oh there's sad news to report tonight - legendary comedian & counterculture figure george carlin at age 71 passed away earlier this evening at a santa monica hospital from heart failure - he was admitted today complaining of chest pains and then died around 6pm - gosh he was so fucking funny - i remember when i was a kid - my dad had a record of one of his stand-up routines that included his infamous & hilarious bit about 'the seven words that you can't say on TV' which you'll find embedded below (obviously the audio is not safe for work) mr. carlin will surely be missed - they broke the mold when he was made! popbytes over & out...xxoo
hey everyone - oh there's a bit of sad news to report - a dog named oscar (aka the 'met bar' dog) over in london became a four-legged friend to many celebrities over the years - his owner dennis gill would sell a magazine called the big issue on the street benefiting the UK homeless population and then asked celebs to take a picture with the bandana wearing german shepherd - the two became quite famous on the local scene - just have a look at a few of the celebrities oscar got to pose with below - sadly oscar passed away just last week after losing a three year battle with cancer - he will certainly be missed by his owner and celebrity friends! popbytes over & out for now...xxoo
sad news this weekend in hollywood - legendary oscar-winning actor charlton heston passed away yesterday at the age of 84 with his family by his side - he had an amazing run - plus was quite good looking back in the day - below is a shot of mr. heston as 'moses' in the ten commandments with anne baxter (who passed away in 1985) i loved him in the original planet of the apes back in 1968 - that updated version from a few years ago totally sucked! in recent years mr. heston was a bit on the crazy side - he was president of the 'national rifle association' from 1998-2003 and you'll probably recall him being interviewed in michael moore's oscar-winning documentary bowling for columbine (watch the clip) i prefer to remember him as a great larger than life actor - popbytes over & out - xxoo
to his loving friends, colleagues and fans, we appreciate your heartfelt prayers and support. charlton heston was seen by the world as larger than life. he was known for his chiseled jaw, broad shoulders and resonating voice, and, of course, for the roles he played. indeed, he committed himself to every role with passion, and pursued every cause with unmatched enthusiasm and integrity.
we knew him as an adoring husband, a kind and devoted father, and a gentle grandfather, with an infectious sense of humor. he served these far greater roles with tremendous faith, courage and dignity. he loved deeply, and he was deeply loved.
no one could ask for a fuller life than his. no man could have given more to his family, to his profession, and to his country. in his own words, "i have lived such a wonderful life! i've lived enough for two people." - the heston family
oh good evening - gosh i feel terrible (along with everyone else) about the unfortunate passing of hunky & talented actor heath ledger - it was so unexpected & shocking! my friend vanessa instant messaged me with the news earlier today - at first i thought it was a joke but i quickly realized mr. ledger had in fact passed away at the young age of 28 in his new york city soho apartment! i feel awful for his friends & family - most notably his young daughter matilda rose who will never really get to know her father (his ex michelle williams is devastated over the news and is flying to NYC) i didn't want to post about this tragic event again but i can't get him out of my mind - you just never know what's going to happen from day to day - rest in peace heath! popbytes over & out for now - much love to all as always - xxoo
"We, Heath's family, confirm, the very tragic, untimely and accidental passing of our dearly loved son, brother and doting father of Matilda. He was found peacefully asleep in his New York apartment by his housekeeper at 3:30 p.m. U.S. time. We would like to thank our friends and everyone around the world for their well wishes and kind thoughts at this time. Heath has touched so many people on so many different levels during his short life but few had the pleasure of truly knowing him. He was a down to earth, generous, kind-hearted, life-loving and selfless individual who was extremely inspirational to many. Please now respect our families need to grieve and come to terms with our loss privately." - The Ledger Family
"This is an unimaginable tragedy. Heath was a true artist, a deeply sensitive man, an explorer, gifted and wise beyond his years. There is no finer person on this earth." - Todd Haynes (Director)
"The studio is stunned and devastated by this tragic news. The entertainment community has lost an enormous talent. Heath was a brilliant actor and an exceptional person. Our hearts go out to his family and friends." - Allen Horn & Jeff Robinov of Warner Bros.
"We are all deeply saddened and shocked by this accident. This is an extremely difficult time for his loved ones and we are asking the media to please respect the family's privacy and avoid speculation until the facts are known." - Mara Buxbaum (Heath's publicist)
"Although I only worked with Heath for a short time a number of years ago, I do remember him as a warm and extremely talented actor. He was very funny and I remember having a great time with him. I know everyone on the crew enjoyed working with him and the producers wanted him to stay with the show for much longer. My heart goes out to his family and to his little girl. It is such a sad day for so many people in our industry." - former 'Home & Away' co-star Kate Ritchie
"What a terrible tragedy. My heart goes out to Heath's family." - Nicole Kidman
"I had such great hope for him. He was just taking off and to lose his life at such a young age is a tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family." - Mel Gibson
oh my god! this is crazy - heath ledger was found dead today at age 28 in his NYC soho apartment - i don't know what to say - how tragic! the story is still developing...oh man - this is simply awful and quite unexpected! my heart goes out to his family and little girl matilda rose (he split from baby mama michelle williams back in sept '07 after being together for three years) i don't want to jump to conclusions but it sounds like it was a drug related death - such a shame - he was so damn good looking and very talented (he received a best actor academy award nomination for brokeback mountain back in 2006) oh my word - i'm still in complete shock - how sad! popbytes over & out for now...xxoo :( (UPDATE:statements on the death of heath ledger)
The actor Heath Ledger was found dead this afternoon in an apartment building at 421 Broome Street in SoHo, according to the New York City police. Mr. Ledger was 28.
At 3:31 pm, a masseuse arrived at Apartment 5A in the building for an appointment with Mr. Ledger, the police said. The masseuse was let in to the home by a housekeeper, who then knocked on the door of Mr. Ledger's bedroom. When no one answered, the housekeeper and the masseuse opened the bedroom and found Mr. Ledger unconscious. They shook him, but he did not respond. They immediately called the authorities. The police said they did not suspect foul play. Officials said pills fear found near the body. READ MORE...
oh we knew this was coming but i still can't believe she's gone - tammy fayepassed away yesterday at the age of 65 after a very long hard battle with cancer (she was quickly cremated and buried today) just the other night she got up the strength to appear one more time on larry king - it was her way of saying goodbye to her fans and also showing that you fight until the end - i so admired her amazing spirit & faith which she held onto until the very bitter end - she will not soon be forgotten - and finally she can have her hamburger & french fries she so desperately wanted to have but couldn't - i know she's up in heaven smiling down on all of us - i'm not a religious person by any means but for some reason i really took to her kind heart & beautiful spirit - we miss you already and love you dearly tammy faye - popbytes over & out for now - xxoo
don't let fear rule your life, live one day at a time, and never be afraid
more sad news! one of the greatest opera singers ever - beverly sills (nicknamed 'bubbles') passed away today at the age of 78 from lung cancer (just a few days ago word broke she was very ill) her rise to fame is such an interesting story - born in brooklyn in 1929 - ms. sills helped put america on the map when it came to the opera scene - i'm not a huge fan of opera but it is quite beautiful to listen to now and again - beverly retired from singing in 1980 (and continued to have an accomplished career in the arts - she even was chairman of the NYC's metropolitan opera) below is a quote which shows her grace & elegance along with a video showcasing her incredible voice - ms. sills will be missed! popbytes over & out for now...xxoo
my voice had a long, nonstop career. it deserves to be put to bed with quiet and dignity, not yanked out every once in a while to see if it can still do what it used to do. it can't. - beverly sills
oh man there's sad news from yesterday - movie critic joel siegelpassed away at the age of 63 having lost his long battle with colon cancer - he had been with ABC news since 1976 - i always loved his humor and punchy good natured reviews! (a critic that people could trust - joel kept things simple & real) he was actually working right up until the end - i just saw him a few weeks ago on TV - so when i heard the news of his death i was surprised & saddened - he will surely be missed - good morning america won't be the same without mr. siegel! popbytes over & out for now - xxoo
joel was an important part of abc news and we will miss him. he was a brilliant reviewer and a great reporter. but much more, he was our dear friend and colleague. our thoughts and prayers are with his family. - david westin, president ABC news
i read this morning that claudia cohenpassed away at the young age of 57 yesterday - i was shocked - i didn't even know she was sick! she had been battling stomach cancer for six years but lost the fight last night at the memorial sloan-kettering cancer center in NYC surrounded by her family - including her daughter samantha and her ex-husband ron perelman - she was a top gossip maven covering the new york socialite scene - i remember her most for her gossip updates on live with regis & kathy lee (claudia is pictured below on the right w/ kathy) she also appeared on the show when kelly ripa took over co-hosting duties in fact i feel like i saw her not that long ago on regis' show - plus she had a column in the NY daily news called i, claudia! gosh...here today gone tomorrow - sad but true! ms. cohen's humor & wit along with a sharp & keen eye for gossip will be greatly missed! popbytes over & out for now...xxoo
hey everybody - i just had to mention today's sad one year anniversary of the passing of dana reeve who lost her battle with lung cancer at the very young age of 44...gosh time sure does fly - i can't even believe a whole year passed! what a loss that was - dana was such a bright spirit and taken way before time - this year the christopher reeve foundationofficially became the christoper & dana reeve foundation - a tribute that i'm sure would have meant a lot to the couple - they're both so missed - popbytes over & out for tonight - much love to all as always...xxoo
