Ole Miss Football Corey Adams Dead at 18 ... Killed in Memphis Shooting

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Corey Adams -- a defensive lineman on the Ole Miss football team -- has been killed in a shooting ... according to reports.

ESPN -- citing the Shelby County Sheriff's Office -- reports Adams was killed in a shooting in Cordova, Tennessee, in the greater Memphis area.

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Four other men were also shot ... though they were rushed to the hospital and are not in critical condition, ESPN reports. No one has been arrested in connection to the shooting at the time.

Richard Simmons 'Memba When?!

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Even though Richard Simmons is not with us anymore, his fans still have plenty of fond memories about the "Sweatin' to the Oldies" host -- especially the two he ran into at LAX!

We caught the fitness instructor back in 2012, when he decided to recruit a few travelers to put on a quick show ... and his performance sure beats in-flight entertainment!

And you know Simmons left his fans with something to remember after they stopped singing ... kisses on the cheek and a few photos they'll never forget!

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A ferry carrying 280 people caught fire off the coast of Indonesia over the weekend, leaving at least one person dead and prompting a dramatic rescue operation.

The ferry was traveling from the Talaud Islands to Manado when it erupted in flames around 12 PM local time Sunday. Shocking videos show passengers jumping into the sea as fire engulfed the upper deck, with thick smoke billowing into the sky.

Rescue ships and local fishing boats rushed to save those in the water. One survivor said she floated for nearly an hour before being rescued. Authorities say survivors were transported to a nearby island, and search efforts for any remaining passengers are ongoing.

The cause of the fire is still unknown.

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Eileen Fulton, the actress who became a household name through her role as Lisa Grimaldi on "As the World Turns," has died at the age of 91.

Fulton passed away on Monday, July 14, in Asheville, North Carolina, following a period of declining health, according to an obituary shared by Groce Funeral Home.

After studying drama and music at Greensboro College, she moved to New York City in 1956. Her breakout came in 1960 when she appeared in the film "Girl of the Night."

Felix Baumgartner Heartbroken Partner Shares Footage From His Final Takeoff

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The heartbroken, longtime partner of Felix Baumgartner -- the Austrian BASE jumper and skydiver who died while paragliding in Italy this week -- has shared chilling footage of his final takeoff.

Mihaela Schwartzenberg shared the clip Friday night of Felix rising into the air ... noting in a touching tribute alongside the video that she had no idea he was beginning the final flight of his "extraordinary" life.

She went on to remember being there for nearly every one of Felix's takeoffs and landings -- from skydiving and paragliding to helicopter flights and beyond. And when she wasn't there, they had a "WLC code" -- standing for "the Wifey Landing Call." She added ... "Never missed one. Except …this one."

'Annabelle' Investigator Death Victim's Friend Says Tour Is 'Cursed' ... Get Out While You Still Can!!!

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A friend of the late Annabelle investigator Dan Rivera is super concerned about the other staff working on the "haunted" Raggedy Ann doll's tour -- 'cause he thinks the whole damn thing is CURSED!!!

Philip Siracusa -- the former owner of the "Haunted Horsefly Chronicles Home" -- tells TMZ ... he became buds with Rivera when he stopped by to check out paranormal activity inside the alleged haunted house in 2020.

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Siracusa says the ongoing tour of Annabelle should promptly close up shop because it's "cursed" following Rivera's untimely death at a hotel in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, last week. He says he believes the tour is a bad idea and will open up a can of worms that may affect other people if it continues.

Felix Baumgartner Dead At 56 In Paragliding Accident ... Famously Fell From Space

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Felix Baumgartner -- an Austrian BASE jumper and skydiver who set a record after jumping from the stratosphere down to Earth back in 2012 -- has died while paragliding in Italy ... according to a local outlet.

He was 56 years old.

According to La Repubblica, he was paragliding in Porto Sant'Elpidio when he became ill and lost control of his aircraft. He ended up crashing into a hotel swimming pool ... injuring a woman, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

G Herbo Spoke To Mello Buckzz After Deadly Shooting ... Pray For Chicago!!!

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G Herbo wasn't in attendance for rapper Mello Buckzz's Chicago album release party that left four people dead, but as a guest feature on the project and close friend of hers, Swerve says he's feeling the PTSD!!!

TMZ Hip Hop linked up with Herbo in NYC on Wednesday ... a bittersweet trip considering the 4th of July Weekend shooting is still fresh in his mind.

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Herbo's song "Went Legit" has been crazy this summer and just got a boost from Druski clowning around ... and he's also featured on Rob49's viral "WTHELLY (Remix)."

Michael Madsen Cause of Death Revealed

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Michael Madsen’s cause of death has been confirmed ... TMZ has learned the actor passed away from cardiac arrest.

TMZ has obtained the death certificate from the L.A. County Medical Examiner, which details his cardiac arrest was brought on by cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and chronic alcoholism. Another significant condition was thromboembolic disease -- blood clots causing obstruction of vessels or arteries.

As we reported ... Michael was found unresponsive July 3 in his Malibu home and was pronounced dead at the scene. At the time, his rep told us he suffered cardiac arrest. He's since been cremated, according to the death certificate.

Bryan Braman Ex-Super Bowl Champion Dead At 38 After Cancer Battle

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Bryan Braman -- the former NFL linebacker who helped the Philadelphia Eagles beat Tom Brady in Super Bowl LII -- has died.

Braman's agent, Sean Stellato, announced the sad news on Thursday ... revealing Braman passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer.

He was just 38 years old.

'American Idol' Double Homicide Pets Survive Brutal Attack ... Gun Recovered at Scene

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The victims of a shocking double murder -- "American Idol" music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca -- had three pets ... who TMZ has learned are safe and sound.

Los Angeles Police Department Lieutenant Guy Golan tells TMZ ... the couple had three pets -- a small white dog, a tortoise and a parrot -- and all three were found alive and unharmed. They were turned over to friends and family, we're told.

We've also confirmed with our law enforcement sources that authorities recovered a handgun at the scene, which they will test to determine if it belongs to the victims or the suspect.

Sophia Hutchins Cause Of Death Released ... Blunt Force Trauma

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Sophia Hutchins' cause of death has been released … and TMZ has learned it was blunt force trauma.

TMZ has obtained the death certificate released by the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner ... which lists "Multiple Blunt Force Injuries" as the reason for her passing. Her manner of death was an accident, according to the certificate.

As we told you, Sophia tragically died earlier this month in an ATV accident near her longtime pal Caitlyn Jenner’s home in Malibu.

Annabelle Paranormal Investigator Dan Rivera Told Coworkers He Was Feeling Ill ... Hours Before His Death

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Dan Rivera -- the paranormal investigator who worked for the Annabelle haunted doll tour -- told people around him he wasn't feeling well just hours before his untimely death in Pennsylvania ... TMZ has learned.

Adams County Coroner Francis Dutrow tells us ... Dan was surrounded by coworkers Sunday morning -- but, they parted ways when he told them he was sick and needed to go back to his room to rest.

We're told these coworkers hadn't heard from him in a while, so they went to check on him ... which is when they found him dead.

'American Idol' Music Supervisor Neighbor Terrified After Murders ... But Not Shocked Due to Skyrocketing Crime in Area

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The stunning double homicide of "American Idol" music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband has rocked their Los Angeles neighborhood amid skyrocketing break-ins in the area ... and now the family directly next door wants to get the hell out of there.

The neighbor of the slain couple tells TMZ ... he and his family are completely terrified -- but not as shocked as they could be, since he says crime -- home break-ins, specifically -- in the Encino area has escalated dramatically the past few years.

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We're told, immediately after news broke of the killings, several neighbors had an impromptu meeting where they agreed to look out for one another ... 'cause it was simply getting too dangerous to rely on home security systems alone.

Olympic Medalist Audun Groenvold Dead At 49 Killed By Lightning Strike

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Olympic freestyle skier Audun Groenvold -- who won bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games -- died this week after he was struck by lightning.

The Norwegian ski federation announced the tragic news on Wednesday ... explaining the athlete was hit by a bolt during a recent cabin trip and passed away from his injuries on Tuesday night.

He was just 49 years old.

'Haunted' Annabelle Doll The Show Must Go On!!! Tour Continues After Dan Rivera's Sudden Death

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The "haunted" doll Annabelle will continue touring the United States following the sudden death of paranormal investigator Dan Rivera ... who was on tour with the infamous doll when he was found dead in his Pennsylvania hotel room Sunday night.

A press release from the New England Society for Psychic Research, given to TMZ, says although they "do not know what the future of NESPR will look like without Dan, we do plan to move forward with the events previously scheduled for this year."

Dan died in Gettysburg after bringing Annabelle -- who Lorraine and Ed Warren have said has a "demonic" presence attached to her -- to a sold-out crowd at the ongoing "Devils on the Run" national tour over the weekend.