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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…
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Sergeant Dies From 9/11-Related Illness At 65
A retired New York State Police sergeant who served at the World Trade Center site after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks has died from a related illness, the agency announced. Retired Zone Sergeant Steven W. Greene, 65, died on Friday, Oct. 24, from an illness stemming from his assignment in and around Ground Zero in the aftermath of 9/11, New York State Police said on Monday, Oct. 27. Greene retired from the State Police on July 17, 2002, after more than 20 years of service, most recently assigned to Troop B, Zone 2 in Canton. In a statement, Superintendent Steven Ja…
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NY Native, Singer Grace VanderWaal Mourns Death Of Her Mother: 'Can't Yet Find Words'
New York native and singer-songwriter Grace VanderWaal is mourning the death of her mother following a 17-month battle with cancer, her family announced. VanderWaal, 21, shared an emotional tribute to her mother, Tina, on Instagram Tuesday, Oct. 21, writing, "Can’t yet find the words. I love you mommy. So much." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Grace VanderWaal (@gracevanderwaal) According to VanderWaal's father, Dave, Tina died on Monday, Oct. 20. After her death, he posted a heartfelt message on Facebook, re…
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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…
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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 …
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'Light In So Many Lives': Support Swells For NY Family Of Man Hit, Killed On Birthday
A Long Island family is grieving the death of a man who was struck and killed by a car just hours after celebrating his birthday. Ray Truocchio was walking outside a marked crosswalk when he was hit by a sedan on Las Vegas Boulevard in Las Vegas around 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, according to police. He was pronounced dead a short time later. The 50-year-old driver remained at the scene and showed no signs of impairment, police said. Loved ones said the tragedy came just six hours after Truocchio turned 43. "What should have been a day of celebration turned into one of unimaginable loss a…
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Public Works Employee Killed By Wrong-Way Driver In Albany Was 'Full Of Fun, Energy'
Tributes are pouring in for a newly hired City of Watervliet public works employee who was killed by a wrong-way driver in Albany. Eric Hurley, 38, of Albany, died after his vehicle was struck head-on while driving northbound on I-787 near Exit 2 at around 4:40 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, as Daily Voice reported. The wrong-way driver, identified as 44-year-old Lewis Thomas of Coxsackie, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Albany Medical Center, according to New York State Police. No charges had been filed as of press time. Albany County District Attorney Lee Kindlon said on…
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Husband, Wife Killed In NY Crash Were 'Foundation Of Our Lives,' Daughter Says
A family is mourning the sudden loss of a Connecticut husband and wife who were killed in a car crash in New York’s Hudson Valley. Radjindre Soekha, 65, and his wife Poernawatie Badal-Soekha, 61, both of Waterbury, Connecticut, were killed early Thursday, Oct. 9, when their Toyota Corolla collided head-on with a Ford F-150 on Kings Highway in Saugerties, as Daily Voice reported. The crash happened around 5:30 a.m. when the Toyota, driven by Radjindre, crossed into the northbound lane near Sinsapaugh Lane and struck the pickup truck. Both Radjindre and Poernawatie were pronounced dead at t…
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NY Native 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…
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‘Legacy Of Love’: NY Mom Killed In Crash Saves Lives Through Organ Donation
Out of tragedy, Adriana Monsalve’s spirit of giving lives on. The 54-year-old Freeport mom, killed in a crash earlier this month, donated her organs to save the lives of as many as eight people, her loved ones said. Monsalve, a devoted wife, mother, and longtime member of Iglesia Renacer in Freeport, was struck by a pickup truck while crossing Mill Road near Buffalo Street on Wednesday, Oct. 1, as Daily Voice reported. She was taken to the hospital in critical condition but later died of her injuries. In the days since, friends and family have shared how Monsalve’s final act embodied the …
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Ellen DeGeneres Mourns ‘Boyfriend’ Tayt Andersen, Dead At 19: Viral Tribute Hits 24M Views
Tayt Andersen, known to millions as Ellen DeGeneres’ only “boyfriend,” has died at 19 after being born with half a heart. The talk show host, who has kept a low profile since her show’s cancellation, shared a moving tribute on TikTok. The video — viewed more than 24 million times as of Sunday, Sept. 28 — featured a montage of Tayt’s visits to her set. Andersen was a frequent guest on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," where the two developed a special bond. Tayt often joked that DeGeneres was his girlfriend, and she played along. “He thought I was his girlfriend, and I told him he was my boyfrien…
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Cornell Freshman, Longtime Staff Member Die On Same Day, University Says
Cornell University is mourning the loss of a first-year student and a longtime staff member who both died on the same day. According to the university, 18-year-old Joselyn Guadalupe Garcia, a member of the Class of 2029, was found dead in her campus residence hall on Friday, Sept. 19. A Brooklyn native and graduate of Baruch College Campus High School, Garcia was a first-generation college student who planned to major in biological sciences and hoped to become a dentist. She had participated in Cornell’s Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars Program and was part of the inaugural “…
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