According to TMZ.com, former child star Brad Renfro was found dead in his Los Angeles apartment today. He was 25. OH WELL. (Said sadly, not sarcastically)
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DEAD CELEBRITIES: Sir Edmund Percival Hillary Edition
“Bloody good time that Everest was!” Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to summit Mt. Everest, died today at the age of 88. I must admit that I feel partially responsible. You see, earlier this morning, I happened to randomly look at a Wikipedia page on famous explorers, and when I read that Sir Edmund …
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Hey Bhutto Mourners, It's Party Time!
Click for full size Sooooo Pakistan is on the verge of total chaos in the wake of Benazir Bhutto’s tragic assassination, but fear not! According to CNN, it’s time for parties! Yes, in an unfortunately juxtaposed bit of luck, the webmaster at CNN.com placed the headline “Time for Resolutions, Parties” smack in the middle of …
DEAD CELEBRITIES: Dan Fogelberg Edition
“I’m gentle.” Dan Fogelberg, singer of one of my favorite soft-rock weepies, “Same Old Lang Syne,” has died at 56 from cancer. Great. ANOTHER reason to cry at his music. More info here. And for those of you unfamiliar with Fogelberg’s brand of so-sad-you-want-to-curl-up-in-a-ball-and-sob music, here’s a strange little YouTube tribute to his album artwork …
DEAD CELEBRITIES: Ike Turner Edition
Ike Turner, 76, kicked the bucket today. He then punched, strangled, and broke the bucket’s nose. ZING!