Isaiah Thomas Mourns Older Sister's Death ... 'This Can't Be Real'
Heartbreaking news from Isaiah Thomas -- the NBA player just announced his older sister has passed away.
The 35-year-old point guard mourned the loss Wednesday evening ... posting an Instagram story tribute to LaQuisha Baldtrip.
"Ima miss you, big sis!!!" Thomas said on the post. "Damn, how you leave me too?"
'Rust' Crowd Gasps At Shooting Scene ... Similar To Halyna Death
The first crowd to see "Rust" audibly gasped during a scene that eerily paralleled the real-life tragedy that happened during filming ... when Alec Baldwin shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
One of the first reviews from the "Rust" premiere in Poland is out, and the report in Vulture says there was a noticeable shock in the room when a character was accidentally shot to death.
The shooting scene happens early in the film ... and the review says the crowd reaction was definitely related to Hutchins' death.
'TARZAN' STAR RON ELY CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED
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Ron Ely -- star of the 1960s TV show -- "Tarzan" died from a heart issue ... TMZ has learned.
According to the death certificate, obtained by TMZ, Ron's official cause of death is listed as "end-stage heart disease."
End-stage heart disease is the most severe form of heart disease, occurring when the heart is too weak to pump blood effectively, and patients with the disease generally only live 6 to 12 months ... according to Massachusetts General Hospital.
New 'Rust' Cinematographer Fans Can See World Through Halyna Hutchins' Eyes ... Emotional Tribute at Premiere
Moviegoers will get a chance to see the world from Halyna Hutchins' point of view when they go see "Rust" ... so says the new cinematographer brought on to finish up the flick.
Bianca Cline -- the new director of photography brought on to finish the film -- spoke alongside director Joel Souza at Camerimage Film Festival in Poland Wednesday before the movie's world premiere ... telling the audience it's amazing so many people came out to support Halyna's vision.
#Rust director Joel Souza and Bianca Cline, the cinematographer who finished the film after Halyna Hutchins’ death, address the audience at its #Camerimage premiere.
— Variety (@Variety) November 20, 2024 @Variety
“When you watch this film today, you’ll be experiencing the world through Halyna’s eyes,” Cline said. pic.twitter.com/j6InZRD4R9
Cline says all filmmaking is about being vulnerable, especially when it comes to cinematography ... explaining that, by watching the movie, viewers will really get a chance to see the world how Halyna saw it.
Liam Payne's Funeral Coffin Arrives At London Church ... Harry Styles, One Direction Members Attend
Harry Styles and members of One Direction arrived at a London-area church on Wednesday to say their goodbyes to Liam Payne ... just over a month after the singer's death.
The private service is taking place at St. Mary's Church in Amersham -- not far from Wolverhampton, the city near Birmingham where he was born.
Liam's coffin arrived in a horse-drawn carriage carrying floral tributes spelling out "Daddy" and "Son." Another floral display showed a bowling ball crashing through pins ... reportedly a nod to the star's love of the game.
CARTOON VOICE ACTOR Dan Hennessey Dead at 82
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Dan Hennessey, a veteran Canadian voice actor behind many iconic cartoon characters, has died, TMZ has learned.
Dan's family tells TMZ ... he died Wednesday at home in his sleep from complications associated with Parkinson's disease.
You’ve definitely heard his voice at some point -- he voiced Chief Quimby on "Inspector Gadget," George Raccoon on "The Raccoons," Father Bear on "Little Bear" and Braveheart on "The Care Bears."
Gene Wilder Bel Air Home Price Slashed by $3.5M!!! Buyer Must Preserve Legacy
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Gene Wilder’s Bel Air home just had its price slashed by $3.5M, now sitting at a still-eye-watering $9.5M ... with a requirement that the future buyer must preserve the property's legacy.
The listing agent, Drew Meyers of Westside Estate Agency, tells TMZ the previous owner -- Elon Musk -- tacked on a restrictive covenant to the sale to preserve the historic nature of the property ... meaning the house that was originally listed in August for just under $13M can't be torn down.
Drew adds ... "A house of this significance should never be torn down. It should be restored and brought back to life while maintaining its beautiful soul. We want to make sure it’s sold to someone who appreciates its timelessness.”
Halyna Hutchins' Mother Alec Baldwin Won't Apologize to Me ... So, I'm Skipping 'Rust' Premiere
Alec Baldwin is not off the hook for Halyna Hutchins' death as far as the "Rust" cinematographer's Ukrainian family is concerned -- her mother is ripping into him, and refusing to attend the film's debut screening.
Olga Solovey says Baldwin "continues to increase my pain with his refusal to apologize to me and his refusal to take responsibility for her death. Instead, he seeks to unjustly profit from his killing of my daughter."
She says there's been no justice for her daughter, and as a result, she will not attend the film's premiere Wednesday at Poland’s EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival. Halyna's mother, father and sister all live in Ukraine, which neighbors Poland ... so, it would be the easiest way for them to see Halyna's final film.
'Golden State' Rapper Saafir Dies At 54 Eulogized By Close Pal Xzibit
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Trailblazing West Coast rapper Saafir has died, according to his former groupmate Xzibit, who carried the weight of the world breaking the tough news to fans on Tuesday.
Xzibit says Saafir passed away at 8:45 AM today, and our sources tell us he died in his Oakland hometown.
The Bay Area staple had been pestered by health problems for years -- he even had a cancerous tumor removed from his spine -- and he eventually started using a wheelchair.
Diddy's Sons You Can't Sell Kim Porter Book!!! Threaten Author Over Alleged Diary
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Diddy's sons are waging their own legal battle now, warning the man who's hawking a Kim Porter book -- allegedly based on her diary -- to shut it down or face a lawsuit.
Christian and Quincy Combs, fired off a cease and desist letter to a guy named Courtney Burgess and his attorney Ariel Mitchell over "Kim Porter Tell It All ('Tell It All')" ... a book currently sold online under the pseudonym Jamal Millwood.
In the letter, obtained by TMZ, the Combs bros say they became the rightful heirs and owners of Kim's intellectual property rights following her death in November 2018 ... and therefore her purported diary entries belong to them.
'Rust' Film Premiere Ticket Demand Crashes Website!!!
Alec Baldwin’s Western flick "Rust" has been tangled in controversy ever since Halyna Hutchins' on-set death 3 years ago ... but it's finally getting its moment 'cause people are scrambling for tickets to the world premiere.
The movie’s dropping Wednesday at Poland’s EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival -- but when tickets went live for festival-goers early Tuesday morning, the system crashed from all the crazy demand.
Shortly after 8 AM in Poland, a message popped up on the site saying, "The Camerimage portal is currently undergoing system maintenance." By around 8:35 AM, The Hollywood Reporter says some users were able to get back on and grab their tickets.
Bob Love Chicago Bulls Legend Dead At 81 ... After Cancer Battle
Chicago Bulls legend Bob Love has passed away following a battle with cancer, the team announced. He was 81 years old.
"Bob is one of the original Bulls greats," Jerry Reinsdorf, Chicago Bulls chairman, said in a statement. "During his nine seasons with the Bulls, Bob became a cornerstone of the franchise, and his tenacious defense set high standards for competition and toughness."
"Toughness was not only a trademark of Bob’s play on the court, but also apparent in his resiliency throughout his basketball career."
Tim Wakefield Florida Mansion Hits Market ... 13 Months After His Death
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Late Boston Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield's Florida estate is up for sale ... TMZ has learned.
Tim's waterfront mansion hit the market Friday ... and it's listed for $3.3 million.
Tim lived in the 4-bedroom home in Indian Harbour Beach, FL when he died from brain cancer.
John Stamos Announces Death of Longtime Best Friend ... 'Like Losing a Piece of Myself'
John Stamos is mourning the loss of a dear friend ... announcing the heartbreaking news on social media Monday.
The "Full House" alum posted a poignant tribute to his pal, Mike Owen, who he said he's been friends with since he was just 11 years old.
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Stamos said he learned of Mike's passing in a text from his friend's brother ... sharing he was on a flight to Detroit when he received the news.
Prince's Sister Tyka Died of Cardiac Arrest
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Prince's sister Tyka Nelson suffered congestive heart failure when she died ... but authorities say her heart was also weakened by substance abuse.
The Minnesota Dept. of Health issued Tyka's death certificate, which lists cardiac arrest as the primary cause of death, and congestive heart failure as the secondary cause.
According to her death certificate, the 64-year-old singer and songwriter suffered cardiac arrest about 45 minutes before she was pronounced dead. She'd also battled non-ischemic cardiomyopathy -- a general term for abnormal heart function -- for more than 4 months.
'One Tree Hill' Paul Teal Died After Battle With Pancreatic Cancer
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Paul Teal, famous for his work on "One Tree Hill," died 7 months after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer ... TMZ has learned.
The actor's fiancée, Emilia Torello, tells TMZ ... Paul was diagnosed back in April with stage 4 neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer.
Paul died Friday in a hospital in Raleigh, NC, and Emilia tells us ... "He was the most talented man I’ve ever met. When he set his mind to something, there was no stopping him. He was the most diligent and dedicated person. I truly believed with all of my heart that he would come out the other side of this because of those traits. That’s what makes this loss even more tragic."