Matthew Perry Death Dr. Plasencia Gets 2.5 Years in Prison

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A doctor who pled guilty in connection to Matthew Perry's death found out his fate Wednesday ... the judge sentenced him to 30 months -- about 2.5 years -- in prison.

Dr. Salvador Plasencia -- who pled guilty to 4 counts of distributing ketamine back in July -- received the sentence in an L.A. federal courthouse, the L.A. Times reports. He was taken directly into custody.

In exchange for his guilty plea, prosecutors dropped five other charges ... 3 other ketamine distribution charges and 2 counts of falsifying records.

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As you know ... Plasencia prescribed ketamine to Perry weeks before the actor fell unconscious and drowned in his hot tub back in 2023.

Reality Television Star Criscilla Anderson Dies Following Battle With Colon Cancer

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Professional dancer and reality television star Criscilla Anderson died following a seven-year battle with colon cancer.

Her death was announced on her Instagram account Tuesday, with a message Criscilla wrote before she died, letting her fans know she'd "slipped into the arms of Jesus."

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She wrote she'd fought hard throughout her treatment for colon cancer and thanked her friends and family for their support.

Donyelle Jones 'So You Think You Can Dance' Star Dead at 46

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"So You Think You Can Dance" star Donyelle Jones has died after a long battle with breast cancer.

The tragic news was shared on her Instagram Tuesday, with the heartbreaking announcement reading ... "Today at 8:34am, Donyelle Denise Wilson, transitioned. A wife. A daughter. A sister. A friend. And a warrior who kicked cancer’s a** every single day she was here."

Jones was diagnosed with stage 3C breast cancer nearly a decade ago, and despite treatments, it progressed to stage 4 metastatic breast cancer.

Rapper POORSTACY's Death Mystery Deepens As 911 Audio Is Released

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The mystery of POORSTACY's death is deepening ... police released 911 audio that leaves us with more questions than answers about what exactly happened to the musician.

TMZ exclusively obtained the audio clip from the Boca Raton PD, which notes the "redacted file" had "all investigative information removed" ... leaving people to continue to wonder how he died.

As we reported ... sources with direct knowledge tell us POORSTACY died by suicide after shooting himself ... but his family flat-out disputes that and believes foul play was involved.

Matthew Perry's Parents Slam 'Greedy' Doc 'Most Culpable' For Actor's Death

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Matthew Perry's mom Suzanne and stepdad Keith Morrison absolutely poured their hearts out in a victim impact letter to the judge ... who today will sentence the doctor who pleaded guilty to supplying their son the drugs that killed him.

Dr. Salvador Plasencia is the man "most culpable" for Perry's 2023 drug-related death, according to the letter.

They wrote ... “How do you measure grief? Can you possibly provide any rational accounting? The bottom falling out? Yes, that."

Ozzy Osbourne Here in Spirit ... Happy 77th!

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Sharon and Kelly Osbourne are remembering Ozzy Osbourne on what would have been the late rockstar's 77th birthday.

His wife, Sharon, shared a look at a birthday memorial created by fans on the Black Sabbath Bridge in his hometown of Birmingham, England, followed by photos from his life. The Wednesday Instagram tribute was set to Ozzy's "See You On the Other Side."

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She penned ... "My darling husband, I celebrate the day you were born. I will never let go of your hand until I see you on the other side."

Elden Campbell Ex-Laker & NBA Champ DEAD AT 57

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Elden Campbell -- a longtime Los Angeles Lakers big man and key figure on the team during the '90s -- has died at 57, TMZ can confirm.

Family sources tell TMZ ... he died suddenly Monday, but they declined to reveal his cause of death. We're told he was not sick.

The 6'11" center spent 15 years in the NBA -- more than half of that run in the purple and gold. The Lakers drafted Campbell in the first round in 1990, and he went on to share the floor with icons like Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant.

POORSTACY Died By Suicide ... Family Not Buying It

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Rapper POORSTACY's death in Florida was a suicide ... TMZ has learned, but some of his family members feel it was something more nefarious.

Multiple sources with knowledge of the investigation tell us POORSTACY shot himself Saturday morning in a Boca Raton hotel room, but initially survived. He was transported to a local hospital, where he died Monday, after being taken off life support.

Police have yet to officially release the cause of death, but we're told the rapper's family isn't buying it was suicide. One source connected to his family tells TMZ ... the family is disputing it was a self-inflicted gunshot wound ... and they suspect foul play.

Burna Boy Covering Funeral Costs for Stockton Shooting Victims Killed at 2-Year-Old's Bday Party

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Burna Boy had his emotions spiked after hearing about the mass shooting that destroyed a 2-year-old's birthday party last weekend in Stockton, California ... and he's stepping up to foot the bill for all 4 of the deceased victims.

The Afrobeats giant says he was taking in the story from "The Breakfast Club" and immediately reached out to Wack 100 ... who, in turn, connected him with Hollywood Unlocked's Jason Lee, who also serves as vice mayor of his hometown of Stockton.

Lee lashed out at the unidentified shooters, telling the Associated Press it's never been considered "gangsta" in the streets to assassinate children, and Burna Boy agreed and offered to pay for all the funerals. It's the very least he can do, considering the lifetime of pain the parents face ahead.

WWE Star CM Punk Best Doggo In The World ... Posts Tribute After Pup Dies in His Arms

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Professional wrestlers CM Punk and his wife AJ Lee just lost their beloved dog Larry ... and CM commemorated him in the most personal and beautiful post probably of his whole life.

This is just heart-wrenching ... The World Heavyweight Champion revealed Larry took his last breath while in the couple's arms after spending more than 10 years together as a family.

According to CM, they rescued Larry in February 2015 and he changed their life by making everywhere they went with him home.

Ric Flair I Should've Never Said 'Street Drugs' Killed Hulk Hogan

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Ric Flair is expressing his regret over speaking on Hulk Hogan's death ... saying he "should have never mentioned it" after the wrestling icon's wife disputed the information he shared on a podcast.

The Nature Boy went to X to address TMZ Sports' story on the matter ... in which Hulk's widow, Sky, told us Flair's claim that "street drugs" killed Hogan was simply untrue.

"Okay Sky!" Flair said Monday night. "I Got Bad Information According To You. I Should Have Never Mentioned It."

Skateboarder Terry Kennedy To Be Released From Prison On NYE ... 4.5 Years After Death of Fellow Skateboarder

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Famed skateboarder Terry Kennedy -- who's behind bars, serving a 5-year prison sentence for an assault that resulted in the death of fellow skater Josiah Kassahun -- is scheduled to be released at the end of the month, TMZ Sports has learned.

The Illinois Department of Corrections tells us that Kennedy, who is 40 years old, "was eligible for and received sentence credit" ... meaning his release date was pushed up, and he'll walk out of the slammer on December 31, 2025, just in time for New Year's Eve.

We're told TK will remain on supervised release until June 30, 2026, at which point he is scheduled to be fully discharged.

POORSTACY Rapper Dead at 26

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Rapper POORSTACY is dead ... and it sounds like he may have taken his own life.

The death of POORSTACY -- legal name Carlito Milfort -- was confirmed by the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner ... the Boca Raton Police Dept. told TMZ he died early Saturday in the city.

A Boca Raton hotel worker tells TMZ ... POORSTACY was transported to a local hospital for a medical emergency Saturday morning ... he was the only one hospitalized. We're told the rapper had been staying for 10 days at the hotel ... he had checked in with a woman and a toddler. No one else was reported injured Saturday.

Diane Keaton '3 Little Pigs' Brick House Back on Sale ... L.A. Home Lists for $27M

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Diane Keaton's incredible life also included a whole other career as a home renovator ... and her most personal project is now on the market, listed for $26,900,000, TMZ has learned.

Diane's longtime friend Andrew Gulyas holds the listing nicknamed "The House That Pinterest Built."

The sprawling 9,219-square-foot estate took 14 years to complete, according to the New York Post, and was reportedly inspired by her childhood love of "The Three Little Pigs" -- an inspiration perhaps most notably evidenced by the 75,000 hand-selected 18th-century bricks purchased in Chicago, which form the foundation.

Karen Sofía Quiroz Ramírez Dead at 25 ... Biker Influencer Killed After Running Into Truck

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Karen Sofía Quiroz Ramírez -- a popular influencer known for posting motorcycle- related content -- has died ... according to South American outlets.

The star -- also known as "Bikegirl" online -- lost control of her motorcycle and ran into a truck in Floridablanca, Colombia on Wednesday ... according to Brazilian oulet Metropoles.

After colliding with the truck, Ramírez was reportedly run over by another truck.

Beauty Influencer Stefanie Pieper Dead at 31 ... Allegedly Strangled, Dumped in Forest by Ex

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Stefanie Pieper -- an influencer from Austria -- has reportedly been found dead in a forest in Slovenia after her ex-boyfriend allegedly confessed to killing her.

Austria's largest newspaper, Kronen Zeitung, reports Stefanie's body was uncovered after investigators claimed her ex admitted to strangling her and took investigators to where he'd hidden the body.

The man has reportedly been extradited from Slovenia back to Austria, and his brother and stepfather have also been arrested.