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...]
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...]
Connecticut man charged following racist comment tirade at smoothie shop
A Connecticut man has been charged with intimidation based on bigotry or bias, breach of peace, and criminal trespassing after allegedly hurling a drink and racist insults at employees in a local smoothie shop, who he blamed for a serious allergic reaction that caused his son to go to the hospital. James Iannazzo, 48, was charged according to the Fairfield Police Department. … [Read more...]
Tributes paid to Anne Rice ‘The Vampire Chronicles’ Author dead at 80
Tributes have poured in for 'The Vampire Chronicles' author Anne Rice, who has died at the age of 80. Rice was best known for her bestselling 1976 novel 'Interview With The Vampire, ' which was later adapted into the Oscar-nominated 1994 film starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. Her death was confirmed in a social media statement shared over the weekend by her son, Christopher … [Read more...]