Beauty 2 The Streetz Founder Ms. Shirley Dead
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Shirley Raines -- the founder and CEO of Beauty 2 The Streetz known as Ms. Shirley -- has died ... TMZ has learned.
Shirley's twin sister Sheila tells TMZ … the viral social media star was found dead in her Nevada home Tuesday night ... she was discovered unresponsive next to her bed during a wellness check. Sheila says Shirley had been healthy and was not on any meds.
Sheila says the entire family is shocked ... they're waiting on autopsy results, but she says no foul play is suspected.
Beauty 2 The Streetz -- which has 1.1 million followers -- announced Ms. Shirley's death on Instagram Wednesday ... "It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that Beauty 2 The Streetz announces the passing of our beloved CEO and founder, Shirley Raines, affectionately known to so many as Ms. Shirley."
YouTuber 'Adam the Woo' Cause of Death Revealed
YouTube star Adam the Woo died from natural causes, TMZ has learned.
A rep for Florida's Orange County Medical Examiner tells TMZ ... Adam died of "atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease with obesity."
Adam's dad, Jim Williams, reached out to fans in a Facebook post Monday, writing, "Our beloved Son . . . your beloved friend . . . died, in essence, of a heart attack in his sleep from health issues he probably never knew he had."
He continued ... "Now, we can all stop guessing. Be grateful the Lord allowed him to die at home and not in a foreign country. Be grateful he was found by friends (as hard as that was) and not some nameless stranger."
As we reported, Adam died December 22. Deputies initially went to his Orlando, Florida home for a welfare check, but found nothing out of the ordinary.
Celebrity Hairstylist Kim Vo Dead at 55
Celebrity hairstylist Kim Vo -- a go-to colorist for Hollywood’s biggest stars including Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson, Britney Spears, Goldie Hawn, Uma Thurman, and Pamela Anderson -- has died after a long battle with colorectal cancer.
Kim's husband, Adeel Khan, confirmed the news on Instagram Saturday, describing an intimate and painful goodbye ... writing that his beloved husband, best friend, and partner in life and business had "taken his final breath."
Adeel revealed Kim was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2018, saying he "fought valiantly, winning many battles along the way and exceeding all medical expectations" under the care of Dr. Lawrence Piro and his team at Angeles Clinic and Cedars-Sinai but ultimately, "God decided it was time for our angel on earth to return home."
Elvis Presley Co-Star Yvonne Lime Dead at 90
Yvonne Lime, who acted in movies alongside Elvis Presley and Katharine Hepburn, is dead.
Yvonne died Friday, according to Childhelp, a national nonprofit organization she co-founded that's dedicated to helping abused, neglected, and at-risk children.
The cause of death is unclear but Yvonee's nonprofit says she "passed away peacefully."
Yvonne was born and raised in Glendale and she graduated from the Pasadena Playhouse before getting into Hollywood ... appearing in a bunch of movies in TV shows in the 1950s and 1960s.
She appeared opposite Elvis in the 1957 flick "Loving You" ... and they went on some dates during production ... with Elvis even bringing her to Graceland for Easter weekend in 1957.
Yvonne's first movie role was in 1956 when she landed a part in "The Rainmaker," which starred Hepburn and Burt Lancaster.
In '57 before the Elvis movie, Yvonne played Michael Landon's girlfriend in "I Was a Teenage Werewolf."
Yvonne married TV producer Don Fedderson in 1969 ... and she later served as president and CEO of his company, Don Fedderson Productions, managing the rights to huge TV shows like "The Betty White Show," "Family Affair," and "My Three Sons."
She was 90.
RIP
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Lula Lahfah Indonesian Influencer Dead at 26
Tragic news out of Indonesia -- popular internet personality Lula Lahfah has died at the age of 26.
The influencer was found dead Friday evening inside an apartment building in the Dharmawangsa neighborhood of South Jakarta, according to security officers at the scene.
The news was confirmed by a Metro Jaya Police spokesperson, who said South Jakarta Police are still processing the crime scene and coordinating with Lula’s family as the investigation continues.
Guy Hovis 'Lawrence Welk' Star Dead at 84
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Guy Hovis, the singer best known for his many appearances on "The Lawrence Welk Show," has died, his daughter Julie confirmed to TMZ.
Guy died peacefully Thursday night in Oxford, Mississippi ... with Julie telling us he had been hospitalized for a couple of weeks with a lingering, undisclosed illness.
In a Facebook post ... Guy's ex-wife and former performance partner, Ralna English, wrote, "Needless to say, at this time we are all devastated and simply trying to cope with this tragic news."
Hathaway, Wintour, Versace Celebs Swarm at Valentino Funeral
Anne Hathaway, Anna Wintour, Donatella Versace and Tom Ford are all in Rome ... and they're among the famous folks saying goodbye to late fashion designer Valentino Garavani.
The funeral service is going down right now at the central Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri ... following two days of public viewing at Valentino fashion HQ in Rome.
Other notable attendees paying their respects ... Anthony Souza, Sean Souza, Giancarlo Giammetti, Olivia Palermo and Johannes Huebl.
Louis Tomlinson Channels Liam Heartbreak With Tribute Track
Louis Tomlinson is pouring his heart out through music ... dropping a new single that appears to be a heartbreaking tribute to his late One Direction bandmate, Liam Payne.
The song, titled "Dark to Light," comes from Louis' upcoming album, "How Did I Get Here?" -- and the lyrics hit hard, hinting at the pain of feeling like he could've done more to help someone in crisis.
Lines like, "Is there anything that I can do? I wish you could see how you look in my eyes, one more time," and "Could it bring you from dark to light?" feel painfully close to home, following Liam's death in October 2024.
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Liam also notably had a tattoo across his chest that read, "Where dark meets lighT," which he got in 2023 shortly after opening up about his struggles and journey with sobriety. The sentiment is also reminiscent of a 2013 One Direction track that Liam cowrote with Louis titled "Through the Dark."
Comedian 'Uncle Floyd' Vivino Dead at 74
Absolute tragedy in the comedy world ... beloved comedian and actor Floyd Vivino -- better known as Uncle Floyd -- has died at the age of 74.
The news was announced by his brother Jerry on Facebook late Thursday night ... he revealed Floyd passed away peacefully at 6:05 PM on January 22 after a two-and-a-half-year battle with ongoing health issues.
Jerry wrote, "Rest in peace big brother. You will be missed, but always remembered by friends, family and your loving fans," adding the family will hold a private funeral, with a public celebration of life to be announced later.
Francis Buchholz Scorpions Bassist Dead at 71
Beloved Scorpions bassist Francis Buchholz, who also played for Michael Schenker’s Temple of Rock band, has died.
The German rock star passed away Thursday following a private battle with cancer, his family announced on social media Friday. They noted he "departed this world peacefully, surrounded by love" and thanked fans for their unwavering support over the years.
Francis was a lifelong musician, who started playing bass in a high school band. He got together with Uli Jon Roth, Jürgen Rosenthal and Achim Kirschning in the early '70s to form a band called Dawn Road ... and they eventually joined Scorpions, alongside Klaus Meine and Rudolf Schenker.
Francis' first release with Scorpions was 1974's "Fly to the Rainbow" ... and he was involved in every one of their projects through 1990's "Crazy World." They're best known for their 1984 rock anthem "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and the 1990 ballad "Wind of Change."
Francis stepped away from the band in 1992 but teamed up with Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock to play bass in their 2012 tour. He contributed to Temple of Rock's 2013 album "Bridge the Gap" and 2015’s "Spirit on a Mission."
He was 71.
RIP
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Kevin Johnson Ex-Eagles Player Dead At 55 ... Officials Launch Homicide Investigation
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Former NFL player Kevin Johnson -- a member of the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders -- passed away this week, TMZ Sports has learned.
He was 55 years old.
Johnson was found dead near a homeless encampment in L.A. on Tuesday. According to the medical examiner, his cause of death was listed as blunt head trauma and stab wounds. The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department is investigating it as a homicide.
Greg Biffle Home Burglary Caught On Video Money, Guns & NASCAR Memorabilia Taken
Police just released surveillance footage of the burglary at Greg Biffle's home weeks after he was killed in a fatal plane crash -- showing an individual wandering around the home taking money, guns and NASCAR memorabilia.
The Iredell County Sheriff's Office shared the video on Wednesday night ... with the person, wearing a hoodie and mask, breaking and entering Biffle's North Carolina home around 11 PM on January 7.
Cops say the suspect spent an "extended amount of time" inside Biffle's home ... and can be seen walking into several rooms.
At one point, the person is shown with a huge bookbag, which was reportedly stolen.
Chess Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky Ingested Fatal Drug Cocktail
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Chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died from accidental poisoning after ingesting a drug cocktail that included methamphetamine ... according to authorities.
The North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner tells TMZ ... Naroditsky had a combination of methamphetamine and amphetamine in his system, along with mitragynine, a substance known for its opioid-like effects.
Last October, Naroditsky was found dead in Charlotte, NC. The Charlotte Chess Center, where he worked, announced his passing at the time.
Famed Fashion Designer Valentino Garavani Dead at 93
Iconic fashion designer Valentino Garavani -- founder of the Valentino fashion house -- has died.
His foundation posted the news on Instagram Monday, saying he died at his residence in Rome, Italy, "surrounded by his loved ones."
According to the foundation, the funeral will take place Friday at the Basilica Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri.
'All That' Alum Angelique Bates Kianna Underwood's Death Was Avoidable ... Nickelodeon Should Have Helped!!!
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"All That" alum Angelique Bates says Kianna Underwood's death was completely avoidable if her castmates or Nickelodeon had stepped in to help her out.
Angelique shared her thoughts on the tragic loss with TMZ over the weekend ... noting she first advocated for Kianna back in 2023 when videos of her homeless on the street gained traction. But, she says her pleas for help mostly fell on deaf ears, and little was done for Kianna. The former child star theorizes part of the underwhelming response has to do with Kianna being a minority -- it's all in the clip.
She supported her theory by mentioning another homeless Nickelodeon star was immediately offered assistance when social media videos showing them on the streets went viral. Angelique didn't name any names, but it's no secret Hollywood jumped into action to get 'Ned's Declassified' alum Tylor Chase -- who is white -- assistance when people caught wind that he was struggling with homelessness and mental health issues in recent weeks.
At the end of the day, Angelique says people involved in the "All That" franchise and Nickelodeon really dropped the ball, especially after Kianna made the network so much money. She argues that she, Kianna, and so many of her colleagues were done dirty by the network, and hopes they support their child stars better nowadays.
Angelique Bates OG 'All That' Star Begged Someone to Help Kianna Underwood Years Before Her Death
Former "All That" star Angelique Bates warned followers that Kianna Underwood was homeless in New York City and needed help years before her brutal death on Friday.
Check out Angelique's Instagram video from November 2023 -- she tells followers her fellow child actor desperately needed assistance, and called out members of the "All That" crew for not doing anything to comfort her.
While she didn't name names, Angelique accused people who appeared on "All That" of acting like cast members are one big family, and then being selective with who they try to help. She also did not reveal who else on the Nickelodeon sketch show was in a similar situation to Kianna, but was receiving aid.