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Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, The 'Iron Lady,' Has Died at 87

BJ Ragone — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:06:16 +0000

The first female prime minister of England, Margaret Thatcher, has passed away due to a stroke. She was 87 years old. A spokesperson for Thatcher confirmed that she has passed away. They say that a further statement will be made later. She reportedly died Monday morning after suffering a stroke. SkyNews reports that Thatcher was [...]

Reba McEntire Speaks Out to Assure Fans That She's Not Dead

Billy Dukes — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:05:04 +0000

It quickly became clear that rumors of Reba McEntire‘s death were part of a hoax, but it’s still a relief to have the singer herself available to assure fans that everything is OK. McEntire took to her Twitter page on Tuesday afternoon to try to explain the hoax.

Miranda Lambert Loses Longtime Friend in 'Tragic Accident'

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:01:53 +0000

During what have been some of the roughest weeks in Miranda Lambert‘s personal life, things just seem to be getting harder and harder to get through. Lambert and her husband, Blake Shelton, recently dealt with the passing of his father, Dick Shelton. Now, Lambert is dealing with yet another loss. With her emotions running high, Lambert took to her Twitter page, where she poured her hurt out in a late night message.

'60 Minutes' Stalwart Andy Rooney Dies at Age 92 [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 15:57:08 +0000

For 33 years, the CBS Sunday night newsmagazine ’60 Minutes’ ended with Andy Rooney providing his wry and sometimes cantankerous observations on topics ranging from religion to his messy office.

And now, just a month after retiring from the show, Rooney has died at the age of 92 after failing to recover from “serious complications” following minor surgery two weeks ago.

Libyan Dictator Muammar Gadhafi Killed by Rebels in Sirte [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:56:45 +0000

Former Libyan dictator Muammar Gadhafi, who’s been in hiding since August when a NATO-backed rebel force seized his headquarters in Tripoli, was killed on Thursday after rebels stormed his hometown of Sirte, where the last remnants of troops loyal to him were hiding. He was 69 years old.

Taylor Armstrong of 'Real Housewives' Issues Statement About Husband's Suicide

Shauna Wright — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:56:10 +0000

Reality TV star Taylor Armstrong, 40, of ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ has broken her silence about the Monday suicide of her estranged husband, Russell.

A statement from her representative reads in part, “Taylor Armstrong is devastated by the tragic events that have unfolded. She requests privacy at this time so that she may comfort her young daughter .” It adds that her “thoughts and prayers” are with Russell Armstrong’s other children from previous relationships.

Betty Ford, Former First Lady, Dies at 93

Dave McCord — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 19:43:17 +0000

Former First Lady Betty Ford, the widow of President Gerald Ford, died Friday evening at the age of 93. A family member said Ford died with family members at her bedside in Palm Springs, California, The New York Times reported. She overcame an alcohol and pill addiction and helped found the Betty Ford Clinic, one [...]