Ex-CCNY player Floyd Layne’s death provides reminder of second chances
What’s remarkable about all this is that I called, made an appointment, even if just to talk about old times, and sat down and quickly realized how wrong Fitzgerald was. There is definitely a second act in American life, and the CCNY Beavers proved that to nearly everyone in full. “Of course, it’s a shame […]
How Derek Jeter became Jazz Chisholm’s idol after Kobe Bryant’s death
Jazz Chisholm Jr., who joined the Yankees in a trade with the Marlins on Saturday, has a special connection to baseball Hall of Famer Derek Jeter. Jeter, also known as “The Captain,” brought Chisholm to Miami during his time as co-owner and CEO of the Marlins. Jazz Chisholm Jr. recounts how Derek Jeter told him […]
Bush earns endorsement from Michael Brown’s father, a decade after son’s death
Rep. Cori Bush (D-Missouri) on Friday issued a statement of support from the family of Michael Brown, the 18-year-old who was shot and killed by Ferguson, Missouri, police in 2014. Bush is in a close primary race against St. Louis County Attorney Wesley Bell, who defeated a seven-term incumbent in 2018. During his campaign for […]
Richard Simmons saw only ‘beautiful bright rainbows’ in the finals weeks before his death
Richard Simmons continued to be a source of positivity and light, even in the days leading up to his death. Simmons died on July 13, the day after his 76th birthday. An update is coming He gave an update on his health in March 2024, saying he was in “good health” at the time. “I’ve […]
Man gets third-degree burns from walking on sand dunes in Death Valley | California
A European tourist suffered third-degree burns to his feet after walking barefoot for a short time in the sand dunes of California’s Death Valley National Park over the weekend, park rangers said Thursday. The visitor was rushed to a hospital in nearby Nevada, rangers said. Because of language barriers, they couldn’t immediately determine whether the […]
Dan Aykroyd Recalls Painful Moment He Broke The News Of John Belushi’s Death To His Wife
Dan Aykroyd opened up about the devastating moment he broke the news of John Belushi’s death to this wife, Judy Belushi Pisano. Aykroyd spoke fondly of his years-long friendship with Belushi, in a recent episode of his new Audible Original, “Blues Brothers: The Arc of Gratitude,” and explained how it all came to a tragic […]
Country star Lauren Alaina cancels concerts to mourn death of her father
Country singer Lauren Alaina’s father, JJ Suddeth, died Tuesday, the singer announced on social media. The “Road Less Traveled” singer revealed that he will be cancelling some concerts to mourn with his family. “I lost my dad last night and I’m still at a loss for words,” she said in an Instagram post. Four Tops […]
Slash Announces Tragic Death Of His Stepdaughter As Haunting Final Post Emerges
Legendary Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash announced the tragic death of his stepdaughter, Lucy-Bleu Knight, on social media Monday. Slash shared the heartbreaking news that Lucy passed away at the age of 25, but stopped short of revealing her cause of death, or the circumstances behind her death. Hours later, a haunting, seemingly pre-scheduled post […]
Yosemite hiker slips on cables in Half Dome and falls to death during storm | National parks
A father-daughter hike that began as a bucket list for an Arizona college student ended tragically when she fell to her death. Yosemite’s Half Dome Earlier this month. Hiker Grace Roeloff, 20, and her father, Jonathan Roeloff, were descending a cable from the summit of Yosemite on July 13 when they reportedly slipped and fell. […]
FedEx driver accused of stealing $5,500 French bulldog, dog theft ends in death from heat
A FedEx driver was accused of stealing a French bulldog worth $5,500 while making a delivery in North Carolina. Unfortunately, the dog theft case ended in tragedy. On July 7, the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a stolen dog. The dog’s owners had reportedly not seen Tori, a brown and white French […]