Actress Brigitte Bardot Dies: Screen Legend Was International Sex Symbol Actress Brigitte Bardot Dies: Screen Legend Was International Sex Symbol
Actress Brigitte Bardot Dies: Screen Legend Was International Sex Symbol Brigitte Bardot, the legendary French actress, fashion icon, and animal rights activist, whose beauty and boldness captivated the world, has died.  The Brigitte Bardot Foundation confirmed her death at age 91 on Sunday, Dec. 28, at her home in Saint-Tropez in southern France. An official cause of death was not immediately released. Born Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot grew up in Paris and trained as a ballet dancer before turning to modeling. At 15, she appeared on the cover of Elle magazine, launching her to instant fame. She would become one of the most prominent global sex symbols o…
Peter Arnett Dies: Fearless TV Reporter Who Broadcast From Baghdad Peter Arnett Dies: Fearless TV Reporter Who Broadcast From Baghdad
Peter Arnett Dies: Fearless TV Reporter Who Broadcast From Baghdad Legendary war correspondent Peter Arnett, who became a household name for his fearless reporting from Vietnam and live broadcasts from Baghdad during the Gulf War, died Tuesday, Dec. 17, in Newport Beach, California. He was 91. Arnett died from prostate cancer while surrounded by family and friends, according to CNN. Born in Riverton, New Zealand, Arnett was widely regarded as one of the most significant war correspondents of his generation. He covered 17 different conflicts during his legendary career, earning him recognition for "intrepid and fearless" reporting. Arnett won the 1966 Puli…
Beloved ‘Buck Rogers’ Star Gil Gerard Dies: 'My Life Has Been An Amazing Journey' Beloved ‘Buck Rogers’ Star Gil Gerard Dies: 'My Life Has Been An Amazing Journey'
Beloved ‘Buck Rogers’ Star Gil Gerard Dies: 'My Life Has Been An Amazing Journey' Actor Gil Gerard, best known as Captain William "Buck" Rogers, has died. The sci-fi star’s death at age 82 was announced by his wife, Janet, who shared his final message with fans. Gerard died in hospice care in Georgia after a “rare and viciously aggressive form of cancer” was diagnosed only days earlier, according to his family. Janet Gerard wrote on Facebook on Tuesday night, Dec. 16: “Just to clarify — I was by his side when my husband passed away this morning in hospice care.” In a message written to be shared after his death, Gerard wrote, “If you are reading this, then Janet has…
Community Mourns Death Of Long Island Native Baseball Star Kevin Huber After Sudden Death At 50 Community Mourns Death Of Long Island Native Baseball Star Kevin Huber After Sudden Death At 50
Community Mourns Death Of Long Island Native Baseball Star Kevin Huber After Sudden Death At 50 A beloved leader who shaped generations of young athletes has died unexpectedly, leaving behind a grieving New England baseball community now rallying to support his family. Kevin John Huber, the longtime baseball coach at Salisbury School in Connecticut, died in his sleep on Dec. 9, loved ones said. He was 50. He is survived by his wife, Celina, and their children, Timothy and Sara. The cause of death was not released. In the days since his death, former players, colleagues, and families have responded in force. A GoFundMe created to help Huber’s family has raised more than $126,000 from …
Shock, Sadness After Stunning Deaths Of Hollywood Legend Rob Reiner, Wife Shock, Sadness After Stunning Deaths Of Hollywood Legend Rob Reiner, Wife
Shock, Sadness After Stunning Deaths Of Hollywood Legend Rob Reiner, Wife Tributes poured in for actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, following their stunning deaths overnight, a loss colleagues and fans said felt both personal and historic. Click here for a new, updated story: Daughter Found Rob Reiner, Wife Dead, New Report Says The couple was found at their Los Angeles home on Sunday, Dec. 14. Authorities are investigating the case as an apparent homicide and have not announced any arrests. Rob Reiner was 78, and Michele Singer Reiner was 68. No suspect has been officially identified, arrested, or named as a "person of int…
Sudden Death Of NJ Racer Eugene Drew Sparks Outpouring Of Tributes Sudden Death Of NJ Racer Eugene Drew Sparks Outpouring Of Tributes
Sudden Death Of NJ Racer Eugene Drew Sparks Outpouring Of Tributes The East Coast racing community is grieving the sudden loss of Eugene Drew, a longtime Legends racer who grew up in West Milford and lived in Vernon for most of his life, competing at tracks across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. According to his obituary from Pinkel Funeral Home, Drew passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Dec. 8, at the age of 49. Born in Pompton Plains, he was raised in West Milford and later settled in Vernon, where he raised two children, his obituary said. The East Coast Legend Series announced Drew’s passing on Tuesday, Dec. 9. According to the series, Dre…
LI Teen’s Killing Spurs Memorial Tree, Annual Dance Sponsorship: ‘More Than A Tragic Statistic' LI Teen’s Killing Spurs Memorial Tree, Annual Dance Sponsorship: ‘More Than A Tragic Statistic'
LI Teen’s Killing Spurs Memorial Tree, Annual Dance Sponsorship: ‘More Than A Tragic Statistic' A national youth advocacy foundation is honoring the life and legacy of 18-year-old Emily Finn with a permanent memorial and a new annual sponsorship for aspiring dancers, weeks after the Long Island college freshman was killed in what prosecutors called an execution-style shooting. The Youth Peace and Justice Foundation — also known as The Uvalde Foundation For Kids — announced the expanded tribute this week, describing it as a way to turn grief into meaningful action in Finn’s name. As part of its national Trees for Peace initiative, the foundation will plant a memorial tree for Finn in t…
Newlywed, ‘Devoted’ Volunteer Suffered Emergency Before Fatal Crash Into LI Storefront Newlywed, ‘Devoted’ Volunteer Suffered Emergency Before Fatal Crash Into LI Storefront
Newlywed, ‘Devoted’ Volunteer Suffered Emergency Before Fatal Crash Into LI Storefront Loved ones are revealing new details about a Long Island man who was killed in a high-speed car crash into a vacant storefront. Scott Letizia, 42, of Patchogue, died Tuesday evening, Dec. 2, at NYU Langone Hospital–Suffolk, one day after the early-morning crash, as Daily Voice reported. Letizia was driving a Honda Accord when it blew through the intersection of North Ocean Avenue and Main Street around 5:40 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, and slammed into a commercial building, Suffolk County Police said.  No other vehicles were involved, and nobody else was injured. The commercial space was va…
Community Mourns Beloved “Farmer John,” Heart of Augustine’s Farm For Generations Community Mourns Beloved “Farmer John,” Heart of Augustine’s Farm For Generations
Community Mourns Beloved “Farmer John,” Heart of Augustine’s Farm For Generations Greenwich is mourning the loss of its beloved "Farmer John." John Augustin of Augustine’s Farm died after a fall the day before Thanksgiving, the farm said in a Monday, Dec. 1, Facebook post. He was 81.  John Augustin and his wife, Kathy, had run the Greenwich farm since taking it over from John's parents in 1952. The couple grew pumpkins, corn, and Christmas trees and tended to their chickens and the wild animals that could always find a good meal at the King Street farm.  The couple's seasonal farm stand was a major draw for people across the region, both for the produce and…
CT Grandfather Killed In NY Hunting Cabin Shooting Remembered For Big Laugh, Bigger Heart CT Grandfather Killed In NY Hunting Cabin Shooting Remembered For Big Laugh, Bigger Heart
CT Grandfather Killed In NY Hunting Cabin Shooting Remembered For Big Laugh, Bigger Heart The Connecticut grandfather, 70, who was shot dead along with his brother in a New York hunting cabin, is being remembered for his big laugh and sharp sense of humor. Mark D. Thompson, of Canterbury, was shot to death on Nov. 23 in the tiny town of Allen, New York, about an hour south of Rochester. Thompson was on a hunting trip with his brothers, David E. Thompson, 69, of Port Charlotte, Florida, and their younger brother, Scot D. Thompson, 65, of Englewood, Florida. Police say the youngest brother shot the older two before driving off in one of their vehicles. He was captured soon after a…
'Larger Than Life': Pedestrian ID'd In Fatal Jericho Crash 'Made Every Moment Brighter' 'Larger Than Life': Pedestrian ID'd In Fatal Jericho Crash 'Made Every Moment Brighter'
Robert Dwyer Identified As Victim In Jericho Fatal Crash A man who was struck and killed by three vehicles while walking on the Long Island Expressway service road was identified as a 43-year-old from Hicksville. The crash happened around just after 6 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, on the north service road near Open Street in Jericho, as Daily Voice reported. Robert “Robbie” Dwyer was walking east when he was first hit by a Mazda driven by a 79-year-old man, Nassau County Police said Thursday, Nov. 20. Moments later, he was struck by an Alfa Romeo driven by a 48-year-old man and a Mazda driven by a 40-year-old woman. Dwyer was pronounced dead at the…
Cause Of Death Released For Hollywood Star Diane Ladd, Mother Of Actress Laura Dern Cause Of Death Released For Hollywood Star Diane Ladd, Mother Of Actress Laura Dern
Cause Of Death Released For Hollywood Star Diane Ladd, Mother Of Actress Laura Dern A cause of death has now been released for Diane Ladd, the Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, who died earlier this month at age 89. According to a death certificate obtained by People, Ladd died of acute on chronic hypoxic respiratory failure on Mon., Nov. 3. She was cremated a week later, on Mon., Nov. 10, the outlet reported. Ladd’s career spanned more than seven decades, earning her acclaim for roles in both film and television.  Earlier report: Acclaimed Hollywood Star Diane Ladd Dies She received three Oscar nominations, including for her performance as Fl…