Noelia Castillo Ramos Family Wasn't There During Euthanasia After Court Plea Shut Down

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Noelia Castillo Ramos' parents were not with her when she died following a voluntary euthanasia procedure, TMZ has learned.

A spokesperson for Abogados Cristianos -- Christian Lawyers, the organization representing Noelia's dad in his legal attempt to stop the procedure -- tells TMZ neither her mother nor her father were present for her death Thursday.

News outlets reported a judge denied her father's last-minute request to stop the medically-assisted suicide ... but the spokesperson tells us Christian Lawyers wasn't aware of him taking any specific action leading up to the procedure.

Kauai, Hawaii Helicopter Tour Crash Kills 3, Hospitalizes 2

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Three people were killed Thursday in a helicopter crash at Kalalau Beach on Kauai, Hawaii ... multiple agencies report the chopper crashed into the ocean near the beach around 3:45 PM.

Officials say the helicopter was operated by Airborne Aviation -- a doors-off thrill-seeker helicopter tour company -- according to the Kauai Police Department.

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Officials say 4 passengers and 1 pilot were on board ... and the 2 survivors were taken to Wilcox Medical Center in Lihue.

Voluntary Euthanasia Noelia Castillo Ramos Dead at 25

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Barcelona woman Noelia Castillo Ramos died Thursday, after voluntarily undergoing a euthanasia procedure.

According to a public statement, Christian Lawyers -- the group representing Noelia's dad -- wrote ... "We deeply regret her death and denounce that this case highlights the serious flaws in the euthanasia law, which does not protect the most vulnerable people. We urge politicians to use her story to drive urgent changes and prevent something like this from happening again."

Noelia's father reportedly tried to halt the medically-assisted suicide at the last minute, but a judge rejected his request, according to Antena 3 Noticias.

Billy Blanks Chuck Norris Was My Inspiration ... So Sad to See Him Gone

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The world continues to mourn the loss of Chuck Norris ... including his friend, actor, martial artist, and Tae Bo creator Billy Blanks, who told TMZ Sports the legendary figure played a major role in shaping him as a person.

We caught up with Blanks at LAX this week ahead of his induction into the MMA Hall of Fame -- an honor he says means a lot, especially since Norris is also enshrined.

That's when Billy became emotional while talking about his friend Chuck, who passed away last week at the age of 86.

Porn Star Seth Peterson Mom Seeks Answers After Sudden Death

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Adult-film actor Seth Peterson's family is devastated following his sudden and mysterious death this week, forcing his mother to get on a plane to find answers about what happened in the days before he died.

Tiffany Aguirre tells TMZ ... her 28-year-old son, real name Adam Aguirre, had been staying alone at a short-term rental home in Portland, OR, and last Saturday, she says Adam's partner called to tell her Adam had not been responding to phone calls in the past few days.

That prompted Tiffany to call Portland PD to request a welfare check.

Cops tell us they responded to Adam's place and discovered the body of a deceased male. Police wouldn't confirm the individual's identity, but Adam’s mother tells us it was him.

Mary Cosby Back to Work on 'RHOSLC' After Son Robert's Death

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'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star Mary Cosby is back to work on the Bravo show, weeks after her son Robert Cosby Jr.’s death, TMZ has learned. 

Sources close to production tell TMZ that Mary started filming for the show recently. As TMZ first reported, the show was briefly paused following Robert's death

In early March, the show resumed filming with all of the cast -- except for Mary. As we reported, Mary told producers she planned to film for Season 7, despite still dealing with the loss of her only child. 

Daniel Moody Wrestler Paul Bearer's Son Dead At 39

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Daniel Moody -- the son of the late WWE Hall of Famer Paul Bearer -- has died at the age of 39.

According to a GoFundMe, Moody went to a hospital in November "for a procedure and suffered a major health crisis and is now in long-term care." 

At the time, the page was set up to help deal with "take care of his insurance premiums but the bills are piling up." It was later updated to say the funds will now go toward funeral costs.

Matthew Perry's Drug Dealer The Ketamine Queen Supported By Rock Star Slash's Ex-Wife in Court

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Matthew Perry’s drug dealer, the "Ketamine Queen," is being supported in court by rock star Slash’s ex-wife, Perla Hudson ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, "The Ketamine Queen" -- AKA Jasveen Sangha -- asked a judge not to throw the book at her in her upcoming sentencing.

Jasveen is pushing for leniency based on her lack of criminal history, and says she has remained sober since her arrest. She's been behind bars since August 2024 and pleaded guilty last year to five federal charges related to Perry's 2023 death.

As part of her argument, Jasveen submitted a series of letters from family and friends to push back on prosecutors' effort to persuade the judge to sentence her to 15 years in prison.

Dash Crofts 'Summer Breeze' Singer Dead at 85

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Dash Crofts, best known for creating the hit song, "Summer Breeze," as a member of Seals & Croft, has died ... TMZ has learned.

A family member tells TMZ ... Crofts died Wednesday from complications of a heart surgery. No plans for a memorial have been set at this time.

His death was first announced by producer Louie Shelton early Thursday morning. Shelton produced Seals & Crofts’ biggest projects, including 1971’s “Year of Sunday,” 1972’s “Summer Breeze,” 1973’s “Diamond Girl,” and 1976’s “Get Closer," per All Music.

'Buffy' Star Nicholas Brendon Found Dead by Friend, No Foul Play Suspected

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Nicholas Brendon's friend found him dead ... and authorities' initial assessment is that his death appears to be from natural causes.

According to Putnam County Coroner Todd Zeiner in Indiana ... he was notified of the deceased individual on Friday March 20 -- and, when he arrived, he found "an adult male positioned as if asleep" who had already been pronounced dead.

While Zeiner says Brendon lived alone, a longtime friend -- who had been staying at the house overnight to provide care -- found that he had died. The time of death was shortly before the body was found, the coroner says ... unclear what time of day that was.

Influencer Zhang Xuefeng Dead at 41

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Zhang Xuefeng -- the popular social media influencer from China known for his college exam content -- has died ... his company announced on social media.

Suzhou Fengxue Weilai Education Technology Co. posted the news Wednesday ... writing Xuefeng died after going into sudden cardiac arrest.

The company said ... "The passing of Mr. Zhang Xuefeng represents an immense loss to the educational community. We pledge to carry forward his legacy and continue our commitment to helping even more students realize their dreams.”

NHL Reporter Jessi Pierce Honored With Press Box Tribute ... After Tragic Death

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Days after NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three kids were tragically killed in a devastating fire at their Minneapolis home ... the Tampa Bay Lightning shared a touching gesture as they welcomed the Minnesota Wild to town -- leaving an open spot in the press box for the longtime beat writer.

The team's social media account posted a photo of the spot in the media room reserved for Pierce, which featured her name on a card and a vase of flowers.

Before the puck was dropped, there was also a moment of silence in the arena for Pierce.

Skier Kai Smart Dead at 23 After Avalanche in Japan

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Skier Kai Smart -- son of Olympian John Smart -- has passed away from injuries he suffered after being buried in an avalanche in Japan earlier this month.

He was only 23.

Kai's father -- a Canadian Ski Hall of Famer -- shared the heartbreaking news on his Instagram page days after Kai was hospitalized and placed in a coma.

"We are beyond heartbroken, and there are no words to describe the pain we are feeling losing him so young," John said on Tuesday.

Angelina Jolie's Uncle, 'Wild Thing' Songwriter Chip Taylor Dead at 86

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Chip Taylor, beloved uncle to Angelina Jolie and the man who wrote the classic song "Wild Thing," is dead.

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Chip died Monday night in hospice care, according to a social media post from Grammy-winning singer Billy Vera. The official cause of death is unclear.

Chip's songwriting catalog is impressive ... he wrote "Wild Thing" for The Troggs in the 1960s, plus "Angel of the Morning" for Merrilee Rush.

'Air Bud' Creator Kevin DiCicco Dead at 63

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Kevin DiCicco -- the creator of "Air Bud," who had fallen on hard times in recent years -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

Kevin's brother Mark tells TMZ ... Kevin passed away Saturday after spending some time in hospice.

We're told Kevin smoked a lot, and he developed advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He died in San Diego, California.

Porn Star Seth Peterson Dead at 28

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Adult-film actor Seth Peterson has died, his fiancé confirmed Saturday on social media.

Cyrus Stark -- who also makes adult content under the name Kobe Marsh -- announced Seth's death on X, writing ... "It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my Fiance and best friend Seth. I’m truly at a loss for words, and my heart is broken."

He signed it Kobe and shared a link to the GoFundMe he created in Seth's memory ... where he shared that Seth was "found in our home earlier today."