The father of former Saturday Night Live cast member, Cheri Oteri, was murdered in Nashville this weekend.

Thomas Oteri, 69, was stabbed to death Saturday night by his roommate and longtime business partner, Richard Fagan, 61.

Fagan was also arrested for DUI Saturday night, after the incident, and told officers that he had an argument with Thomas at approximately 9pm and had cut him ‘across his body’ before leaving.

Oteri’s body was not discovered until Sunday afternoon when a friend visited.

Fagan has been charged with homicide.

The grizzly bear Will Farrell is seen wrestling with in his new movie Semi Pro attacked and killed a trainer at a training facility.

The bear, Rocky, is 5 years-old and 7 feet tall. He weighs more than 700 pounds. He has been used in numerous films and advertisements in the past, and was training for an upcoming commercial when he lunged at Stephan Miller, 39, biting him in the neck.

Maurice Moore of the San Bernadino Fire Department looked grim as he told reporters, “He, unfortunately, bit one of the trainers. A single bite to the neck, no aggression acts to follow.”

“San Bernadino Big Bear City was the first on scene. They did CPR but to no avail.”

Other trainers used pepper spray to contain the bear.

Cameron Diaz has released an official statement to the public regarding the untimely death of her father.

“My mom, sister and I are deeply appreciative of the overwhelming outpouring of love and support during this difficult time for us and all of our family. My dad was loved by so many people and his humor and spirit will always live on in our hearts.”

Sad times.

Cameron Diaz’s father died early Tuesday morning unexpectedly.

Emilio Diaz, 58, had recently contracted the flu which had morphed into pneumonia. His death was a shock to friends and family who say he was in excellent physical health.

Filming on Diaz’ latest film, “My Sister’s Keeper,” has been halted. I would assume Cameron will be taking some time off to grieve.

Emilio had a brief part in the film, “There’s Something About Mary.” He played the character, “Jailbird.”

Our condolences to Cameron, family and friends.

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A lawsuit has been filed in Pinellas County, Florida by the parents of John Graziano against Hulk Hogan after their son was left in a vegetative state following a crash in which Hulk’s son Nick Hogan had been street racing.

The suit says Hulk (Terry Bollea) knew his son liked to race and was aware that he had been drinking before the accident. It also names Hogan’s estranged wife, Linda Bollea, Nick Bollea and Daniel Jacobs, the driver of the car they were racing against, as defendants.

No monetary damages are mentioned but the family states that it may take millions of dollars to care for John for the remainder of his life.

George Tregos, attorney for Graziano’s parents said at a news conference, “He never will be fully the John he was before.”

Another attorney for the family adds that they were appalled after the Hogans, minus Hulk, visited John on Valentine’s Day. Sure they brought gifts, but they also brought photographers who snapped photos that were then published on celebrity gossip sites.

“We believe that it was a total PR stunt,” Kimberley Kohn told the St. Petersburg Times.

However, an attorney for the Hogans disputes those claims.

“The Bollea family has been visiting John for the last seven or eight months, and there’s been no PR about it whatsoever,” Morris “Sandy” Weinberg Jr., insisted. “It’s a bunch of nonsense to suggest their visits to John are a PR stunt. That’s crazy.”

Tell me, why else would they bring photographers? Is there any other reason besides PR?

And whatever happened to the reports that Hulk may have bought Nick and friends alcohol before the accident? I haven’t heard anything new about that, but hope if it’s true it comes out. It’s called accepting responsibilty for your actions, Mr. Hogan.

This might just be one mess this family can’t buy their way out of.

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Larry Birkhead has testified in the inquest regarding the death of Anna Nicole’s son, Daniel Smith.

Birkhead testified that Daniel may have stole drugs from Anna and that his bizarre behavior had escalated before his death.

He stated that Daniel and some friends stole methadone from Anna at her home in April 2006. He said that Daniel was caught after Anna had checked surveillance cameras and discovered her son was the culprit.

Birkhead made statements to police in 2006 that Anna, Daniel and Howard K. Stern (who testifies today) had all smoked pot together. But when asked about it under oath he claimed he wasn’t sure that’s exactly what he saw. Rigghhhtt.

He also told cops in 2006 that Anna gave Daniel the drug Ecstasy, but once again on the stand Birkhead said he didn’t recall for sure. Uh-huh.

Birkhead added that between January and May of 2006 he witnessed marked changes in Daniel’s behavior. He claims he saw Daniel throw a TV through a window. He also said that it was common for Daniel to be out all night long with Anna at home worrying.

Another example of kids growing up to follow in their parents footsteps. Anna set the example and her child followed. It’s pretty cut and dry. If only she could have gotten her sh*t together she may have saved both their lives.

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The National Enquirer is reporting the shocking news that Patrick Swayze only has five weeks to live.

Swayze, 55, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in late January and apparently it has spread to other organs.

He has been receiving ‘radical chemotherapy’ treatment at Stanford University’s cancer center in Palo Alto but doctors fear there is no more they can do for him. The three major doses he received did shrink the tumor, but less than expected.

A source said, “He was told he could have two more treatments, but his cancer was not responding. In short - they held out little hope for a cure.”

“It’s time to start praying for a miracle.”

He has reportedly been told to prepare for the end of his life. Patrick has lost more than 20 pounds in the last few weeks and can barely keep solid foods down.

This is just terrible, terrible news. Cancer is such an ugly disease! It’s very hard on everyone involved - unfortunately I know from experience. Let’s hope the Enquirer is wrong about this and that Patrick continues to live a productive life - the magazine has gone overboard in celebrities diagnosis in the past…

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