THE NEW YORK TIMES – Jimmy Buffett, the singer, songwriter, author, sailor and entrepreneur whose roguish brand of island escapism on hits like “Margaritaville” and “Fins” made him something of a latter-day folk hero, especially among his devoted following of so-called Parrot Heads, died on Friday. He was 76.
His death was announced in a statement on his website. The statement did not say where he died or specify a cause.
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Born Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher, December 3, 1973, Toledo, Ohio
Died August 27, 2023 (aged 49)
Other names "Joe the Plumber"
Occupation(s) Commentator/correspondent; Former plumber's assistant
Political party Republican (2012–2023)
Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher (/ˈwɜːrzəlbɑːkər/; December 3, 1973 – August 27, 2023), commonly known as "Joe the Plumber", was an American conservative activist and commentator.
He gained national attention during the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign season when, during a videotaped campaign stop in Ohio by Democratic nominee...
WWE – WWE is saddened to learn that Windham Rotunda, also known as Bray Wyatt, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 24, at age 36.
Known for his captivating performances and incredible in-ring presence, Wyatt was a defining Superstar of his generation and accomplished many feats in WWE, including becoming WWE Champion in 2017.
From his leadership of The Wyatt Family alongside Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, and Braun Strowman to his enthralling time as “The Fiend,” Wyatt...
CNN — Carlos Santana faced criticism on Thursday when a video of the musician making comments during a concert in New Jersey in July resurfaced on social media.
“When God made you and me, before we came out of the womb, you know who you are and what you are,” the guitarist is seen saying in the clip.
He continued, “Later on when you grow up, and you see things and you start believing that you...
CNN – Gesine Bullock-Prado, the sister of Sandra Bullock, paid tribute Monday to the actress’s longtime partner, photographer Bryan Randall.
Randall “passed away peacefully” following a private three-year battle with ALS, his family said in a statement to People magazine. He was 57.
Bullock-Prado is a celebrity chef and posted a photo of Randall on her verified Instagram account, writing, “I’m convinced that Bry has found the best fishing spot in heaven and is already casting...
DailyWire.com – Celine Dion’s sister Claudette Dion said they have struggled to find medicine to help the singer after she was diagnosed with a rare disease.
During an interview with Le Journal de Montreal, the 55-year-old singer’s sister told the outlet that they have been working with the “the top researchers in the field,” but have seen little improvement.
Dion announced in December she had stiff-person syndrome (SPS), a progressive disease that leaves its victims as...
With his signature bow tie, short drainpipe pants and flattop hairdo, Pee-wee, as embodied by Mr. Reubens, became enshrined in the popular imagination as a symbol of childlike whimsy.
NBC NEWS – Brittney Griner on Saturday became the latest high-profile athlete to prioritize mental health when her WNBA team announced she won't travel for a Chicago series.
The Phoenix Mercury said Griner would not be on board when the team embarks on a two-game road trip Sunday through Tuesday against the Chicago Sky.
She's opting out "to focus on her mental health," the team tweeted.
"The Mercury fully support Brittney and we will continue to work...
VARIETY – Tony Bennett, the master pop vocalist who had a professional career spanning eight decades with a No. 1 album at age 85, died on Friday morning in New York City. He was 96.
Bennett was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016, but had continued to perform and record through 2021.
His peer Frank Sinatra called him the greatest popular singer in the world. His recordings – most of them made for Columbia Records, which...
Fox News – Charles Barkley participated in the American Century Championship near Lake Tahoe over the weekend and while his performance on the golf course wasn’t anything to write home about, he did raise eyebrows with his remarks about Bud Light at a club.
Barkley was seen on Friday and Saturday nights talking to bar-goers and telling them he was going to buy them beer – Bud Light to be specific.
He said in video that...
Lisa Marie Presley died after developing a small bowel obstruction, a severe complication of bariatric surgery years ago, according to an autopsy report released Thursday.
Experts say these types of complications are a known but rare risk after having weight-loss surgery. Here's what to know ...
SPORTSKEEDA – With NASCAR coming to the streets of Chicago this weekend, McDonald's has announced the 'Bubba Wallace meal' to celebrate the sport's first-ever street race.
This Sunday's race will go down in history as NASCAR's first-ever venture into street course racing.
The city's iconic Grant Park and Lake Michigan will act as the scenic backdrop against which next-gen cars will speed down the roads in Chicago.
To celebrate this historic milestone, McDonald's has decided to collaborate...