Grace Lee Whitney dies at 85
0 0 Paul Fallavollita Paul Fallavollita2015-05-03 20:54:012015-05-03 23:33:06Grace Lee Whitney dies at 85GoFundme page removed
A funding page for the six officers set up by The Fraternal Order of Police, a union representing Baltimore City police officers, is removed by the site. The page set a fundraising goal of $600,000 to pay for the living expenses of the six officers, who have been placed on unpaid suspension after they were charged in Gray’s death. In 41 minutes, the page raised $1,135. The FOP posts on its Facebook page:
Apparently our GoFundMe account has been suspended with no explanation. We are working to find a new site for donations. Thank you!
Ben E. King dies at 76
0 0 Mark Devlin Mark Devlin2015-05-01 16:43:102015-05-01 16:43:10Ben E. King dies at 76Hurts ankle
Spears falls onstage during her Las Vegas show and hurts her ankle.
Thank you for all of the sweet wishes. Had a little scare on stage tonight with my ankle but I’m ok.
Suzanne Crough Condray dies age 52
Condray dies at the age of 52 at her home in Laughlin, Nevada. Cause of her death is not known. Clark County Coroner John Fudenberg:
Autopsy is scheduled on Wednesday, but that a finding of the cause and manner of her death would remain pending the results of forensic laboratory testing.
Jack Ely dies age 71
Ely dies at the age of 71 after long illness at his home in Redmond, Oregon. His son:
Because of his religious beliefs, we’re not even sure what (the illness) was.
Keith Harris dies age 67
Harris dies at the age of 67 due to cancer in Blackpool Victoria Hospital. His agent:
It is with great sadness I announce the death of my friend and client Keith Harris (67) whom I have known for well over 20 years and managed for the past 15 years.
Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease
Gibson is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
I have faced many different obstacles in my life, and have always maintained a strong belief that no matter the circumstances, I could overcome those obstacles…While this diagnosis poses a new kind of challenge for me, I intend to stay true to my beliefs. With the support of my family and friends, I will meet this challenge with the same determination and unwavering intensity that I have displayed in all of my endeavors in life. I look forward to being back at the ballpark as soon as possible.
Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 4,000
The death count in the the Nepal earthquake has risen to 4,010 reported dead and 7,598 reported injured, however the Nepalese government speculates that the death toll may rise to over 10,000 dead over the coming days. Areas near Kathmandu are starting to return to a state of near normality with a return of some basic infrastructure but many rural areas are still cut off from basic necessities such as water, shelter and power. Prime Minister Sushil Koirala says that despite the influx of aid,
getting help to some of the worst affected areas is a major challenge.
Joins cast
Emmerich announces Monroe joining the cast of Independence Day 2. The movie also stars Usher, Vivica A. Fox, Jeff Goldblum, Liam Hemsworth, Jessie Usher and Charlotte Gainsbourg.
I have another addition to announce. The beautiful & talented Maika Monroe is officially signed on 2 the Independence Day Sequel!
— Roland Emmerich (@rolandemmerich) April 27, 2015
Riots after funeral
Violence erupts in Baltimore after Gray’s funeral. There are reports of numerous injuries including police officers. Police:
We have seven officers who were injured during the course of this. They have broken bones, one of them is unresponsive. This is not okay. Our officers went out to that situation to make sure that the people who live in that community were safe and we’re going to continue to do what we can to make sure that those people stay safe. It’s a group of lawless individuals. What we know is that they are a group of criminals with no regard for the people in the community.
Jayne Meadows dies age 95
Meadows dies at the age of 95 due at natural causes at her home in Encino, California. Family statement:
She was the most loving mother and grandmother I could ever imagine. Seeing only the best in all her family members and giving us all confidence that we had value to offer the world and should take risks because we could do no wrong in her eyes.
Reed, Somerhalder marry
Somerhalder marries Reed at a function in Santa Monica, California. Reed:
He’s the best. He’s the most thoughtful human being on the planet.
most beautiful morning ever…
— Ian Somerhalder (@iansomerhalder) April 26, 2015
Dan Fredingburg dies in avalanche
Fredinburg dies from head injuries after being hit by an avalanche. Other climbers with him are being treated at the Everest base camp. Google lawyer:
Dan Fredinburg, a long-time member of the Privacy organization in Mountain View, was in Nepal with three other Googlers, hiking Mount Everest. He has passed away. The other three Googlers with him are safe and we are working to get them home quickly. Google’s Crisis Response team has launched Person Finder for Nepal, and is working to get updated satellite imagery to aid in the recovery effort. Google.org is committing $1M to the response, and we’ll have gift-matching available soon.
Joins cast
Murphy casts Peters in American Horror Story: Hotel. He joins Kathy Bates, Sarah Paulson, Matt Bomer, Cheyenne Jackson, Wes Bentley, Chloë Sevigny and Lady Gaga.
https://twitter.com/MrRPMurphy/status/591648090009907200
Casting confirmed
Radcliffe is confirmed to star in Game Changer, a film about Houser, Grand Theft Auto’s creator. Paxton is confirmed to costar.
Game Changer tells the story of an extraordinary chapter in the history of this iconic game, and reveals the major impact it has had on our cultural landscape.
Quits Wall Street
Christie resigns her Wall Street job as a managing director at hedge fund and alternative investments company, Angelo Gordon & Co. Spokesman:
Mrs. Christie has decided to take a hiatus from her work in the finance world to spend more time with her family and young children.
Confirmed
Lynch is confirmed by the Senate as the U.S. attorney general. She is the first African American woman to hold the position. Ayotte:
Ms. Lynch is a well-respected U.S. attorney with a proven record and significant experience handling difficult cases. After meeting with her and reviewing her qualifications, I believe she is clearly qualified and has the necessary experience to serve as attorney general.
Sawyer Sweeten dies age 19
Sweeten dies at the age of 19 at family home in Texas. He took his own life. Family statement:
This morning a terrible family tragedy has occurred. We are devastated to report that our beloved brother, son, and friend, Sawyer Sweeten, took his own life… He was weeks away from his 20th birthday. At this sensitive time, our family requests privacy and we beg of you to reach out to the ones you love.
Ciara, Wilson dating
After being spotted next to Wilson at a Seattle Mariners game last weekend a source says Ciara is dating the quarterback.
It’s still at the beginning stages. She thinks he is a complete gentleman and has really enjoyed hanging out with him these past few weeks. It’s constant laughter and fun with them.