Parasailing Horror Panicked Woman Unbuckles Mid-Air ... Plummets to Her Death on Video

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A terrified woman unbuckled her seatbelt in the middle of a parasailing session high up in the air, and plummeted to her death -- and the whole nightmare was captured in chilling footage.

Viewer discretion advised -- 19-year-old Serbian woman Tijana Radonjic, on vacation in Budva, Montenegro, was seen frantically yanking off her life jacket and scrambling to undo her harness ... before falling more than 160 feet into the Adriatic Sea last Wednesday.

You can see Tijana desperately wriggling free after yanking off her safety restraints, flipping upside down, then losing her grip ... before plunging to the Earth.

'King of the Hill' Actor Killed Husband Claims Homophobia Fueled Shooting Murder

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Jonathan Joss, the voice actor who portrayed John Redcorn on the animated TV show "King of the Hill," was killed by a gunman on his own property ... and now Joss' husband has released a statement online, detailing the deadly event, and leveling an accusation of homophobia against a neighbor Joss reportedly had an ongoing dispute with for years.

Tristan Kern de Gonzales posted on Joss' Facebook page midday Monday, and described how his husband was tragically shot in front of him at the site of their burned home in San Antonio Sunday night ... and his story seems to match up with what we earlier heard from neighbors on the block.

Gonzales said he and Joss had gone to the location of the once-standing abode to retrieve some mail ... we heard earlier the mail included a check related to the house fire.

'King Of The Hill' Voice Actor Shot to Death In San Antonio ... During Argument With Neighbor

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8:41 AM PT -- San Antonio PD tells TMZ ... Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja was arrested and charged with murder. Bond has been set at $200K.

Actor Jonathan Joss -- best known for his work in the animated series "King of the Hill" -- has died after being shot by a neighbor in Texas, TMZ has learned.

According to the San Antonio Police Dept. and eyewitnesses ... Joss got into a heated argument with his neighbor at a house on the city's south side Sunday night -- leading to a bloody confrontation.

Police say the unidentified neighbor whipped out a gun and pumped several bullets into the actor before fleeing in a vehicle. Officers responded to a call of a shooting in progress and received a description of the car.

'King Of The Hill' Actor Killed Long, Bitter History With Neighbor Accused of Pulling Trigger

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A popular "King of the Hill" voice actor was shot dead Sunday night, allegedly by a neighbor after a fiery dispute, and it seems tensions between the two men had been building for years ... TMZ has learned.

Jonathan Joss -- the actor best known for voicing John Redcorn on the popular animated FOX sitcom -- was shot and killed on his Texas property, allegedly by Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, who is now in police custody.

Neighbors on the San Antonio block where the shooting occurred tell TMZ ... Joss' home burned down in February, but he returned Sunday to collect a victim's fire fund check. While there, he found the skeleton of one of his dogs killed in the fire, and it sent him into a rage -- he started yelling at anyone he saw in the area.

Kylie Jenner Late Hairstylist's Cause of Death Revealed

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Kylie Jenner's hairstylist, Jesus Guerrero, died from severe pneumonia ... TMZ has learned.

According to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner, Jesus had a weakened immune system and, as a result, contracted pneumonia, as well as Cryptococcus neoformans, a fungal organism. The manner of death is natural.

As we reported, Guerrero arrived at a local hospital on the afternoon of February 21 after complaining of not feeling well. His death was pronounced the following day by a hospital doctor.

John Brenkus 'Sport Science' Host Dead At 54

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John Brenkus -- the founder and host of ESPN's Emmy-winning "Sport Science" show -- has died at 54 years old.

Brenkus' loved ones said in a statement Sunday evening he passed away on Saturday following a battle with depression.

"His heartbroken family and friends request privacy at this time," the statement read, "and encourage anyone who is struggling with depression to seek help."

Boxer Mike McCallum Dead at 68 ... Nicknamed 'The Bodysnatcher'

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Mike "The Bodysnatcher" McCallum -- a former professional boxer -- has died ... according to multiple reports.

The Jamaican athlete passed away Saturday while he was on his way to the gym in Las Vegas, according to the The Jamaica Observer. The outlet claims he fell ill and pulled over to the side of the road where he was eventually found by deceased by police.

His cause of death has not been reported ... and, we've reached out to Las Vegas Police for more information.

Jason Sudeikis George Wendt Was One Hero Who Lived Up to Expectations Pays Tribute to Late Uncle

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Jason Sudeikis says his uncle, actor George Wendt, proved an age-old adage wrong ... 'cause he says he was one hero who lived up to his reputation.

The actor appeared on a panel alongside Paul Rudd, Eric Stonestreet, Heidi Gardner and others for Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City ... and, he was asked by an audience member to reflect on the late "Cheers" star.

Sudeikis says his uncle was warm and kind ... and -- since he loved helping out the Children's Mercy Hospital, too -- the people involved with the fundraiser have been thinking about him a lot.

Phil Robertson New 'Duck Dynasty' Says Goodbye ... Sweet Clip Added to Episode

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Phil Robertson may be gone, but the team behind "Duck Dynasty" is keeping his memory alive ... paying tribute to him during an episode of the new revival show.

The Robertson family patriarch -- who passed away just a week ago -- will appear in archival footage from the premiere episode of "Duck Dynasty: The Revival."

The clip shows Phil listening to an impassioned speech from his son, Willie, who asks for the elder Robertson's thoughts.

'boardwalk empire' actor devin harjes dead at 41

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Devin Harjes, best known for his role on "Boardwalk Empire" is dead.

According to Devin's obituary, he died on May 27 at Mount Sinai West Hospital in New York. The Hollywood Reporter reported he died after a brief battle with cancer.

He began his career in Texas theater before moving to New York. He was best known for playing Jack Dempsey on the HBO series. He also played roles on shows such as "Gotham," "Orange is the New Black," "Daredevil," "Elementary," "Blue Bloods," "FBI," and "Manifest."

Rihanna Father Ronald Fenty Dead at 70

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Ronald Fenty, the father of Rihanna, has died ... TMZ has learned.

A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ ... Ronald died in Los Angeles after battling an illness.

On Wednesday, Rihanna's brother, Rajad Fenty, was photographed arriving at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. We're told Rihanna was also in the car, although she's not visible in the photo.

Actress Renée Victor Dead at 86 ... Starred in Pixar's 'Coco,' TV Show 'Weeds'

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Renée Victor -- a veteran actress best known for her voice work -- has died ... TMZ has confirmed.

Victor's agency confirmed the news ... telling us she passed away Friday night surrounded by family at her home in Sherman Oaks, California after a battle with lymphoma.

Renée's daughters Raquel and Margo released a statement which noted that their mom was loved by so many people around the world ... adding those who knew her will always cherish her memory.

'M*A*S*H' Actress Loretta Swit Dead at Age 87

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Actress Loretta Swit -- best known for playing the character Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on the long-running sitcom "M*A*S*H" -- died today, TMZ has learned.

Swit's publicist, Harlan Boll, tells TMZ … the two spoke last night, and she seemed fine. Boll said Swit died Friday inside her NYC apartment -- she was found at 10 AM by her maid.

Swit was pronounced dead at noon, according to Boll. No cause of death has been confirmed, but Boll says they believe she died from natural causes.

Kobe & Gigi Bryant Mural Restored After Vandalization ... Thanks To Luka's Donation

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Luka Doncic's $5,000 just went a long way -- the DTLA mural honoring the late Kobe and Gigi Bryant that was defaced amid an apparent beef between street artists has been restored.

The tribute piece received a new paint job and was returned to its former glory this week ... after it was spotted last month covered with white paint and a graffiti tag.

The fresh mural now looks like its original ... and features Kobe holding a baby Gigi, the L.A. skyline and the phrase "Mamba Forever."

John Elway Cart Accident All Witnesses Interviewed, 'No Evidence' Of Crime Found ... Sheriff Says

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Everyone who potentially saw the tragic golf cart accident involving John Elway and his agent, Jeff Sperbeck, has been interviewed by cops ... and there is still no evidence to suggest a crime occurred, TMZ Sports is told.

According to Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, police officers have spoken to all parties who were in the area near where Sperbeck fell off an Elway-driven ride back on April 26 ... and "there is no evidence or statement to indicate this is nothing more than a tragic accident."

Bianco added in his Thursday statement to TMZ Sports, "We determined the case would remain open until we contacted all residents who might have video of the path traveled."

OceanGate Submersible Implosion Shocking Items Survived Deep Water Disaster

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The 2023 OceanGate Titan submersible implosion left no survivors and minimal physical remnants ... but now the U.S. Coast Guard has revealed the shocking items that did survive the tragic disaster.

In a TikTok shared by Discovery, a US Coast Guard member reveals a pen -- completely intact -- was found while she and her colleagues were sifting through the waterlogged remains of the Titan.

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The official reveals the pen was discovered in a surviving piece of OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush's suit sleeve and was "caked" in sand.