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Willingboro, NJ — Robbie Pardlo, a gifted R&B vocalist best known as one of the lead voices behind the early 2000s group City High, died on July 17 in his hometown of Willingboro, New Jersey. He was 46. Surrounded by loved ones at the time of his passing, Pardlo’s death was confirmed by a family … Read more
ATLANTA, GA — Marcus Bernard Hale, widely known by many as Marcus, Blake, Maestro Blake, or affectionately “Skyballer,” passed away on February 5, 2025, at the age of 47. A gifted actor, visionary entrepreneur, and cherished son, brother, and father, Marcus left behind a life defined by creativity, resilience, and authentic connection. Born on August … Read more
Westbury, NY — A tragic incident has claimed the life of a 61-year-old man who sustained critical injuries after being pulled into an active MRI machine while wearing a metal chain, Nassau County police confirmed on Friday. The fatal accident occurred Wednesday afternoon at Nassau Open MRI, a diagnostic imaging center located in Westbury, Long … Read more
LOS ANGELES, CA — Loren Ruch, an award-winning television executive best known for shaping HGTV’s most iconic lifestyle and renovation shows, died peacefully on June 12, 2025, at the age of 55. He passed away surrounded by his loving husband and close friends following a courageous fight with acute myeloid leukemia. A creative powerhouse and … Read more
On November 17, 2021, Memphis lost a formidable presence in Adolph Robert Thornton Jr., known worldwide as Young Dolph. Shot outside Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies in his South Memphis neighborhood, Young Dolph’s death reverberated far beyond his circle, cutting short the life of a man whose authenticity, independence, and generosity left a lasting impact on … Read more
SARASOTA, Fla. — Traffic delays are building rapidly on northbound I-75 this evening following a major crash involving a semi-cab that crossed the median into oncoming lanes. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the semi-cab veered across the guardrail and grassy median from southbound I-75 into the northbound side, triggering a significant response. Debris from … Read more
Commander Mark “Gucci” Dunleavy, who transitioned from active duty on July 11, 2025, after a courageous, multi-year battle with glioblastoma. A revered Naval Aviator, Blue Angels pilot, and later a distinguished commercial captain with JetBlue, Mark’s life embodied service, leadership, and unwavering humanity that resonated across military and civilian spheres. A life of precision … Read more
HARRISBURG, N.C. — Brandon Dolce, 34, who passed away suddenly on July 17, 2025. A dedicated CTE Computer Science teacher at Cox Mill High School and the beloved “taproom hero” at Percent Small Batch Brewery, Brandon was a vibrant spark whose kindness, knowledge, and humor enriched every environment he entered. At Percent Small Batch Brewery, … Read more
CARROLLTON, Texas — The music world mourns the loss of Russ Hewitt, an Emmy Award-winning guitarist and composer whose life’s work redefined contemporary guitar performance. Known for blending Spanish, classical, flamenco, jazz, Latin, Cuban, and Brazilian styles into a seamless virtuoso expression, Hewitt passed away peacefully at his Carrollton home at the age of 60. … Read more
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Connie Francis, the pioneering vocalist whose chart-topping hits defined the post‑war pop era and who found renewed acclaim in the digital age, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, at age 87. Her close friend and longtime label president Ron Roberts confirmed the news via Facebook, writing: “It is with a heavy heart … Read more
