Dr. Dre’s son has been found dead at the age of 20.
He was discovered in his home in Woodland Hills on Saturday morning by his mother.
Around 10 am Saturday morning Andre Young Jr.’s mother went to check on him and found him unresponsive. She immediately called 911.
The cause of death is currently unknown and is pending the toxicology report.
Andre was reportedly out partying the night before and returned home around 5:30AM.
Possible overdose?
Carey Hart’s younger brother, Anthony, died Saturday during a practice run on a racetrack in Connecticut.
He was to race in the Doug Henry’s New England Grand Prix that took place later that evening.
At approximately 3:30 p.m. Anthony Hart, 21, also know simply as ‘Tony’, lost control of his motorcycle, hitting a barrier.
He was accompanied by his father, Tom Hart, as he was airlifted to Hartford Hospital. He was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Autopsy results confirming the cause for death should be completed today. It is known that Hart suffered extreme head trauma.
The Speedway released the following statement:
“It is with deep regret that the Stafford Motor Speedway announced that, during a practice session rider Anthony Hart, age 21, of Henderson, Nev., succumbed to injuries received while participating in the event. The Speedway extends their condolences to the family and friends of Anthony Hart.”
Carey, who was in Sturgis at the time of the accident, has since flown home to be with family.
This one tears my heart out. I, too, lost a younger brother in an awful accident. Let’s hope Carey and family have the support they need at this very terrible time.
The music world lost a legend today.
Isaac Hayes, best known for the theme from “Shaft,” was found dead today. He was 65.
Relatives found him unconscious in his home, next to a treadmill that was still running. He was unable to be revived and was pronounced dead at the hospital, just after 2 p.m.
R.I.P. Isaac.
Oh, I am so sad to report this.
Bernie Mac died from pneumonia this morning in a Chicago hospital. He was only 50 years old.
His publicist released the following statement,
“Actor/ comedian Bernie Mac passed away this morning from complications due to pneumonia in a Chicago area hospital. No other details are available at this time. We ask that his family’s privacy continues to be respected.”
It was erroneously reported a few days ago that Mac had died, and at that time his publicist insisted he was in good health. But obviously that wasn’t the case.
Bernie is survived by his wife of 31 years, Rhonda McCullough, daughter Je’Niece and granddaughter Jasmine. He is preceded in death by his mother who died of cancer when Bernie was only 16.
Rest in Peace, sweet man.
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George Clooney: “The world just got a little less funny. He will be dearly missed.”
FOX: “Bernie Mac was a gifted talent whose comedy came from an authentic and highly personal place. He was a tremendous live performer and a wonderful actor. FOX was proud to be the home of ‘The Bernie Mac Show,’ and all of us at FOX and 20th Century Fox Television extend our deepest sympathies to his wife Rhonda and daughter JeNiece.”
Niency Nash [Bernie Mac Show]: “My working experiences with Bernie were so amazing, that from that point on, I wouldn’t have cared if he called me in the middle of the night to come and be in a scene where I didn’t have anything to do but sit in the background and eat cereal. I would’ve just done it because I loved him like that. … Bernie Mac was the personification of the word ‘real.’ He kept it real.”
Brad Pitt: “I lament the loss of a ferociously funny and hardcore family man. My thoughts are with [his wife] Rhonda and their family. Bernie Mac, you are already missed.”
Chris Rock: “Bernie Mac was one of the best and funniest comedians to ever live, but that was the second best thing he did. Bernie was one of the greatest friends a person could have. Losing him is like losing 12 people because he absolutely filled up any room he was in. I’m gonna miss the Mac Man.”
Cedric the Entertainer: “It’s hard to put into words just how I feel and what a painful loss this is. Bernie was a brother, a friend and one of the comic masters of our time. Sharing the marquee with him during the phenomenon of the Kings of Comedy tour bonded us like family, and created a unique moment in comic history marking some of the most meaningful, memorable and fun times of our lives. His comedic approach was his own brand and will definitely stand the test of time. The level of his talent always inspired me and other comedians to ‘bring their A-game.’ I promise you that you never wanted to be the guy who had to follow Bernie’s set! As a husband and father, he was THE MAN and my thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will truly be missed, but so well remembered.”
Don Cheadle: “This is a very sad day for many of us who knew and loved Bernie. He brought so much joy to so many. He will be missed, but heaven just got funnier.”
Carl Reiner: “It’s a tremendous loss because of his age and the fact that he was such a vital, original human being. When I use the word ‘original’ I really mean it. He was like no other person I knew. He lived his life to the fullest, even when we were on the set of Ocean’s. He had his own little apartment and he cooked and invited people to lunch every day and he had food that was for everybody. He made very exotic things. His conversations were always different than any conversations I had with anyone else. They were very family-oriented; he talked about his wife and children with such love and it’s very hard to believe that he’s not with us anymore.”
Jenifer Lewis: “Bernie’s style of comedy was bold, courageous and revolutionary—I never knew anyone who loved to be funny as much as Bernie. He will most definitely be very missed.”
A 24-year-old woman was found dead at a New York nightclub where Lil’ Kim had her birthday party last Sunday.
The woman, Ingrid Riviera of Queens, attended the party at Spotlight Live with a friend. Her body was found around 5pm Wednesday on the rooftop of the Midtown club - in a utility closet. Police say she had left the party before being beaten to death with a champagne bottle or something similar.
Friends of the woman say that she had a bit too much to drink and was asked to leave the party after mistakenly entering the men’s bathroom. She was last seen arguing with the bouncer.
Riviera’s 18-year-old cousin, who didn’t attend the party but says she talked to friends who did, tells the NY Times, “She was pretty tipsy. The bouncer picked on her.”
She goes on to say that Ingrid and her friend went to take a cab to another club but got out because the friend “didn’t want to get into a taxi with three girls she did not know.”
“Her friend was immediately admitted and went inside without seeing what happened to Ingrid. The last time Ingrid was seen she was talking to the bouncer.”
Police believe the perpetrator knows the building well because of the location where Ingrid’s body was found.
Ms. Riviera worked for British Airways at Kennedy Airport.
The official cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner.
Take this as a lesson folks. Even if you are taking a cab home, don’t get too wasted! This is when bad things happen. I can vouch for that one as I was robbed by about a dozen hispanic dudes last time I was in Mazatlan! And yeah, I was pretty dee-runk! It was my first night there and I swear, for the rest of the trip I kept my wits about me and waited for the assholes to try it again.
Looking back, I was one lucky biatch for not getting my ass completely beat to hell - or worse. I was only out a grand and a Social Security card. Heh.
Anyhow, sad story for Ingrid. No one deserves to go out that way. Hopefully they will catch the sick bastard.
Estelle Getty, best known for her role as Sophia on The Golden Girls, has died at the age of 84.
Her 85th birthday would have been on July 25th, just three days away.
Getty had been suffering from Lewy Body Dementia for many years.
She was surrounded by her family as she passed away at 5:35am in her Los Angeles home. She is survived by her two sons.
Christina Applegate’s on-again, off-again boyfriend Lee Grivas was found dead of a possible heroin overdose last week (July 1) in his Hollywood apartment.
Applegate, 36, is said to be devastated by the loss.
Grivas, 26, was a fisherman, skateboarder and aspiring photographer.
Official cause of death is pending toxicology reports. Rumors are swirling that it may have also been a suicide.
A source close to Grivas told The National Enquirer, “Lee also had a long history of drug problems, dating back to his teen years. Christina broke up with him a number of times because of his struggles with getting clean. She loved him, but couldn’t stand by and watch him ruin his life.”
