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Inspiring Young Boy Who Inspired Christmas Record Dies

Rob Banks — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:32:46 +0000

The fight is over for Dalton Dingus. In 2011, a little seven-year-old boy from Kentucky who was dying asked for only one thing that Christmas: to set the world record for receiving the most Christmas cards ever. That year I went out and bought tons of cards and brought them to work, told them what was going on and it was overwhelming how many people wanted to help and mention the deed to their entire address book in their email. I learned this morning that Dalton passed away. He was nine.

Controversial Settlement Reached in Darien Lake Death

Rob Banks — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:43:11 +0000

Remember a couple of years back when a man, who had to have both legs amputated while serving for our country, accidentally fell out of ‘The Superman’ rollercoaster at Darien Lake? The story can now be put to rest as the family will receive a seven figure settlement for his wrongful-death. James [...]

Paprazzi Killed in L.A While Photographing Bieber

Rob Banks — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 20:50:32 +0000

The paparazzi: the annoying, overbearing, relentless photographers that all famous people love to hate are on their heels as they have finally found something to worry about while on the job. A young photographer died on Tuesday while trying to take pictures of Justin Bieber out in L.A. While trying to snap some pics of [...]

Retired General Norman Schwarzkopf Dies

Rob Banks — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:17:31 +0000

At the age of 78, Norman Schwarzkopf, the retired American general who led coalition forces in the 1991 Gulf War, died of pneumonia Thursday in Tampa, Florida. Schwarzkopf or sometimes even referred to as “Stormin’ Norman” because of his temper, led Republican administrations to two military triumphs. They include small one in Grenada in the [...]

Macho Man Randy Savage Dead at 58 [Video]

chuck.stevens — Fri, 20 May 2011 17:33:43 +0000

Legendary wrestler ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage died today in a car accident in Tampa, Florida, reports TMZ. He was 58. Savage’s brother, Lanny Poffo, said he passed away after he lost control of his car when he had a heart attack shortly before 9:30AM. The Florida Highway Patrol says Savage drove across a concrete median [...]

Elizabeth Taylor Dead At 79 [Video]

chuck.stevens — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:05:10 +0000

Legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor, who for decades captivated audiences with her beauty and talent, died Wednesday in Los Angeles of congestive heart failure, the AP has confirmed. She was 79. The British-born actress, who appeared in over 50 films throughout her illustrious career, rose to fame as a child actress in such movies as ‘Lassie [...]