John Feinstein Sportswriter, Author Dead At 69
John Feinstein -- a longtime sports reporter and author -- has died at the age of 69 ... according to his employer, the Washington Post.
John's brother -- Robert -- confirmed his passing to the outlet on Thursday. His cause of death was not revealed.
Feinstein started his career at the Post in 1977 ... working as a night police reporter before joining the sports beat. He was the author of 48 books, 23 of which became a New York Times best seller. One of his most well-known pieces was "A Season on the Brink," which followed the 1985-86 Indiana University men's basketball team led by Bob Knight.
Pamela Bach Mom, My Pain Is Unbearable!!! ... Daughter's Tribute💔

2:10 PM PT -- David Hasselhoff and Pamela Bach's second daughter, Hayley, has also paid tribute to her mother one week after Pamela's passing. She shared a photo of her mom smiling while holding her as a baby and says her "heart is shattered."
She remembers Pamela as her "best friend" and "biggest support" while also noting she's "choosing to be strong" for her.
David Hasselhoff’s daughter Taylor has poured her heart out in an emotional tribute to her mom, Pamela Bach, following her shocking death last week.
In an Instagram Story on Thursday, Taylor posted a slideshow of moments with her mom over the years, describing her pain as just "unbearable" in the caption.
The 34-year-old was anguished, saying she'd do anything to have her mom back ... calling her "my best friend, my whole heart, my everything."
Oliver 'Big O' Miller Former NBA Player Dead at 54
Heartbreaking loss for the NBA ... former center Oliver Miller -- famously known as "The Big O" -- has passed away at the age of 54.
Former NBA player Eddie Johnson broke the news on Wednesday ... expressing his sadness as he announced Miller's passing.
"We have lost another @NBA Fraternity member!" Johnson said. "Going to miss you Big O. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾. RIP."
Voletta Wallace B.I.G. Turnout For Funeral Faith, Mase, Kim, Biggie & Diddy Kids
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The Notorious B.I.G.'s mother, Voletta Wallace, was laid to rest Wednesday in the same funeral home as her rap phenomenon son was over 28 years ago.

Dozens of mourners flocked into the Frank Campbell Funeral Chapel in Manhattan ... Biggie's widow, Faith Evans, was there, and Lil Kim, Mase, Diddy's son Christian Combs, and Ms. Wallace's grandchildren T'yanna and CJ were among the famous faces in attendance.
Jay-Z's mother, Gloria Carter, was also spotted paying her respects to Ms. Wallace, as was Voletta's great-granddaughter.
Dave Mallow 'Power Rangers' Actor Dead At 76
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Dave Mallow -- best known as the voice of Baboo in "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" -- has died.
A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ he passed away Tuesday after being in hospice care. He was staying at the MonteCedro Senior Living Community in Altadena, California when he died.
A former colleague of Dave's said his health had been declining in recent years, and although his death is upsetting, it did not come completely out of the blue.
Cocoa Tea Reggae Legend Dead at 65 After Lymphoma Battle
Jamaican-bred reggae legend Cocoa Tea died Tuesday at the age of 65, cementing a legacy that spans four decades.
According to the "Young Lover" singer's wife Malvia Scott, Cocoa died earlier today in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and she recounted his turbulent last days to the Jamaica Gleaner.
"I got a call early this morning to say that he had been transferred from the facility to the hospital ... which is like five minutes away ... because he was vomiting. He was initially diagnosed with lymphoma in 2019, but for the last six months he was also struggling with pneumonia," Malvia revealed.
Vinnie Paul I've Got Something Cooking ... Posthumous Cookbook!!!
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Late Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul lives on ... because his legacy now includes a cookbook ... a realization of one of his lifelong dreams.
Vinnie's posthumous recipe book, "Drumming Up An Appetite," just dropped today ... and it features his favorite Sunday Funday meals and a bunch of photos of him working his magic in the kitchen with celebrity guests.
Comedian Carrot Top, Vinnie's good friend, provides the foreword ... and the book is broken down into three chapters --- main courses, side dishes and desserts.
Australian Surfer Killed In Shark Attack

A 37-year-old surfer was tragically killed in a shark attack in Australia this week, authorities announced Tuesday.
The Western Australia Police Force said the incident occurred at around 12:10 PM on Monday at Wharton Beach.
Officials said they recovered the man's surfboard in the immediate aftermath of the encounter -- and it had bite marks on it. The surfer's body, though, has still not yet been recovered.
K-Pop Star Wheesung Suffered Cardiac Arrest .... After Possible Drug OD
South Korean K-Pop star Wheesung was reportedly found dead inside his home on Monday — and police are investigating whether his death was drug-related.
The body of the singer-songwriter was discovered inside his apartment last evening by Fire Department officials after he went into cardiac arrest, according to the New York Times.
The newspaper said Wheesung — whose real name was Choi Whee-sung — had a history of drug abuse — and investigators with the Seoul Gwangjin Police Station were looking into the possibility he overdosed.
Massachusetts Mystery Corpse Authorities Crack Case Of Woman Pulled From Ocean Buried At Sea, No Foul Play
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Fascinating twist in the story of the dead body caught by fishermen in the waters off Massachusetts ... turns out the corpse was meant to be buried at sea and no foul play is suspected, according to authorities.
The Suffolk County Chief Medical Examiner in Boston just announced the body is a woman in her 60s with cancerous tumors all over it. The M.E. says the unidentified body was embalmed and apparently intentionally deposited into its watery grave.
Prosecutors say the case is now closed, adding the dead woman will likely stay nameless forever.
Faster Pussycat Police Have Video Showing Taime Downe's Fiancée Going Overboard
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The moments leading up to the tragic death of Kimberly Burch -- fiancée of Faster Pussycat frontman Taime Downe -- have been captured on video, which is now in the hands of detectives ... TMZ has learned.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office in Florida is in possession of video that shows Kimberly climbing the ship’s rail and taking a step off.

No official word yet on how Kimberly's death is being ruled. MDSO confirmed to TMZ Monday morning the investigation is still ongoing ... but from what it sounds like, the video speaks for itself.
Massachusetts Fishermen Dead Body Removed From Boat ... New Footage From Harbor
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New footage shows authorities removing a decomposed body from a fishing vessel in Boston ... after a group of Massachusetts fishermen caught the body in their net.
TMZ obtained photos and videos showing the body being lifted from the boat and onto a pier in Boston's Seaport District ... with officials from the Medical Examiner loading the corpse onto a gurney and into an SUV.
A heavy police presence was there when the body, wrapped in a tarp, was removed from the boat ... with Massachusetts State Police and Massport cops, in addition to the fire department and EMTs.
G$ Lil Ronnie Baby Mama Brags About Daughter Being Buried In Gucci!!!
The mother of the 5-year-old girl fatally shot alongside her father, rapper G$ Lil Ronnie, is telling the world she's not losing sleep over her dead daughter ... saying we all gotta go someday!!!
Those were the recent words Shamon Jones, who has been crashing out on IG Live the past few days mourning her slain child and her baby's father.
Jones made it clear to her live-stream audience her daughter R'mani dying doesn't make her upset, but it's about how she died ... the elementary-schooler was ambushed in a hail of bullets as she celebrated her birthday with Ronnie last week.
JC Chasez Dad Dead at 73 ... *NSYNC Members Attend Services
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Ray "Roy" Edward Chasez, the father of JC Chasez, has died ... TMZ has learned.
Sources tell TMZ ... Roy died last month in Florida after a battle with cancer. This was his fifth bout with the disease.
We're told a celebration of life was held on Saturday in the Orlando area and multiple members of *NSYNC attended.
Chiefs Fans' Mysterious Deaths Family Of Deceased Man Sues For Wrongful Death
More legal issues for the two men accused of playing a role in the mysterious deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans last year ... TMZ Sports has confirmed they've just been sued.
Court records we obtained show Jon Harrington filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Jordan Willis and Ivory Carson in Missouri on Friday ... just days after authorities alleged the two contributed to his son David Harrington's death by supplying him with a lethal mix of drugs at a '24 Chiefs watch party.
The lawsuit states the get-together took place on Jan. 7, 2024 ... at Willis' Platte County home.
Lyle and Erik Menendez Uncle Who Opposed Brothers' Release Dies
Lyle and Erik Menendez's uncle who opposed their release from prison has died.
Their cousin Anamaria Baralt confirmed Milton Andersen's death on TikTok Sunday evening, saying he passed from cancer. Furthermore, an obituary was shared by the Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home in Illinois on March 4.

Anamaria -- who recently spoke to TMZ in favor of Lyle and Erik's release -- told fans that no one should celebrate Milton's death despite him being the only living family member advocating for their continued imprisonment.