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John Elway's longtime agent and friend, Jeff Sperbeck, is being remembered for being a great father ... with his son posting a touching tribute to his late dad, who died in a tragic golf cart incident.

Jeff's son, Jackson Sperbeck, just shared a bunch of photos of Jeff over the years on social media.

Jackson says ... "Your footsteps gave me direction. I'll walk the rest with purpose. I love you dad."

12:30 PM PT -- Mexican officials have identified the two crew members who died in the boat crash. Veracruz cadet América Yamilet Sánchez and Adal Jair Marcos.​

A Mexican Navy sailboat plowed into the Brooklyn Bridge in NYC last night, injuring at least 19 people and killing 2 crew members — and the wild scene was all caught on video.

Check it out ... the boat — lit up like a Christmas tree -- was on a training cruise in the East River around 8:30 PM Saturday when it did a "sailing maneuver" and crashed into the world-famous bridge, according to officials.

Eyewitnesses captured the horrifying mishap with their cellphone cameras, and you can hear people gasp when the ship makes impact with the span.

Natalia Bryant's all grown-up and leaving school behind for now ... 'cause she just graduated from USC's prestigious film department.

The daughter of Kobe and Vanessa Bryant walked across the stage in her cap and gown Saturday ... and, dozens of photographers were on-hand for her special moment.

One caught her walking with her entourage back to her car with her mom ... decked out in her all white gown and a bright red stole.

A New Orleans woman is under investigation after allegedly living with her 600-pound son's mummified remains for months in a house now deemed a health hazard.

Barbara Hainsworth -- reportedly described by the City of New Orleans as a "mentally disabled elderly woman" -- was visited by municipal code enforcement investigators after neighbors made multiple complaints about the condition of the house.

When New Orleans police officers arrived at the house, they found hoarding conditions -- and the man's body. When asked about the dead body, local reports say Hainsworth explained, "That's my son. He died about nine months ago."

Jane Bright, a fan favorite from "Survivor: Nicaragua," is dead.

The reality TV show contestant was found dead in her home Thursday ... according to a social media post from her daughter, Ashley Hammett.

The cause of death is unclear.

Prolific movie actor Joe Don Baker has died at age 89 ... TMZ has learned.

The legendary actor, who appeared in a wide variety of films across decades, died on May 7, according to an obituary from his family Wednesday night. His cause of death was not disclosed.

The character actor grew up in Texas, and after serving in the U.S. Army, he moved to New York City to study acting. He first went into films in the 1960s ... going on to work in more than 50 movies.

"Okay Baby" social media star Preston Ordone's mother is sharing details surrounding the crash that ended her son's life ... and, she's maintaining his car seat was secured in place properly.

Katelynn Ordone shared more details about the accident last month ... starting by thanking everyone who has kept up their support for the family -- before revealing she and her husband, Jaelen, were so severely concussed in the Louisiana crash they remember nothing about it.

To determine exactly what happened, Katelynn says they hired an "independent accident reconstruction expert to thoroughly review the incident."

Longtime Reds announcer Marty Brennaman is thrilled Pete Rose is now eligible for the Hall of Fame -- but he admits he's still got a bone to pick with Major League Baseball ... telling TMZ Sports the decision should have been made YEARS ago.

Brennaman -- who called most of Rose's memorable moments in a Cincinnati uniform -- didn't make many bones about it during a sit-down with us the day after Rob Manfred lifted Rose's lifetime ban ... explaining, "I just felt he had served his jail time, if you will, far longer than he really should have had to do it."

"And," Brennaman added, "the fact they rushed to make him eligible within in a matter of months to me was the wrong way to go about doing business."

Adam Sandler shared a touching tribute to the late Hollywood legend Morris the Alligator after his passing this week ... pouring his heart out for his "Happy Gilmore" costar in an emotional social media post.

The actor and comedian said goodbye to the reptile Wednesday morning ... reflecting on the challenges of working with a live gator -- as well as the good times.

"You could be hard on directors, make-up artists, costumers -- really anyone with arms or legs -- but I know you did it for the ultimate good of the film," Sandler said.

Philadelphia rapper LGP QUA was shot and killed on Sunday, leaving numbness across the hip hop community ... the local MC was actually a peace advocate!!!

Snoop Dogg posted a somber eulogy on Instagram of him and LGP QUA on Monday evening after getting the news, which followed Meek Mill's disgust in his hometown that they would kill such a positive figure on Mother's Day.

Fox29 spoke to law enforcement sources from the scene who say 3 masked men approached LGP QUA in hopes of snatching his gold chains -- and he was shot in the chest as a result of the botched robbery. He later died at a nearby hospital.

More details surrounding former Major League Baseball player Scott Sauerbeck's death have been revealed -- the 53-year-old passed away of complications from the flu.

TMZ Sports obtained the autopsy report from the District 12 Medical Examiner's Office in Florida ... which listed "sequela of acute influenza A, including streptococcal pharyngitis" as the official cause of death.

Hypertensive heart disease was listed as a contributory factor ... and his manner of death was natural.

Naomi Judd's song "Have Mercy" may have become her widower's anthem at least once ... 'cause he confirmed that she once fired a bullet at him.

The two-part Lifetime docuseries "The Judd Family: Truth Be Told" is rolling out this weekend ... and, in it, Naomi's widower -- Larry Strickland -- was asked about a story Judd put in her 1993 memoir "Love Can Build a Bridge."

In the memoir, Judd says she and Strickland -- who she married in 1989 -- were "wildly, madly, passionately in love" ... but, Strickland was never around because she claims in the book he was cheating on her.

Wrestling legend Sabu has died, just three weeks after fighting in his retirement rumble ... according to All Elite Wrestling.

The major wresting organization posted about the star's passing ... sharing appreciation for his "unforgettable high-risk moments" and saying he gave everything he had to the wrestling world.

AEW sends its sympathies to his family and friends. The organization did not provide a cause of death.

Denise Alexander, best known for her role as Lesley Webber on "General Hospital" for years, has passed away.

The executive producer of "General Hospital," Frank Valentini, announced her death on Friday, remembering her as someone who "broke barriers on-screen and off."

He added ... "It meant so much to have her reprise her role in recent years and I am honored to have had the opportunity to work with her."

The cause of death of John Elway's longtime agent and friend Jeff Sperbeck has been officially ruled as blunt head trauma, TMZ Sports has learned.

The Riverside County Sheriff's Office told us Friday the Coroner’s Bureau made the determination just days after Sperbeck's April 30 passing ... adding the death has also been ruled an accident.

A final report in the case is expected to be released once toxicology results return.

The iconic home of late music producer Quincy Jones is hitting the market ... and the place looks amazing.

Quincy designed the nearly 25,000 estate and lived there until his November 2024 death ... and now the property is being listed for $59,995,000.

The home features 5 bedrooms and all the bells and whistles ... we're talking an infinity pool, tennis court, indoor garden, wine bar, game lounge, home gym and a screening room.