Greta Van Susteren's Makeup Artist Fatally Shot in D.C.-Area Apartment ... Son Arrested for Murder

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12:07 PM PT -- A family source tells TMZ ... they believe Travis Renee Baldwin left her home around 3:20 AM Sunday to go to her son, Logan Chrisinger's, apartment to help with a crisis. We're told she was FaceTiming with her son that morning and he threatened he'd kill himself and flashed his gun.

The family is aware Chrisinger had mental issues going on, as he had threatened Baldwin previously ... even saying he would kill her and hope she died. Chrisinger has been under immense stress lately -- he lost his job and was worried about losing his apartment.

Baldwin is remembered by her family as a loving mom to her son and daughter, Adrianna. Her family says she would have done anything for her kids and her beloved pup Kai. She also loved her job and those she worked with.

Funeral plans have not yet been arranged.

Travis Renee Baldwin -- a Newsmax makeup artist who worked for Greta Van Susteren --  was fatally shot in Virginia over the weekend -- and police say her son pulled the trigger.

According to the Arlington County Police Department, Logan Chrisinger shot and killed his mom in an Arlington apartment Sunday morning, but his motive is still a mystery.

Officers were dispatched at 8:30 AM after receiving a report of a shooting and found Baldwin with an apparent gunshot wound and her son at the scene, police said. Baldwin was rushed to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

'Lilo and Stitch' Actor David H. K. Bell Cause of Death Revealed

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David Hekili Kenui Bell's autopsy report has been released, painting a clearer and heartbreaking picture of what happened before his sudden death at just 46 years old.

The autopsy report -- obtained by PEOPLE -- was issued by the Hawaii Police Department more than two months after the "Lilo & Stitch" actor died on June 12 on Hawaii's Big Island. The report lists four major diagnoses: acute respiratory failure, sepsis, hypertensive/atherosclerotic heart disease, and morbid obesity.

Atherosclerosis occurs when fatty deposits clog up artery walls, restricting blood flow or causing clots.

Kelly Clarkson Returning To 'The Voice'

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Kelly Clarkson’s keeping the show rolling after the tragic death of ex-hubby Brandon Blackstock -- TMZ’s confirmed she’s heading back to "The Voice" as a coach.

We’re told Kelly skipped one taping for Season 29 of NBC’s 'Battle of the Champions' earlier this month -- coming right after the heartbreaking news -- but Jennifer Hudson stepped in during rehearsals for the battle rounds.

Kelly’s reuniting with fellow champ coaches Adam Levine and John Legend -- and get this, the show’s cranking out two cycles at the same time.

TikTok Star John Crawley Dead at 47

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John Crawley AKA KingBeardX -- best known for his hilarious TikTok reactions to the way people eat food -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

James Steele, the funeral director at Glenfield Funeral Home in New Albany, Mississippi, tells us Crawley died Monday in the hospital. His cause of death is cardiac arrest. We're told he had been hospitalized for at least the last two weeks.

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According to a GoFundMe started by his friend and former podcast cohost, Anthony Caruso, he went to the hospital because he was having trouble breathing. Doctors put him on a ventilator and he stopped breathing, so he was moved to the ICU. Caruso says he had a tube placed in his chest because of how bad it got.

Drake & Adin Ross Covering Funeral Services For French Streamer Jean Pormanove

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A French streamer known for extreme content died earlier this week and now his funeral services are being funded by two very famous people ... Drake and Adin Ross!!!

On Tuesday, Adin vowed to avenge the death of 46-year-old internet personality Jean Pormanove, if his demise turns out to be foul play, after he died in his sleep Monday.

Adin announced he'd convened with Drake, and they'll be paying for Jean's funeral services. The two have paired up for fun charity streams in the past, so the move is par for the course.

Influencer Yarely Ashley Hermosillo Shot in Nearby Road Rage Argument ... Died at 27 in Hospital

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Influencer Yarely Ashley Hermosillo has died after she was struck by a stray bullet in a road rage incident she was not a part of, in the Phoenix area, TMZ can confirm.

Police say Hermosillo was in the passenger seat of an SUV late Friday night when she was struck in her eye by a bullet ... her 3-year-old son and her mother were also in the vehicle, which was driven by Hermosillo's boyfriend. No one else in the SUV was injured.

Arizona's Glendale Police Department tells TMZ ... the content creator was rushed to a hospital, where she died. Police arrested the suspect, Jesus Preciado Dousten, Saturday night on several charges -- including 2nd degree murder.

Travis Decker DNA Shows Fugitive Is Sole Suspect ... In Murders of Young Daughters

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DNA testing confirms Travis Decker is the only suspect in the murders of his three young daughters, according to new information from investigators ... as the manhunt for the fugitive continues.

The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office in Washington shared the update in the riveting case Tuesday, saying testing shows only DNA from Travis and his daughters -- Paityn, 9; Evelyn, 8; and Olivia, 5 -- was found on the plastic bags covering the corpses' heads when they were discovered in a wooded area near a state campground in early June.

Police also say testing done by the Washington State Crime Lab linked Decker's DNA profile to cable ties collected at the scene as well.

Tekashi 6ix9ine's Close Friend Influencer Ariela 'La Langosta' Shot Dead at 33

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Tekashi 6ix9ine is mourning the loss of his close friend Ariela "La Langosta," who was found shot dead in her car Sunday.

The rapper posted a series of tributes to his Instagram Story Monday, remembering the Dominican fashion and modeling influencer, who had more than 550,000 followers on Instagram. He shared several clips of the pair spending time together and honored her as a "tremendous woman" and likened her to his sister.

Ariela -- whose real name is Ariela Mejia-Polanco -- was a dancer featured in the rapper's music video for his 2023 song "Wapae."

'Killer OnlyFans Model: Deadly Love Story' Brutal Murder or Self-Defense? Now Available on YouTube

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Courtney Clenney killed her boyfriend Christian Obumseli in Miami back in 2022 ... but whether she murdered him or killed him in self-defense will be the subject of her trial -- and, we examine the case in a documentary now available to stream on YouTube.

We've put our doc "TMZ Investigates: Killer OnlyFans Model: Deadly Love Story" on the video streaming site ... which takes viewers through all the beats of Clenney and Obumseli's toxic relationship.

Clenney -- who was seen hitting Christian during a trip to Aspen, Colorado -- has claimed self-defense. She's facing a second-degree murder charge in Florida.

Aubrey Plaza Grief After Husband's Death Is a Daily Struggle

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Aubrey Plaza is opening up in public about the heartache of her husband Jeff Baena's death for the first time -- discussing the daily struggle of facing life after his loss earlier this year.

Speaking on Amy Poehler’s "Good Hang" podcast Tuesday, Aubrey said she’s showing up, functioning, and grateful to be moving through the world -- and generally feeling OK at the moment.

Aubrey compared the complexities of her grief over her husband's suicide to the movie "The Gorge," about two snipers guarding a canyon, clueless about what’s lurking below -- a haunting mirror of her own mourning.

Matthew Perry Death 'Ketamine Queen' Goes Down ... Strikes Plea Deal with Feds

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The "Ketamine Queen" -- the last of 5 people charged in Matthew Perry's death -- is going away to prison, for a long time, after agreeing to plead guilty in the federal case.

Jasveen Sangha, who earned her street handle from slinging the drug in North Hollywood, struck a plea deal on 5 criminal charges -- according to the feds, she will plead guilty to 3 counts of ketamine distribution, one count of distributing ketamine resulting in death and one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises.

In exchange for her guilty plea, the feds are dropping all the other charges for which she'd been indicted.

Ralph Lauren's Brother Lenny Lauren Dead

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Ralph Lauren's brother Lenny Lauren has died ... TMZ has confirmed.

A memo circulated to residents in the Palm Beach condo complex Lenny resided in. The memo was filled with a heartfelt tribute, calling Lenny a beloved fixture in the community whose presence touched nearly everyone.

The message described him as dapper, elegant, and impeccably attired -- a man with a kind word for all, a prodigious memory, and a gift for storytelling.

Deng Mayar College Basketball Player Dead At 22 ... After Drowning in Utah

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Univ. of Nebraska at Omaha basketball player Deng Mayar, who was swimming with a friend, died Saturday in a tragic drowning accident. He was only 22 years old.

Police received a 911 call at 5:45 PM on Saturday stating two individuals were in distress at Blackridge Reservoir in Herriman, Utah -- about 25 miles southwest of Salt Lake City.

Law enforcement said Mayar's friend, Sa Mafutaga, saw him struggling after reaching the shore, so he reentered the water in an attempt to save Deng, who went under about 35 yards away.

Restaurateur Dan Tana Dead at 90 ... Founded Celeb Hot Spot in West Hollywood

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Dan Tana -- a restaurant magnate who founded one of the premier eateries in West Hollywood has died ... the staff announced via the restaurant's social media.

The Facebook post says the "great Dan Tana has passed on" ... though his presence will always be felt in the little yellow restaurant he created.

Dan Tana's humble beginnings in Serbia are highlighted ... with mention made of his soccer career in Europe before he moved to Hollywood.

terence stamp 'superman' actor dead at 87

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Terence Stamp -- who famously played General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II" and Bernadette in "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" has died ... his family confirms.

Stamp’s family said the Oscar-nominated star passed away on Sunday morning. "He leaves behind an extraordinary body of work, both as an actor and as a writer that will continue to touch and inspire people for years to come," they said in a statement.

No cause of death has been revealed yet.

Miss Universe Contestant Killed After Elk Smashes Through Car Windshield

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A former Miss Universe contestant was killed after a horrifying car accident in Russia -- when an elk came crashing through her Porsche's windshield.

Kseniya Alexandrova -- crowned Vice-Miss Russia back in 2017 -- was in the passenger seat of her husband's Porsche Panamera on July 5 when the elk suddenly bolted onto the road. The elk's body flew into the car, slamming directly into Alexandrova's head, knocking her unconscious, according to reports.

Alexandrova slipped into a coma immediately after the crash due to suffering catastrophic head injuries. She remained in that state until passing away on August 15, according to her modeling agency.