Fatal HOT TUB TRAGEDY WIFE SPEAKS OUT ABOUT HUSBAND'S ELECTROCUTION ... Files Wrongful Death Suit

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The devastated wife of the man who was fatally electrocuted in a hot tub at a Mexican resort is breaking her silence -- recounting what happened ... and seeking justice at the same time.

Lizzette Zambrano -- who was also seriously injured during the incident at the Sonoran Sea Resort in Puerto Peñasco -- fought through tears as she spoke about her late husband Jorge Guillen to 'GMA' ... saying, "I still can't believe it. A very good man was taken away."

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Lizzette, now a widow, painfully reflected on Jorge's final moments ... explaining, "The last thing I remember him saying is Oh s***. And, it's the same time that I felt the first electric shock, and then it happened over and over and over, and I didn't hear him again."

Taylor Wily Dead at 56 ... 'Hawaii Five-0,' 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall'

Taylor Wily -- an actor and former sumo wrestler best known for his recurring role on "Hawaii Five-0" -- has died.

According to an anchor for local Hawaii outlet KITV -- who described Taylor as a family friend ... Taylor died Thursday. KITV did not provide a cause of death.

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Television producer Peter M. Lenkov confirmed the news on his official Instagram account ... posting a picture with Wily from behind the scenes of a television show and telling his followers he's "heartbroken.".

Decapitated Man Video Shows Devastated NYC Worker ... After Tragic, Fatal Accident

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An elderly man was recently decapitated in Brooklyn -- and now, new video has captured the grisly scene, including the gut-wrenching reaction of a city worker involved in the accident.

A clip of this tragic incident from last week is making the rounds online -- showing the moments after a NYC Department of Transportation truck struck and killed a man who was crossing the street ... with the force of the vehicle severing the victim's head from his body.

This is hard to see, but watch if you're inclined. A bystander recorded what happened moments after this poor guy was hit ... and the head ended up far from where the body lay.

Donald Sutherland Dead at 88

Donald Sutherland -- a legend in Hollywood -- has died ... this according to his talent agency and his family.

The actor -- who was best known for appearing in classics like "The Dirty Dozen," "M*A*S*H," "Animal House," "Hunger Games" and many, many other films -- passed away Thursday in Miami, Florida after a long illness ... something CAA announced.

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No cause of death was shared, and the exact details of his passing weren't disclosed either.

Oakland Juneteenth Street Party Ends in Dramatic Shooting ... Gunshots Caught on Video

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An Oakland Juneteenth celebration ended in tragedy when multiple people got shot ... and the whole thing was on video, including footage of folks running and ducking for cover.

The festivities went down at Lake Merritt -- a lagoon centrally located in the city -- and took a turn for the worse Wednesday evening ... after a group of individuals started doing donuts in cars and on motorbikes at a major intersection in town.

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Video from the sideshow before bullets started flying looks relatively fun/ innocent -- this type of thing is common in the Bay Area, BTW -- with lots of people laughing and enjoying themselves.

Major League Baseball Honoring Willie Mays ... W/ Leaguewide Moment Of Silence

Major League Baseball will go silent Wednesday night -- at least for a few moments -- as all thirty teams will hold a moment of silence following the death of one of the greatest players of all time, Willie Mays.

Mays, arguably the greatest player ever, died Tuesday at the age of 93.

TMZ Sports has learned MLB quickly put a plan together ... all 15 of today's games won't start before the tens of thousands in attendance have a moment to remember the 24x All-Star.

Willie Mays Tributes Pour In After Death ... Bonds, Jeter, Obama

The sports world is mourning the death of MLB legend Willie Mays ... with tributes flooding social media honoring the life and legacy of "The Say Hey Kid."

Former president Barack Obama was among the high-profile names who paid their respects to Willie ... with No. 44 saying No. 24 was "a wonderfully warm and generous person -- and an inspiration to an entire generation."

Barry Bonds -- Mays' godson and a Giants legend in his own right -- took to Instagram and posted an emotional tribute to the legend.

Willie Mays Dead At 93

Willie Mays, one of the greatest baseball players to ever step foot on a baseball diamond, died at 93, Major League Baseball announced Tuesday evening.

Mays had been living in an assisted living facility in the Palo Alto, CA area, according to the Giants.

"The Say Hey Kid" was 24x MLB All-Star, 12x Gold Glove winner, Rookie of the Year, and 2x NL MVP who patrolled the massive Polo Grounds center field for the New York Giants before the team relocated to San Francisco in the late-50s.

RILEY STRAIN CAUSE OF DEATH Revealed ... Autopsy Sheds More Light

Riley Strain's disappearance and subsequent death captured the nation's attention -- and now we finally know how he died ... as we've obtained his autopsy report.

According to the docs ... Riley's official cause of death is listed as drowning and ethanol intoxication -- with the manner cited as accidental. There's more info here as well ... including what his BAC was when his body was examined ... officials say a concentration of 0.228.

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One other thing that his family might be interested in ... the autopsy report notes there was no evidence of significant trauma to his body. There were traces of THC found in his system as well.

Jackson James Rice Kite Foil Racer Dead At 18 Weeks Before Olympic Debut

Jackson James Rice, an up-and-coming kite foil racing star, tragically passed away this weekend just weeks before his debut in the 2024 Olympics. He was only 18.

Rice's father, Darren, confirmed his son died on Saturday during a free diving accident in Faleloa, Tonga. It's believed JJ suffered a shallow water blackout.

JJ's father said other divers found his body around 12:15 PM on the seafloor ... under the boat. They tried to resuscitate him but he passed away.

'Seinfeld' Star Hiram Kasten Dead at 71 ... Comedian, Sitcom Regular

Hiram Kasten -- a force on the New York City comedy scene in the 1970s and '80s who appeared on "Seinfeld" -- has died.

The actor-comedian passed away Sunday after battling various illnesses including prostate cancer ... according to an obituary posted to his official Facebook page.

In the obituary, Kasten's remembered as a hilarious comedian, charming guy and terrific family man who rose to fame during New York City's comedy boom of the 1980s.

Atlanta Bus Hijacking 'Speed' Actor Shocked Over Life Imitating Art

A wild, deadly bus hijacking in Atlanta is stirring up some wild flashbacks for one of the actors from "Speed."

As we reported, a madman in Atlanta hijacked a city bus, which he used to lead police on an unbelievable high-speed chase ... and, during which he allegedly shot and killed a passenger.

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Hawthorne James, who played bus driver Sam Silver in the 1994 blockbuster, tells TMZ ... he was shocked watching footage of the Atlanta bus bouncing off cars.

It all gave him some serious déjà vu, but, of course, he acknowledges the major difference is Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock and himself always knew they were safe.

Olivia Newton-John Instagram Posts Pic For Pride ... Anti-Gay Commenters Respond

Olivia Newton-John's Instagram account's under fire after posting a pic of the late star in support of Pride ... with commenters rushing to blast the post's intention.

The actress -- who passed away back in 2022 -- still has an active social media account, and the IG admin decided to share a snap of ONJ in a rainbow-covered sweater ... wishing all of the late actress' followers a Happy Pride Month.

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While it seems a rather innocuous post, it started a firestorm among Newton-John's followers ... who flooded the comments section with a ton of homophobic comments.

Mama June Chickadee's Always w/ Me ... Carries Anna Cardwell's Ashes in Bracelet

Mama June always keeps her daughter close to her ... revealing she has Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell's ashes in a piece of jewelry she always wears.

The reality star revealed the news to People in an interview published Saturday ... saying she has a bracelet filled with Anna's ashes -- partially as her way of keeping Cardwell's memory alive.

MJ told the outlet she's always toting Anna around and talks about her daughter a lot -- so, it certainly seems the late 29-year-old is never far from her mom's mind.

'I Try' Singer Angela Bofill Dead At 70

Angela Bofill – the R&B vocalist best known for her songs, "I Try" and "Angel of the Night," has died.

Bofill passed away at her daughter's home in Vallejo, California. Her cause of death was not disclosed, but she had previous health issues.

In 2006 and 2007, Bofill suffered two strokes, causing paralysis on the left of her body.

EX-NBA PLAYER DARIUS MORRIS DIED FROM HEART DISEASE ... Drugs, Booze Play Factor

The cause of death for ex-NBA player Darius Morris has just been revealed ...  heart disease is the killer, with drug and alcohol use playing a big role.

Darius' official cause of death is coronary artery disease ... according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.

According to the ME's death investigation summary, obtained by TMZ Sports, drug and alcohol use was a significant factor in Darius' death ... specifically, the effects of cocaine, hydrocodone and ethanol.