David Carradine
1936-2009
The world of martial arts entertainment lost one of its most important and influential stars today as David Carradine was found dead in a hotel room in Thailand on June 4 at the age of 72. He was in Thailand shooting his new movie “Stretch” when he was found in his room dead of [...]

John Updike, one of the most critically acclaimed American authors of the 20th century, died in Danvers, Mass. on Jan. 26.
Mr. Updike had been battling lung cancer. He was 76.
The author of the “Rabbit” series and countless contributions to the New Yorker magazine was hailed throughout his career as an author whose work elevated the [...]

Hardcore singer dies after a concert at Boston University hours after wrapping a microphone cord around his neck as part of the performance.

Paul Newman, legendary actor, avid philanthropist and successful businessman, died Friday from cancer at age 83, his publicist confirmed Saturday.

Actor Heath Ledger was found dead Tuesday in bed at his Manhattan home in what authorities are calling a possible drug-related death. He was 28.

The New York Police Department told reporters that a housekeeper for the apartment at 421 Broome St. in Soho found the actor’s body when she went to inform him that his masseuse had arrived for an appointment around 3:30 p.m.

BLAST has confirmed through police that Ledger’s body was found with over-the-counter medicines and sleeping pills. Police said the death appears to be accidental. [...]