Grandfather Killed By Brother In Hunting Cabin Shooting Mourned Grandfather Killed By Brother In Hunting Cabin Shooting Mourned
Grandfather Killed By Brother In Hunting Cabin Shooting Mourned The Connecticut grandfather, 70, who was shot dead along with his brother in a New York hunting cabin, is being remembered for his big laugh and sharp sense of humor. Mark D. Thompson, of Canterbury, was shot to death on Nov. 23 in the tiny town of Allen, New York, about an hour south of Rochester. Thompson was on a hunting trip with his brothers, David E. Thompson, 69, of Port Charlotte, Florida, and their younger brother, Scot D. Thompson, 65, of Englewood, Florida. Police say the youngest brother shot the older two before driving off in one of their vehicles. He was captured soon after a…
Cause Of Death Released For Hollywood Star Diane Ladd, Mother Of Actress Laura Dern Cause Of Death Released For Hollywood Star Diane Ladd, Mother Of Actress Laura Dern
Cause Of Death Released For Hollywood Star Diane Ladd, Mother Of Actress Laura Dern A cause of death has now been released for Diane Ladd, the Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, who died earlier this month at age 89. According to a death certificate obtained by People, Ladd died of acute on chronic hypoxic respiratory failure on Mon., Nov. 3. She was cremated a week later, on Mon., Nov. 10, the outlet reported. Ladd’s career spanned more than seven decades, earning her acclaim for roles in both film and television.  Earlier report: Acclaimed Hollywood Star Diane Ladd Dies She received three Oscar nominations, including for her performance as Fl…
Remains Of Man Missing Since 2004 Pulled From CT Lake Remains Of Man Missing Since 2004 Pulled From CT Lake
Remains Of Man Missing Since 2004 Pulled From CT Lake Connecticut detectives, working with a state anthropologist, have identified the remains of a man found in a lake last month as a man who went missing in 2004, authorities said.  Connecticut State Police were called to Mansfield Hollow Lake on Oct. 5 after someone spotted human remains floating on the surface.  After a month of investigation and DNA testing, police have identified those remains as Robert Cavanaugh, who had been missing since Christmas Eve 2004. Police said they believe he left a suicide note at his home before leaving.  He was 51 when he disappeared.&nb…
Trailblazing Actress Sally Kirkland Dies Trailblazing Actress Sally Kirkland Dies
Trailblazing Actress Sally Kirkland Dies Sally Kirkland, an Oscar-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actress, has died. The 84-year-old's death came early Tuesday, Nov. 11, at a hospice in Palm Springs, California, days after entering the facility, her agent said, according to NBC News. She had been battling dementia and other health complications, including infections in her final years. Born on Oct. 31, 1941, in New York City, Kirkland was raised in a creative household. Her mother, Sally Kirkland Sr., was a prominent fashion editor for Vogue and LIFE magazines.  Kirkland began her career Off-Broadway before transitioning…
Jimmy Kimmel's Beloved Bandleader, Childhood Friend Cleto Escobedo III, Dies At 59 Jimmy Kimmel's Beloved Bandleader, Childhood Friend Cleto Escobedo III, Dies At 59
Jimmy Kimmel's Beloved Bandleader, Childhood Friend Cleto Escobedo III, Dies At 59 Cleto Escobedo III, Jimmy Kimmel's longtime bandleader and childhood friend, has died at the age of 59.  Kimmel announced the news Tuesday, Nov. 11, in an emotional Instagram post, sharing his heartbreak over the loss of someone he had been inseparable from since they were children. Click here for a new, updated story: After Bandleader's Death, 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Halts Production For Rest Of Week "Early this morning, we lost a great friend, father, son, musician and man, my longtime bandleader Cleto Escobedo III," Kimmel wrote. "To say that we are heartbroken is an understateme…
Heartbreak In Dartmouth: 15-Year-Old Girl ID'd As One Of 2 Teens Killed In Crash Heartbreak In Dartmouth: 15-Year-Old Girl ID'd As One Of 2 Teens Killed In Crash
Heartbreak In Dartmouth: 15-Year-Old Girl ID'd As One Of 2 Teens Killed In Crash Friends and family are mourning the loss of a 15-year-old Dartmouth girl killed in a violent early-morning crash on Route 140. Now, her family is asking for help as they try to return her body to her native Brazil.  Anne Caroline Torres was involved in a single-vehicle crash just before 2 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, near mile marker 2.1 in New Bedford, authorities said.  When first responders arrived at the crash site, they found a gray 2019 Honda Civic with heavy damage in the woods beside the highway. Two people had been ejected from the car. Torres was found with life-threatenin…
Dick Cheney Dies: Redefined Role Of Vice President Dick Cheney Dies: Redefined Role Of Vice President
Dick Cheney Dies: Redefined Role Of Vice President Dick Cheney, the forceful vice president who reshaped the office into a center of power and drove the post‑September 11 war on terror, has died at 84, his family announced. His family announced his death Tuesday, Nov. 4, citing complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. “His beloved wife of 61 years, Lynne, his daughters, Liz and Mary, and other family members were with him as he passed,” the family said, adding that he died due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.  He served as the 46th vice president from 2001 to 2009 under President Georg…
Acclaimed Hollywood Star Diane Ladd Dies, Mother Of Actress Laura Dern Acclaimed Hollywood Star Diane Ladd Dies, Mother Of Actress Laura Dern
Acclaimed Hollywood Star Diane Ladd Dies, Mother Of Actress Laura Dern Diane Ladd, the legendary actress whose career spanned more than seven decades and whose talent left a lasting mark on Hollywood, has died at age 89. Ladd's death came on Monday, Nov. 3, with her daughter, actress Laura Dern, by her side.  She was celebrated for her unforgettable performances in both film and television.  Ladd gained widespread acclaim for her Oscar-nominated turn as Flo in the 1974 classic "Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore." She later earned another Oscar nomination for her wild, scene-stealing role as an unhinged mother opposite Laura Dern in "Wild at Heart." S…
Framingham Mourns After Firefighter's Sudden Death: 'The Type Of Guy You Want On Your Truck' Framingham Mourns After Firefighter's Sudden Death: 'The Type Of Guy You Want On Your Truck'
Framingham Mourns After Firefighter's Sudden Death: 'The Type Of Guy You Want On Your Truck' Massachusetts firefighters are raising money to help the family of Framingham firefighter Keith Cashman, a respected and beloved member of the department who died unexpectedly earlier this month.  Keith Cashman, 52, of Swansea, died on Oct. 4 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. He left behind a wife of 30 years and three children, his obituary said.  Fellow firefighters created a GoFundMe to provide for his loved ones as they navigate the new world without him. They have raised more than $14,000 of their $16,000 goal as of Wednesday, Oct. 29.  Framingham Firefighters Local 1652 wr…
Limp Bizkit Mourns Death Of Bassist Sam Rivers, 48: ‘Our Heartbeat, Our Brother’ Limp Bizkit Mourns Death Of Bassist Sam Rivers, 48: ‘Our Heartbeat, Our Brother’
Limp Bizkit Mourns Death Of Bassist Sam Rivers, 48: ‘Our Heartbeat, Our Brother’ The music world is mourning the loss of Limp Bizkit co-founder and bassist Sam Rivers, remembered by his bandmates as the “heartbeat” of their sound and a “once-in-a-lifetime kind of human.” The group confirmed the 48-year-old’s death in a statement late Saturday night, saying, “Today we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat.” “Sam Rivers wasn’t just our bass player — he was pure magic,” the band wrote. “The pulse beneath every song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound.” Rivers, known for his smooth yet heavy groove that helped define Limp Bizkit’s late-’90s nu-metal sound…
Al Pacino Calls Diane Keaton 'Love Of His Life' As New Details Released On Her Death Al Pacino Calls Diane Keaton 'Love Of His Life' As New Details Released On Her Death
Al Pacino Calls Diane Keaton 'Love Of His Life' As New Details Released On Her Death Al Pacino is mourning Diane Keaton with the kind of love letter only a co‑star and onetime partner could deliver, calling her his partner, friend, and the love of his life. Keaton, 79, died Saturday, Oct. 11, of primary bacterial pneumonia, and she has been cremated, according to a death certificate obtained by CNN. In an interview published by Deadline on Thursday, Oct. 16, Pacino reflected that news of her passing brought memories “with a force that is both painful and moving,” praising her “unmistakable energy” and the way she “opened doors for others” and inspired generations. “I …
Joan Kennedy Dies: Socialite, Pianist, Author, Ex-Wife Of Ted Kennedy Joan Kennedy Dies: Socialite, Pianist, Author, Ex-Wife Of Ted Kennedy
Joan Kennedy Dies: Socialite, Pianist, Author, Ex-Wife Of Ted Kennedy Joan Bennett Kennedy, a classically trained pianist who stood at the center of America’s most storied political dynasty as the first wife of Sen. Ted Kennedy, has died. Massachusetts Democratic Party Chairman Steve Kerrigan said she “passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Boston" on Wednesday, Oct. 8. She was 89. The committee's statement highlighted her musical gifts and deep ties to the arts. She was remembered for regular performances with orchestras and active support for Boston cultural institutions, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra.  The statement also include…