'Queen of Versailles' Daughter Found Dead in Family Mansion

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The 18-year-old daughter of David and Jackie Siegel -- who were featured in the 2012 documentary "Queen of Versailles" -- was found dead Saturday in their Florida home.

Victoria Siegel -- the oldest of 8 children the Siegels have together -- was found unresponsive in the family's Windermere mansion just after 2:00 PM. She was pronounced dead at Health Central Hospital.

So far, investigators have no ruling on the cause of death.

Jackie Siegel said the family would release more information about Victoria's death ... but for now she had "no comment."

In addition to the documentary about their financial struggles to build a 90,000 square foot mansion, the family was featured recently on "Wife Swap."

'The Voice' Ex-Contestant Dies Suicide By Hanging

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A rep for the medical examiner's office tells TMZ ... Riley hung himself.

Anthony Riley -- an insanely talented singer who competed on "The Voice" in 2015 -- was found dead Friday ... and friends say it appears Riley took his own life.

Riley -- a Philadelphia street performer -- was a smash hit from the moment he first appeared on "The Voice" -- with all 4 judges slamming on their buttons within seconds of his performance of James Brown's "I Feel Good."

He later left the show in January to deal with substance abuse issues.

A close friend of Riley's told Philly.com his body was discovered in the basement of the apartment where he had been saying ... and all signs pointed to suicide.

He was 28.

"The Voice" host Carson Daly posted a message about Riley ... saying, "Praying for the family and friends of Anthony Riley today. It's a heartbreaking loss. He was incredibly talented and loved to sing. God Bless him."

All Blacks Captain Rugby Superstar Killed In Car Crash

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Rugby superstar Jerry Collins -- a former captain for the New Zealand All Blacks -- was killed in a car crash in France early Friday morning.

The 34-year-old -- who captained the greatest rugby team on the planet 3 times during his career -- was in a vehicle with his wife and 3-month-old daughter when they collided with a bus.

According to reports, Collins' wife also died. Their daughter is in critical condition.

Collins' wife was driving the car at the time of the accident -- and lost control, eventually colliding with a tour bus. The bus driver reportedly jumped into action and freed Collins' daughter from the wreck.

Collins' manager says the family is "distraught at the death of a much-loved son, brother and friend, and his partner Alana, whom I got to know recently."

Story developing ...

Caitlyn Jenner Car Crash Victim's Stepkids You Can't Judge Our Relationship

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Caitlyn Jenner is out of line when she says the stepchildren of the woman who was killed in that PCH car crash had no right to sue because they were not financially dependent on her ... so claim the stepkids.

The stepchildren of Kim Howe just filed legal docs, claiming they did rely on her financially, but it's all kind of sketchy. They don't describe the extent of the dependence nor do they specifically describe the relationship.

In the docs, all they say is "not only did they have a very real relationship with Ms. Howe during the 40 years that she was their stepmother, but that they relied upon her, at least to some extent, for some of the necessities of life."

The lawyer for the stepson says in legal docs, "Stepchildren can be just as much children to their parents."

The father of the 2 kids died in 2003. A very close friend of Kim's tells TMZ he spoke with the stepdaughter shortly after Kim died back in February and the woman said she hadn't seen Kim since 2003. The friend also says Kim never spoke about her stepkids to him.

Jenner has asked a judge to toss the lawsuit because there's no evidence of financial dependence. If she's successful, she can't be sued for wrongful death because the stepkids are Howe's only living relatives.

Jenni Rivera's Kids Kids Moving On … Time to Cash In On Mom’s Estate

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Jenni Rivera's family is ready to unload one of her prized possessions -- the massive estate she designed 3 years before her death ... and they're hoping to get $4.5 mil for it.

Jenni’s dream home sits on 4 acres of hilltop land overlooking Encino, CA. The estate has 7 bedrooms and 10 baths including marble floors and a double wrought iron staircase.

The legendary Mexican singer originally bought the property in 2009 for $3.3 mil, but sunk another $500k worth of personal upgrades into the place. Right now Jenni’s kids are living there, but we're told they're ready to bolt if the right buyer comes along.

Check out the gallery -- if you're into private hiking trails, and pools with a waterfalls ... this is your kinda pad. Of course, you also need a few mil in the bank.

Vice President's Son Beau Biden Dies of Brain Cancer at 46

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Beau Biden, the son of Vice President Joe Biden, died Saturday night of brain cancer. He was 46.

The younger Biden has suffered repeated tragedy in his life. When he was 3, his mother and sister were killed in a car crash and he was badly injured. His dad was sworn into the United States Senate at his bedside.

In 1987 Beau suffered a life-threatening aneurysm. In 2010 he had a stroke. He was diagnosed with brain cancer 2 years ago.

Beau had been an accomplished politician -- twice serving as Attorney General of Delaware -- and there was talk he'd become governor.

He was married with 2 kids.

R.I.P.

Dad from 'Friday' Dies from Stroke Complications

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Reynaldo Rey, longtime comedian and character actor, died early Thursday morning in Los Angeles ... TMZ has learned.

Rey was famous for his movie roles in "Friday," "White Men Can't Jump," and "Harlem Nights." He also appeared in tons of TV shows going back to the 80s ... such as "The Bernie Mac Show," "The Wayans Bros.," "227," and "Sanford."

His manager tells us Rey passed away in a hospital. He suffered a stroke last year ... and started suffering complications in January. He'd checked into the hospital for treatment.

We're told his wife was at his side when he died.

Reynaldo was 75 years old ... and funny as hell as Red's dad in "Friday." R.I.P.

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Michael King Creator of 'Oprah,' 'Dr. Phil' Dies at 66

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Michael King, who with brother Roger created and syndicated wildly successful shows, including "Oprah" and "Dr. Phil," has died ... TMZ has learned.

Sources tell us King and his wife went to France several weeks ago to visit their son and contracted a bad infection when he returned home. He was admitted to Cedars Sinai Medical Center in West Hollywood 20 days ago, where he was treated in ICU for pneumonia.

King was placed on a ventilator and did not get better. His health continued to deteriorate and at around 1 pm today we're told doctors removed him from life support. We're told he died several hours later.

King, who was the CEO of King World Productions, was considered one of the most successful producers in TV history. In addition to Oprah and Phil, he acquired the rights to "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy."

King was 66.

U2 Tour Manager Dies in L.A. Hotel Room

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U2's longtime tour manager died early Wednesday morning in Los Angeles ... just as the band kicked off a week-long string of concerts in the city.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Dennis Sheehan was found unconscious in his room at the Sunset Marquis Hotel. We're told paramedics were called to Sheehan's hotel room around 5:30 AM for a reported cardiac arrest. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Sheehan -- who was in his late 60s -- has been U2's tour manager for more than 30 years.

His death came just hours after the curtain went down on U2's first of 5 concerts at the Forum in L.A.

Sheehan's been all over the rock n' roll scene since the '70s. In addition to U2 ... he worked with rock legends like Led Zeppelin, Iggy Pop, Patti Smith and Lou Reed.

Audrey Hepburn Sons Battle It Out Over Glittery Clothes and Fancy Hats

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Audrey Hepburn's sons are at legal war over her hats, scarves and jewelry.

Audrey left a storage locker full of memorabilia. Among the items ... posters, costumes, gloves, photos, scripts and awards.

The "Breakfast at Tiffany's" star gave her 2 sons -- Sean Ferrer from her first marriage and Luca Dotti from her second -- a 50/50 cut in all the items. But she didn't say who got what ... she expected they would divvy it up. Problem is ... they can't agree.

So the treasure trove is just collecting dust at the Los Angeles Fine Arts & Wine Storage Company, and now a judge has to divide the goodies.

Ben Stiller's Mom Dies Anne Meara Dead at 85

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Actress and comedian Anne Meara -- who famously co stared with her husband Jerry Stiller for more than 60 years -- has died at the age of 85.

Anne's family, including her son Ben Stiller released a statement on Sunday regarding her passing. They did not mention a cause of death.

Meara was famous for performing on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in the 1960s with her husband Jerry Stiller, and also had recurring roles on "All My Children" and "The King of Queens." She co stared with Ben in the 2006 film 'Night at the Museum."

Anne's death was first reported by the AP.

'Beautiful Mind' Inspiration for Movie Killed in Taxi Crash

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The Nobel Prize-winning mathematician who was the inspiration for Russell Crowe's character in "A Beautiful Mind" is dead, along with his wife, after a fatal taxi crash.

John Forbes Nash, Jr. and his wife Alicia were in the back of a cab on the New Jersey Turnpike when the driver tried to pass another car and lost control. The taxi crashed into the guard rail and both Nash and his wife were ejected. They were not wearing seat belts.

Nash was a brilliant mathematician who battled paranoid schizophrenia ... a character well-played by Crowe in the 2001 movie, which won an Oscar for Best Picture.

Nash won the Nobel Prize for Economics in 1994 for his work in game theory. He taught at Princeton and MIT.

Nash was 86. Alicia was 82. They were married for 60 years.

RIP.

Casey Kasem's Widow Will NOT be Prosecuted For Elder Abuse

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Casey Kasem's widow Jean has been cleared in the elder abuse investigation, which has lingered for a year.

TMZ broke the story ... police launched an investigation after Casey's kids filed a report claiming Jean had taken the famous DJ on a wild, multi-state car ride which compromised Casey's health, creating bedsores that became infected.

Casey died last June, and Jean took the body to Norway, where it remained for months. Police wanted it brought back to the U.S. for a complete autopsy but that never happened.

We've just learned the L.A. County D.A. rejected the case, saying Jean did a good job caring for her husband, and concluded, "The development of a bedsore by itself is insufficient evidence of abuse or neglect."

Case closed. RIP, finally.

Ex-NFL Linebacker Suicide By Hanging ... Officials Say (UPDATE)

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Adrian Robinson Jr. -- the 25-year-old ex-NFL linebacker -- committed suicide by hanging on Saturday ... officials tell TMZ Sports.

We spoke with Jeff Moran of the Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office who tells us, "The manner and cause of death was suicide by hanging."

Robinson -- who played for the Steelers and the Broncos -- is survived by his young daughter Avery Marie.

Rapper Chinx Drugz Murdered in Drive By Shooting Member of French Montana's Coke Boys

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Rapper Chinx Drugz was shot and killed early Sunday morning in a drive-by.

It happened in Queens NY at around 4 AM. Police found 2 victims in a car, one who whom was Chinx, who was shot multiple times in the torso.

The 31-year-old is a member of French Montana's Coke Boys. Chinx big song is "I'm a Coke Boy" which features French.

The second victim, who was shot in the back, has been hospitalized. He's in critical condition.

Cops are on the hunt for the shooter.

Memphis Grizzlies Honoring B.B. King Before HUGE Playoff Game

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B.B. King might be gone, but the Memphis Grizzlies are making sure he's not forgotten ... taking time out to remember the music titan before tonight's HUGE playoff game ... TMZ Sports has learned.

We spoke to the Grizzlies reps who tell us ... before the team takes on Golden State in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals tonight ... they'll honor the hometown hero who passed Thursday at age 89.

The team didn't wanna give away too many specifics about how they're planning to honor King -- but are hoping fans of both basketball and music enjoy the huge surprise they have in store.

R.I.P. B.B.