By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Dennis Green who was a head coach in the NFL for 17 years with both the Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals, passed away today at the age of 67. Green’s cause of death was cardiac arrest. Being an African American coach when there weren’t many, Green broke the color line and […]
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Spaghetti Western Actor Bud Spencer Dead at 86
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Popular Italian actor and filmmaker Bud Spencer passed away Monday at the age of 86. Spencer’s son had the following to say: “My father died peacefully at 6:15pm and did not suffer from pain, he had all of us next to him and his last words were ‘Thank you’,” his son […]
Bluegrass Legend Ralph Stanley DEAD at 89 – Cause of Death Revealed
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Ralph Stanley, who was considered a Bluegrass musical pioneer died yesterday at the age of 89 and it was confirmed by his publicist Kirt Webster. “The patriarch of Appalachian music who with his brother Carter helped expand and popularize the genre that became known as bluegrass, died Thursday from difficulties with […]
Actress Theresa Saldana Dead at 61 – Breaking Entertainment News
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Sad news to report in a year where so many celebrities and world figures have left us. Theresa Saldana, who played the commissioner’s wife, in the hit show “The COMMISH”, in the 1990’s, opposite Michael Chiklis, has died at the age of 61. She also played Joe Pesci’s wife in the […]
Cartoonist Mell Lazarus of MOMMA Comic Strip Fame Dead at 89 – Cause of Death Revealed
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Cartoonist Mell Lazarus who created two popular comic strips with one being MOMMA, has died at the age of 89 this past Tuesday, in his home located in Los Angeles California. “The cause was complications of Alzheimer’s Disease”, said his wife, Sally Mitchell.
Beth Howland Who Played the Lovable Vera on Alice DEAD at 74 – Cause of Death Revealed
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt In the 1970’s, we had so many great TV shows and one of them was ALICE. It starred Linda Lavin, who played Alice and took place in Mel’s Diner. You had a great supporting case and one of them was Beth Howland, who played the dizzy, but lovable Vera. Sadly, Howland […]
Pink Panther Co Star Burt Kwouk Who Played Cato DEAD at 85 – Breaking Entertainment News
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Actor Burt Kwouk who played a martial arts expert in the Pink Panther movies has died at 85. Kwouk’s agent, Jean Diamond, said in a statement that he “passed peacefully” on Tuesday. She didn’t give a cause of death. NewzBreaker extends our condolences to the Kwouk family in their time of grief.
MR Ed Star Alan Young DEAD at 96 – Entertainment News
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Beloved character actor Alan Young whose most famous role was as the sidekick of the talking horse MR Ed died yesterday at the age of 96. No cause of death was revealed. The CBS show ran for six seasons (1961 to 1965) and Young played Wilbur Post, a very friendly architect. NewzBreaker […]
Prince Autopsy Update – Breaking Entertainment News
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Almost a month ago, devastating news came into the NewzBreaker office that the musical Icon Prince was dead at the young age of 57. The Internet was on fire with speculation, rumors, and downright bullshit stories on what happened. An autopsy was conducted almost immediately and this is the most recent […]
60 Minutes Reporter Morley Safer DEAD at 84 – Breaking News
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Sad news to report… Morley Safer, who came into our homes via 60 Minutes for five decades died today, at the age of 84, at his home in Manhattan. CBS didn’t provide a cause of death but said he had been in declining health, which led to his retirement last week. […]
Emilio Navaira DEAD at 53 – Breaking Entertainment News
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Sad news to report… Emilio Navaira has died at the age of 53. The New Braunfels Police Department stated that family members found Navaira unconscious at home at about 8:20pm last night. EMT’s began life saving measures and transported him to Resolute Health Hospital where he was pronounced dead. He is […]
Julius LaRosa Dead at 86 – Breaking Entertainment News
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Sad news to report… Popular crooner Julius La Rosa has died at the age of 86 this past Thursday, which was confirmed by his wife Rosemary. LaRosa reinvented himself as a television, stage and nightclub performer after his young career was thrown into turmoil by a bizarre and humiliating on-the-air firing […]
William Schallert Dead at 93 – Played Martin Lane on The Patty Duke Show – Breaking Entertainment News
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Sad news to report… Character actor William Schallert who also once served as the SAG President has died at the age of 93. His son Edwin confirmed his death. His most memorable role was as the beloved TV dad Martin Lane on “The Patty Duke Show” (1963-66). The performance still resonates: […]
Afeni Shakur Mother of Rapper Tupac DEAD at 69: Cause of Death Revealed
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Sad news to report… Afeni Shakur died last night of a possible heart attack at the age of 69. TMZ reported that the The Marin County Sheriff’s Department says it responded to Afeni’s Sausalito, CA home Monday around 9:43 PM for a report of a cardiac arrest. She was transported to […]
Prince’s Famous Music Vault Cracked Open – Breaking Entertainment News
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Musical Icon Prince who recently passed away at the age of 57, was known to have a vault with music he wrote that had never seen daylight. Well, multiple sources have went on record that the vault has been opened. Only time will tell, but you can read more here.
Prince’s Back UP Band THE REVOLUTION Reuniting for Tribute Concerts – Breaking Entertainment News
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Prince’s Purple Rain may have been his greatest album amongst many and that success of course was to his musical genius, but it was also because of his fantastic backup group The Revolution. News just came out they will be reuniting for several tribute concerts. Guitarist Wendy Melvoin said “after spending […]
Prince SHOCKER: Sister Claims He Died Without a Will – Breaking Entertainment News
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt The internet has been inundated with all news Prince since his passing last Thursday, which has family, friends and worldwide fans mourning. Every aspect of his life is under a magnify glass as is the case with any celebrity of the status he achieved. The most recent breaking news is about […]
Prince’s Estate Comes Into Play – Breaking Entertainment News
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt As the world mourns the loss of musical legend Prince, my inbox on FB is induated with questions on a myriad of things related to him. With that said, I try to find the best articles out there from solid sources that give in-depth details. Here is one for the folks […]
Al Pacino: Legendary Actor Turns 76 Today
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt It’s no secret here on NewzBreaker that Al Pacino is my favorite actor of all-time. If you look at our banner or other graphics on the site, you will see my Man Al. Today is Al’s 76th birthday and NewzBreaker wishes him a truly Happy Birthday and many more. Thanks Al […]
Billy Paul DEAD at 81 – Me And Mrs Jones Singer Remembered
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Sad news to report. Silky soul singer Billy Paul, who had a massive hit in the 70’s, with Me And Mrs Jones, has died at the age of 81. Manager Beverly Gay told NBC10 that Paul, born Paul Williams, was diagnosed with cancer and was hospitalized last week at Temple University […]
Prince: A Man who Did Much for Many and Used Fame to Shine on his Art Not his Personal Life – Fantastic Article Brings to Light the Side He Kept Private!
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt As it happens many times with a death of a famous person, so much comes to light that could have been recognized when that person was alive. Though Prince was an extremely private person, being a person who has always respected him as a musician and as a person, I am […]
Guitarist and Singer Lonnie Mack Dead at 74 – Entertainment News
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Sad news to report. Lonnie Mack, a successful guitarist and singer whose fast picking style on hits such as “Memphis” & “Wham” hits back in the 60’s died this past Thursday, in Nashville, at the age of 74. Alligator Records announced his death but did not specify the cause. “Memphis,” his […]
Crime Writer & Wife of Patton Oswalt Michelle McNamara DEAD at 46
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Michelle McNamara, a crime writer and wife of actor and comedian Patton Oswalt, died in her sleep on Thursday at the couple’s home in Los Angeles, Oswalt’s publicist confirmed to Entertainment Tonight early today. She was 46. No cause of death has been reported at this time. NewzBreaker extends our condolences to […]