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WWE Wrestling Legend Big Van Vader Dead At 63

By Tanya
We all knew him as Big Van Vader, but to his family he was Leon White. Today, his son broke the news that his father had passed away. Vader, as he was known to fans, was 63 years old, and had been dealing with some health issues over the last few years. A couple of years ago, he revealed that he was suffering from congestive heart failure and that he would likely have two more years to live. Even though he had medical issues, he continued wrestling. But two years ago in Japan, he ended up collapsing in the ring.

Celebrities

'Superman' Actress Margot Kidder Passes Away At Age 69

By Tanya
Margot Kidder, who played Lois Lane in the iconic 1978 movie Superman has passed away at the young age of 69. Her manager confirmed that the actress passed away in her sleep to CNN on May 14th, and it's absolutely heartbreaking to hear. Warner Bros. Kidder played Lois Lane in four Superman movies alongside the legendary Christopher Reeves. Together their chemistry made the crazy heroic plots feel grounded, and made us all believe in heroes. While we are all mourning her loss, it's interesting to take a look back at her iconic role and what she thought of it. She

Pop Culture

Family Sues Doctors and Pharmacy In The Wrongful Death Of "3 Doors Down" Guitarist

By Sandra
I remember going into my room, closing the door, and blasting "Kryponite" when I just didn't want to think about anything other than the beat. 3 Doors Down had that sound that really resonated with most of us in the 90s, and even now you can't help but turn it up when it comes on your playlist. In 2016, we were saddened to learn that lead guitar and backup vocalist, Matt Roberts, had died of an apparent overdose in a hotel outside of Milwaukee. The musician, who left the band in 2012, was only 38-years-old at the time of his

90s

Tinky Winky Actor From 'Teletubbies' Froze To Death Alone After His Birthday

By Jon
More tragic news form the family of the actor of beloved children's show, The Teletubbies, as the circumstances of his death were revealed. Simon Shelton Barnes, who famously played one of the four colorful characters on the hit children's TV show, was recently found dead in suspicious circumstances early this week. Barnes was notable for playing Tinky Winky, the purple Teletubby that so many kids grew up watching. Daily MailHis family were devastated when they found out about his passing, especially since he had turned 52-years-old only 4 days earlier. The father of three received an outpouring of tributes, from

90s

The Actor Who Played Tinky Winky On The 'Teletubbies' Has Died

By Jon
Chances are, you can still remember the happy and excited feeling you had watching the giggling baby in the sun rise above Teletubby Land when you were growing up. The children's show was in truth a weird concept, but one that eventually found its way into our hearts. With the four colorful creatures who played games and ate 'Tubby-custard', to the mini-TV's that showed us children who were fans of the shows, we learned many life lessons from this show like sharing and how to be positive. Grand Haven TributeHowever, the show could not go on forever and in 2001,

90s

Child Star Jon Paul Steuer Of "Grace Under Fire" And More Has Died

By Jon
The former child star, Jon Paul Steuer, who made a successful career for himself after leaving the entertainment industry has died. He was 33-years-old at the time of his passing. Steuer (also known as Jonny P. Jewels) was only three when he first asked his mother about acting. After modeling for several months, Steuer actually leapt onto a stage when a role became open, and a talent agent decided to sign the spunky little kid. Alchetron"I had never really gotten into acting for the stardom or the fame or the attention," he would later say. "I did it because

90s

She Was "The People's Princess," But 20 Years After Her Death We Finally Understand Just How Tragic Her Life Was

By Sandra
Everyone in the '90s remembers the night our world was rocked - the day the “People’s Princess” died in a car accident in Paris, France. Princess Diana was loved not only by the people of the United Kingdom but around the world. Harper's BazaarPrincess Diana’s funeral was named to be the most-watched live TV event with 31 million viewers in the UK and 33 million people in the United States tuning in. The TimesWhile her funeral took place only six days after her tragic death on August 31, 1997, people haven’t forgotten the story of

Pop Culture

'ThunderCats' Voice Actor Passes Away At Age 91

By Sandra
There's no doubt that one of the best cartoons of the 80s was a group of half-human, half-feline super heroes, known as the ThunderCats. KotakuForced to flee their home planet of Thundera, they were the only survivors after their homeland was invaded. Lead by Lion-o, who was just a kid when they left, he ended up as a grown many in body by the time they arrived at their destination. He was accompanied by other ThunderCats including Panthro, a mechanical whiz and master with his laser-shooting nun chucks.I Miss The Old SchoolTygra, who had the special powers to place
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