PHOENIX, Ariz. — Comedian Robert Schimmel was pronounced dead Friday evening from injuries he suffered a week earlier in a car accident. He was 60.
Schimmel passed away in a Phoenix hospital, his spokesman, Howard Bragman, told the Associated Press.
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Comedian Robert Schimmel Dead at 60 From Car Accident Injuries
Submitted by Dave Paris on September 4, 2010
LPGA Golfer Erica Blasberg's Death Ruled a Suicide
Submitted by Amber Sterling on August 24, 2010
HENDERSON, Nev. — Pro golfer Erica Blasberg's death has been ruled a suicide, officials revealed Tuesday.
The Clark County coroner's office said the LPGA Tour player died of suicide due to asphyxia, coupled with the presence of toxic levels of prescription medication in her system, including prescription headache, cough, pain and anti-anxiety medications, according to the Associated Press.
Martin Short's Wife, Nancy Dolman, Dies
Submitted by Chloe Bunker on August 24, 2010
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Nancy Dolman, the wife of Martin Short has died, the actor-comedian's representative said Monday. The former actress was 58.
"Sadly, we can confirm that Martin Short's wife did pass away," Camille Kuznetz told CNN. "We do not have any other comment to make."
Longtime CBS News Correspondent Harold Dow Dead at 62
Submitted by Matt Murai on August 22, 2010
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Longtime CBS News correspondent Harold Dow died suddenly Saturday morning. He was 62.
Dow likely died from an asthma attack, the network said.
Celebrity Plastic Surgeon Dr. Frank Ryan Dies in Car Accident
Submitted by Dave Paris on August 17, 2010
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Frank Ryan died Monday in a single-car accident in Los Angeles. He was 50.
The California Highway Patrol said Ryan's 1995 Jeep Wrangler went off the side of Pacific Coast Highway in Ventura County and landed on its roof. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.
Report: Former NBA Star Lorenzen Wright Found Dead
Submitted by Matt Murai on July 29, 2010
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former NBA player Lorenzen Wright was found dead Wednesday in a wooded area in southeast Memphis, law enforcement sources confirmed to The Commercial Appeal.
The former University of Memphis star went missing on July 19, just hours before he was reportedly going to make his way back to his Atlanta-area home with a friend and his six children.
Brittany Murphy's Mother Slams Toxic Mold Report
Submitted by Dave Paris on July 26, 2010
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Brittany Murphy's mother has slammed an online report that a toxic mold may have contributed to the premature deaths of her daughter and Brittany's husband Simon Monjack.
'Major League' Actor James Gammon Dead at 70
Submitted by Dave Paris on July 18, 2010
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — James Gammon, who starred as loveable manager Lou Brown in the popular Major League movies, has died. He was 70.
The character actor passed away Friday from cancer of the adrenal glands and the liver, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Yankees' Owner George Steinbrenner Dies at 80
Submitted by Matt Murai on July 13, 2010
TAMPA, Fla. — George Steinbrenner, the iconic owner of the New York Yankees, died early Tuesday. He was 80.
Steinbrenner was reportedly pronounced dead around 6:30 a.m. ET at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, Fla., where he was rushed after suffering an apparent heart attack.
'Golden Girls' Star Rue McClanahan Dies at 76
Submitted by Alexis Sezar on June 3, 2010
NEW YORK — Rue McClanahan, the Emmy-winning star of the popular '80s sitcom The Golden Girls, has died. She was 76.
McClanahan died Thursday at 1 a.m. from a massive stroke, her manager told the Associated Press.
Born in Healdton, Okla., McClanahan landed her first job off Broadway in 1957. Her first notable television role came 15 years later on Maude, a CBS series starring fellow Golden Girl Beatrice Arthur.
She struck gold in 1985 when she landed the role of man-happy Blanche Devereaux on Golden Girls, in which she co-starred with Arthur, Betty White and Estelle Getty. The NBC series ran for seven seasons and earned McClanahan an Emmy in 1997.
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