'My 600-lb Life' Charity Pierce Dead at 50
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Charity Pierce -- best known for her appearance on TLC's "My 600-lb Life" -- has died ... TMZ has learned.
A family source tells TMZ ... Charity died Tuesday at 1:20 AM, surrounded by her loved ones. Our source says Charity had been in hospice care for a month or two due to ongoing medical conditions -- including lymphedema and fluid buildup in her lungs -- adding the fluid in her lungs may have contributed to her death.
The reality TV star's death was also confirmed by her daughter, Charly Jo, who shared an emotional post on Facebook announcing her mother's death. In the message, Charly said she was by Charity's side when she took her last breath ... and that Charity is now "finally at peace."
"I wasn't going to post about this," Charly wrote, explaining an influx of calls and texts prompted her to share the heartbreaking news publicly. She wrote Charity is reunited with deceased family members and closed the post saying how grateful she was to be by her mom's side before taking her last breath.
Charity rose to national attention in Season 3 of "My 600-lb Life," where viewers watched her battle severe obesity, health complications, and emotional trauma. At her heaviest, Charity weighed nearly 800 pounds, before she sought professional help.
Voice Actor Alexis Ortega Dead At 38
Mexican actor Alexis Ortega -- best known as the Latin American voice of Spider-Man -- has died.
The news about Ortega's death was announced by World Dubbing News on Tuesday. His cause of death wasn't immediately disclosed.
Ortega was born in Mexico in 1987, and he began his career as both an onscreen performer and voice actor in 2013, reports El Mundo America.
He eventually began dubbing over Tom Holland in various Marvel productions, including "Spider-Man: Homecoming" and "Avengers: Infinity War."
Ortega worked on several Disney movies, and provided Spanish dubbing for movies like "Big Hero 6" and "Star Wars: Rogue One."
The actor was also featured onscreen in shows like "Luis Miguel: The Series" and "La Casa de las Flores."
He reportedly worked in dubbing for social media content, and on projects for MrBeast.
Ortega was 38 years old.
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YouTuber 'Adam the Woo' Cause of Death Revealed
YouTube star Adam the Woo died from natural causes, TMZ has learned.
A rep for Florida's Orange County Medical Examiner tells TMZ ... Adam died of "atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease with obesity."
Adam's dad, Jim Williams, reached out to fans in a Facebook post Monday, writing, "Our beloved Son . . . your beloved friend . . . died, in essence, of a heart attack in his sleep from health issues he probably never knew he had."
He continued ... "Now, we can all stop guessing. Be grateful the Lord allowed him to die at home and not in a foreign country. Be grateful he was found by friends (as hard as that was) and not some nameless stranger."
As we reported, Adam died December 22. Deputies initially went to his Orlando, Florida home for a welfare check, but found nothing out of the ordinary.
Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar Jamaican Music Icon Dead at 73
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Lowell “Sly” Dunbar, who was one half of legendary Jamaican duo Sly & Robbie, has died, his daughter confirmed to TMZ.
Natasha Dunbar tells us ... her father died Monday at his home in Kingston, Jamaica. A cause of death was not disclosed.
"As one half of Sly & Robbie, Sly helped shape the sound of reggae and Jamaican music for generations. His extraordinary talent, innovation, and lasting contributions will never be forgotten. Sly’s music, spirit, and legacy touched people around the world, and we are deeply grateful for the love and support during this difficult time," reads a statement from the family.
Influencer Jéssica Daugirdas Dead At 35
Jéssica Daugirdas -- a popular social media influencer -- died Saturday after a 3-year battle with cancer.
Jéssica's family announced her passing on Instagram, saying she had "infinite wisdom" and was a warrior of God who fought "bravely until the end with strength, faith, and courage."
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In 2023, Jessica was first diagnosed with colorectal cancer after she noticed blood in her stool. Initially, she thought it was hemorrhoids or something else, but it turned out to be her worst nightmare.
Celebrity Hairstylist Kim Vo Dead at 55
Celebrity hairstylist Kim Vo -- a go-to colorist for Hollywood’s biggest stars including Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson, Britney Spears, Goldie Hawn, Uma Thurman, and Pamela Anderson -- has died after a long battle with colorectal cancer.
Kim's husband, Adeel Khan, confirmed the news on Instagram Saturday, describing an intimate and painful goodbye ... writing that his beloved husband, best friend, and partner in life and business had "taken his final breath."
Adeel revealed Kim was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2018, saying he "fought valiantly, winning many battles along the way and exceeding all medical expectations" under the care of Dr. Lawrence Piro and his team at Angeles Clinic and Cedars-Sinai but ultimately, "God decided it was time for our angel on earth to return home."
Elvis Presley Co-Star Yvonne Lime Dead at 90
Yvonne Lime, who acted in movies alongside Elvis Presley and Katharine Hepburn, is dead.
Yvonne died Friday, according to Childhelp, a national nonprofit organization she co-founded that's dedicated to helping abused, neglected, and at-risk children.
The cause of death is unclear but Yvonee's nonprofit says she "passed away peacefully."
Yvonne was born and raised in Glendale and she graduated from the Pasadena Playhouse before getting into Hollywood ... appearing in a bunch of movies in TV shows in the 1950s and 1960s.
She appeared opposite Elvis in the 1957 flick "Loving You" ... and they went on some dates during production ... with Elvis even bringing her to Graceland for Easter weekend in 1957.
Yvonne's first movie role was in 1956 when she landed a part in "The Rainmaker," which starred Hepburn and Burt Lancaster.
In '57 before the Elvis movie, Yvonne played Michael Landon's girlfriend in "I Was a Teenage Werewolf."
Yvonne married TV producer Don Fedderson in 1969 ... and she later served as president and CEO of his company, Don Fedderson Productions, managing the rights to huge TV shows like "The Betty White Show," "Family Affair," and "My Three Sons."
She was 90.
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Lula Lahfah Indonesian Influencer Dead at 26
Tragic news out of Indonesia -- popular internet personality Lula Lahfah has died at the age of 26.
The influencer was found dead Friday evening inside an apartment building in the Dharmawangsa neighborhood of South Jakarta, according to security officers at the scene.
The news was confirmed by a Metro Jaya Police spokesperson, who said South Jakarta Police are still processing the crime scene and coordinating with Lula’s family as the investigation continues.
Guy Hovis 'Lawrence Welk' Star Dead at 84
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Guy Hovis, the singer best known for his many appearances on "The Lawrence Welk Show," has died, his daughter Julie confirmed to TMZ.
Guy died peacefully Thursday night in Oxford, Mississippi ... with Julie telling us he had been hospitalized for a couple of weeks with a lingering, undisclosed illness.
In a Facebook post ... Guy's ex-wife and former performance partner, Ralna English, wrote, "Needless to say, at this time we are all devastated and simply trying to cope with this tragic news."
Hathaway, Wintour, Versace Celebs Swarm at Valentino Funeral
Anne Hathaway, Anna Wintour, Donatella Versace and Tom Ford are all in Rome ... and they're among the famous folks saying goodbye to late fashion designer Valentino Garavani.
The funeral service is going down right now at the central Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri ... following two days of public viewing at Valentino fashion HQ in Rome.
Other notable attendees paying their respects ... Anthony Souza, Sean Souza, Giancarlo Giammetti, Olivia Palermo and Johannes Huebl.
Louis Tomlinson Channels Liam Heartbreak With Tribute Track
Louis Tomlinson is pouring his heart out through music ... dropping a new single that appears to be a heartbreaking tribute to his late One Direction bandmate, Liam Payne.
The song, titled "Dark to Light," comes from Louis' upcoming album, "How Did I Get Here?" -- and the lyrics hit hard, hinting at the pain of feeling like he could've done more to help someone in crisis.
Lines like, "Is there anything that I can do? I wish you could see how you look in my eyes, one more time," and "Could it bring you from dark to light?" feel painfully close to home, following Liam's death in October 2024.
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Liam also notably had a tattoo across his chest that read, "Where dark meets lighT," which he got in 2023 shortly after opening up about his struggles and journey with sobriety. The sentiment is also reminiscent of a 2013 One Direction track that Liam cowrote with Louis titled "Through the Dark."
Comedian 'Uncle Floyd' Vivino Dead at 74
Absolute tragedy in the comedy world ... beloved comedian and actor Floyd Vivino -- better known as Uncle Floyd -- has died at the age of 74.
The news was announced by his brother Jerry on Facebook late Thursday night ... he revealed Floyd passed away peacefully at 6:05 PM on January 22 after a two-and-a-half-year battle with ongoing health issues.
Jerry wrote, "Rest in peace big brother. You will be missed, but always remembered by friends, family and your loving fans," adding the family will hold a private funeral, with a public celebration of life to be announced later.
Francis Buchholz Scorpions Bassist Dead at 71
Beloved Scorpions bassist Francis Buchholz, who also played for Michael Schenker’s Temple of Rock band, has died.
The German rock star passed away Thursday following a private battle with cancer, his family announced on social media Friday. They noted he "departed this world peacefully, surrounded by love" and thanked fans for their unwavering support over the years.
Francis was a lifelong musician, who started playing bass in a high school band. He got together with Uli Jon Roth, Jürgen Rosenthal and Achim Kirschning in the early '70s to form a band called Dawn Road ... and they eventually joined Scorpions, alongside Klaus Meine and Rudolf Schenker.
Francis' first release with Scorpions was 1974's "Fly to the Rainbow" ... and he was involved in every one of their projects through 1990's "Crazy World." They're best known for their 1984 rock anthem "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and the 1990 ballad "Wind of Change."
Francis stepped away from the band in 1992 but teamed up with Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock to play bass in their 2012 tour. He contributed to Temple of Rock's 2013 album "Bridge the Gap" and 2015’s "Spirit on a Mission."
He was 71.
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Kevin Johnson Ex-Eagles Player Dead At 55 ... Officials Launch Homicide Investigation
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Former NFL player Kevin Johnson -- a member of the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders -- passed away this week, TMZ Sports has learned.
He was 55 years old.
Johnson was found dead near a homeless encampment in L.A. on Tuesday. According to the medical examiner, his cause of death was listed as blunt head trauma and stab wounds. The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department is investigating it as a homicide.
Greg Biffle Home Burglary Caught On Video Money, Guns & NASCAR Memorabilia Taken
Police just released surveillance footage of the burglary at Greg Biffle's home weeks after he was killed in a fatal plane crash -- showing an individual wandering around the home taking money, guns and NASCAR memorabilia.
The Iredell County Sheriff's Office shared the video on Wednesday night ... with the person, wearing a hoodie and mask, breaking and entering Biffle's North Carolina home around 11 PM on January 7.
Cops say the suspect spent an "extended amount of time" inside Biffle's home ... and can be seen walking into several rooms.
At one point, the person is shown with a huge bookbag, which was reportedly stolen.
'Two Ways With Erica Mena' Pee Wee Dead at 23, Gunned Down In St. Louis
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A contestant on Erica Mena's reality dating show was fatally shot in St. Louis ... and prosecutors have already charged a man with murder in connection with the death.
"Two Ways With Erica Mena" contestant Pee Wee was found shot early Wednesday morning and he died at the scene ... according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
Pee Wee -- government name Jardyn Walker -- had been reported missing Tuesday night and was last seen delivering packages for his job in the University City area ... according to the University City Police Department.