'EUPHORIA' PRODUCER KEVIN TUREN Died From Heart Failure

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Kevin Turen, famous for producing HBO shows like "Euphoria" and "The Idol," died as a result of multiple heart issues ... TMZ has learned.

The producer's official cause of death is acute cardiac dysfunction and hypertrophic heart disease ... according to the medical examiner, who also lists coronary artery disease as another significant factor.

As we first told you ... Kevin suffered a medical emergency while driving his Tesla down a California freeway earlier this month, when his 10-year-old son was in the car.

Kevin's family told us the son was able to navigate the car to the side of the road, calling 911. Kevin was rushed to a hospital, where he ultimately died.

Remember ... we were told investigators quickly ruled out drugs and alcohol as a factor ... and now we know it was a fatal heart issue.

Kevin was only 44 years old, and he's been remembered in Hollywood as a family man who was more proud of his children than his work in showbiz.

KIM ZOLCIAK SELLING KROY'S DESIGNER SHOES ... Making $$$ Amid Financial Woes

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Kim Zolciak is giving the boot to Kroy Biermann's impressive shoe collection ... hoping to make a profit amid the couple's mounting lawsuits and financial troubles.

KZ hopped on Instagram Friday and listed her husband's size 13 designer shoes .. charging $350 for the cheapest Buscemi pair and a whopping $650 for Christian Louboutin sneakers.

Meanwhile, Kroy's Givenchy sneakers will set its new owners back $400 .... while his White Calfskin Rockstud Untitled Valentinos are going for $450 -- basically, you gotta cough up the cash to put your best foot forward!

However, with the piling lawsuits racking up over unpaid credit card bills, it's not just Kroy's big-name goods getting culled ... Kim also put her $1250 Gucci heels and $500 Jimmy Choo boots up for sale.

Kim is clearly banking on her ongoing high-stakes garage sale helping her with her financial woes ... and is covering her tracks by throwing some of her designer bags into the mix -- hoping to rake in thousands with her Chanel, Givenchy, and Prada items.

The on/off couple is clearly in dire financial straits ... with their money-related bickering recently ending with cops being called to their home following an explosive fight.

As we first reported... Kim was sued by Bank of America for over $50K in credit card debt last month ... after being sued in August by SAKS/CAPITAL ONE for failing to pay a $156K credit card bill.

For his part, Kroy has been sued by Chase for over $13,000.

'Squid Game' Star My Accident's Bloodier than My Show!!! Loses 2 Toes in Gruesome, Bloody Chainsaw Accident

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"Squid Game" star Geoffrey Giuliano had a real-life experience with a chainsaw that would have made even hardcore fans of his show squirm.

The 70-year-old actor is minus 2 toes after a chainsaw severed them in a bizarre accident. Seems he was doing some home renovations when a construction worker was buzzing away, but then accidentally dropped the chainsaw. Apparently, the tool hit the floor and then bounced onto Giuliano's foot, cutting off the 2 toes.

He was a bloody mess, collapsing in his own blood. He had the presence of mind to locate the 2 toes - the big one and the second one on his right foot -- place them in a paper towel, and present them to medics when they arrived.

The accident went down in Pattaya, Thailand, where he was rushed to the hospital and doctors reattached the toes.

Giuliano will undergo a second surgery Friday in Bangkok to make sure the reattachments stick.

Giuliano said, "It hurts like crazy today. The doctors told me I'm lucky to be alive, but I don't feel lucky. A chainsaw almost killed me."

Giuliano further explained the accident ... "The chainsaw flew about 8ft into the air, hit the floor, chewed up the floor, then landed on my foot, so there went the top of my big toe and second toe."

Pretty ironic ... he made enough from "Squid Game" to buy a house, hired someone to renovate it and, now this!

Shannen Doherty Booked and Busy Amid Cancer Battle ... Not My Death Sentence!!!

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Shannen Doherty is not letting stage 4 cancer change the way she goes about her life ... she's pushing forward with her work, but also carving out time for herself, her friends and her dog.

Sources close to Shannen tell TMZ … she is full steam ahead when it comes to showbiz, and has a plethora of gigs on the horizon.

We're told she's keeping busy attending different conventions, like the recent 90s Con in Florida ... and has more appearances on deck.

Shannen's got a busy week ahead ... we're told she's doing lots of interviews to promote her new podcast, "Let's Be Clear With Shannen Doherty," ahead of its debut. She'll be doing the morning show circuit with appearances on "Live With Kelly" and 'GMA.'

Shannen was diagnosed with breast cancer back in 2015, and she recently revealed the cancer has spread to her brain.

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Still, our sources say she's far from done living life ... and is still making future plans, because she doesn't believe stage 4 cancer has to be a death sentence. Indeed, science and medicine have come a long way.

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We're told she still goes out for dinner, and does normal everyday things like walking her dog ... and she recently enjoyed a boat vacay in Europe.

Bottom line ... Shannen's still kicking, still about positivity and has no plans to slow down.

Dr. Drew On Israel-Hamas War Child Hostages Scarred for Life ... Conflict Hardest on Developing Brains

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Dr. Drew Pinsky says children swept up in the war between Israel and Hamas are going to be dealing with the fallout for the rest of their lives, because it could very well rewire their brains.

The famous doc joined us for Thursday's "TMZ Live" to discuss the youngest hostages Hamas released this week to Israel. Although they seem okay, outwardly, Dr. Drew says, there's potential for tremendous internal damage involving the development of their brains.

As the trauma builds, Dr. Drew says most kids will start to shut down and dissociate ... and many will have their brains shattered and rewired, creating lasting psychological harm.

And, he adds this painful prognosis doesn't only apply to the hostages ... Drew says the ongoing conflict can have the same impact on children living in Gaza, surrounded by death and destruction.

Add in the fact some of these kids are coming off another traumatic experience during COVID shutdowns, and Dr. Drew explains why it's a toxic mix for youth.

He also warns the media attention the released hostages are getting can be problematic. While there's a natural desire to celebrate the young survivors ... he told us how having cameras and mics in their faces could make recovery more difficult for them.

MARK CUBAN EYES UP 'SHARK TANK' REPLACEMENT 'Kardashian Biz Partner Emma Grede Is Brilliant!'

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Mark Cuban is bidding farewell to "Shark Tank" after 16 seasons ... and he's already circling the waters for his ideal successor.

The billionaire businessman tells TMZ that Emma Grede -- the co-founder of the Kardashians' fashion empires SKIMS and Good American - would be "insanely good" as a full-time Shark ... having guest-starred on the show before.

Mark heralds the 41-year-old as a brilliant entrepreneur ... with an extraordinary knack for helping companies grow with her experience.

What's more ... he's impressed with her natural ability to connect with others ... and says her television charisma also makes waves -- though, as of yet, auditions to find his replacement haven't begun.

Mark also gives us a splash of context on departing 'ST' -- which he first announced on the Showtime podcast "All The Smoke" Monday ... telling us his decision is rooted in wanting to hang out with his brood as he usually films every summer during family vacation.

He says at 14, 17, and 20, it's not long before they leave the nest ... so it's understandable he's cutting back.

As we previously reported ... Mark's also selling his majority stake in the NBA's Dallas Mavericks after buying the team in 2000 and overseeing the franchise's most successful run and only NBA title ... so the 'Tank' isn't the only thing Cuban's leaving behind.

Despite "Shark Tank" nibbling away at his personal time, he's cherished every aspect of the show ... from what it represents to the impact it's had on the next generation of entrepreneurs.

We covered it all on the latest episode of The TMZ Podcast, available on all podcast platforms.

EVAN ELLINGSON DIED FROM FENTANYL OVERDOSE ... Death Ruled Accidental

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Former child star Evan Ellingson's official cause of death has been revealed ... and fentanyl is to blame.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department finished its investigation, telling TMZ the late actor died from an accidental fentanyl overdose.

We broke the story ... Evan was found dead Nov. 5 at a sober-living home in San Bernardino County, officials said there was no foul play involved and law enforcement found drug paraphernalia at the scene.

Cops looked at the case as a possible OD ... and Ellingson's autopsy and toxicology report revealed fentanyl as the culprit.

While Ellingson struggled with drugs in the past, his father Michael told us he was doing better as of late.

Evan is best remembered starring opposite Cameron Diaz in the 2009 movie, "My Sister's Keeper," where he plays her teenage son. Ellingson was also famous for his recurring role as Kyle Harmon on "CSI: Miami" ... appearing in 18 episodes over 3 years.

Despite getting his Hollywood career started at 13, Evan died at 35 and did not have any acting credits since 2010.

TOM SANDOVAL 'SPECIAL FORCES' WAS MY SAVING GRACE No Phone, No Haters, No Drama!

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Tom Sandoval mastered the art of hide-and-seek as Scandoval erupted ... ironically finding peace thousands of miles away in New Zealand while filming for the grueling series, "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test."

The reality star tells TMZ the show was a saving grace for him ... allowing him to be away from his phone, silence the haters and zero in on the people and tasks in front of him on the show.

Barely thinking about the media circus surrounding the scandal while filming the Fox show, the "Vanderpump Rules" star adds his situation was just a blip compared to his SF teammates' hardships ... with the media frenzy responsible for blowing things up when they didn't need to be.

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Fresh off the show after getting the boot during Monday's episode, Tom says it felt fantastic working hard for something that wasn't related to the Ariana Madix-related controversy.

Tom's affair with costar Rachel Leviss was one of the biggest celebrity controversies of the year ... dubbed #Scandoval by 'VPR' fans after TMZ first broke the story in March.

Both ladies are living their best lives, having kicked him to the curb since the scandal erupted -- and as for Tom, he tells us he's glad filming Season 11 of 'VPR' is behind ... and he's clearly still on a redemption quest to right his wrongs.

"Special Forces: World's Toughest Test" season 2 can be streamed on Hulu.

ISRAELI-AMERICAN RAPPER KOSHA DILLZ SPEAKS ON CONFLICT ... 'Show Empathy, You're Not Directly Affected!'

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Israeli-American rapper Kosha Dillz has urged those determined to take a public stand on the Israel-Palestine conflict to show empathy for those suffering -- namely, Israelis, Palestinians, Jews, and Muslims.

Kosha tells TMZ ... Susan Sarandon and "Scream" star Melissa Barrera losing Hollywood gigs as a consequence of speaking out about the turmoil is nothing compared to those directly affected by the war.

As we reported, Melissa joined Susan as the latest Hollywood casualty ... being 86'd from "Scream VII" after sharing controversial statements, including an IG Story where she seemingly alluded to a longstanding trope about Jews controlling the media.

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As per the celeb examples ... Kosha adds: "It goes to show some of the people saying things don't have any skin in the conflict ... because they feel the need to say something, but they're not directly involved."

However, Kosha notes that society has made it acceptable for people to praise the terrorist organization Hamas as "freedom fighters," ... adding he was shocked at the opinions of those he interviewed at both pro-Israel and pro-Palestine rallies.

He met someone who was actually from Gaza ... praising him as the "kindest person" he had encountered.

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"We need a voice for the voiceless ... but not all voices are for the voiceless," he says.

Kosha regularly uses his platform to highlight stories from the war ... denouncing antisemitism and calling for the return of hostages in his single, "Bring The Family Home" ... released days after the Hamas attacks on Israel.

MACY'S THANKSGIVING PARADE FLOATS AND BALLOONS READY ... Take A Look!

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The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is only hours away ... and we have some behind-the-scenes pics of several floats and balloons inflating our expectations for the main event.

Dragon Ball hero "Goku" clearly looks to be a showstopper when he takes to the streets of the Big Apple Thursday, and the dynamic "Dino" duo will undoubtedly work to roar its way into everyone's hearts.

There's also some Hollywood making its way into the parade, with the "Good Burger" mobile serving as the perfect appetizer to honor the movie sequel hitting Paramount streaming.

From the "Deliciously Detectable World of Wonka" to the "Igniting Memories" and the enchanting "Palace of Sweets" ... these floats are also set to turn NYC into a festive treat.

Of course, there's also the return of classic crowd favorites with "Mutant Mayhem" and the beloved "Sesame Street" ... proving that some traditions just don't let go.

Celeb Chef Michael Chiarello DIED FROM ALLERGIC REACTION ... Says Coroner

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Michael Chiarello, a celebrity chef, died from an allergic reaction that set off a fatal chain of events ... this according to the coroner.

The former "Food Network" star's official cause of death is an allergic reaction resulting in anaphylactic shock, leading to a heart attack ... the coroner in Napa County tells TMZ.

We're told Michael's allergic reaction sent him to a hospital, where he was brought back to life only to later die of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy -- a brain dysfunction caused by a lack of oxygen and blood flow.

The coroner also tells us recent cocaine use was another "significant condition" noted in the final findings on Chiarello's death ... but we're told although cocaine was in his system, he did NOT die from a drug overdose.

As we reported ... Michael died Oct. 7 at Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Napa, where he was hospitalized due to an allergic reaction.

It's still unclear if Michael's fatal allergic reaction was food-related, or what it stemmed from.

Michael had a long run on TV, with his show "Easy Entertaining With Michael Chiarello" airing for 10 seasons on Food Network.

The star chef was also featured on hit series like "Chopped," "The Next Iron Chef" and "Top Chef."

He was 61.

Mystery Dog Illness Renowned Vet Explains Symptoms And How to Steer Clear

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There's a mystery illness going around affecting dogs all over the country -- and it can turn deadly if owners aren't careful -- which is why one vet has a lot of good advice to offer.

Dr. Lindsey Ganzer -- a longtime vet and the CEO of North Springs Veterinary Referral Center in Colorado -- explained what people can do for their pooches as this inexplicable disease circulates throughout the U.S. and puts doggos under the weather.

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The symptoms for this mystery affliction are similar to what humans might consider a common cold -- but in this case ... they tend to linger a lot longer, and in some rare cases -- have even led to doggy death.

Dr. Ganzer has a good explanation for what this new illness is and what it isn't -- notably, she says while it starts out by resembling kennel cough ... it can end up taking a slightly more sinister turn by plaguing canines with pneumonia, if it goes untreated.

Those extreme instances aren't that common ... but it's certainly something to be mindful of. Dr. Ganzer says the scientific community is trying to pinpoint exactly what this is, and whether it's bacterial or not. But, in any case, she has some tips on how to keep dogs healthy.

Wayne Brady Car Accident Leads to Fight with Other Driver

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Double whammy for Wayne Brady ... he got into a car accident in Malibu, and then ended up in a heated argument that turned physical, and now cops are involved.

Law enforcement tells TMZ ... Wayne was driving down Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu Sunday night when another car hit him.

We're told Wayne and the other driver, a 51-year-old man, pulled over and things got heated ... in the form of an intense argument escalating into a physical altercation.

Cops say Wayne called 911 after the fight, and the other driver got back in his car and took off down PCH. We're told Sheriff deputies ultimately found the guy and ended up arresting him for battery, DUI and hit-and-run.

Wayne's got a rep for being one of the nicest guys in Hollywood -- outside of that hilarious "Chappelle Show" skit -- so it's pretty incredible someone allegedly got physical with him.

We're told the fire department responded to the scene, but Wayne was OK and didn't need to be taken to a hospital.

Sources close to Wayne tell TMZ ... he's banged up and sore the day after the incident, and will be taking it easy for the time being.

Suzanne Shepherd 'Sopranos' Actress Dead at 89

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Suzanne Shepherd, who had key roles in "The Sopranos" and "Goodfellas," has passed away ... according to her family.

Suzanne's daughter, Kate Shepherd, tells TMZ ... her mother passed away in her sleep Friday morning. She says cause of death has not been determined yet, but she says Suzanne was suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ... and she had grown much weaker in recent days.

Suzanne appeared in 20 episodes of "The Sopranos" as Mary DeAngelis ... the mother of Edie Falco's character Carmela Soprano. She had a similar role in the classic, "Goodfellas" ... playing mother to Lorraine Bracco's Karen Hill.

Suzanne was also in other hit films, like "Uncle Buck," "Requiem for a Dream," "Working Girl" and "Mystic Pizza" ... and she was also on the CBS TV series, "Blue Bloods."

Aside from her impressive acting career, Suzanne was a beloved acting coach and also directed regional theater productions around the world.

She is survived by Kate, son-in-law Miles, daughter-in-law Joyce and granddaughter Isabelle.

Suzanne was 89.

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Peter Spellos 'Transformers' Star Dead at 69

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Veteran actor Peter Spellos -- who starred on the TV series "American Dreams" and an animated 'Transformers' series -- is dead after battling pancreatic cancer ... TMZ has learned.

Peter died early Sunday morning while he was at Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis ... according to his friend and acting student, Jennifer Smith.

Jennifer, who has power of attorney for Peter, tells us he'd been receiving care at the facility as his health deteriorated, and she adds ... "He was loved and cared for and surrounded by people during his final days."

Peter was perhaps best known for voicing the character Sky-Byte on the "Transformers: Robots in Disguise" cartoon series. He played the role for 39 episodes, and it made him a big hit on the comic-con circuit.

Besides his extensive voice work ... Peter was also a live actor in movies and TV. He played Motorman in "Men in Black II" and Gus in the NBC show "American Dreams."

His brother, James Spellos, says Peter will be cremated, and the family is planning an online gathering for fans.

He was 69.

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'Extreme Weight Loss' Star's Death Brandi Mallory 911 Caller ... 'I Don't Do Dead People'

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The guy who called 911 to report finding "Extreme Weight Loss" star Brandi Mallory in her car, told dispatchers he was keeping his distance ... 'cause he doesn't mess with dead folks.

TMZ obtained audio of the 911 call and you hear the dispatcher ask the caller if he's with Brandi ... prompting him to quickly reply, "Nooo, she's in her car. I don't do dead people."

The audio also includes the caller, who owns a nearby deli, describing Brandi as being motionless and unresponsive in her car, which was in the parking lot of a strip mall where he runs his biz.

TMZ broke the story ... cops say Brandi was last seen alive Nov. 8 when she parked her car, went into a Chipotle to grab food, and then returned to her car and never drove off or exited the vehicle.

The deli owner told cops he realized something was off after noticing Brandi's car sitting in the parking lot for hours on end ... and that's when he checked on her and decided to dial 911.

Authorities have not determined Brandi's cause of death yet. However, we should note there's no evidence her Chipotle meal had anything to do with it, and cops have said there's no sign of foul play.