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August 23, 2024

Richard Simmons' official cause of death revealed by medical examiner

Fitness star Richard Simmons became famous in the late 1970s with "The Richard Simmons Show," appearances on game shows and late-night TV and his "Sweatin’ to the Oldies" workout videos.

August 21, 2024

Richard Simmons' brother says fitness icon died from 'recent falls, heart disease'

Richard Simmons' brother, Lenny, says the fitness guru's death in July was "accidental" and due to complications from "recent falls," with "heart disease" as a contributing factor.

August 20, 2024

Phil Donahue's marriage to Marlo Thomas built on ‘love, listening and lust’

Phil Donahue and Marlo Thomas shared 44 years of marriage together before his death this week, crediting communication and attraction, among other things, for their marital bliss.

August 19, 2024

Matthew Perry, assistant purchased more than $55,000 worth of ketamine in weeks before his death: docs

Matthew Perry procured ketamine through his assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, and allegedly spent thousands of dollars on dozens of vials of the schedule III drug.

August 19, 2024

Phil Donahue remembered by wife Marlo Thomas and friends in Hollywood: 'He was a pioneer'

Phil Donahue was remembered as a legendary broadcaster and entertainment icon as tributes poured in for the famed talk show host who died Sunday at 88.

August 18, 2024

John Aprea, 'The Godfather Part II' actor, dead at 83

Actor John Aprea found fame in "The Godfather Part II," but was also known for starring in "Another World," "The Manchurian Candidate" and "Full House." He died August 5. He was 83.

August 18, 2024

French heartthrob Alain Delon dead at 88

French actor, producer and heartthrob Alain Delon has died, according to his three children. He was 88 years old.

August 18, 2024

Casey Kasem's daughter battles family over star's final resting place amid alleged elder abuse scandal

Kerri Kasem, the daughter of radio personality Casey Kasem, was in a lengthy legal battle against her stepmother, actress Jean Kasem, over the late star's care.

August 17, 2024

Matthew Perry's final hours included alleged demand to assistant: 'Shoot me up with a big one'

Details of Matthew Perry's final hours were revealed in a plea agreement reached with the actor's live-in assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, who injected Perry with ketamine Oct. 28.

August 16, 2024

Jack Russell, lead singer of '80s metal band Great White, dead at 63

Jack Russell, the lead singer of 1980s metal band Great White, died peacefully at the age of 63 after battling dementia and multiple system atrophy.