Archive for the ‘Deaths’ Category
Michael’s Pricey Funeral
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
Like his extravagant life, Michael Jackson’s funeral was lavish and expensive. TMZ has unearthed the financial details of his sendoff from documents unsealed by the court.
Michael Jackson’s Forest Lawn funeral costs total $855,730.31, according to documents just unsealed by the court. The costs for the Glendale Police Department and city support totaled $175,086.31, the internment $590,000 and upkeep of the mausoleum $88,500. The private security, lighting, piano and other rentals came to $176,020.31.
Surprisingly, the funeral wardrobe for the Jackson clan was a measly $1,975.50. Isn’t that about what Jermaine spends on a jacket? I would have expected this greedy bunch to shop at Armani, Prada or Gucci and send the bill to Jacko’s estate.
Popularity: 1% [?]
DJ AM’s Death Ruled Accidental
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
The toxicology report for Adam Goldstein, aka DJ AM, has been released and showed that the 36-year-old died from an accidental overdose. The AP reports drugs found in his system included cocaine, OxyContin, Hydrocodone or Vicodin, anti-anxiety drugs Xanax and Ativan, Klonopin, Benadryl, and Levamisole.
When the DJ’s body was found in his SoHo apartment on August 28, a crack pipe and numerous prescription bottles were discovered on the premises. Goldstein had overcome childhood obesity and drug addiction, and had a decade of sobriety under his belt before being badly burned in a 2008 plane crash.
Did the pain and anti-anxiety meds he was given after the accident push DJ AM back into drug abuse? His friends will be left to wonder, but at least they have the small comfort that his tragic death was an accident rather than suicide.
Popularity: 1% [?]
R.I.P. DJ AM
Friday, August 28th, 2009
DJ AM, who survived drug addiction and a horrific 2008 plane crash, was found dead in his NYC apartment today.
TMZ reports the DJ’s friends became disturbed when they didn’t hear from him for a few days, and called the police, who found the body. Sources claim drug paraphernalia was found in the apartment. DJ AM, born Adam Goldstein, was 36 years old.
I’m sure we’ll be hearing more about this tragic case in coming days, as details come out about the cause of death and what happened in Goldstein’s final days.
Popularity: 1% [?]
Lindsay Remembers Natasha
Thursday, March 19th, 2009
Ten years ago, her dual role in Disney’s remake of “The Parent Trap” made 12-year-old Lindsay Lohan a child star. Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson played the divorced parents the devious twins were determined to unite.
Yesterday, Richardson tragically died at 45 following a skiing accident. Lohan gave E! her thoughts on the passing of the gracious British actress.
“She was a wonderful woman and actress and treated me like I was her own. I didn’t see much of her over the years but I will miss her. My heart goes out to her family. This is a tragic loss.”
R.I.P. Natasha—you were a classy lady.
Popularity: 1% [?]
RIP, Golden Girl
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
Estelle Getty (July 25, 1923 – July 22, 2008)
Popularity: 1% [?]
