Roberto Cavalli Famed Designer Dead at 83

Roberto Cavalli -- the famous Italian fashion designer -- has died ... according to a social media post by the company he founded.

Cavalli's self-titled company posted on Instagram Friday ... announcing his passing with great sadness, and shared statements from the company's CEO and its creative director.

Roberto was born in Florence, Italy in 1940 and founded his fashion company Roberto Cavalli in 1975 ... when his patented animal print styling really took off. Over the years, he's clothed myriad celebs in the style.

RILEY STRAIN Police Get Statement From LAST PERSON TO SPEAK TO Him

The last person known to have spoken to Riley Strain before he disappeared has finally given a statement to the cops ... and his family is hailing it as a "huge" development.

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Chris Dingman, a spokesperson for Riley's devastated family, told NewsNation the new witness spoke with the family first, and then "told the detective his account of the story of what happened to Riley” -- all this 3 weeks after they found his body.

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RILEY ON THE RUN

Dingman didn't say who the witness was or share the specific details they provided about what happened to Riley ... before he disappeared and was later found dead.

Riley Strain La policía obtiene una declaración de la última persona que habló con él

La última persona que se sabe que habló con Riley Strain antes de que desapareciera ha declarado ante la policía y su familia lo está celebrando como un "gran" avance.

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Chris Dingman, un portavoz de la familia de Riley, dijo a NewsNation que el nuevo testigo habló con la familia primero y luego "le dijo al detective su versión de lo que le pasó a Riley". Todo esto, 3 semanas después de que su cuerpo fuera encontrado.

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Dingman no dijo quién era el testigo ni compartió detalles específicos sobre lo que le sucedió a Riley antes de que desapareciera y fuera encontrado muerto más tarde.

O.J. Simpson Dead at 76 After Cancer Battle

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10:48 AM PT -- Kato Kaelin -- who was a key witness during the O.J. Simpson trial -- just posted a video responding to the news ... and he sends thoughts and prayers to O.J.'s children, as well as the families of the victims, including Nicole Brown Simpson.

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Sending Love and Compassion

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O.J. Simpson Muere a los 76 Tras batalla contra el cáncer

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10:48 AM PT -- Kato Kaelin, quien fue un testigo clave durante el juicio de O.J. Simpson, acaba de publicar un video respondiendo a la noticia y envió pensamientos y oraciones a los hijos de O.J., así como a las familias de las víctimas, incluyendo a Nicole Brown Simpson.

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Enviando amor y compasión

No dijo mucho más sobre el propio O.J.

Ron Goldman's Father O.J. Simpson's Death Only Reminds Me ... Ron's Been Gone a Long Time

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.

Padre de Ron Goldman La muerte de O.J. Simpson solo me recuerda a Ron

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.

Akebono Sumo Wrestling Legend Dead At 54

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.

Drake Dismissed From Astroworld Lawsuit

Drake's officially out of all Astroworld lawsuits ... a judge granted a motion for summary judgment, and has dismissed all the claims against him.

According to court documents obtained by TMZ ... a judge in Harris County, Texas heard the arguments and decided to dismiss all claims against Drake with prejudice.

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Remember ... Drake was named as a defendant in some lawsuits following the 2021 crowd crush tragedy in Houston -- with plaintiffs alleging that because he took the stage with Travis Scott, they believed he helped incite the crowd into the frenzy.

DJ Mister Cee Dead At 57

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."

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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."

Chris Watts Murder House for Sale in Colorado ... Where Wife Died

The Colorado home where Chris Watts killed his wife has hit the market anew, and it's pretty expensive compared to other homes on the block ... TMZ has learned.

The 5-bedroom residence in Frederick, Colo. -- which was heavily featured in the 2020 Netflix doc "American Murder: The Family Next Door" -- is up for sale right now ... this after it went into bankruptcy following the grisly events of 2018.

As we all know ... Chris confessed to killing his spouse, Shanann, and their 2 little girls Bella and Celeste -- and he's now serving five life sentences behind bars.

Chris Watts Casa de Colorado sale a la venta... Donde mató a su esposa

La casa de Colorado donde Chris Watts mató a su esposa y a sus hijas ha salido al mercado nuevamente y es bastante cara en comparación con otras del barrio, según ha averiguado TMZ.

La residencia de 5 dormitorios en Frederick, Colorado, que fue muy destacada en el documental de Netflixt "American Murder: The Family Next Door" en 2020, está a la venta después de que entrara en bancarrota tras los trágicos acontecimientos de 2018.

Como todos sabemos, Chris confesó haber matado a su cónyuge Shanann y a sus 2 hijas pequeñas Bella y Celeste, y ahora está cumpliendo cinco cadenas perpetuas tras las rejas.

Repugnante crimen Video muestra a un joven portando un cuchillo... Antes de matar a su madre

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Un estudiante de pre-medicina de la Universidad de Florida está acusado de presuntamente haber apuñalado a su madre más de 70 veces con un cuchillo, todo porque no le caía bien, y los momentos antes del cruento asesinato fueron capturados en video.

Echa un vistazo a esta grabación de la cámara Ring, Emmanuel Espinoza fue visto caminando casualmente hasta la puerta principal de una casa en el Condado de Polk, donde residía su madre Elvia Espinoza.

Espinoza primero intentó abrir la puerta, pero estaba cerrada, así que la terminó golpeando. Nótese el filoso cuchillo empuñado en su mano que esconde en la espalda.

Sickening Slaying Video Shows Son Holding Knife ... Before Murdering Own Mom

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A University of Florida pre-med student allegedly stabbed his mom over 70 times with a knife all because he didn't like her – and the moments before the savage murder were captured on video.

Check out this Ring camera footage ... Emmanuel Espinoza was seen casually walking up to the front door of the Polk County home, where his mom, Elvia Espinoza, resided.

Espinoza first tried to open the door, but it was locked, so he knocked on it. Notice the sharp knife gripped in his hand behind his back.

RAQUEL WELCH LONGTIME L.A. HOME ON SALE FOR $3.9M ... Over A Year After Death

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!

'RHOC' Star Lauri Peterson Son Josh Waring's Death Viewed as Possible OD

'Real Housewives of Orange County' star Lauri Peterson's son, Josh Waring, likely passed away from an overdose ... this according to cops.

Law enforcement tells TMZ ... officers were called out around 11:30 AM Easter Sunday to a motel in Orange County, arriving on the scene after staff told them they stopped by Josh's room after his checkout time -- as we're told he'd failed to let anyone know he'd left.

We're told Josh's body was found in his room -- with drug paraphernalia and residue also discovered ... which is why police are treating his death as a possible OD.