Lil Jon's Son Nathan Cause of Death Revealed

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Lil Jon's son's cause of death has been revealed as an accidental drowning.

Georgia's Fulton County Medical Examiner determined Nathan Smith -- whose stage name was DJ Young Slade -- died from "drowning in the setting of psilocybin use," the medical examiner's office told TMZ. The manner was ruled as an accident.

Psilocybin is a hallucinogenic compound found in mushrooms, and the autopsy found it in Smith's blood.

Actor Robert Carradine Died In L.A. Hospital

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Robert Carradine -- the actor best known for his roles in "Lizzie McGuire," "Revenge of the Nerds," and "The Long Riders" -- died in a hospital ... TMZ has learned.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner revealed Robert's place of death in new documents obtained by TMZ ... but the docs don't include a cause or manner of death.

Robert died Monday, and his family said he took his own life after battling bipolar disorder for two decades.

Katherine Short MIA for 24 Hours before death ... 'Note' Found at Home

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Martin Short’s daughter Katherine was found behind a locked door and with a “note” nearby, TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Katherine’s friend was the one who called police after she hadn’t "been heard from in 24 hours.”

As we previously reported ... Katherine died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound Monday at her Los Angeles home. Sources tell us a “note” was found nearby ... along with a gun.

Eric Dane 'Grey's Anatomy' Gives Late Actor Shout Out On Latest Show

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Eric Dane was celebrated Thursday evening by the TV show that launched his acting career -- "Grey's Anatomy" -- and it was picture-perfect!

Here's what happened ... at the end of Thursday night's episode, the ABC hospital drama aired a 60-second reel of montage images harkening back to Dane as the hunky character, Dr. Mark "McSteamy" Sloan. "McSteamy" was a fan fave for 7 seasons as he navigated through the pitfalls of his complex relationships and high-pressure medical job.    

Accompanying the montage clip was a soundtrack of a cover song, "Chasing Cars," by Tommee Profitt and Fleurie, which, you may recall, was also part of a montage commemorating the show broadcasting its 400th episode in 2022.

Mary Cosby Moving Forward With 'RHOSLC' Filming After Son's Death

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Mary Cosby is planning to move forward with the upcoming season of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" ... despite the sudden death of her son ... TMZ has learned.

Sources connected to production tell TMZ ... while some assumed Mary might step away when cameras go up for Season 7 after losing her son, Robert Cosby Jr., that's not the case as of now. We're told the decision to continue filming is entirely hers.

We're told Mary sees returning to work as a way to maintain some structure during an incredibly painful time as she leans heavily on her faith and inner circle. Our sources say Mary will participate in filming at whatever pace she feels is right ... and there's zero pressure.

'The Wire' Star Bobby J. Brown Dead at 62

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Bobby J. Brown -- who played Officer Bobby Brown on the hit HBO series "The Wire" -- has died after being caught in a barn fire, TMZ has learned.

Brown's daughter tells TMZ her father died Tuesday of smoke inhalation, so they believe he did not suffer from the severe burns he incurred from the terrible blaze.

The Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed to TMZ ... Brown's cause of death was ruled diffuse thermal injury and smoke inhalation. We're told the manner of death was determined to be an accident.

Mary Cosby 'RHOSLC' Cast Puts Feuds Aside After Son's Death

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After Mary Cosby's son Robert Cosby Jr.'s sudden death this week, "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" cast has put old wounds on ice.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... the SLC housewives have set aside past fractures and on-camera drama to rally around Mary during an absolutely devastating moment of her life. We're told any lingering tension from filming or prior seasons simply doesn’t matter right now.

Our sources say the outreach has been unanimous. Every cast member has contacted Mary in some way ... some stopping by in person, others checking in consistently by phone and text. We're told there's been no hesitation and no division when it comes to supporting her following Robert's death.

Devonta Lee Former LSU Football Player Dead At 27

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Devonta Lee -- who played college football for the LSU Tigers and Louisiana Tech Bulldogs -- has died at age 27, his former schools announced Thursday.

The wide receiver was a star at Amite High School ... and helped his team win a state championship in 2018.

He was a top recruit in the state ... and committed to LSU, where he played for three seasons.

Andy Cohen My Heart Goes Out To Mary Cosby

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Andy Cohen is reacting to Robert Cosby Jr.'s sudden death ... and he says his thoughts are with 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star Mary Cosby.

The Bravo host spoke at length about Robert's death on his radio show ... revealing he's already had a long conversation with Mary.

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Andy mentioned Robert's struggles with addiction and his legal issues ... and he said Robert's death at just 23 years old is every parent's worst nightmare.

Food Network Star Anne Burrell Medics Did Not Give Her Narcan at Scene

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More news following the tragic death of late Food Network star Anne Burrell ... authorities say medics did not attempt to revive her with Narcan, because she was already dead when they found her.

According to a police report, reviewed by TMZ ... Anne's husband, Stuart Claxton, found her body lying face-up on the shower floor of a bathroom in their Brooklyn home at 7:40 AM on June 17 last year. When emergency responders arrived, they pronounced Anne dead at 8 AM, the report said.

Police say they found "numerous over-the-counter medications mixed in a bowl" in the vicinity of Anne's body.

Katherine Short Changed Last Name to 'Hartley' in 2012 ... Feared Harassment From Future Social Work Clients

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Katherine Short thought she'd feel safer as a social worker by putting distance between herself and her famous father ... filing a petition to change her name more than a decade ago.

The eldest daughter of Martin Short and Nancy Dolman filed to change her name back in 2012 from "Katherine Elizabeth Short" to "Katherine Elizabeth Hartley" ... a judge granted the change in early 2013.

She explains her reasoning in the document ... writing, "My father is a public figure. I am a psychiatric social worker. I am concerned about potential harassment from future patients resulting from my association with my father.”

'RHOSLC' Mary Cosby's Son Robert Charged With DV Assault Weeks Before Death

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Mary Cosby's son, Robert Cosby Jr., was facing two more domestic violence charges at the time of his death ... TMZ has learned.

The reality star's son was charged with felony aggravated assault, and felony assault -- both domestic violence counts -- earlier this month ... and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

According to cops ... the alleged victim came to them on November 23, 2025 -- days before Cosby was to be arraigned in another assault case -- claiming Cosby became angry with her when she flushed his drugs down the toilet in May 2024. The latest charges came on February 5.

'RHOSLC' Mary Cosby Son Robert Jr. Dead at 23

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11:20 AM PT -- Mary Cosby and Robert Sr. tell TMZ … "Our beloved son Robert Jr. has been called home to the Lord. Though our hearts ache, we take comfort in God’s promise and in knowing he is finally at peace. We are grateful for your prayers and trust in the Lord to carry us through this time of sorrow."

Robert Cosby Jr. -- the son of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Mary Cosby -- is dead ... TMZ has learned.

Robert died Monday in Utah ... the cause of death is unclear, but police responded to a possible overdose, and it turned into a death investigation upon arrival.

Police in Salt Lake City tell us they responded Monday night to a call for a "full arrest/medical emergency" for a 23-year-old male. We're told fire and paramedics were dispatched.

'RHOSLC' Mary Cosby Posted About 'Beautiful' Son Weeks Before His Death

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"The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Mary Cosby seemed concerned but hopeful about her son Robert's future in an Instagram post shared earlier this month ... but 2 weeks later, he was dead.

On February 7, Mary posted a picture of her 23-year-old son along with the caption "Thank you all for your prayers. Love you."

She commented ... "#godfirst Love you all. My Beautiful Son.. I love him sm."

Robert Cosby Jr. 911 Dispatch Audio Reveals New Details

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Robert Cosby Jr. was administered Narcan before police reached him ... this according to dispatch audio.

The son of 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star Mary Cosby was not conscious and not breathing Monday, according to the dispatcher ... who then says Robert had been given the opioid overdose countermeasure Naloxone -- brand name Narcan -- already.

Three units were en route to Cosby ... however, we know that once they arrived there was nothing they could do. Page Six was first to report on the dispatch audio.

Martin Short's Daughter Katherine Friend Remembers Her As 'Beautiful Empathetic Soul'

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Katherine Short -- the late daughter of Hollywood legend Martin Short -- was a "beautiful empathetic soul" who "took on the baggage of the world" as a mental health worker ... a close friend of hers tells TMZ.

We broke the story ... Katherine died by suicide Monday inside her Hollywood Hills home. Law enforcement sources told us she died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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Katherine was a social worker and worked for a mental health nonprofit ... and her close friend told us her work weighed her down. We're told Katherine was laser-focused on hearing other people's problems that were being thrown at her, and she was always trying to help them with their mental struggles, which she could relate to.