A wrongful death lawsuit was filed by David Carradine’s widow Anne on June 3 against the French company MS2 S.A., who was handling the production of the actor’s last movie, ‘Stretch,’ the Associated Press (AP) is reporting. The lawsuit claims the company didn’t provide the proper services to protect him. In the lawsuit, Anne also claims MS2 S.A. didn’t provide her husband with the best possible amenities and an assistant to help him navigate Bangkok, where ‘Stretch’ was filming, and where he died, a year ago. Anne s also claiming that he company left her husband behind when everyone else went to dinner the night before his body was found,  [ Read More ]

Jack Nicholson and Val Kilmer were just some of the many friends and family members who memorialized Dennis Hopper at a mass in Ranchos De Taos, New Mexico, on June 2, the Associated Press (AP) is reporting. The mass was held in a chapel, where the two-time Academy Award-nominated actor’s wood coffin was brought. During the ceremony, Hopper’s son, Henry Lee, read the collection of poems ‘Leaves of Grass’ by Walt Whitman. Other relatives also spoke during the mass, after which the actor’s coffin was taken to a private burial in a funeral procession that included about a half a dozen motorcycles. Nicholson described his ‘Easy Rider’ co-star as “an  [ Read More ]

Rue McClanahan, who is most remembered fro playing Blanche Devereaux on the hit NBC series ‘The Golden Girls,’ died on June 3 at the age of 76 from a stroke, the San Francisco Chronicle is reporting.  Her manager, Barbara Lawrence, confirmed the news. While she appeared in off-Broadway and regional plays and other sitcoms throughout her career, McClanahan is recently remembered for undergoing several medical treatments. She recovered from breast cancer in the late 1990s, underwent knee surgery in 2007 and had heart bypass surgery last year. McClanahan, who got her start on TV as Vivian, the best-friend to the title character, on the hit series ‘Maude,’ starring Beatrice Arthur,  [ Read More ]

On Saturday, May 29th, 2010 iconic actor Dennis Hopper passed away in his Venice Beach home, he was age 74. According to The Associated Press, he was surrounded by family and friends. Perhaps best known for the hit classics “Apocalypse Now”, “Easy Rider”, “Blue Velvet” and “Rebel Without A Cause”. Hopper’s latest work includes a starring role in “An American Carol”, “Hell Ride” and the hit Starz television series “Crash”. In October 2009, Hopper’s manager announced that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family and friends. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie news. Written by Brian Corder (Source: Associated Press)

After months of speculation that he had a part in his wife’s death, Brittany Murphy’s widower, Simon Monjack, was found dead in his Hollywood Hills home, PEOPLE reported on May 24.  Monjack’s rep, Roger Neal, said his client, who is also remembered for writing and producing Sienna Miller’s 2006 movie ‘Factor Girl,’ needed a heart bypass, but he kept pushing it aside. Monjack wanted to instead keep his focus on a September gala for the Brittany Murphy Foundation, Neal also said.  He added that his client also died of a broken hear, after Murphy died on December 20. Los Angeles County Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter said there weren’t any illegal  [ Read More ]

Heavy Metal icon Ronnie James Dio died today at age 67 in Houston. According to sources, he was being treated for stomach cancer. Here’s a message from his wife; “Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45am 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private good-byes before he peacefully passed away. Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all. We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us. Please give us a few days of privacy to deal with this terrible loss. Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever. – Wendy Dio”  [ Read More ]

Jazz singer, actress and political activist Lena Horne died on May 9 at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, her son-in-law Kevin Buckley has announced. Hospital spokeswoman Gloria Chin confirmed the news, but would not give further details, Popeater.com is reporting. The 92-year-old started her career as nightclub performer before launching careers in movies, television and theater. Horne’s most famous films include the MGM musicals ‘Cabin in the Sky’ and ‘Stormy Weather.’ But being a spokesperson for civil rights throughout her life, her films were touched by racism and were often censored in Southern states. According to PEOPLE, Horne became bitter with Hollywood in the late 1940s. She secretly married composer and musical  [ Read More ]

According to the latest news reports, actor Corey Haim died of pneumonia complications and not an accidental drug overdose as earlier reported, watch the Associated Press report below. Haim, 38 was pronounced dead at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday March 10th at the St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Burbank, California. According to news sources, Haim was found unresponsive inside his Oakwood apartment between the Hollywood Hills and Burbank. Perhaps best known for his roles in “The Lost Boys”, “Lucas” and “License to Drive”, Haim recently starred in “Crank 2: High Voltage”, “The Two Coreys” and “Lost Boys 2: The Tribe” with long time friend and co-star Corey Feldman. Stay tuned to Shockya.com  [ Read More ]

Actress Dixie Carter, who is most remembered for her roles on such television shows as ‘Designing Women’ and ‘Diff’rent Strokes,’ died on April 10, the Associated Press has reported. Her publicist Steve Rohn confirmed the news, adding that the actress died in Houston from complications of endometrial cancer. Carter’s husband, Oscar-nominated actor Hal Holbrook, released a written statement, saying her death has been “…a terrible blow to our family.” He added that he hopes the public and the press will respect the Carter family’s privacy, as her death is “…a private family tragedy.” The actress is most remembered for her role of Julia Sugarbaker on ‘Designing Women.’ She appeared in  [ Read More ]

Meinhardt Raabe, one of the last surviving Munchkins from ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ died on the morning of April 9, the New York Times is reporting. The 94-year-old actor is presumed to have died from a heart attack. Cindy Bosnyak, Raabe’s caregiver, said he was taken to a hospital after he collapsed and went into cardiac arrest at the Penney Retirement Community in Penney Farms, Florida. He had lived at the community home since 1986, and had complained of a sore throat prior to collapsing. Raabe graduated from the University of Wisconsin and was a World War II veteran. He also played Little Oscar, the mascot of Oscar Mayer meats,  [ Read More ]

Not even three months after fellow former teen star Brittany Murphy died from the pneumonia and an over-the-counter drug overdose, Corey Haim, who rose to fame during the 1980s in such movies as ‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Lucas,’ died on March 10. The NY Daily News is reporting he most likely died from an apparent accidental drug overdose. The 38-year-old star was running about a 100 degree fever the day before, and had a doctor make a house call to his mother’s Burbank apartment. The doctor said he would be fine, Haim’s agent, Mark Heaslip, told the newspaper. But Heaslip also said his client complained later that evening that he  [ Read More ]

Here’s a few exclusive photos of the late actor Corey Haim on the red carpet at the Chiller Eyegore Awards 2009. Corey Haim was best known for his roles in “The Lost Boys”, “Lucas” and “License to Drive”, Haim recently starred in “Crank 2: High Voltage”, “The Two Coreys” and “Lost Boys 2: The Tribe” with long time friend and co-star Corey Feldman. The Chiller Eyegore Awards, honoring the horror genre’s stars and creative artists, were hosted by Universal Studios Hollywood last week as Universal kicked off its annual Halloween Horror Nights theme park horror event. Universal Studios Hollywood partnered with broadcast partner Chiller, the recently-launched channel from NBC Universal,  [ Read More ]

Various news outlets have confirmed that 1980′s child star Corey Haim died early this morning from an apparent drug overdose. Haim, 38 was pronounced dead at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday March 10th at the St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Burbank, California. According to news sources, Haim was found unresponsive inside his Oakwood apartment between the Hollywood Hills and Burbank. Perhaps best known for his roles in “The Lost Boys”, “Lucas” and “License to Drive”, Haim recently starred in “Crank 2: High Voltage”, “The Two Coreys” and “Lost Boys 2: The Tribe” with long time friend and co-star Corey Feldman. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie news and more.

Farrah Fawcett died today of cancer at St. Johns’ Health Center in California. She was 62. The Texan actress and sex symbol whose who shot to fame on “Charlie’s Angels” and later on the critically-acclaimed TV film “The Burning Bed,” was diagnosed with colon cancer in September of 2006. She also gained acclaim for a score of other TV, film, and stage credits through the years, downplaying her “sex symbol” status from the 1970′s. We here at Shockya.com extend our deepest condolences to her friends and family. By Costa Koutsoutis

Today The King of Pop Michael Jackson was pronounced dead on June 25, 2009 at 2:26PM Pacific Time in Los Angeles. He was rushed to the UCLA hospital after an apparent cardiac arrest. Michael had been rehearsing for his 50 show comeback tour in London. Michael Jackson was born in Indiana on August 29th, 1958. Michael started his ground breaking music career at a very young age in The Jackson Five group with his four older brothers. Our deepest condolences go out to all the Jackson family and to all of his fans around the world. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest music news and more. Michael Jackson Thriller  [ Read More ]