Actress Elizabeth Taylor has died, her publicist tells CNN. She was 79.

Taylor died “peacefully today in Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles,” said a statement from her publicist. She was hospitalized six weeks ago with congestive heart failure, “a condition with which she had struggled for many years. Though she had recently suffered a number of complications, her condition had stabilized and it was hoped that she would be able to return home. Sadly, this was not to be.”

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brittany-murphy Multiple sources have confirmed that Brittany Murphy died early this morning after she went into full cardiac arrest and could not be revived.She was 32.

The 911 call was made at 8:00 AM from a home in Los Angeles that is listed as belonging to her husband, Simon Monjack, according to the Los Angeles City Fire Department.

Murphy was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where she was pronounced dead on arrival.
Murphy is known from films such as "Clueless," "8 Mile," and "Don’t Say a Word."

So young.  Hopefully we will find out more soon!

Rest in Peace, you were a wonderful actress and you will be remembered by many.

 

Update:

Sources tell that Brittany Murphy’s mom discovered her unconscious in the shower. When paramedics arrived, they quickly determined Murphy was in full cardiac arrest & immediately administered CPR. They continued CPR while on the way to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, several miles away, and Murphy was unresponsive. She was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.

LA County Coroner is picking up Murphy’s body from Cedars later today and will launch an investigation.

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Revered CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite will return to Missouri for burial beside his beloved wife, Betsy, after a private Manhattan funeral for the most trusted man in America.

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The King of Pop, Michael Jackson died after suffering a cardiac arrest, multiple US media outlets reported, sending shockwaves around the entertainment world.

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Actress Farrah Fawcett, star of TV’s "Charlie’s Angels," has died after a battle with cancer, her representative says.

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Ed McMahon, who gained fame as Johnny Carson’s sidekick on "The Tonight Show," has died, his representative says

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‘Kung Fu’ star David Carradine has been found dead in a hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, according to his manager.

The reason for his death has not yet been released.

 

*Update: He was found hanging in his hotel room and it is believed that he committed suicide.

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Popular author of best selling books "Rabbit, Run" (1960), "Couples" (1968), "The Witches of Eastwick" (1984) and "Terrorist" (2006)" . John was also a Pulitzer price winner for his books “Rabbit Run” and “Rabbit at Rest”.

According to his publicists, John passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 from lung cancer.  John was thought of as one of America’s literary greats.

"John Updike’s place among America’s literary greats is forever secure, as is his special place in every Red Sox fan’s heart for his magnificent ‘Hub Fans Bid Kid Adieu,’ " Sen. John Kerry (D-Massachusetts) said in a statement. "We honor his memory and his contributions, and Massachusetts today bids him a sad and wistful adieu of our own."

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Ron Asheton, 60 years old, was found dead in his home in Michigan.  According to the police, Ron was dead for several days before being found.  Initial signs point to Ron dying from a heart attack, but that has yet to be confirmed.

Ron was the guitarist and co-songwriter with Iggy Pop for the rock band The Stooges for their first two albums, and later appeared as bassist for their third album.

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Here is a transcript from “On the Record” it is rushed and may be incomplete or changed in the near future:

(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Describe Jett’s injury that you saw.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Well, the injuries was actually just a hematoma, which is like a bump on the forehead. The initial information that we got that he had fallen and hit his head and had a fit. He was unconscious at the time, so we responded right away.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: At what point did John Travolta and his Kelly come onto the scene?

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: They was on the scene at all times.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: When you got there, they were there? And what were they doing?

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: They were acting like any other parents who are concerned, wondering if it’s — is he getting there? Are you helping him? Is anything happening? is he breathing? I’ve You know asked all the questions that a parent would ask.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: I believe Kelly asked you something like, is he coming back.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Yes, are you getting him back? Is he coming back?

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: What did you reply?

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: We are still trying. We are working. We are trying.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: And at one point, he reached over and touched Jett’s hand?

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Yes, he was holding his hand and saying, Jett, come on Jett, come around.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: And I believe, at another point, Kelly was tenderly rubbing him hand and saying —

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Come on, baby. Come on, Jett.

(END VIDEO CLIP)

VAN SUSTEREN: Kendeno Knowles of JCMTV joins us on web camera from the Bahamas. What is the status tonight? The autopsy has been completed. Is that right?

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Pat Hingle, best known for his role as Commissioner James Gordon has passed away at the age of 84. Hingle died Saturday night of myelodysplasia, a type of blood cancer, at his home in Carolina Beach, N.C a spokesperson said. Maybe it could have been old age too?  Holy smokes Batman!

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John Travolta and wife say they are “heartbroken” over the recent death of their son Jett.  Jett Travolta, 16, who had a history of seizures and is thought to have had autism was found dead in a bathroom on a family vacation to the Bahamas.

John is a follower of the Scientology religion which does not believe in autism, but that is likely what Jett had.  Travolta believed his son had a condition called Kawasaki Syndrome.

There are plans for an autopsy:

“Arrangements are being made to have an autopsy performed, in order to determine the exact cause of death,” stated the police chief.

This is a sad day and we send condolences to the family as well!

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John Costelloe, 47, played Johnny Cakes on The Sopranos, but was not too happy with life.  John shot himself in the head in his basement bedroom on Tuesday, December 16, but wasn’t found until December 18th.

His friends and family said the John seemed happy and that they cannot believe the he is gone!  He was found after family members were unable to reach him.  What a crazy holiday season this has turned out to be!

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The legendary actress, singer, dancer and self-proclaimed sex-kitten, Ms. Eartha Kitt has passed away at the age of 81.

Most notably known for her roll as Catwoman on Batman, many also know her for her sexy rendition of Santa Baby and also Where is My Man?

The songstress had been struggling with colon cancer, though she was still performing with dates booked into 2009!  She was being treated at the Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York. Eartha passed away on Christmas Day, Thursday December 25, 2008.

She will be remembered by many!

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The beautiful Ms. Bettie Page may have passed from this world on December 11, 2008 but her memory lives on! You can get memorabilia like the doll shown above over at Dark Horse Comics in order to help keep the memory of this bombshell alive. And who knows these items may be worth some money, money, money some day!

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