Lynn Krieger -- the wife of the legendary guitarist of The Doors, Robby Krieger -- is dead ... TMZ has learned.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Lynn died in her sleep Thursday after battling a longtime illness.
We're told paramedics were called to Robby and Lynn's Beverly Hills home just before noon for a possible cardiac arrest, but Lynn was already dead when fire and police personnel arrived.
Law enforcement also received a call for a natural death. Her official cause of death is not known at this time.
Johnny Lopez, one of the brilliant writers who helped launch TMZ.com and shape the irreverent, hilarious voice that became synonymous with the site, has died.
Johnny was there in TMZ's early days and was instrumental in developing the unique tone that set the site apart.
He was a beloved member of the TMZ family, someone whose personality was every bit as memorable as the stories he wrote.
At least 1 gunman shot up a Halloween store in California on Friday, killing 1 person and injuring 6 others, with 3 in critical condition, according to police.
Cops say the incident took place on Friday night at the Spirit Halloween Store in the Solano Town Center in Fairfield, California.
Police say the suspect or suspects fled and are still at large. No motive was released, and it was unclear if the store was targeted.
Two helicopters collided while flying over Oregon ... and three people are dead.
The Federal Aviation Administration tells TMZ ... an Airbus H125 and a Robinson R22 were flying near McMinnville Municipal Airport Thursday afternoon when the choppers collided in midair.
The FAA says one aircraft carried one pilot while the other chopper had 2 people on board. All three people lost their lives, according to the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office.
According to the sheriff, Matsuda and Donlon were found in a basin of West Apostle Mountain in Chaffee County. Foul play is not suspected, and the law enforcement agency wouldn't speculate on what happened to the pair while the investigation is ongoing.
A father of two in Florida died after he swam out to help a seagull he hooked while fishing ... and ended up drowning.
William "Stone" Romberg -- a hospitality manager -- died while fishing down in Panama City Beach on Sunday ... according to a GoFundMe set up for his family.
His friend, Heidi Fortner, says Romberg was fishing at an inlet when his cast caught a seagull. Concerned for the bird, she says he jumped into the water to untangle the animal.
Alan Dysert -- an actor best known for his role on the long-running soap opera "All My Children -- has died ... his wife announced on social media over the weekend.
Michele Dysert -- Alan's wife -- shared the message to his official Facebook on Sunday ... revealing Alan passed away on Friday.
Michele says Alan was a simple farm boy from Illinois who reached the heights of fame ... while also inspiring others as a beloved teacher and mentor.
Allan Avery -- the father of Steven Avery, whose legal troubles were documented in the hit Netflix documentary "Making A Murderer" -- has died ... according to the family's lawyer.
Attorney Kathleen Zellner revealed the sad news via social media Sunday ... noting that he was Steven's biggest supporter and advocate -- who believed in his innocence, 100%.
Allan appeared in the documentary ... the first season of which came out in 2015. The doc dove into Steven's wrongful sexual assault conviction and subsequent 18-year incarceration -- as well as his 2007 conviction for the murder of freelance photographer Teresa Halbach.
Disneyland -- known as "The Happiest Place on Earth" -- turned into a grim scene Sunday after a man was found dead outside the family theme park in Anaheim, California.
TMZ obtained video of cops standing around the 65-year-old man on Sunday afternoon after police say they were called to the scene for a "person in distress," who then fell unconscious outside Disneyland.
The Anaheim Police Department tells TMZ ... by the time officers arrived, they determined the man was already dead. Police say the man was a transient in the area and apparently died of natural causes.
A woman from Florida died in Italy after plunging nearly 1,000 feet off a mountain ... going over the edge while trying to take a photo at an overlook.
Michelle Alejandra Rubio Leiva was in the Dolomite Mountains last weekend with her family when she lost her balance on a scenic cliffside vista during their hike through the Val di Fassa pass in Trentino ... Italian outlets reported.
While the exact distance of her fall remains unclear ... local reports say the drop is estimated to be as high as 980 feet.
A toddler with disabilities and his grandparents were found shot to death inside their Ohio home after a frightening 911 call ... and cops say the evidence points to a murder-suicide.
67-year-old Gale Sanders, 51-year-old Melissa Campbell, and their 22-month-old grandson, Kozzar Lotut, were discovered with fatal gunshot wounds in their Gnadenhutten residence ... and police say the firearm used in the shooting was found next to their bodies.
Tuscarawas County Sheriff Orvis Campbell told local outlet WOIO that "if I had to say the evidence was leaning one way, it's definitely leaning towards a murder-suicide."
Kyle died at her home in Westwood, Massachusetts, on September 21 ... according to an online obituary.
The cause and manner of death have not yet been revealed.
Kyle was the daughter of Michael Kennedy -- the 6th of Robert and Ethel's 11 children -- and Victoria Denise Gifford, whose father was NFL legend Frank Gifford.
A Kansas mom who drove her pickup truck onto a youth soccer field, killing two people and injuring 10 others, is walking free without charges ... and there's a chance she may never be charged with a crime.
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The unidentified 34-year-old woman drove onto a soccer field in Wichita, killing a 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man. Five children were among the 10 others injured.
She hasn't been named because she hasn't been charged ... and lots of folks are wondering why she's not in police custody ... well, we've got your answer.
Tragedy at a Bass Pro Shops in Alabama ... a 70-year-old worker died while hanging holiday lights on the storefront's exterior.
The Jefferson County coroner identified the man as Kurt Kralovec ... he fell from a bucket lift as he was putting up seasonal lights around the store Sunday afternoon ... according to WVTM 13.
The Leeds Police Department is investigating the incident ... and law enforcement says it's not entirely clear how Kralovec fell from the lift.
6-year-old Cole Adrien died Saturday when a soccer mom in Kansas drove her pickup truck across a soccer field at a youth sports complex, and now his father is speaking out ... and remembering his son.
Cole's father, Chris Adrian, told the New York Times the family is heartbroken over his tragic death.
Chris told the outlet in a text message Sunday, "Cole was an incredible kid and could put a smile on anyone’s face."
Ariana Grande is mourning the loss of her longtime dog Coco.
The singer posted a series of photos of her with Coco with an emotional note. She said, “Sweetest, most amazing and most beautiful Coco… i am so proud of you. thank you for your love, and for blessing this planet with your physical presence for over seventeen wonderful years.”
The singer said Coco made everywhere she went “a more beautiful place.”
