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After suffering a long battle with cancer, the world says goodbye to one-third of the group The Bee Gees, Robin Gibb. Robin passed away on Sunday, according to his spokesperson.

His rep released a statement saying, “The family of Robin Gibb, of the Bee Gees, announce with great sadness that Robin passed away today following his long battle with cancer and intestinal surgery. The family have asked that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time.”

TMZ has more:

Gibb was diagnosed two years ago with colon and liver cancer. He had been hospitalized several times in the last few years, most recently last month with pneumonia.

With that, we’ll leave you with our favorite Bee Gees song, Jive Talkin’:

RIP Robin Gibb.

Famed host of the New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, Dick Clark has passed away at the age of 82-years-old. Earlier this morning, he passed away from a massive heart attack.

Ryan Seacrest took over the hosting duties for the show back in 2006, with Dick co-hosting. TMZ has more details:

Details surrounding his death are unclear, but Clark had suffered a significant stroke in 2004 — forcing him to retire from his hosting gig at “New Years’ Rockin’ Eve,” which he created in 1972.

Before suffering a stroke, Clark told Larry King he suffered from Type 2 diabetes.

Clark has been married 3 times — and has 3 children from his first two marriages. He is survived by his current wife Kari Wigton.
“For now, Dick Clark … so long.”

May he rest in peace. New Year’s Eve will never be the same without him.

Update:

Through his publicist, the Clark family has released the following statement:

“Entertainment Icon Dick Clark passed away this morning (Wednesday) at the age of 82 following a massive heart attack it was announced by his family. Clark, 82, had entered St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica last night for an outpatient procedure. Attempts to resuscitate were unsuccessful.”

Legendary 60 Minutes newsman Mike Wallace has passed away at the age of 93-years-old. May he rest in peace.

The founding host of the show who hosted the show for almost a half a century, retired from the show in 2006. He passed away after a long illness in his New Haven, Connecticut home — surrounded by family.

People magazine has more:

In an essay for CBS, 60 Minutes colleague Morely Safer wrote that Wallace “took to heart the old reporter’s pledge to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable. He characterized himself as ‘nosy and insistent.’ ”

“So insistent, there were very few 20th century icons who didn’t submit to a Mike Wallace interview. He lectured Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, on corruption. He lectured Yassir Arafat on violence,” wrote Safer.

Wallace – who traveled alongside Martin Luther King, Jr., and also interviewed Malcolm X during his illustrious career – retired in 2006, but occasionally returned to the show to interview high-profile subjects like Mitt Romney, Jack Kevorkian and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

He told reporters late in his life that if he could write his own epigraph, it would read, “Tough But Fair.”

Rest in peace, Mike. He was tough, but fair.

Legendary blues singer Etta James has passed away at the age of 73, according to her manager, Lupe De Leon.

She had a long battle with illness, after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2008, following a terminal cancer diagnosis. She was put under 24-hour care and had been battling cancer throughout 2011. It was then that her manager revealed that she was “in the final stages of leukemia” and was diagnosed with dementia and Hepatitis C.

She was hospitalized in December of 2011 after it was reported that she was having trouble breathing. She was finally released from the hospital on January 5, 2012, but passed away today.

May she rest in peace.

The legendary singer is survived by her husband, Artis, and their two sons, Donto and Sametto. RIP Etta. Your talented voice will surely be missed.

Comedian Patrice O’Neal has passed away at the young age of 41. The funnyman passed away on Monday night, after he suffered a stroke in October.

TMZ has more details:

This according to his friends at the “Opie and Anthony” radio show.

O’Neal had been a staple in the comedy world for years — and performed at the “Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen” back in September. O’Neal was a regular guest on the “Opie and Anthony” radio show — and appeared on several TV shows such as “Chappelle Show,” “The Office,” and “Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn.”

Opie just tweeted, “Yes it’s true that our pal Patrice O’Neal has passed away. The funniest and best thinker I’ve ever known PERIOD.”

RIP :(

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has passed away today at the age of 56-years-old.

TMZ has the scoop:

Jobs suffered a number of serious health issues over the years. In 2004, he announced he had a rare — but treatable — form of pancreatic cancer … and had a tumor successfully removed from his pancreas later that year.

TMZ posted a picture of Jobs two days after he resigned as Apple’s CEO in August, clearly showing a deterioration in his health.

In 2009, Jobs received a liver transplant after announcing his “health-related issues were more complex than I thought.”

RIP Steven Paul Jobs (2/24/1955 – 10/5/2011) He will be missed. Stay tuned as more details are released about his passing. RIP.

Update: Our sister site, Tragicomical, reports that Steve passed away peacefully. They also have his family’s official statement.

Former lead singer for the eighties hair band Warrant, Jani Lane, was found dead at the young age of only 47.

He rose to fame with Warrant, with such hits like Cherry Pie and Heaven, in the eighties.

Jani went his separate way from the band and had a solo career. He most recently canceled his February tour dates, but had not provided a reason.

The singer was found dead at the Comfort Inn hotel in Woodland Hills, California. There has been no apparent cause of death, but Jani did suffer from alcohol related issues.

He was previously arrested in 2010 for DUI and was ordered to serve 120 days in jail as a result. What a shame. He was a gifted singer and songwriter. May he rest in peace. “Heaven isn’t too far away”…

RIP Jani Lane (2/1/64-8/11/11)

Singer Amy Winehouse has been found dead! She was only 27-year-old! What a shame.

The Metropolitan Police issued a press release, stating, “Police were called by London Ambulance Service to an address in Camden Square NW1 shortly before 16.05hrs today, Saturday 23 July, following reports of a woman found deceased.”

The statement went on to reveal, “On arrival officers found the body of a 27-year-old female who was pronounced dead at the scene. Enquiries continue into the circumstances of the death. At this early stage it is being treated as unexplained.”

Amy has long battled drug and alcohol addiction and most recently performed at a Serbian concert where she was booed off of the stage.

May she rest in peace. Poor Amy, those who loved her said that they’d hoped she would get her act together before it was too late. I love her music, she passed way too young.

RIP.

Update: According to reports, there were no signs of foul play surrounding Amy’s death. An autopsy has been scheduled for tomorrow. Stay tuned as more details are made available about the cause of death. Drugs? A combination of drugs and alcohol?

Jeff Conaway has passed away earlier today, at the age of sixty-years-old. He was most known for his role as Kenickie in the 1978 movie Grease.

Jeff was in bad shape after being discovered in his home unconscious earlier this month. He was said to have overdosed on painkillers. He had fallen into a coma and his friends and family feared the worst.

He had a long battle with substance abuse and even appeared on Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew in 2008. Then, he admitted to being addicted to alcohol, cocaine and painkillers.

Jeff was in a coma, but it was decided that he would be taken off of life support yesterday. His family was hopeful for the past two weeks, but doctors advised them that this was a losing battle.

A source said, “Doctors advised the family that Jeff has had no brain function since he was brought into the hospital.”

Of the reports that his drug overdose was a suicide, his manager said, “I have heard those reports, but I would be highly surprised. He is not the sort of person who would intentionally take his own life.”

Our condolences go out to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Wrestling legend “Macho Man” Randy Savage has died today after getting into a car accident!

Wow, WTF?!???

The wrestler, also known by his birth name, Randall Mario Poffo, passed away after suffering a heart attack while behind the wheel of his car at 10AM this morning. According to his brother, Lanny Poffo, he lost control of his vehicle and passed away in Tampa, Florida.

Randy was only 58 years old. He was married twice and most recently celebrated his first year anniversary with his wife, Lynn.

RIP Randy Savage (11/15/52 – 5/20/11) You will be missed, brother!

From his Wikipedia page:

Savage was recognizable by wrestling fans for his distinctively deep and raspy voice, his ring attire (often comprising sunglasses, a bandana or head band, flashy robes, and a cowboy hat), intensity exhibited in and out of the ring, and his signature catch phrase (“Ooh yeah!”). WWE has said of Savage: “There has never been a Superstar more colorful than “Macho Man” Randy Savage. His style—perfectly punctuated by his entrance music, “Pomp and Circumstance”—has only been outshined by his performance in the ring.

So sad!

Update via TMZ:

UPDATE: Florida Highway Patrol tells TMZ … Savage was driving his 2009 Jeep Wrangler when he veered across a concrete median … through oncoming traffic … and “collided head-on with a tree.”

Savage was transported to Largo Medical center, where he died from his injuries.

Savage’s wife was a passenger in the vehicle during the collision — but survived with “minor injuries.” She was transported to a different local hospital where she was treated.

RIP.

Former Alice In Chains bassist Mike Starr has passed away!

He passed away in Utah at the young age of only 44. He appeared on the third season of Celebrity Rehab in 2009 and was busted just last month for possession of a controlled substance. Reportedly, he had 6 Xanax pills and 6 painkillers on him when he was arrested.

His father said, “It’s a terrible shock and tragedy.”

May he rest in peace. So sad.

Stay tuned as more details become available….

We here at Earsucker are hearing a lot of reports surrounding the possible death of legend Aretha Franklin….But we’re not believing the hype just yet!

The rumors of her untimely passing started on Twitter, which has users known for causing rumors such as this to get out of hand. We have heard nothing from any credible news organizations, so we’re keeping our eyes peeled for any news surrounding Aretha.

Until then, we’re calling this as a hoax. Stay tuned as we wait for more information to be made available.

R&B singer Teena Marie has passed away, we are sad to report.

She was reported to have died in her sleep last night after her daughter’s birthday. Her manager has confirmed the news, but no other information has been released.

She was found by her daughter. So sad. We send out our most heartfelt condolences to Teena’s family in their time of suffering.

RIP Teena Marie (March 5, 1956 – December 26, 2010).

Today marks the second anniversary of the day that Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff was arrested for bilking people out of billions of dollars. His son Mark, sent his wife two strange emails before hanging himself this morning in his Soho apartment building at 158 Mercer St. The emails said that he loved her and asked for her to send someone over to look after their son.

Page Six reports:

The eldest son of Bernie, Mark was “upset” over the two-year anniversary media coverage of his father’s massive fraud, a source said, noting a front-page story of the scheme and its aftermath in today’s Wall Street Journal.

This is so sad. He was only 46-years-old. See more exclusive photos of the scene outside of the apartment building here.

According to breaking news reports, Elizabeth Edwards has just passed away, earlier today.

Just yesterday, she posted a heartbreaking note to her friends and family on Facebook:

You all know that I have been sustained throughout my life by three saving graces – my family, my friends, and a faith in the power of resilience and hope. These graces have carried me through difficult times and they have brought more joy to the good times than I ever could have imagined.”

“…there are certainly times when we aren’t able to muster as much strength and patience as we would like,” she added. “It’s called being human. But I have found that in the simple act of living with hope, and in the daily effort to have a positive impact in the world, the days I do have are made all the more meaningful and precious. And for that I am grateful. It isn’t possible to put into words the love and gratitude I feel to everyone who has and continues to support and inspire me every day. To you I simply say: you know.”

RIP Elizabeth Edwards (7/3/1949 – 12/7/2010)

Famous funnyman Leslie Nielsen has passed away. He was 84-years-old.

So far there aren’t any details surrounding his death, as this story is still developing.

Stay tuned, as we know details, they will be made available!

Update: TMZ reports that Leslie passed away earlier today, surrounded by friends and family:

Legendary funny man Leslie Nielsen died today of complications of pneumonia in a hospital near his home in Fort Lauderdale, this according to his agent. He was 84.

His agent tells TMZ Nielsen passed surrounded by his wife and friends at about 5:34 PM ET.

Our condolences go out to his family and friends.

Tom Bosley, who rose to fame playing the role of Mr. Cunningham on Happy Days, has passed away today. He was said to be battling a staph infection and passed away in his home in Palm Springs, California.

He was 83-years-old.

So sad. I loved him on that show. He will be missed. RIP Tom Bosley (October 1, 1927- October 19, 2010).

Update: His former co-stars, Henry Winkler and Scott Baio have given their kind words about the acting legend.

Henry said, “I saw him before I ever got to Hollywood on Broadway, and he was great. And then I got to act with him for 10 years and he was great. Tom Bosley was our mentor. He was a true artist … a great husband, and a fabulous father and grandfather. He will be sorely missed, but never forgotten.”

Scott Baio added, “He was a good man who taught me a lot about the business and business itself. He was a professional guy … I’m sad.”

May he rest in peace.

Soul singer Solomon Burke has passed away today, at the age of 70. His family released a statement on his official website:

Early this morning, Sunday, October 10, 2010, the legendary King of Rock & Soul, Solomon Burke, our father, passed away due to natural causes.

Solomon had just arrived at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, the Netherlands for a sold out show at Paradiso with Dutch band, De Dijk. He was on his way to spread his message of love as he loved to do.

This is a time of great sorrow for our entire family. We truly appreciate all of the support and well wishes from his friends and fans. Although our hearts and lives will never be the same, his love, life and music will continue to live within us forever. As our family grieves during this time of mourning, thank you for respecting our privacy.

Family of Solomon Burke

Solomon was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001, but gained his first taste of fame with the Dirty Dancing hit, Cry To Me. Listen to the song, after the jump! (continue reading…)

Legendary Some Like It Hot actor Tony Curtis has passed away at the age of 85.

He died in his home in Las Vegas yesterday. TMZ reports:

As we previously reported, Tony — who suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease — was hospitalized in July near Las Vegas after suffering breathing problems while making an appearance at a local Costco.

Curtis starred in such classics like “Some Like It Hot” and “Spartacus” — and was nominated for an Oscar for his role in “The Defiant Ones.”

RIP 6/3/1925 – 9/29/2010 He will be missed.

Comedian and all-around funnyman Greg Giraldo has passed away after overdosing on prescription medications over the weekend. He’s best known for his appearances on Comedy Central’s roasts and leaves behind three children.

On September 25th, Greg overdosed on prescription pills and was taken to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ hospital. It was said that the overdose was not a suicide attempt. His rep said that it was an accidental overdose.

He was in critical condition, until today, when he passed away at the age of 44. So sad. RIP.

John Travolta requests the judge to drop the extortion charges against the two individuals. They tried to extort 25 million dollars from John last October.

The two people tried to extort money from him when they where trying to save his son Jett from a fatal seizure. He dropped the charges from the extortionists because he simply didn’t want to go to the Bahama’s again to revisit the tragedy.

He said, “It was finally time to put this matter behind us … I concluded that it was in my family’s best interest for me not to voluntarily return to the Bahamas to testify a second time at trial.”

Hopefully he and his family recovers mentally from the tragic day his son died.

Rumor has it that Lindsay Lohan has died, at the young age of only 24 years old. There are no reports of this from any reliable sources, such as TMZ or the L.A. Times, so we’re going to take this as a rumor, solely until we hear otherwise.

The rumor stated that Lindsay overdosed from crack, but I highly doubt that’s true. Someone took the time to update her Wikipedia entry to show that she’s deceased as of July 14, 2010, but there are no details surrounding her supposed death.

The last tweet from Lindsay’s official Twitter account was from eleven hours ago. We’re calling hoax until we hear something to the contrary.

Stay tuned…

Update: Kim Kardashian just tweeted, “Omg!! Is @lindsaylohan dead?! I keep hearing these rumors from my friends n stuff!! Is it true?!”

We’ll keep you posted…

Sleep deprived update: That was a fake Kim Kardashian. The real one doesn’t care enough to tweet.

Ronnie James Dio passed away yesterday, after suffering a six-month battle with stomach cancer. He was 67-years-old.

His wife, Wendy posted this on his official website:

Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45am 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private good-byes before he peacefully passed away. Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all. We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us. Please give us a few days of privacy to deal with this terrible loss. Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever.

- Wendy Dio

You can leave your condolences here on his Facebook page, per her instruction.

So sad. May he rest in peace. A true metal legend is lost.

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