By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt As fans and the music world grieve around the world due to the death of Prince Rogers Nelson, who passed at 57, this past Thursday, the music legend was laid to rest by cremation. As loved ones gathered for a private tribute in Paisley Park, Prince’s body had reportedly already been cremated. […]
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Prince Laid to Rest by Cremation: In Death, Legend Still Guarded his Privacy – Breaking News
Musician Prince DEAD at 57 – More Details Emerge on Passing
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Sad news to report…. Simply put, a musical LEGEND has died.. Prince Rogers Nelson known to the world as Prince has left us far too soon at the age of 57. “It is with profound sadness that I am confirming that the legendary, iconic performer, Prince Rogers Nelson, has died at […]
Doris Roberts DEAD at 90 – Breaking Entertainment News
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Sad news to report… Funny lady, Doris Roberts passed away yesterday, at the age of 90 which was first reported by TMZ. She had been acting for years, but became a household name on the hit show, EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND where she won 4 Emmy Awards of the 5 she was […]
Anne Jackson Respected Actress & Widow of Acting Legend Eli Wallach DEAD at 90
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Anne Jackson, a Tony Award-nominated theater actress who often appeared onstage with her husband, the legendary late Eli Wallach, in comedies and classics, died early Tuesday of natural causes at her home in Manhattan. She was 90. Her death was confirmed by her son, Peter Wallach. Over the years, I corresponded with […]
Voice of The Lucky Charms Leprechaun Silenced: Arthur Anderson DEAD at 93
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Sad news to report.. Arthur Anderson, an accomplished actor whose voice made many children smile as they watched Saturday morning cartoons has died at the age of 93 this past Saturday, in Manhattan. Anderson, born on Staten Island, began his career in radio. At just 12 years of age, he became […]
David Gest DEAD at 62 – Breaking News
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt David Gest, the ex – husband of Liza Minnelli and music industry businessman has died suddenly at the age of 62 as first reported by TMZ. London cops said, “Police were called at 10:17 on Tuesday to the Four Seasons Hotel, to reports of an unexplained death of a man in […]
Singer Dorothy Schwartz of The Chordettes Dead at 89
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Dorothy Schwartz of the famous singing group The Chordettes died at the age of 89 on April 4th. The Chordettes were an all – female barbershop quartet formed in 1946. She was with the group for seven years and left in 1952, just prior to their smash hits “Mr. Sandman” and […]
Carlo Mastrangelo Original Member of Dion and The Belmonts Dead at 78
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Carlo Mastrangelo, who was part of the original lineup of Dion and the Belmonts, and sang on hits with them such as “No One Knows” and “A Teenager in Love,” died on Monday in Boynton Beach, Fla. He was 78. The cause was cancer, Warren Gradus, a current member of the […]
Composer & Musican Tony Conrad DEAD at 76 – Cause of Death REVEALED
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Sad news to report…. Talented musician and composer Tony Conrad has died at the age of 76. Conrad, had be been battling prostate cancer and was recently hospitalized with pneumonia. NewzBreaker extends our condolences to the Conrad family in their time of grief.
Jimmie Van Zant: DEAD at 59 – Cause of Death Revealed – Breaking Music News
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Sad news to report…. Jimmie Van Zant who was the cousin of the late lead singer, Ronnie Van Zant, from Lynyrd Skynrd has died at the age of 59. Jimmie was a musician in his own right over the years and in the end, it was liver cancer that took him […]
Dennis Davis Drummer for David Bowie DEAD – Breaking Entertainment News
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Sad news to report. Drummer Dennis Davis has died from lung cancer which long time producer Tony Visconti s posted on Facebook. “Dennis Davis has passed away,” Visconti wrote. “He was one of the most creative drummers I have ever worked with. He came into David Bowie’s life when we recorded […]
Soul Singer Leon Haywood Dead at 74: Sampled by Snoop Dog and Dr. Dre
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Sad news to report… Soul & Funk Singer Leon Haywood has died at the age of 74 in his sleep which was confirmed by his Godson Darnell Price who reported it to the AP. Haywood’s hit single “I Want’a Do Something Freaky To You” was sampled by many artists and appeared […]
Benson Star James Noble Dead at 94: Cause of Death REVEALED
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Sad news to report. Beloved Benson star James Noble, that played the bumbling Governor on the hit 1970’s series has died from a stroke, at the age of 94. NewzBreaker extends our deepest condolences to the Noble family in their time of grief.
Patty Duke Dead at 69: Cause of Death REVEALED
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Sad news to report. Actress Patty Duke who gained fame on The Patty Duke Show has died at the age of 69 this morning from a ruptured intestine. NewzBreaker extends our deepest condolences to the Duke family in their time of grief.
Comedian and Talk Show Host Garry Shandling Dead at 66 – Breaking Entertainment News
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Hollywood is rocked again by the death of funny comedian and former talk show host, Garry Shandling at the age of 66. Shandling has died of a heart attack. NewzBreaker extends our deepest condolences to his the Shandling family in their time of grief…
Legendary Announcer Joe Garagiola DEAD at 90 – Sports World MOURNS
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Beloved is at times, an often overused word, but in the case of the legendary announcer Joe Garagiola it fits like a glove. We lost another familiar face when Garagiola passed yesterday at the age of 90. For nine years, he played baseball, but it was only a modest career. His […]
Ken Howard Star of The White Shadow and President of SAG-AFTRA DEAD at 71
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Ken Howard died Wednesday at the age of 71. No cause of death was given. Howard was a popular actor who loved his craft and it was never more evident in his role on the 1970’s sitcom “The White Shadow” where he played Coach Ken Reeves. In recent years, Howard still […]
Rockford Files Beloved Star Joe Santos DEAD at 84: Cause of Death REVEALED
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Sad news to report. Character actor Joe Santos has died today at the age of 84. Santos, is best known for playing The Rockford Files‘ Lt. Dennis Becker. According to TMZ, which first reported the death, Santos suffered a heart attack on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles. He was […]
L.A. Law Star Larry Drake Dead at 66 – Tulsa Oklahoma Born Actor Loved By Many
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Sad news once again to report. Veteran Actor Larry Drake, from L.A. Law fame where he played the mentally challenged Benny Stulwicz has died at the age of 66 due to undisclosed reasons. Being a Tulsa Oklahoma native since 2014, I was delighted to see Larry Drake, an actor I always […]
Frank Sinatra, JR. Dead at 72: SHOCKING Cause of Death REVEALED
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Absolutely sad news to report that conductor and singer Frank Sinatra, JR. son of the Icon Frank Sinatra, died earlier today at the age of 72 while on tour in Daytona Beach, Florida. The cause of death was a massive heart attack. Facebook and other social media sources were blowing up […]
Singer Gogi Grant Dead at 91: Made “The Wayward Wind” a Smash HIT
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Popular female vocalist from the 50’s & 60’s Gogi Grant has died at 91. Her family announced yesterday she passed away Thursday. Her hit song “The Wayward Wind” took Elvis Presley off the top spot on the Billboard charts in the late 1950’s. “The Wayward Wind” would go on to stay […]
Nancy Reagan: Popular Former First Lady Dies at 94 – CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Former First lady, actress and mother, Nancy Reagan has died today at age of 94 of congestive heart failure at her home in Los Angeles which was confirmed by her spokeswoman, Joanne Drake of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Her husband, President Ronald Reagan (1981-1989) was a very popular President and […]
Oscar Winning Actor George Kennedy Dead at 91: Cause of Death REVEALED
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Sad news to report today. George Kennedy who won an Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role as Dragline, in the 1967 movie Cool Hand Luke, has died at the age of 91 from a heart related condition. There are so many great roles he played over the years and he […]