Former WWE superstar Gertrude Vachon aka Luna died this morning in Florida at the young age of 48.
Luna wrestled for the WWE from 1993 to 2000 - Law enforcement sources say her body was discovered by her mother around 10AM this morning, and do not believe there was any foul play involved.
R.I.P.
Canadian actor Maury Chaykin died yesterday morning on his 61st birthday in Toronto!!
The actor died because of kidney problems - He will be remembered for his roles on Entourage, Dances With Wolves, My Cousin Vinny and The Mask of Zorro.
So sad... R.I.P.
Yankees owner George Steinbrenner died earlier today after suffering a massive heart attack!!
During his 37-year ownership of the club, the Yankees won 7 World Series titles and 11 penants.
He had just celebrated his 80th birthday on July 4th... R.I.P.
81-year-old Ilene Woods, best known to Disney fans as the original voice of Cinderella, has passed away!!
Ilene was offered the opportunity to audition for Cinderella after she had recorded demos of songs from the film for songwriters Mack David and Jerry Livingston, who had become friends with her through a music radio show she once hosted - After hearing the recordings, Walt Disney extended an invitation for her to audition for the film, where she landed the big role.
Ilene was named a "Disney Legend" in 2003... R.I.P.
Rue McClanahan, who played Blanche Deveraux in the sitcom, Golden Girls, has sadly died at the age of 76.
The actress suffered a stroke earlier this year while recovering from heart bypass surgery - She passed away today after having another stroke.
R.I.P.
Chris Haney, one of the co-creators of the board game Trivial Pursuit, died in Toronto yesterday at the age of 59!!
R.I.P.
R&B singer Ali-Ollie Woodson, best known for singing in The Temptations, died earlier today at the age of 58!!
He died in Southern California after a battle with cancer.
R.I.P.
Hollywood actor Dennis Hopper, best known for directing and starring in the 1969 cult classic, Easy Rider, died earlier today at the age of 74!!
Dennis had recently been suffering from prostate cancer and going through a difficult divorce from his wife Patricia.
R.I.P.
According to a rep. for 42-year-old actor Gary Coleman, he is on life support and has been unconscious since yesterday!!
We're told doctors have determined that Gary suffered a brain hemorrhage on Wednesday, which caused him to collapse - He's listed in critical condition.
Hopefully he can pull through!!
UPDATE: According to reports, Gary has sadly just died... He is survived by his wife Shannon Price.
Ashley Tisdale is currently in Toronto to filming her new movie based on her High School Musical character Sharpay Evans!!
In a sad turn of events, ZackTaylor.ca can report that one of Ashley's therapists at The Centre for Health and Sports Medicine got hit and killed by a train over the weekend.
Hopefully no other problems come-up while she's in Toronto!!
38-year-old Slipknot bassist, Paul Gray, was found dead in a hotel in Iowa earlier today!!
According to police, an employee at the hotel found his body in his room - Cops say they found no evidence of foul play at the scene, but there will be an investigation into his death.
R.I.P.
Simon Monjack, who was married to actress Brittany Murphy before she died, was found dead late last night at the same home where Brittany died 5 months ago!!
Law enforcement agents say Brittany's mother, Sharon Murphy, found Simon dead in the master bedroom last night and then called 911 - Rumours have been going around for months that Simon and Sharon were having a secret relationship.
A death investigation is underway... R.I.P.
Rapper Keith Elam aka Guru died yesterday at the age of 43.
The New York born rapper had suffered cardiac arrest on March 2 and had been in a coma since that time - A statement earlier today said:
“Guru has passed away yesterday morning (April 19) after a long battle with cancer."
R.I.P.
Actress Dixie Carter, best known for her role on the television show Designing Women, passed late last night at the age of 70.
R.I.P.
Meinhardt Raabe, who played the Munchkin Coroner in The Wizard of Oz, died yesterday at the age of 94 after suffering a heart attack.
Raabe was one of the 124 Munchkins in the film classic and one of only nine who had speaking parts - He was 22-years-old when the 1939 movie was filmed.
R.I.P.
Actor Robert Culp died earlier today at the age of 79!!
Culp fell and hit his head while taking a walk outside his Hollywood Hills home - He was found by a jogger who called 911 and was pronounced dead at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles.
R.I.P.
Here is an image from the private funeral service for actor Corey Haim at Pardes Shalom Cemetery in Thornhill, Ontario earlier today.
R.I.P. Corey!!
38-year-old actor Corey Haim died this morning of an apparent overdose!!
Corey collapsed in the bedroom of his mother's apartment and four prescription bottles were found nearby - Corey's mom told authorities he had been battling prescription drug addiction for years.
R.I.P.
Marie Osmond's teenage son committed suicide last night!!
Michael Blosil, one of Marie's eight children, reportedly jumped from his downtown Los Angeles apartment building - He left behind a note that said he intended to commit suicide due to a life-long battle with depression.
R.I.P.
Police believe a body found earlier today in Stanley Park is that of missing actor Andrew Koenig!!
The 41-year-old actor played the character of Richard "Boner" Stabone in the 1980's TV series, Growing Pains - He went missing while visiting Vancouver on Valentine's Day.
R.I.P.
UPDATE: Andrew's father, Walter Koenig, has said his son took his own life.
Walter Fredrick Morrison, the man credited with inventing The Frisbee, died earlier today at the age of 90.
R.I.P.
21-year-old Georgian Luge competitor Nodar Kumaritashvili was in a horrific luge training crash earlier today and has sadly died!!
Officials said Nodar lost control of his sled, went over the wall of the track and appeared to hit a steel pole near the finish line at The Whistler Sliding Center.
Rescue officials rushed to the scene and performed chest compressions as well as mouth-to-mouth resuscitation but it wasn't enough - Go here to see the video of the crash (NSFW)!!
Nodar competed in five World Cup races this season, finishing 44th in the world standings... R.I.P.
UPDATE 1: It is being reported that Georgia may pull out of The Olympics.
UPDATE 2: Georgian athletes will remain at The Olympics!!
40-year-old British fashion designer Alexander McQueen was found dead at his London home earlier today.
His death comes just days before the start of London Fashion Week...
"On behalf of Lee McQueen's family, Alexander McQueen today announces the tragic news that Lee McQueen, the founder and designer of the Alexander McQueen brand, has been found dead at his home. At this stage it is inappropriate to comment on this tragic news beyond saying that we are devastated and are sharing a sense of shock and grief with Lee's family."
He was a four-time winner of the British Designer of the Year Award... R.I.P.
UPDATE: Authorities say the style icon committed suicide.
Captain Phil Harris, star of Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch died tonight!!
Harris suffered a stroke two weeks ago and was placed in a medically induced coma to reduce the swelling in his brain - When he woke-up from the coma last week he told nurses, "Don't f**k up!"
Sadly things took a turn for the worse today and he died... R.I.P.
The L.A. County Coroner has finally concluded how Brittany Murphy and Casey Johnson died!!
Casey died of natural causes due to "diabetic ketoacidosis" - Brittany accidentally died of "multiple drug intoxication".
R.I.P.
Boston Legal actor Justin Mentell died earlier today at the age of 27!!
The actor was pronounced dead on the scene of a fatal car crash - He was driving alone, without a seatbelt on and drove-off a road in Wisconsin and struck two trees.
R.I.P.
88-year-old Art Clokey, the creator of Gumby, died in his sleep last night at his home after battling repeated bladder infections!!
R.I.P.
