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Mark Linkous, the singer, songwriter and instrumentalist for Sparklehorse, has committed suicide.

His family released a statement saying:

“It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear friend and family member, Mark Linkous, took his own life today. We are thankful for his time with us and will hold him forever in our hearts. May his journey be peaceful, happy and free. There’s a heaven and there’s a star for you.”

According to Wikipedia:

Linkous committed suicide with a gunshot to the heart outside a friend’s house in Knoxville, Tennesee on March 6, 2010.

So sad. May he rest in peace.

Brittany Murphy’s death was ruled by the Coroner’s office as an accidental death caused by “community acquired pneumonia,” iron deficiency anemia, and multiple drug intoxication.

The L.A. Times reports:

Coroner officials said Murphy had gone into sudden cardiac arrest because of “drug intake,” and the Dec. 20 death was classified as an accident. They said an autopsy report would be available in two weeks.

Regarding the multiple drugs found in her system, TMZ has more:

As for the multiple drugs found in her system, we’re told they were both prescription, including medicine for cramps, and over-the-counter medications, including cough syrup. Our sources say the drugs “pushed her over the line” but the underlying problems were the pneumonia and anemia.

Her unfortunate and untimely death could have been prevented with the proper care.

RIP Brittany.

“Poltergeist” phenom Zelda Rubinstein passed away today at the age of 76. She was most known as Tangina Barrons in “Poltergeist”, where she played the short psychic who was called to rid the family home of evil forces.

Late December, it was reported that Rubinstein had suffered from both kidney and lung failure. It was said that she was taken off of life support at that time, due to her failing condition.

Friends denounced that statement, saying that she was on her way to recovery.

She passed away earlier today at Barlow Respiratory Hospital in Los Angeles.

RIP.

Rowland S. Howard has passed away yesterday at the Austin Hospital from liver cancer at the age of 50.

He previously played with Nick Cave in The Birthday Party and wrote “Shivers” for The Boys Next Door in 1979. He gained more critical acclaim for his solo album, “Pop Crimes”.

His friend and former bandmate Mick Harvey said, “Sometimes people are ready to go because they have been sick for a long time, but Rowland really wanted to live. Things were going well for him outside of his health and he wanted to take advantage of that and he was very disappointed that he wasn’t well enough to do so.”

RIP. Sad.

This year has been so awful for celebrity deaths. 2009 has really claimed a lot of souls, including Michael Jackson, Patrick Swayze, Farrah Fawcett, Brittany Murphy and countless others. Now, we’ve just learned that the grim reaper has claimed another one: Avenged Sevenfold’s 28-year-old drummer, James Owen Sullivan.

Reportedly, the young drummer died of natural causes, according to Huntington Beach authorities. He was found dead in his home and the Coroner’s Office is investigating his untimely death.

RIP.

Update:

The band has issued this statement regarding The Rev’s death:

“It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we tell you of the passing today of Jimmy ‘The Rev’ Sullivan. Jimmy was not only one of the world’s best drummers, but more importantly, he was our best friend and brother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jimmy’s family and we hope that you will respect their privacy during this difficult time.”

According to “The Daily Beast”, an autopsy photo of Michael Jackson does exist, and the quality is too good to be a cell phone photo.

A source said, “There are rumors that a photo is being flashed around Los Angeles. Supposedly was given to someone from who was at the autopsy.”

TDB reports: (continue reading…)

Sad news regarding the death of DJ AM, AKA Adam Goldstein. Apparently the celebrity DJ had eight Oxycontin pills in his system at the time of his death, and one undissolved one in his mouth.

Was it suicide? (continue reading…)

Fans of the late Adam Goldstein, better known as DJ AM have paid tribute to the DJ by leaving a record, candles, and flowers in front of his apartment.

RIP.

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Travis Barker and Adam Goldstein shared something pretty significant in common. Together, the two of them survived a plane crash last September, while four others perished.

They were close friends and for Travis, the loss is too great to imagine.

He said: (continue reading…)

Hayley Wood had just dumped DJ AM about a week or so ago. We’ve sent an email to her for comment, but we have yet to hear from her over this tragic incident.

The question remains, did Hayley know something was going to happen? (continue reading…)

We here at Earsucker are still in shock that Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein has left us. There are no words to explain how sad we are for his family and those whom he’s left behind.

Here’s what the celebrity world has said: (continue reading…)

Oh my God!

We’ve just learned that DJ AM AKA Adam Goldstein was found dead in his bed in NYC this morning at around 7:00am.

RIP Adam Goldstein, you will be missed!

So sad!

He was only 36-years-old. (continue reading…)

The question that’s been swirling around all over the internet is whether or not Michael Jackson’s body is missing. The answer is, plain and simple, no. (continue reading…)

We’ve heard that Michael Jackson’s final resting place will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, but we’re not sure yet as to whether or not Michael’s body will be at his memorial tomorrow at Staples Center.

ET has streaming footage of the Jackson family arriving at the cemetery along with a police escort and a hearse.

I wonder if they’re burying him tonight or whether it’s just a private ceremony. Well, private I guess, until you count ET flying over their heads with a chopper trying to get some sort of scoop.

Update: We’ve just learned that Michael’s body will be on display front and center at the Staples Center tomorrow.

Fans of Michael Jackson will get the chance to pay their respects at a viewing at the Neverland ranch near Santa Barbara.

The Jackson family is organizing a public viewing of his body at his former estate. Santa Barbara’s Sheriff Department says that plans are already underway to accommodate large crowds at his former home. (continue reading…)

Paramedics were rushed to the home of a “50-year-old man not breathing at all” as you can see from this photo of the monitor when the 911 call was received by paramedics.

View his brother, Jermaine Jackson’s response below: (continue reading…)

What a day it was. First we lost Farrah Fawcett to cancer and then Michael Jackson passed away before our very eyes.

I will always remember Michael for the music that he made and what that brought to my life. Celebrities have paid their respects to the fallen King of Pop. Here is some of what they had to say. (continue reading…)

Slash’s mother, Ola Hudson, has passed away in Los Angeles after suffering a battle with lung cancer.

Hudson passed away at Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica on Friday evening. She was only 62-years-old.

About five hours ago, Slash twittered, “Back in the studio today but I’m having a hard time concentrating.”

She is survived by sons Slash, 43, Albion, 38, and ex-husband, Anthony Hudson.

Our best wishes go out to Slash and his family in this tough time. May she rest in peace.

The guy who allegedly murdered rapper Dolla, Monday afternoon, has just pleaded not guilty to the crime. According to NME, Dolla’s murder suspect, Aubrey Berry has entered his not guilty plea in court on Friday.

He pleaded not guilty to murder and assault charges. He was arrested at LAX when he was confronted at the airport with a weapon on his person.

Berry remains in jail on $5 million bail and claims that he shot Dolla in fear for his own life, after an altercation in an Atlanta nightclub, a few weeks back.

Dolla was in L.A. starting to work on his debut album, which was set to be released by Jive Records this summer.

RIP Dolla.

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