Sad news for the UFO community ... Nick Pope -- known as the real-life version of "The X-Files" character Fox Mulder -- has died after battling cancer.
His wife, Elizabeth Weiss, confirmed her husband had passed in their Tucson, AZ home on Monday, posting on X ... "My heart is breaking."
She mentioned Nick had still been doing interviews in the final weeks of his life "even as he suffered," and reflected that she was "so lucky" to have been married to him, adding ... "He was a wonderful husband. I loved him dearly."
Sharon Osbourne’s had a brutal year after losing Ozzy Osbourne ... but she’s clearly picking herself back up -- at least judging by our latest run-in.
We caught Sharon out in Melrose Place Monday evening, and she was in surprisingly good spirits ... telling us she’s feeling good and just back in L.A. for a visit. Timing checks out too, considering she recently listed the home she shared with Ozzy for a cool $17 million.
Sharon was all smiles and polite vibes, assuring us the family’s doing well and everything’s on track -- before hopping into her car and heading off.
Misty added there are "too many" former NFL players developing Lou Gehrig's disease after football ... and she hopes more research on the link between ALS and CTE will come following her husband's diagnosis.
The public document, obtained by TMZ, says Todd was pronounced dead at 5:15 PM on Feb. 25 in an "accident" aboard the Aluetian [sic] Lady crab vessel in the Bering Sea.
Late "Deadliest Catch" deckhand Todd Meadows' family is lawyering up ... and they're going to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Todd fell overboard and died at sea while working on a fishing boat back in February ... and according to new legal docs obtained by TMZ, the family is indicating the wheels are in motion to try to open his probate estate and hold some folks legally responsible for Todd's death.
It's unclear who will be named as a defendant in the forthcoming lawsuit ... Todd was working on the Aleutian Lady and "Deadliest Catch" cameras were rolling when he fell into the Bering Sea off the coast of Alaska and drowned.
U.S. Representative from Texas Tony Gonzales has a history of pursuing sexual relationships with staffers, it seems.
According to the San Antonio Express-News, texts from June 2020 allegedly show the married father-of-six repeatedly asking for nudes from his campaign's then-political director.
The outlet reported Monday that the staffer -- who asked not to be named -- received lewd texts from the congressman ... who reportedly asked "what kind of panties" she wears, told her he wanted her to "squeeze my balls," and badgered her for nudes more than a dozen times over the course of three days.
Gabrielle Union is mourning the death of her father, Sylvester, after he lost his battle with dementia.
The actress posted a tribute to her dad on Instagram Saturday with a carousel of throwback photos -- following the death of Sylvester "Cully" Union Jr. Friday morning.
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Gabrielle said there's nothing that can prepare you for the "painfully slow disappearing of your loved one" from dementia. She said her father started repeating words and being forgetful before losing the ability to swallow and walk.
Dee Freeman, best known for her roles in "The Young and the Restless," "Dexter," and "Sistas," has died following a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis.
Freeman's publicist Desirae L. Benson announced her death in a statement shared Friday ... saying she passed the day before. Benson said she faced cancer with dignity and resilience, and refused to complain because "on the other side [complaining] doesn’t do you any good" -- something Freeman said in her final moments, according to Benson.
Freeman’s family also confirmed her death in a post on her Instagram page, saying she passed away "peacefully."
The Florida politician allegedly murdered by her husband this week was the sister of a Parkland school survivor who took his own life last year.
Nancy Metayer Bowen -- the Vice Mayor of Coral Springs -- posted a message to Facebook in December revealing that her brother, Donovan Joshua Leigh Metayer, had passed away, while providing a link to his GoFundMe page.
TMZ reported Donovan died by suicide after battling schizophrenia for years. Donovan was among the survivors of the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
TikTok star Marquay The Goat's died from an enlarged heart ... TMZ has learned.
Sources with direct knowledge tells us the autopsy for Marquay Collins -- the social media personality's real name -- was completed recently ... with the manner of death ruled natural, and the cause due to an enlarged heart.
As we previously reported ... a rep for the the Muscogee County Coroner initially told us Marquay's tragic death was believed to be linked to a serious car accident he was involved in just a few weeks earlier.
Brazilian influencer Rita Ephrem died last week ... according to an announcement on her Instagram account.
The social media star had amassed over 300K followers on the platform and had been documenting her experience living with a rare auto-inflammatory disease.
The touching tribute to the content creator roughly translates to say "her story does not end here," noting ... "It lives on in everything she planted within each of us. We carry on with a sense of longing, but also with gratitude for having walked alongside her."
Misua -- a popular drag queen connected to "Drag Race Philippines" -- has died ... the show announced Thursday.
The star -- government name Jason Elvie Go Ty -- passed away in her sleep, according to the "Drag Race Philippines" remembrance post on Instagram ... which added, "She brought light, artistry, and joy to those around her, and she will be deeply missed." Showrunners did not reveal a cause of death.
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In light of the tragedy, "Drag Race Philippines" production has shut down. The show's staff is in touch with Misua's family, they say ... and the family has asked for privacy at this time.
The Florida man accused of killing his politician wife, Nancy Bowen, has been arrested and charged with her murder, according to court records.
Cops say Stephen Bowen was taken into custody Wednesday after his wife, Nancy, was found dead inside their home during a police wellness check.
Stephen was booked into the Broward County Jail for premeditated murder and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence. He also posed for a mugshot in which he appears stone-faced.
WWE Superstar Drew McIntyreand his wife, Kaitlyn Frohnapfel, are mourning a tragic loss -- the former World Champion announced the death of their cat, Chaz, on Wednesday.
McIntyre shared a series of photos on his Instagram of himself and his wife with their beloved pet, writing, "You were once in a lifetime, Chaz."
Plenty of fans and his fellow WWE counterparts flooded the comments with love and support for the couple ... including Natalya -- who wrote "Chaz was such a beautiful cat!"
Grammy-winning producer Sidney "Omen" Brown -- who worked with artists like Drake, Beyoncé, Lil Wayne and more -- passed away last year ... and now his cause of death has been released.
According to the medical examiner, Brown passed away from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The manner of death was determined as natural.
The disease -- otherwise known as ASCVD -- is caused by plaque buildup in your arteries.
Newly released photos of Anne Burrell's death scene show dozens of pills and medicine bottles scattered across the bathroom floor, according to a new report.
The New York City Department released the photos to People, and according to the outlet, the images depict dozens of pills in a dish near the toilet bowl, as well as bottles of Advil, Zyrtec, Motrin, and a ValuMeds allergy-relief antihistamine lying sideways on the bathroom floor." There are also reportedly cigarette butts and a lighter on the floor.
In addition to the photos, People obtained videos of the late Food Network star walking with her husband, Stuart Claxton, through their Brooklyn apartment complex’s exterior gate and to the elevator hours before she took her own life.
