Shonka Dukureh, the singer and actor who portrayed Big Mama Thornton in Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis,” was found dead in her Nashville, Tenn. apartment on Thursday, police confirmed. She was 44. According to a tweet from the Metro Nashville Police Department, no foul play is evident in Dukureh’s death. “Dukureh, a Fisk Univ graduate, was found dead in the bedroom of her Kothe Way apt … [Read more...]
Jak Knight Comedian and Writer for black ish and Big Mouth Dead at 28
Actor and comedian Jak Knight, who voiced DeVon on Netflix’s Big Mouth, wrote for black-ish and co-created Peacock’s Bust Down, has died at the age of 28. Knight’s family confirmed the news to our sister site Deadline but did not provide any details about the cause of death. “Knight’s loved ones ask that their privacy please be respected during this extremely difficult time,” a … [Read more...]
Outer Banks’ Chase Stokes Responds After His Stunt Double Was Killed In A
22-year-old Alexander "AJ" Jennings, who served as a stunt double for star Chase Stokes, lost his life this week, and his co-star took a chance to respond to the accident. Chase Stokes, who plays John B on the popular Netflix show, took a moment to memorialize Alexander Jennings on his Instagram Stories. Stokes spoke to Jennings in his message and talked about some of the … [Read more...]
‘Outer Banks’ Stand In Alexander ‘AJ’ Jennings Dead After Hit and Run
Gone too soon. Alexander “AJ” Jennings, who was best known for working as a stand-in for Chase Stokes on the Netflix drama Outer Banks, has tragically died in a hit-and-run accident at the age of 22, Charleston County Sheriff’s Office confirms to In Touch.“The Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal is releasing the name of Alexander Jennings, a 22-year-old white male from … [Read more...]
Mary Mara ‘ER’ and ‘Law and Order’ Actor Dies at 61 in Apparent Drowning
Mary Mara, the actor best known for her recurring roles in “ER” and “Law & Order,” died in Cape Vincent, N. Y. Sunday from an apparent drowning. She was 61. In a report published Monday, the New York State Police confirmed that Mara was discovered in the St. Lawrence River in Cape Vincent around 8:10 p.m. on Sunday by various officers. According to a statement from a … [Read more...]
Google Doodle celebrates Black opera singer Amanda Aldridge
Black British composer, teacher and opera singer Amanda Aldridge is being remembered today as the latest Google Doodle celebrates her life and career. Google Doodles often change the classic Google logo to incorporate a historical figure or special occasion relating to a specific date. The Google image for Friday, June 17 features a pairing of Aldridge with a doodle of musical … [Read more...]
Actor Brad Johnson Dies of COVID Related Illness
The 'Always' and 'Melrose Place' star was 62-years-old. Adding to the lengthy list of COVID-related deaths, actor Brad Johnson reportedly succumbed to complications as a result of battling the virus. The former Marlboro man, best known for his role in Steven Spielberg’s romantic drama Always, died of pneumonia—after contracting it while fighting the coronavirus—on February 18, … [Read more...]
Brad Johnson ‘Always’ and ‘Melrose Place’ actor dies at 62
The television and film star also appeared as the Marlboro Man in the 1980s. Brad Johnson, best known for starring in Steven Spielberg's romantic drama Always and for his turn on the Fox series Melrose Place, died Feb. 18 in Fort Worth, Tex. He was 62. A representative for Johnson confirmed the news to EW. Born in 1959 in Tucson, Ariz., Johnson began his career on the … [Read more...]
Cardinals CB Jeff Gladney dies in car accident at age 25
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jeff Gladney died in a car accident early Monday morning in Dallas, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported, per Gladney's agent. He was 25 years old. The cause of the crash and Gladney's death remain under investigation."We are devastated to learn of Jeff Gladney's passing," the Cardinals said in a statement. "Our hearts go out to his family, friends … [Read more...]
Man Throws Things at Fairfield Robeks Employees After Son Has Allergic
Police have arrested a man who is accused of yelling at and throwing things at Robeks employees in Fairfield after his son had an allergic reaction to a smoothie from the store on Saturday. Officers received numerous 911 calls from employees at Robeks on Black Rock Turnpike around 2:26 p.m. reporting a customer was throwing things, yelling at employees and refusing to leave. … [Read more...]