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Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, The 'Iron Lady,' Has Died at 87

BJ Ragone — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:06:16 +0000

The first female prime minister of England, Margaret Thatcher, has passed away due to a stroke. She was 87 years old. A spokesperson for Thatcher confirmed that she has passed away. They say that a further statement will be made later. She reportedly died Monday morning after suffering a stroke. SkyNews reports that Thatcher was [...]

Hugo Chavez Has Died

Bryen — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:15:51 +0000

Hugo Chavez, the President of Venezuela has died, according to reports from the AP, MSNBC, and CNN. Chavez was 58 years old. Since December, Chavez has been battling and unspecified cancer and had undergone at least four surgeries in Cuba.

Man Dies on Way to Wife's Funeral – Family Tells Mourners "Surprise!"

Bryen — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:58:57 +0000

We never find the death of anyone funny, but this story is one of those weird moments in life that you just can’t help to note. When 89 year old Gwen Hendrickson from Cambridge, NY passed away, her husband Norman promised her that he’d see her soon and he certainly kept that promise – on the [...]

Dodging On Coming trains In India Looks Like Fun [VIDEO]

Dalton Castle — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:40:48 +0000

I bet these dudes in India who cheat death by dodging oncoming trains in India get laid all the time! Everyone knows chicks dig guys who might not be around for long. I love the whole thrill seeking mentality but I think I draw the line at going head on with a train. Hell I [...]

Dude Wins Dare To Eat 28 Raw Eggs – Then Promptly Dies

Dalton Castle — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 20:15:33 +0000

If this dude was only dared to eat these eggs and died then he’s a dummy. However, if he was double dog dared, then he had no choice and I feel sorry for him. The Huffiginton Post reported that earlier this week a 20 year old Tunisian man was dared by a friend to swallow 28 [...]

Stressed? Try Ukraine's New Coffin Therapy [VIDEO]

Jennifer Beaudoin — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 04:02:42 +0000

Sign me up please! This form of therapy doesn't involve tests, mental probes or PhD's trying to get to the root of your problems while making $100+ an hour. All you have to do is lie in a coffin for fifteen minutes and feel your troubles pass away.

Introducing For 2013 The Zombie Bikini Babes Calendar! [VIDEO]

Jennifer Beaudoin — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:47:00 +0000

Yes, you read that right- there is an actual calendar coming out for next year that features models in bikinis looking like human bait. I think it's pretty cool and would love to play such a part that would be good for the whole year. Watch the video below.

5-Hour Energy Linked To 13 Deaths – 13 Deaths That Won't Rest Easy [VIDEO]

Dalton Castle — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 20:18:58 +0000

I’d rather go out on 5 hour energy all pumped and energetic then die looking like a drowsy schmuck! The FDA is investigating the effects of 5-hour energy drinks and how they might be linked to 13 deaths, heart attacks, convulsions and possibly cause “spontaneous abortions”. As a professional wrestler I spend hours every weekend [...]

Meet The Girl Who Will Die If She Doesn't Drink Six Glasses Of Milk A Day

Dalton Castle — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:54:24 +0000

Nine year old Holly Lindley has to drink 6 pints of milk a day or she could die. Congratulations on having the most disgusting cure ever. What an awful life young Holly Lindley will have to live because of her Glycogen Storage Disease. According to Mirror.co young Holly’s body is unable to convert food into [...]

Parent Drops Child Into Wild Dog Cage At Pittsburgh Zoo

Dalton Castle — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:25:44 +0000

Without a doubt this a very tragic story, however can we focus on the brilliant Michal Jackson like actions by this parent? timesunion.com reported a 2 year old was tragically attacked by 11 wild dogs at the Pittsburgh zoo. According to the story the mother lifted the child onto the railing to get a better [...]

New Research Reveals That Taller People More Likely to Die of Cancer

Mike Adams — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 23:30:50 +0000

Some promising new research has surfaced that indicates that tall people are less likely to suffer strokes, psychotic breakdowns or die from heart disease than the shorter of the breed. However, the same research says that these same vertically-endowed humans are doomed at best, to die of cancer.

Another Member of the Sweathogs Has Died – Ron Palillo

WQBK — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:24:53 +0000

Earlier this year, Bobby Hegyes, who played Juan Epstein on Welcome Back Kotter, passed away. Now, another member of the Sweathogs is gone. Ron Palillo who played Arnold Horshack has died. He was 63. According to WPTV Tuesday Morningg Palillo passed away at his home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. You might recall Palillo’s Horshack [...]

Lightning Strike at Pocono NASCAR Race Kills 1 Fan, Injures 9 Others

Joe Student — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 12:35:49 +0000

A lightning strike in a parking lot outside a NASCAR race at Pocono Raceway on Sunday killed one fan and injured nine others, race officials said. Two people were taken to area hospitals in critical condition immediately after the strike near the Long Pond, Pa. facility, officials said. Track president Brandon Igdalsky later notified the [...]

More Developments In Westerlo Dead Body Case

BJ Ragone — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:59:11 +0000

On Monday, a dead body was discovered in the small town of Westerlo, NY. Not much was known then, but details are starting to be revealed. The neighborhood deli will never be the same. Being from the area, I will say that P&L Deli is a big spot to stop at when in Westerlo, NY. [...]

Body Discovered In Albany Hilltowns; Considered A 'Suspicious' Death

BJ Ragone — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 18:20:13 +0000

It seems as though the Albany area has become a landing spot for dead bodies. Another body has been discovered outside of Albany, and this time foul play may be involved. A dead body was discovered in an apartment in the small town of Westerlo, NY. The hilltown community is located in the Helderberg Moutains, [...]

Sherman Hemsley, TV's George Jefferson, Dies at 74

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 23:00:10 +0000

Sherman Hemsley, a television fixture of the ’70s and ’80s, has died at his home in El Paso, Texas at age 74. His passing is being attributed to “natural causes.” Hemsley, who was born in Philadelphia and had a theater background, got his big break in 1973 when he joined the cast of the hit [...]

Sally Ride – The First American Woman In Space – Dead At 61

Jennifer Beaudoin — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 03:00:45 +0000

Imagine being a legend and hero even before your death- Sally Ride was the epitome of this. She died Monday morning and will forever go down in history as the first American woman in space.

James Holmes Faces First Court Appearance Since Friday's Shooting [VIDEO]

Jennifer Beaudoin — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 21:49:59 +0000

It has been three days since tragedy struck Aurora, Colorado as 12 were killed and over 50 more were injured when 24-year-old James Holmes opened fire at a midnight viewing of The Dark Knight Rises. Today he faced his first court appearance and a video clip can be seen below.

Teen Dies After 40 Hour Video Game Marathon

BJ Ragone — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:42:38 +0000

Who says that you can’t actually die from playing video games? One teen is now dead after playing video games for almost two straight days. One of the worst things in video games is the ole’ ‘Game Over’ screen. It also happens to be a dreaded part of real life. A gamer in Taiwan is [...]

Founding Deep Purple Keyboard Player Jon Lord Dies at 71

Chad Childers — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:03:59 +0000

There’s sad news to report as legendary Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord has passed away at the age of 71. A statement at the musician’s official website reports that the musician suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism in London on Monday (July 16) after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.