘Police Academy’ film series, the 6-foot-7 Smith was the number one overall pick in the 1967 National Football League draft and played nine seasons in the NFL.

Singer Amy Winehouse Found Dead

Shauna Wright — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:02:15 +0000

Multiple sources are reporting singer Amy Winehouse, 27, was found dead at her home in London at about 4 pm London time.

A press release from the Metropolitan Police in London states:

“Police were called by

Sherwood Schwartz, Creator of 'The Brady Bunch' and 'Gilligan's Island,' Dead at 94

95.1 The Moose — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:58:27 +0000

Sherwood Schwartz, the man who created or contributed to several iconic television shows, died Tuesday at 4AM of natural causes. He was 94.

Schwartz worked in radio for Bob Hope before transitioning to television, where he won a 1961 Emmy as part of the writing team for 'The Red Skelton Show.' He also worked on series such as 'My Favorite Martian' and 'Harper Valley PTA.'

Casey Anthony Offered $1 Million to Appear on 'Jerry Springer'

95.1 The Moose — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 13:19:33 +0000

The first big money media offer to Casey Anthony has come in.

Anthony, who was acquitted of murdering her two-year old daughter in perhaps the highest profile criminal case since the OJ Simpson murder trial, will get one million dollars if she appears on the 'Jerry Springer Show,' according to Radar Online.

Fan Dies at Texas Rangers Game While Trying to Catch Ball

95.1 The Moose — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:45:44 +0000

A man died at the Oakland A's-Texas Rangers game Thursday night in Arlington, Texas when he fell 20 feet over the left field wall while trying to catch a ball.

The victim, identified as Shannon Stone, had reached over a rail to grab a foul ball thrown into the stands by Rangers' star Josh Hamilton in the second inning. Stone, who was in the lower level with his son, tumbled into an area behind a wall near a scoreboard.

Casey Anthony to be Released From Jail July 13

95.1 The Moose — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:17:37 +0000

Casey Anthony was sentenced to four years in jail Thursday for lying to investigators in charge of the search for her daughter, Caylee. However, Anthony will be set free on July 13 since she's served almost three years in jail while awaiting trial with a record of good behavior.