Gertrude Baines: Oldest Person In The World Dead At 115

“Gertrude Baines passed away at the Western Convalescent Hospital at 7:25 a.m. (10:25 a.m. ET) Friday, Guinness World Records said. Born in 1894, Baines became the world’s oldest person in January after the death of another 115-year-old, Maria de Jesus, from Portugal, Guinness World Records said.” Link

Jesse Mahelona Dead, Former Titans DT

“Agent Chad Speck said Mahelona died Friday night after being involved in an accident about a mile from his home in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Speck said Saturday he didn’t know any more circumstances of the accident.” Link

Ted Kennedy Gravesite Now Open To Public

“The Arlington National Cemetery gravesite of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy opened to the public at 8 a.m. Sunday, a little less than 12 hours after he was buried.
Several flowers and cards were left by visitors Sunday, hours after Sen. Edward M. Kennedy was buried. His brothers, President John F. Kennedy and Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, are buried a few hundred feet away in the sprawling cemetery in Virginia.” Link

D.J. AM (Adam Goldstein) Dead

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Reports indicate that musician D.J. AM has died…

UPDATE: D.J. AM’s body was found in his Lafayette Street apartment in New York City. Possible drug overdose?

DJ AM was engaged to Nicole Richie and was in a plane crash with Travis Barker.

Court Documents: Propofol Caused Michael Jackson Death

“L.A. County coroner’s officials found lethal levels of the powerful anesthetic propofol after examining Michael Jackson’s body, according to a search warrant affidavit unsealed today in Houston.” Link

60 Minutes Creator Don Hewitt Dead

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“Don Hewitt, recognized as a father of modern television news and the creator of the medium’s most successful broadcast, 60 Minutes, died today. He was 86. Hewitt was executive producer of CBS News, the title he took when he stepped down from 60 Minutes in 2004.” Link

Eunice Kennedy Shriver dies at 88

“Eunice Kennedy Shriver, younger sister of President John F. Kennedy and founder of the Special Olympics, died Tuesday morning. She was 88 and had been hospitalized on Cape Cod.” Link

Director John Hughes Dies At 59

John Hughes, the director of the Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off has died of a heart attack at 59.

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Daniel Bark Arrested In American Idol Alexis Cohen Death

“A 23-year-old man was arrested Sunday in the death of a former “American Idol” contestant, who was struck by a car in New Jersey, authorities said. Alexis Cohen’s body was found on a street in the town of Seaside Heights early Saturday, said Michael Mohel, Ocean County deputy prosecutor. An autopsy indicated that she had suffered head trauma and multiple injuries, including to her abdomen and chest. ” Link

Author E. Lynn Harris Confirmed Dead, E. Lynn Harris Died

“E. Lynn Harris, a popular author of African-American literature, has died according to reports. He was 54. Harris’ personal assistant confirmed the writer’s death to Essence.com. Born in Flint, but raised in Little Rock, Ark., Harris became popular through his tales of black and gay life. Several of his books were New York Times Bestsellers.” Link

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>> Online blogs report Atlanta author E. Lynn Harris has died