Activist Susan Newman Dead at 72 ... Paul Newman's Daughter

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Susan Newman -- daughter of legendary actor Paul Newman -- has died ... according to an online obituary.

Newman passed away back in August -- though the obituary was only posted online earlier this week -- from "complications from chronic health conditions."

Susan was born to Newman and Jackie Witte in 1953, the second of three children the couple had.

'Risky Business' Ron Dean Dead at 87

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Ron Dean, famous for his work on "Risky Business" and "The Breakfast Club," is dead.

The veteran actor died Sunday at a hospital in Chicago ... according to Maggie Neff, Ron's partner of 40 years.

The cause of death is unclear, but Maggie tells us Ron has been battling a long illness.

'Growing Up Putman' Slow Recovery From Car Crash .... Chest Tube, Rehab

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Two members of the Putman reality television family sound like they have long roads to recovery after being involved in a tragic car accident ... but three others have been discharged from the hospital.

The family's Instagram page just shared a health update ... doctors are trying to keep Gia in stable condition, but she had her chest tube removed.

Noah is going through rehab, and he was walking and bouncing a ball Wednesday in occupational therapy. The fam says his biggest area of recovery is cognitive therapy.

Arturo Gatti Jr. Found Dead At 17 ... Son Of Beloved Boxer

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Arturo Gatti Jr. was found dead in his apartment this week at just 17 years old ... in a scene eerily similar to the death of his father, boxing great Arturo Gatti.

Chuck Zito, Gatti's former bodyguard (and actor and stuntman), broke the shocking news on social media Wednesday morning ... announcing the teen's tragic death.

"It's with a heavy heart that I have to say,.... R.I.P. to 17-year-old ARTURO GATTI JR. who was found hanging in an apartment in Mexico yesterday. The same way they found his Father dead in an apartment in Brazil 16 years ago," Zito wrote.

Disneyland Woman Dies After Haunted Mansion Visit

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A Disneyland guest suffered a possible heart attack while riding the famed Haunted Mansion ... and was later pronounced dead, TMZ has confirmed.

Police tell us ... a woman in her 60s was found unresponsive on the Haunted Mansion ride around 6:30 PM Monday.

Disneyland emergency personnel attempted life-saving measures until Anaheim, California police officers and paramedics arrived on scene.

Louis Tomlinson It's Impossible To Cope Without Liam!!!

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Louis Tomlinson is reliving the heartbreak again -- a year after Liam Payne’s tragic death, he admits the pain of losing him still feels impossible to bear.

In a new interview, Louis admitted the band’s 15th anniversary earlier this year felt painfully empty without Liam ... but said they all knew celebrating was just as important -- if not more -- in Liam’s honor.

Louis told Rolling Stone it still feels unfair and frustrating that Liam wasn’t there with them ... confessing he’s still carrying all those raw, heavy feelings every day.

West End Star Ben Lewis Dead At 46

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West End actor and singer Ben Lewis died on Monday after a lengthy battle with bowel cancer.

The performer's death was announced by his longtime friend, Australian television presenter Todd Woodbridge, who shared a tribute to his late friend on Instagram.

Ben got his start in Australia, where he appeared in various stage productions in the early 2000s, according to Deadline.

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The actor's profile got a boost in 2011, when he starred in the Australian production of "Love Never Dies," the sequel to "The Phantom of the Opera."

Lewis went on to star in a revival of "Phantom," which ran from 2017 to 2018 in London's West End.

Ben was diagnosed with bowel cancer in February 2024, and the cancer was reportedly deemed incurable.

Lewis is survived by his wife, actress Melle Stewart, who suffered a stroke in 2021 after experiencing an adverse reaction to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

Ben was 46 years old.

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Celeste Rivas Casket Carried In ... Loved Ones' Final Goodbye

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Celeste Rivas' family and friends gathered Monday at Queen of Heaven Cemetery & Mortuary ... as they carried the slain 14-year-old’s casket to her final resting spot.

A hearse pulled up to the Rowland Heights, California cemetery, next to a large tent.

The funeral service will finally give her family and friends a chance to say goodbye ... after a case that’s rattled L.A. and left more questions than answers.

Jack Osbourne Breaks Down in Tears ... Ozzy's Last Concert Was a 'Living Wake'

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Jack Osbourne's tearfully remembering a moment he and his late father, Ozzy Osbourne, shared a couple of weeks before his death ... and he says, in hindsight, it couldn't have been more perfect.

Ozzy's youngest child got emotional Monday on 'GMA,' when he opened up about the pain of losing a parent. He also talked about how his mom, Sharon, is handling life without Ozzy ... saying, she's "okay, but she's not okay."

Jack started choking up when he talked about Ozzy being clean, sober and in "such a good mood" at the end of his life ... even though the late rocker once said, "If I were clean and sober, I wouldn't be Ozzy."

Rolling Ray No Foul Play in Death ... Natural Causes Confirmed

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Rolling Ray's sudden death shocked his massive social media following back in September, and for good reason ... the influencer died from natural causes just a few days before his 29th birthday.

Maryland's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed Ray's organic death with People on Monday ... the social media star had been suffering from declining health for more than a year, battling both pneumonia and a blood infection.

Ray was in a wheelchair for the bulk of his life, after being diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy as a toddler, but he was able to sell his personality to the world -- and Zeus Network.

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Remember, his longtime collaborator and fellow diss-disher, Bobby Lytes, told TMZ Hip Hop his fondest memory is being roasted by Ray ... and he, along with the likes of Cardi B and Joseline Hernandez, is still mourning their reality star legend.

Tina Turner's Son Ike Turner Jr. Dead at 67

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Tina Turner and Ike Turner's son, Ike Turner Jr. has died ... TMZ has learned.

Tina’s niece, Jacqueline Bullock, tells TMZ ... Ike Jr. died Saturday at a Los Angeles hospital from kidney failure. She says he'd battled severe heart issues for years, and we're told his health had been declining for some time. He also recently suffered a stroke in early September.

Born in 1958 to Ike Sr. and Lorraine Taylor, Ike Jr. was adopted by Tina early in his life and grew up amid his parents' whirlwind music career.

'Vice Principals' Kimberly Hébert Gregory Dead at 52

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Kimberly Hébert Gregory, best known for her scene stealing roles in "Vice Principals", "The Chi" and "Five Feet Apart", has died.

Her ex-husband, Chester Gregory, confirmed the news Saturday on Instagram, sharing a heartfelt tribute to Kimberly. He reflected on their bond, calling her "so much more than an ex-wife" and describing their son as a living reminder of her light, laughter, and brilliance.

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Gregory went on to thank Kimberly for the time they shared, saying her life was defined not by struggle but by the grace and beauty she carried. He ended his message with ... "Rest in power, rest in peace ... you are deeply loved. Kim, you did good."

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Tributes from Hollywood quickly poured in. Walton Goggins, who worked alongside Kimberly on HBO's "Vice Principals," remembered her as one of the most talented people he'd ever collaborated with ... praising her professionalism, humor, and unmatched energy. He called her "a true powerhouse" who will be deeply missed.

Fellow stars like Leslie Jones, Yvette Nicole Brown and Busy Philipps also shared their heartbreak calling Kimberly a "light," a "force," and "a loss to the entire community."

Over her decades long career, Kimberly built an impressive resume ... appearing in hit TV shows like "Gossip Girl," "Grey's Anatomy," "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "Shameless," and "The Big Bang Theory."

On the big screen, she stared in "I Think I Love My Wife," Spike Lee's "Red Hook Summer," "Five Feet Apart" and "Miss Virginia."

Kimberly was 52.

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Kyren Lacy Too Far to Cause Fatal Car Accident, Says Attorney

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Kyren Lacy's lawyer says his client was nowhere close to the car cops accused him of crashing into ... citing surveillance video and data he says the local district attorney's office uncovered.

Lacy's lawyer -- Matt Ory -- sat down for an interview with the local channel HTV 10 in which they showed a video of the LSU wide receiver's bright green Dodge Charger.

Ory shared a video which shows one car crashing into another ... which he claims is a driver colliding with Herman Hall -- the 78-year-old killed in the accident.

Arthur Jones Ex-NFL Star, Jon's Brother Dead At 39

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3:40 PM PT -- It's still unclear how Arthur Jones passed ... but according to new police audio TMZ Sports has obtained, it appears he might have suffered an issue with his heart on Friday morning.

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An official can be heard in the audio stating a 39-year-old male's "defibrillator went off" and "he received a shock and now he's not answering the phone."

Former NFL star Arthur Jones -- the brother of UFC legend Jon Jones and football player Chandler Jones -- has died, the Baltimore Ravens announced Friday.

He was 39 years old.

Details surrounding his death have not been announced.

TikTok Star Jennifer Rivas Dead At 21

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TikTok star Jennifer Nicole Rivas was found dead at her home in the capital city of Honduras, Tegucigalpa, on Wednesday.

The influencer's body was discovered at her residence, and authorities have cited natural causes as her cause of death, according to the New York Post.

The social media star's family said they suspect Rivas died from of complications from an epileptic seizure ... they said she had been taking medication for the condition.

Climber Balin Miller Livestreams His Own Death At 23

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Climber Balin Miller is dead after he fell while attempting to summit El Capitan in Yosemite National Park on Wednesday, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Photographer Tom Evans posted on his Facebook account following the incident and said Miller was dealing with a stuck gear bag when the accident occurred.

The climber apparently went back down on his rope in an effort to correct the problem, and he reportedly rappelled off the end of his rope.

The climber was reportedly livestreaming on TikTok when he fell, and his death was witnessed by multiple viewers.

Several witnesses were present at the scene when Miller fell, and they reported park rangers arrived at the scene of the fatal accident shortly after it occurred.

Miller's mother, Jeanine Girard-Moorman, also confirmed his death on Facebook Wednesday.

The climber made a name for himself climbing some of the most difficult routes in mountaineering, including the "Slovak Direct" on Denali, the highest summit in North America.

Balin was just 23 years old.

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