Celebrity Death

Ron Goldman's father says he's not focusing on O.J. Simpson today -- instead, he says he's remembering his son, and using today to think about how long he's been gone.

Fred Goldman spoke with People Thursday, hours after news of Simpson's death broke, and he told the outlet he's only thinking about how Ron died nearly 30 years ago ... and, not about how the man acquitted of his murder has finally died.

Goldman says he's focused on all of the pain he's dealt with over the years since his son died ... and, added the only important thing is remembering Ron and Nicole Brown Simpson today.

El padre de Ron Goldman dice que no se está pensando en O.J. Simpson hoy, en su lugar, está recordando a su hijo y todo el tiempo que ha estado ausente.

Fred Goldman habló con People el jueves, horas después de que se diera a conocer la noticia de su muerte y les dijo que solo está pensando en la partida de Ron hace casi 30 años y no en la muerte del hombre que resultó absuelto de su asesinato.

Goldman dice que se está centrado en el dolor con el que ha lidiado desde que su hijo murió y añadió que lo único importante es recordar a Ron y a Nicole Brown Simpson hoy.

Sumo wrestling legend Akebono -- who once competed against Big Show at WWE's WrestleMania 21 -- has sadly died at 54 years old.

Akebono's family said in a statement Thursday the former grand champion passed away in Tokyo earlier this month from heart failure. They added he had been receiving care at a local hospital when he died.

Akebono grew up in Hawaii -- but he made a name for himself after moving to Tokyo in the 80s.

O.J. Simpson's death might have shocked the world ... but, it didn't come as a surprise to his close friends -- who TMZ has learned came to Las Vegas to say their final farewells.

Sources with direct knowledge tell us ... those who remained in O.J.'s inner circle flew into Vegas over the last week to see him before he passed. Unclear exactly how many friends, or who showed up, but we're told a handful of people came to Sin City and got to see O.J.

We're told Simpson was communicating just fine and was able to talk with his pals ... but, our sources say they all knew the end was coming, and that this would be their last chance to get some face time.

La muerte de O.J. Simpson puede haber conmocionado al mundo, pero no a sus amigos cercanos, quienes volaron hasta Las Vegas para despedirse, según ha averiguado TMZ.

Fuentes con conocimiento directo nos dicen que los amigos que permanecían en el círculo íntimo de O.J. viajaron a Las Vegas durante la última semana para verlo antes de morir. No está claro cuántos amigos exactamente o quiénes se presentaron, pero nos dicen que un puñado de personas llegó a la ciudad del pecado y logró ver a O.J.

Nos dicen que Simpson se podía comunicar bien y pudo conversar con sus amigos, aunque nuestras fuentes dicen que todos sabían que el final estaba cerca y que esta sería su última oportunidad para estar con él cara a cara.

El Salón de la Fama del Fútbol Americano Profesional reconoció el fallecimiento de O .J. Simpson el jueves con un largo comunicado, pero en él se distanciaron notablemente de sus acciones fuera del campo, recordando al corredor de los Bills solo por su juego.

El establecimiento en Ohio publicó el reconocimiento al ex jugador pocos minutos después de que la familia de Simpson revelara que la ex estrella de la NFL falleció a principios de esta semana tras una batalla contra el cáncer.

La declaración del Salón de la Fama sobre el fallecimiento de Simpson tenía unas 500 palabras y no contenía elogios, solo hechos sobre su carrera futbolística.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame acknowledged O.J. Simpson's passing on Thursday with a lengthy statement ... but in it, the org. notably distanced itself from his actions off the field -- remembering the Bills running back for his play only.

The Canton, Ohio establishment released the eulogy just minutes after Simpson's family revealed the ex-NFL star had died earlier this week following a battle with cancer.

The HOF's statement on Simpson's passing was about 500 words long ... and contained no praise -- just facts about his football career only.

DJ Mister Cee -- a prominent fixture in hip hop's radio culture -- has died ... TMZ has confirmed.

Hot 97, the station where Mister Cee built his foundation, sent out a heartfelt statement to signify his life and career ... "As a family at HOT 97 and WBLS, we’re deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved Mister Cee. He wasn’t just a DJ; he was a pillar of our stations, bringing joy to countless listeners with his legendary 'Throwback at Noon and Friday Night Live' sets."

The station adds ... "Mr. Cee’s influence stretched far beyond the airwaves, shaping the very fabric of NYC’s DJ culture. Our hearts are heavy as we send our love and condolences to his family and the fans whose lives he touched through his music. Rest easy, Mr. Cee. Your legacy will live forever."

El biopic de Michael Jackson promete ser una película bastante larga o eso es lo que está diciendo el productor clave del filme, quien también dice que tendrá muchos de sus éxitos.

Graham King hizo una aparición sorpresa en el panel CinemaCon de Lionsgate el miércoles, donde habló sobre la próxima película "Michael" que narra la vida del fallecido cantante e incluso proyectaron un primer tráiler en el evento.

El registro de eso aún no se ha hecho público, pero se dice que tiene muy buena pinta.

Michael Jackson's biopic promises to be a pretty long film -- that's what the film's key producer is saying anyway, and it's gonna be chock-full of all his greatest hits.

Graham King made a surprise appearance at Lionsgate's CinemaCon panel Wednesday, where he talked about the forthcoming "Michael" movie that chronicles the late singer's life ... and they even played a first-look trailer at the event.

The footage for that has yet to surface publicly, but word is ... it looks pretty dang good.

Raquel Welch's longtime L.A. home has hit the market over a year after her passing, TMZ has learned.

The actress and international sex symbol was living it up in style for 15 years before her death last year -- and one lucky buyer can now snag a piece of Hollywood history by shelling out a whopping $3.9 million on her stunning villa.

Check out the pics ... the 5 bed, 6 bath Mediterranean villa, nestled in the exclusive enclave of Beverly Glen Circle, is luxury and comfort at its finest -- and totally worth every penny!

Toby Keith may have died from stomach cancer two months ago, but his spirit was very much alive at Sunday's 2024 CMT Music Awards.

The late country singing legend was celebrated in a big way at the star-studded event by musicians Brooks & Dunn, Lainey Wilson and Sammy Hager, among others.

At the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, Brooks & Dunn kicked things off with a rendition of Toby's 1993 song, "Should've Been a Cowboy."

C.J. Snare -- better known as the lead singer of hard rock band FireHouse -- has died ... TMZ has confirmed.

Snare's daughter, Heather, tells us ... her father passed away Friday afternoon after a lengthy cancer battle. She says his official cause of death is cardiac arrest.

Snare helped form FireHouse in 1987 after his former group -- Maxx Warrior -- broke up. He stayed with the band for nearly 40 years until his death.

Lauren Graham's remembering her almost-boyfriend Matthew Perry ... specifically, the last birthday gift she ever got from him -- and, it reflected his own passion.

The actress opened up about her close relationship with MP during a Q&A Friday on her "Have I Told You This Already?" book tour ... calling Matthew not quite a boyfriend even though he got close.

LG says she and Perry would fall in and out of each other's lives pretty easily ... adding they happened to reconnect last year, months before his untimely death.

Lauri Peterson's son, Josh Waring, has died -- this after a tumultuous life, which has sadly ended in tragedy ... according to his mother.

The 'Real Housewives of Orange County' star announced the heartbreaking news Saturday, writing ... "It is with a shattered heart that I write this post to let you know that my sweet Josh left this earth Easter Sunday."

Lauri continues ... "No one can ever prepare you for this feeling of such deep loss. Every fiber in my body hurts. Josh fought every single day for most of his adult life, for his life, but this past Sunday, the challenge was too great."

Cole Brings Plenty, mejor conocido por el spinoff de "Yellowstone", "1923", fue encontrado muerto en Kansas, esto, a menos de una semana de que desapareciera, según han confirmado las autoridades.

La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Johnson, dijo en un comunicado el viernes que encontraron a Cole, cuyo tío es la estrella de "Yellowstone", Mo Brings Plenty, el viernes por la mañana en una zona boscosa luego de que una persona se percatara de un vehículo desocupado cerca y notificara a las autoridades.

Los oficiales del Condado de Johnson están actualmente a cargo de la investigación y siguen presentes en la escena. Las circunstancias exactas de su muerte aún no se han revelado.