Vincent Pastore was complaining about health issues in the weeks leading up to his death, but his doctors couldn't find anything wrong with him ... TMZ has learned.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... "The Sopranos" actor expressed he wasn't feeling his best about two weeks before his death, but his docs didn't find any issues.
We're told doctors thought smoky air from wildfires in Canada may have been affecting him and -- out of an abundance of caution -- recommended he see a cardiologist ... since it had been two decades since his triple bypass.
Our sources say Vinnie went in for an echocardiogram and wore a heart monitor, plus he had a stress test scheduled. But, doctors didn't find any abnormalities.
Luka Doncic's ex-fiancée Anamaria Goltes said she wanted to settle their issues amicably ... but TMZ Sportshas learned she's taken their fight to Slovenia -- and as far as she's concerned, the cost of settlement is $50 MILLION!
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Anamaria has filed a new claim in Slovenia ... and she is seeking $40 million for herself ... we assume the remaining $10 million is for their two daughters. Luka has said he'd do anything for his kids, so $10 mil may be realistic for them, but the $40 mil is a whole other story.
We're also told she wants to strip Luka of some of his custody rights. Currently, he has the kids at least 2 days a week, and she wants to reduce it to one day a week.
As we reported, Anamaria filed docs in Los Angeles this week asking to withdraw her child support petition ... saying she wanted to resolve the matter "amicably and by a mutual agreement" in the best interests of their children. But apparently, that will come at a steep price.
Senator Mitch McConnell says he's been discharged from the rehabilitation center where he was recovering from a serious fall ... and he says he's going to continue his recovery from home.
McConnell released a statement Thursday saying ... "Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home."
He continues ... "Elaineand I are grateful for the many well wishes and support from friends, colleagues, and Kentuckians, and for the attentive care I've received from excellent doctors, nurses, therapists, and hospital staff."
The senator concludes his updates ... "On the advice of my doctors, I'll maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home during the state work period, and I'll continue to engage with my staff and colleagues on important Senate business."
McConnell's press release did not include a photo of him ... unlike previous health updates -- so that's not going to do much in stopping the relentless conspiracies about his health.
As you know ... the Kentucky senator was in the hospital for 53 days ... and with only a pair of proof of life snaps ... the jokes and skepticism became a whirlwind.
One thing's for sure ... that first video of McConnell out and about will be studied like the freaking Zapruder film.
Sen. Rand Paulsays his push to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt isn't about finding a fall guy for the COVID-19 pandemic ... he says Americans who lost loved ones deserve answers ... and we suggested one way to get them.
Jacob caught up with the Senate Homeland Security Committee chairman after Thursday's contempt vote and asked what he says to critics who think he's simply trying to pin the pandemic on Fauci.
Paul didn't mince words ... pointing to the more than 1 million Americans who died and saying many died alone ... before blaming Fauci for virtually all of the pandemic policies.
For Paul, it comes down to the families ... he says those who lost loved ones deserve answers ... and Jacob asked why not give Fauci immunity so he can provide those answers?!?
"America's Next Top Model" winner Adrianne Curry was horrified over Perez Hilton livestreaming his apparent self-harm ... and she's ready to forgive him for being a "bully" back in the day.
Adrianne shared her supportive message in reaction to trolls who gave her grief for condemning anyone who was trying to monetize videos of a seemingly blood-soaked Perez during his emergency.
The model says that in his heyday, Perez was a "bully" who trolled her often ... drawing "wieners" on her pictures.
Miss North Carolina USA 2026 Brittany Boltinhouse has been stripped of her crown ... just over a month after alleged old social media posts with alleged racism resurfaced.
Miss USA CEO Thom Brodeur said Wednesday Boltinhouse agreed to step down from her role as Miss North Carolina after her conduct violated the standards of the pageant organization.
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Brodeur wouldn't go into specifics, but he said the organization “does not tolerate racism, homophobia, transphobia nor language that strips any person of their dignity.”
Zendayaand Tom Holland apparently pulled off the ultimate Hollywood disappearing act ... getting hitched in private, months before throwing a private wedding celebration.
The 'Spider-Man' costars reportedly hosted a wedding reception Tuesday at the swanky Beaverbrook Hotel in Surrey, England ... not far from Tom's hometown of Kingston upon Thames.
As it turns out, Tom and Zendaya married earlier this year and waited until this week to celebrate with family and friends at the luxury countryside hotel ... as first reported by Deuxmoi.
Jax Taylor says he's head over heels for his publicist Lori Krebs ... declaring she's helped him reach the happiest and healthiest place of his life ... despite Brittany Cartwright's scorched-Earth attack on their relationship.
"The Valley" star was spotted out in Los Angeles on Wednesday ... and he told photogs he's in love with Lori and waxed poetically about love.
Jax says he loves Lori "to death" and believes everyone deserves the chance to find happiness and fall in love. He claims he's now in the happiest place he's ever been and says his mental health has been amazing since getting together with Lori.
Angie Katsanevas andShawn Trujillo's marriage reached a breaking point in front of Bravo cameras ... with their possible divorce taking center stage in the new "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" trailer.
The Season 7 preview shows Shawn telling an emotional Angie their teenage daughter, Elektra, must be their priority if they decide to end their marriage ... warning the split will crush her.
Angie immediately breaks down in tears as the raw exchange was filmed before news broke in June that Angie and Shawn had separated after 27 years of marriage.
"Vanderpump Villa" star Marciano Brunette reached a settlement in his defamation case against 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' producers and Demi Engemann ... after claiming she falsely labeled him a sexual predator.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Marciano informed the court the parties reached a settlement, which will end with them stipulating to dismiss the entire case with prejudice -- meaning it can't be refiled.
As TMZ first reported ... Marciano sued 'SLOMW' producers and Demi after she claimed he sexually assaulted her -- the claim was referenced on the show.
Marciano has been adamant the hookup was consensual and insists Demi only changed her story to control the narrative.
A QVC beauty demo went hilariously off the rails when one little slip of the tongue turned a "blowout" into a "blow job" ... and the set absolutely lost it.
The hilarious moment came as Toni Brattinwas showing off one of her hairpieces ... walking viewers through its texture and wave pattern when things took a very NSFW turn.
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She told viewers, "It looks like you went and got a blowjob at your -- a blowout at your salon."
President Trump showed up in Las Vegas with a little something extra up top ... and now people are wondering if POTUS was sporting a wig.
Trump took the stage at the Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa on Wednesday with his signature blond locks looking noticeably fuller than usual -- and it didn't take long for toupee speculation to start flying online.
The timing only fueled the chatter ... 'cause just three days earlier, strong winds whipped Trump's hair around as he boarded Air Force One in New Jersey -- exposing much more of his scalp.
Minnie Driver says she's "grateful to be alive" after getting in a "really bad" car accident in France a few days ago ... and it looks like the crash put her in a neck brace.
The actress says she and her friend, Ben Homewood, were driving through the French countryside when another car blew through an intersection without stopping, T-boning their car.
Minnie says the crash was so bad that they barely got out, explaining ... "Well, we didn't walk out of it. We crawled out of it."
She continued ... "I'm really in shock and sort of cry all the time, but I'm going to heal."
