Neil Sedaka, songwriter to the stars for decades, dies at 86

Neil Sedaka, one of pop’s most enduring songwriters whose career extended from after World War II to the countercultural days of Elton John, has died, his family said Friday. Sedaka, the writer behind such songs as “Breaking Up is Hard to Do,” “Love Will Keep Us Together” and dozens of other hits, was 86. His … Read more

Bobby J. Brown, actor who played officer in ‘The Wire,’ dies at 62

Actor Bobby J. Brown, who played a Baltimore city police officer of the same name in the hit HBO series “The Wire,” has died, his representative confirmed Thursday. TMZ first reported news of Brown’s death earlier Thursday. A cause of death was not disclosed by the talent agency that represented Brown, Bramante Artists, or the … Read more

Penguin Press founder Ann Godoff, powerhouse editor of bestsellers, dies at 76

NEW YORK — Ann Godoff, a leading book publisher for more than 30 years with an eye for timely and timeless works from “Alexander Hamilton” and “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” to current bestsellers by Gisèle Pelicot and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, has died. She was 76. Godoff died of cancer Tuesday … Read more

Third victim dies from wounds suffered in Rhode Island ice rink attack, police say

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A deadly shooting during a youth hockey game in Rhode Island last week has claimed a third victim, a grandfather whose daughter and grandson were also killed in the attack, authorities said Wednesday. Gerald Dorgan, who had been in critical condition, has died from his injuries, according to Pawtucket police. Pawtucket Mayor … Read more

Third victim dies following shooting at Rhode Island hockey rink

A third victim has died following last week’s shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The Pawtucket Police Department announced Wednesday that 75-year-old Gerald Dorgan succumbed to his injuries. He had been in critical condition since the Feb. 16 shooting at the Dennis M. Lynch arena. Police said the gunman, identified … Read more

Robert Cosby Jr., son of ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ star Mary Cosby, dies at 23

Robert Cosby Jr., the son of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Mary Cosby, has died in Utah, according to police. He was 23. Officers responded to a call for a possible overdose on Monday and found Robert Cosby Jr. had died, Salt Lake City Police said in a statement to NBC News. … Read more

Katherine Short, Martin Short’s Daughter, Dies at 42

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Actor Robert Carradine, famous for ‘Lizzie McGuire’ and ‘Revenge of the Nerds,’ dies at 71

Robert Carradine, the actor known for appearing in the Disney series “Lizzie McGuire,” has died, his family confirmed Tuesday. He was 71. His manager Keith Carradine, also his brother, said in a statement that the actor had “succumbed to bipolar disorder after fighting it for almost 20 years.” Hilary Duff, who played Lizzie McGuire alongside … Read more

Actor Robert Carradine, famous for ‘Lizzie McGuire’ and ‘Revenge of the Nerds,’ dies at 71

Robert Carradine, the actor known for appearing in the Disney series “Lizzie McGuire,” has died, his family confirmed Tuesday. He was 71. His manager Keith Carradine, also his brother, said in a statement that the actor had “succumbed to bipolar disorder after fighting it for almost 20 years.” Hilary Duff, who played Lizzie McGuire alongside … Read more