University Of Pittsburgh Student Parents Accept Daughter's Death ... Ask Authorities To Make It Official

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The parents of the University of Pittsburgh student who disappeared in the Dominican Republic are reportedly asking the authorities to declare their daughter dead.

Sudiksha Konanki's parents made the formal request Monday in a letter sent to DR officials with the understanding they would have to follow certain legal procedures, such as filling out proper documentation, according to ABC News.

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The media outlet noted Konanki's parents conceded in their letter there was no foul play involved in their daughter's presumed death.

Jesse Colin Young Youngbloods Singer Dead at 83

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3:17 PM PT -- The Aiken County Coroner in South Carolina tells TMZ ... Jesse Colin Young was at his home sometime before 3 PM ET Sunday when an unspecified event happened, and emergency medical services were called ... paramedics transported Young to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 3:13 PM. The coroner said Jesse's death was natural, but there's no official confirmation yet on his cause of death.

Jesse Colin Young, a singer known for his work with the Youngbloods, is dead.

The singer/songwriter died Sunday afternoon in Aiken, South Carolina ... according to his wife and manager, Connie Young. The cause of death is unclear.

Jesse is best known for providing vocals on the Youngbloods' 1960s hit song "Get Together" ... an international anthem calling for brotherhood and peace.

YouTuber P2istheName Death No Foul Play Suspected ... Toxicology Tests Pending

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The death of popular YouTuber P2istheName is still puzzling investigators ... but we're told cops do not suspect foul play.

Our law enforcement sources provided new details about the circumstances surrounding his death. We're told Philip Enewally, better known by his YouTube name, collapsed on the ground in front of mailboxes at his L.A. apartment building Friday afternoon.

Our sources say the property manager discovered P2istheName and phoned 911, prompting police and paramedics to respond.

David Hasselhoff First Sighting Since Ex-Wife's Death

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David Hasselhoff's just been spotted for the first time since his ex-wife and the mother of his two children took her own life.

The "Baywatch" star ventured out Friday in Calabasas ... going on a walk with a friend and keeping a low profile.

David wore a black T-shirt, black pants, and kept his mug tucked under a plain blue baseball cap ... walking down the sidewalk in sneakers.

'RuPaul's Drag Race UK' The Vivienne's Cause Of Death Revealed

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"RuPaul's Drag Race UK" star The Vivienne tragically died from a cardiac arrest caused by the effects of taking ketamine, as confirmed by their family.

The reality star's sister, Chanel Williams, shared the tragic news with BBC News, saying they're still completely devastated by the loss -- but the family is determined to raise awareness about the dangers of ketamine by teaming up with a substance abuse charity.

Chanel said in a statement, "Ketamine is an extremely dangerous drug that is becoming more and more prevalent in the UK. If we can help raise awareness of the dangers of this drug and help people who may be dealing with ketamine addiction then something positive will come from this complete tragedy."

University Of Pittsburgh Student Sudiksha Konanki Seen Throwing Up Around Time Of Disappearance

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New video purportedly shows University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki and Joshua Riibe, the person of interest in her disappearance case, hanging out separately at a bar just hours before she vanished.

Noticias SIN — a TV news station in the DR — obtained surveillance footage from the bar at Riu República Hotel in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, on March 6.

The video apparently captures Konanki in all-white clothes, with her back to the camera, walking toward a grassy area and leaning over, seemingly to vomit. She then strolls over to a friend and, at one point, excitedly jumps up and down.

YouTuber P2istheName Dead at 26 ... Found in Mail Room

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P2istheName -- a popular YouTuber -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

The online star -- whose real name is Philip Enewally -- was found dead on Friday in a mailroom, according the Los Angeles County Coroner. Details are quite sparse at the moment -- but we know the coroner's investigation is ongoing.

TMZ spoke with a family member on Saturday ... and she confirmed he died Friday night and asked that everyone please respect the family's privacy as they grieve. She directed fans to his channel to mourn.

Bryan Kohberger Case 911 Audio Released ... Captures Panic, Confusion at House

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The 911 call from the night of the shocking University of Idaho murders has been released ... and, it gives a glimpse into how terrified the two surviving housemates truly were.

Authorities released the audio Friday ... and, it begins with the dispatcher asking about the emergency -- while the woman on the other end of the phone shrieks in a terrified voice that something is happening in the house, but they don't know what.

The first woman is so overcome by terror, another person -- who says she lives next door -- takes the phone and speaks with the dispatcher.

Gene Hackman Dog's Likely Cause of Death Revealed

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The dog found dead alongside Gene Hackman and his wife likely died from a lack of food and water ... according to an animal control agency in New Mexico.

Gene and Betsy Arakawa's kelpie mix, Zinna, likely died from dehydration and starvation ... according to a necropsy obtained by The Associated Press.

The report says the Santa Fe County animal control agency noted the dog's stomach was empty aside from small amounts of bile and hair.

Dolly Parton I'll Always Love Carl

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Dolly Parton is remembering her late husband, Carl Dean ... and it sounds like their love story is not over.

The icon touched on Carl's recent death Friday during a sneak peek of Dollywood's upcoming 40th season.

Dolly took the stage, grabbed the mic and told the crowd ... "Of course I will always love him, and I'll miss him, but I wanted you to know that I will always love you."

G$ Lil Ronnie Baby Mama Mutes Her Haters ... With Cash Stacks to Ear at Slain Daughter's Memorial

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Shamon Jones, the mother of the 5-year-old girl murdered alongside her rapper father, G$ Lil Ronnie, is standing her ground in choosing to mourn her family how she pleases ... by flexing tons of cash out in the streets!!!

After being criticized for boasting about her daughter R'Mani's designer burial outfit, Jones doubled down at a block party-style balloon release memorial in her late child's honor.

Jones posed for the phones that were streaming for IG Live ... with a tall stack of cash you'd typically see someone holding at a strip club.

'American Idol' Star Doug Kiker Good Samaritan Called Paramedics ... Singer's Look Caused Concern

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Doug Kiker was rushed to the hospital after a concerned passerby walked by him on the street ... and, the star's look was so worrying this person called paramedics.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... an individual walking around in Denver passed Kiker on the street, took one look at him, and immediately called 911.

We're told this person told the 911 operator they were worried about his appearance, saying he may have been experiencing a drug overdose.

'American Idol' Doug Kiker Dead at 32

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"American Idol" alum Doug Kiker -- known by the moniker "The Singing Garbage Man" -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

Kiker died Monday, according to his ex-fiancée, Valerie Cook, who tells TMZ she hates that her kids lost their father. An official cause of death has not been determined.

Kiker's brother William and his mother Joyce also confirmed Doug's death to TMZ ... and William shared a heartfelt message to Facebook saying Doug will always be his baby bro.

Pamela Bach Working to Create Reality TV Show Before Death

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David Hasselhoff's ex-wife, Pamela Bach, was hustling to get a reality TV show she developed off the ground right up until her tragic death ... TMZ has learned.

Sources tell TMZ ... Pamela was working to create, produce, and star in a new series, to be called "Over the Hills," which would have followed her and her celebrity pals living in the Hollywood Hills during their golden years.

The concept of the show was to highlight how they all navigated the specific challenges that come with aging, while still finding time to cut loose and enjoy life.

David Hasselhoff Daughter Wants To Handle Late Mom's Estate

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One of David Hasselhoff's children wants to handle the affairs of her late mother, who she says recently died without a will.

David and Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff's daughter, Taylor Ann Hasselhoff-Fiore, filed new legal docs to become the administrator of Pamela's estate.

In the docs, obtained by TMZ, Taylor estimates the net value of Pamela's estate at $840,000 ... though that's not a definitive figure, as there may be private trusts outside of the probate case.

Kim Kardashian Asks to Buy Dad's Bible ... O.J. Estate Rejects Offer

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Kim Kardashian hoped to buy a piece of family history from the O.J. Simpson estate ... asking to purchase her dad's Bible -- but, the estate's executor says it's too late to purchase it outside the auction.

Here's the deal ... Malcom LaVergne -- executor of the late controversial actor's estate -- tells TMZ Kim Kardashian's team reached out to him last month after we broke the story that some of O.J.'s personal effects were going up for auction.

Among them ... a Holy Bible gifted to Simpson by her father, Robert Kardashian -- with a note inscribed by the late Kardashian patriarch scribbled inside.