Hollywood Producer 146 Years in Prison For Drugging, Raping, Murdering Women
Hollywood producer and serial rapist David Brian Pearce was sentenced to 146 years to life in prison Wednesday for the tragic drug overdose deaths of a model and her friend ... in addition to other heinous convictions.
Pearce was convicted of murdering 24-year-old Christy Giles and her 26-year-old friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola in the first degree back in February. According to ABC7 Los Angeles, further investigation also uncovered rapes he committed against several women over more than a decade -- he was also convicted of multiple counts including forcible rape, sexual penetration by use of force, rape of an unconscious person, and sodomy by use of force.
Prosecutors said Pearce reportedly met Giles and Cabrales-Arzola at an after-hours rave and later drugged them to facilitate a sexual assault.
Kae Bradshaw TikToker Dies of Cancer at 29
Beloved TikToker Kae Bradshaw has died after a valiant battle with cancer.
Her husband, Austin, announced the heartbreaking news on her TikTok account Wednesday and revealed she passed Monday at 1:27 AM with family surrounding her.
Austin said Kae -- who had been diagnosed with stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma, or bile duct cancer -- was in no pain and was holding his hand as she took her last breaths.
Buzz Aldrin's Wife Anca Faur Dead At 66
Buzz Aldrin's wife, Anca Faur, died Tuesday night, according to a statement shared by their families on Facebook.
The former astronaut -- the second man to walk on the moon -- was by his late wife's side when she died, as was her son Vlad Ghenciu. Her cause of death wasn't revealed in the statement.
Buzz and Anca first met at a professional event in December 2017, and they began dating the following May. They ended up tying the knot on his 93rd birthday in 2023, according to People.
'Love & Hip Hop's Masika Kalysha Mourns Sudden Death Of Estranged Husband
"Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood" alum Masika Kalysha is opening up about the painful loss of her husband in a horrible accident ... calling the death of Jamar Champ "tragic" and "unexpected."
Masika issued a statement to The Shade Room, confirming the bad news that Champ was killed Tuesday when his Cybertruck got into a three-vehicle crash in Houston, Texas.
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The reality star noted Champ was the "father/stepfather of my beautiful daughters" and asked for respect and understanding while their family grieves him and honors his memory.
Late TikTok Star Ben Bader Stopped Breathing, Life-Saving Measures Failed
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Following the mysterious and untimely death of TikTok star Ben Bader, we now have more info as to how he passed -- and the details are disturbing.
Shawn Reed, a rep for the Jupiter Police Department in Florida, tells TMZ ... Bader was discovered by neighbors and appeared "not to be breathing."
The spokesperson also said first responders performed life-saving measures on Bader, and continued when medical personnel arrived. Reed added Bader was eventually taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Kelly Osbourne Celebrates 41st birthday at the Chateau ... First Without Dad Ozzy
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Kelly Osbourne rang in her 41st birthday -- her first without dad Ozzy Osbourne -- with family at Los Angeles' historic Chateau Marmont.
Check out the clip of her heading into the posh hotel ... she appears to be in high spirits as she holds her nearly 3-year-old son, Sidney, close on her hip while her Slipknot DJ fiancé Sid Wilson gets their stroller together.
She showed off her frame in a fitted black dress and drew attention to her famous cheekbones by putting her platinum blonde hair in a ponytail.
BOB SAGET WIDOW SHARES THROWBACK VID on 7-Year ANNIVERSARY
Kelly Rizzo -- Bob Saget's widow -- is remembering her late husband on what would've been their seven-year wedding anniversary ... sharing a lighthearted throwback that has everything to do with "Full House."
Check out the video ... Rizzo's in San Francisco searching for the sitcom's iconic house when she stops a stranger for directions -- where she's met by Saget.
He jokingly tells her to follow a "trail of Rice-A-Roni" to find the front door ... classic Danny Tanner humor.
Prunella Scales 'Fawlty Towers' Star Dead At 93
Prunella Scales -- the beloved British actress best known for her role on the '70s sitcom "Fawlty Towers" -- has died at the age of 93.
The legend’s sons, Samuel and Joseph, confirmed her passing to the UK’s PA Media, saying she died peacefully at home in London on Monday. Her official cause of death hasn't been confirmed.
Samuel also shared a message on X, noting her 2013 vascular dementia diagnosis led to her retirement after a 70-year acting career -- but even in her final days, she remained at home ... and was watching "Fawlty Towers" the day before she died.
TikTok Star Ben Bader FAMILY SPEAKS OUT ... Following Untimely Death
Ben Bader's family is speaking out ... after the Miami-based content creator tragically died at just 25 years old.
In a statement to TMZ ... the Upham and Bader family remember him as a "visionary who led with love, lived with intention, and turned his passions into helping others."
Ben's family goes on to say ... "He made a profound impact on everyone who knew him through his wisdom, humor, and compassion. Ben lived each day to the fullest, inspiring those around him to seek meaning, connection, and purpose in their own lives."
Cody 'Beef' Franke Barstool Sports Personality Dead After 'Sudden Medical Issue'
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Popular Barstool Sports personality Cody "Beef" Franke has died.
Dave Portnoy's media org. just announced the tragic news ... revealing the golf content creator passed away over the weekend following "a sudden medical issue."
Beef was in the Dominican Republic attending a wedding when the incident occurred, his colleague, Dan "Big Cat" Katz, announced Monday morning.
TikTok Star Ben Bader Dead at 25
Miami-based content creator Ben Bader has died ... his girlfriend, Reem, shared Monday.
The influencer, known for his lifestyle content and financial coaching course, reportedly died October 23 from, as of yet, "still unknown" causes.
Reem shared an emotional tribute to Ben, saying, “Ben was the kindest, most caring, most generous person I have ever met in my entire life ... He genuinely loved every single person that he met and he was so positive all the time.”
Artist Jackie Ferrara Dead at 95 ... Through Medical Aid In Dying
World-renowned artist Jackie Ferrara has passed away at 95 -- choosing to end her life through medical aid.
Jackie -- whose work is featured in collections at the Museum of Modern Art -- died last Wednesday, her estate and legacy adviser Tina Hejtmanek confirmed. She had traveled to Basel, Switzerland, where she chose to end her life at Pegasos, a nonprofit clinic for assisted dying.
Jackie was based in NYC, where Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) isn’t legal -- and in the U.S. states where it is legal, patients have to be terminally ill, which she wasn’t. That’s why she traveled to Switzerland, where the law doesn’t require someone to be terminally ill.
Disney World Latest Death Ruled A Suicide ... 3 Bodies in 10 Days
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The third death on Walt Disney World property in 10 days has been ruled a suicide, and two of the people took their lives at Disney's most prominent hotel ... TMZ has learned.
A rep for the Medical Examiner's Office tells TMZ, the third person was identified as 28-year-old Matthew Cohn, who died from multiple traumatic injuries after he jumped to his death from a height at Disney's Contemporary Resort in Florida
This is the third death at Walt Disney World in just over a week. As we reported, a 31-year-old woman died by suicide on October 14 -- also at the Contemporary. Then, on October 21, a man in his 60s died after suffering a medical episode at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground.
NYPD Detective Fatal Colombian Butt Lift
NYPD detective Alicia Stone died a week after undergoing a Brazilian butt lift and liposuction in Colombia ... leaving her husband searching for answers.
Detective Stone, a 13-year NYPD veteran in the department's Internal Affairs Bureau, was reportedly rushed to Fundación Valle del Lili Hospital in Cali, Colombia, after she was discovered unresponsive in her hotel room Thursday. According to the Daily News, she was pronounced dead about an hour later from an "unspecified cardiac arrest."
The late detective's husband, Michael Stone, told the Daily News, “The doctor who called me from Colombia just called me and told me my wife had just passed away. She didn’t have any information to tell me when I was asking her ... Something just doesn’t add up.”
Jazz Drummer Jack DeJohnette Dead At 83
Longtime jazz drummer Jack DeJohnette, who played with greats like Miles Davis and Chick Corea, died on Sunday.
The musician died at his home in Woodstock, New York, and he was surrounded by friends and family in his last hours, reports The Independent. His personal assistant reportedly stated the cause of death was congestive heart failure.
DeJohnette's musical career started at an early age, and he played piano and sang in doo-wop groups before he began playing drums in various jazz combos, according to The Guardian.
The drummer began working with Davis in the late 1960s, right when the trumpet player began moving away from traditional jazz and began working in influences from other genres of music.
DeJohnette remained with Davis' group until 1971, and he later collaborated with artists like Sonny Rollins and Herbie Hancock.
He received a Grammy Award for Best New Age Album in 2009, and he won a second Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Album in 2022.
The drummer also played piano on various recordings over the years, and he performed a solo concert utilizing the instrument in 2024, according to The New York Times.
DeJohnette was 83 years old.
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KISS Head of Security Dies After 'Brutal Fight' With Cancer
KISS has suffered another blow ... Danny Francis, the legendary band's head of security, has passed away.
Co-lead vocalist, Paul Stanley, 73, made the announcement on X, writing, "Danny Francis, my dear friend, assistant and so much more for 30 years of tours and life has died after a brutal fight with liver cancer. He was loved by Erin and all my children and his kindness was given to everyone he came in contact with. My condolences to his entire family."
This comes as Stanley and the rest of the band are still mourning the sudden loss of guitarist Ace Frehley.