Aubrey Plaza Grief After Husband's Death Is a Daily Struggle
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Hulk Hogan Inside WWE Legend's NYC Sports Bar Exclusive Footage, Life-Size Statues and Beyond!!!
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Hulk Hogan fans will be introduced to never-before-seen footage of the late WWE legend at the massive New York City Slam Sports Bar he began creating before his sudden death earlier this month -- and so much more.
TMZ caught up with his business partner -- President & CEO of American Sports Bar Entertainment Rich Rosen -- who spilled all the deets on the upcoming bar ... and Hulkamania will certainly be running wild in this unique restaurant experience!
But back to the sentimental part -- Rich tells TMZ there will be exclusive video of Hulk walking through the spacious 9,000 square-foot entertainment and dining space, giving his thoughts on it and fondly remembering the rise of his career inside Madison Square Garden -- which is directly across the street and is where Hulk built his icon status.
Actor Tristan Rogers Dead at 79 ... Robert Scorpio on 'General Hospital'
Tristan Rogers -- an actor known for his work in soap operas and animation -- has died ... according to a report.
ABC7 Los Angeles -- citing Rogers' longtime manager, Meryl Soodak -- reports Rogers passed away Friday morning after a long battle with lung cancer. Despite the cause of death, Soodak told the outlet Rogers didn't smoke.
Rogers got his start in acting way back in the late 1960s with an appearance on the Australian science-fiction adventure series "Delta."
Bodybuilder Craig Licker Dead At 57 ... Former IFBB pro
Craig Licker -- a former IFBB Pro Bodybuilder -- has tragically passed away at the age of 57 ... according to reports.
According to reports, Licker died earlier this week ... however, the cause of death is currently unknown.
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Dave Palumbo -- a fellow retired bodybuilder -- mourned the passing, saying Licker had "a really gifted structure and discipline for bodybuilding."
George Michael Would've Loved Taylor Swift's Interpolation ... Says His Ex-Boyfriend
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Taylor Swift is tipping her hat to the late, great George Michael on her upcoming album "The Life of a Showgirl" with a track called "Father Figure" -- and the icon’s former partner says George would’ve totally approved of it.
Kenny Goss -- George’s partner of 13 years -- tells TMZ George would be proud of the tribute, which isn't a straight sample, but an interpolation ... meaning you’ll hear the melody of his '87 classic woven into Taylor’s track.
Kenny tells us George never met Taylor, but he’s pretty sure the icon would’ve been a fan -- and would’ve appreciated someone of her caliber taking an interest in his work.
Jeff Bezos Mom Jacklyn Dead at 78
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Jeff Bezos is facing heartbreak -- his mother, Jacklyn "Jackie" Bezos, has died at 78.
The Bezos Family Foundation announced the sad news Thursday, sharing a photo of Jackie along with a lengthy tribute, saying she died peacefully at her Miami home -- and while the cause of death hasn’t been revealed, the Foundation noted she was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia in 2020.
Brandon Blackstock Seizures Were Major Role in Death
Brandon Blackstock’s death certificate is revealing more about his passing from melanoma -- showing that seizures played a major role in his death.
According to the death certificate from the Butte-Silver Bow County Clerk and Recorder’s Office in Montana, first obtained by People -- Brandon died at 11:13 AM on August 7 -- with seizures listed as a "significant condition contributing to death but not resulting in the underlying cause."
The death certificate reveals no autopsy was performed, and Brandon was cremated.
Kelly Clarkson Nixes Another Gig After Ex's Death
Kelly Clarkson is canceling another show ... this time the singer is backing out of the Band Together Texas concert after the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock.
Clarkson's announcement did not come from her or her team ... rather, the event organizers posted the news Tuesday on Instagram Stories, saying Kelly will be unable to appear for her August 17 show at the fundraiser, which is helping raise money for people impacted by the Texas floods in July.
The statement notes Kelly will be MIA due to "personal circumstances," and sends well wishes to her and her family.
Priscilla Presley's Attorney Lisa Marie Claims Are Disgusting Publicity Stunt ... She's a Grieving Mother!!!
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Priscilla Presley's lawyer is firing back at the former business partners suing her and alleging she let Lisa Marie Presley die so she could take control of Graceland ... telling us their lawsuit is one of the most shameful, ridiculous, salacious and meritless things he's ever seen.
Priscilla's attorney, Marty Singer, tells TMZ ... the lawsuit against Elvis Presley's ex-wife is "nothing more than a sad and vicious attempt to falsely tarnish the reputation of an eighty-year-old woman."
Singer says Priscilla's legal foes here are on their fourth different set of lawyers and he says the lawsuit is a "disgusting publicity stunt."
Priscilla Presley Sued 'Pulled Plug' On Lisa Marie to Control Elvis Estate ... Priscilla Calls Allegations 'Malicious Lies'
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Priscilla Presley exploited her own daughter's health crisis to gain control of the Elvis Presley Estate, allegedly yanking life support from Lisa Marie when her heart stopped, according to a new lawsuit -- but Priscilla strongly denies the claim.
Elvis' ex-wife is being sued by her former business partners, and in the $50 million lawsuit, they lay out serious allegations -- claiming "Priscilla pulled the plug within hours of Lisa being admitted" in January 2023 after suffering cardiac arrest.
In the docs, obtained by TMZ, the plaintiff's claim Priscilla made that fateful decision before Lisa Marie's daughter, Riley Keough, was able to get to the hospital -- and, despite Lisa Marie having signed a directive to "prolong her life."