Detroit man dies when his motorized wheelchair plunges 8 floors down open elevator shaftOctober 5th, 2009 Man dies when wheelchair falls down elevator shaftDETROIT — Detroit police say a 58-year-old man died when his motorized wheelchair fell eight floors down an elevator shaft in a downtown building. Police spokesman John Roach says it appears the wheelchair had been moving erratically and bumping into the elevator door on the eighth floor of the residential building Monday afternoon.
Lucy of 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds' fame dies of lupus aged 46September 30th, 2009 Lucy of 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds' fame diesLONDON — The real life Lucy from the Beatles' song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" has died after a long fight against lupus. The death of Lucy Vodden at age 46 has been announced by St.
John Hughes, director of 'Sixteen Candles,' 'The Breakfast Club,' dies at 59 in NYCAugust 6th, 2009 '80s teen flick director John Hughes dies in NYCNEW YORK — Writer-director John Hughes, Hollywood's youth impresario of the 1980s and '90s who captured and cornered the teen and pre-teen market with such favorites as "Home Alone," ''The Breakfast Club" and "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," died Thursday, a spokeswoman said. He was 59. Hughes died of a heart attack during a morning walk in Manhattan, Michelle Bega said.
Michael Klenfner, helped turn Blues Brothers into recording artists, dies at age 62 in NYCJuly 16th, 2009 Former Blues Brothers consultant dies at 62 in NYCNEW YORK — A former Atlantic Records music executive who helped transform the Blues Brothers from a "Saturday Night Live" skit into Grammy Award-nominated recording artists has died in New York City. Michael Klenfner (KLEHF'-ner) was 62.
John Orman, Conn. professor who seized control of Lieberman's political party, dies at 60July 7th, 2009 Orman, critic who seized Lieberman's party, diesTRUMBULL, Conn. — John Orman, a professor who seized control of the political party Sen.
FAA says Continental pilot dies mid-flight over Atlantic; 2 co-pilots to land in NewarkJune 18th, 2009 FAA: Continental pilot dies in mid-flightNEWARK, N.J. — A Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman has confirmed that a Continental Airlines pilot has died in mid-flight.
Australia's oldest man and last remaining Australian to serve in WWI dies at 110June 3rd, 2009 Australia's oldest man, WWI vet, dies at 110SYDNEY — John "Jack" Ross, Australia's oldest man and the last remaining Australian to serve in World War I, died Wednesday, Veterans' Affairs Minister Alan Griffin said. He was 110. Ross died in his sleep at a nursing home in the Victoria state city of Bendigo.
Hollywood writer John Furia Jr., famed for penning many popular TV series, dies at 79May 9th, 2009 Hollywood writer John Furia Jr. dies at age 79LOS ANGELES — Prolific screen and television writer John Furia Jr., who penned popular series including "Bonanza," ''The Waltons," and "Hawaii Five-O" among many others, has died, according to a statement from the Writers Guild of America West.
Oscar-winning cinematographer Jack Cardiff dies in Cambridgeshire at 94April 22nd, 2009 Oscar-winning cinematographer Jack Cardiff diesLONDON — British cinematographer Jack Cardiff has died at the age of 94. Cardiff was one of the first cinematographers to shoot in Technicolor.
Grieving Travoltas 'jet in and out' of AustraliaApril 17th, 2009 MELBOURNE - John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston reportedly jetted into Australia for a three-day visit. The Hollywood couple had previously been avoiding the spotlight after losing their 16-year-old son Jett, who died from a seizure during a family holiday in the Bahamas on January 2.
Simon Cowell to freeze his body when he dies!February 24th, 2009 LONDON - Simon Cowell, the judge on the British talent show 'X-Factor', wants his body to be frozen when he dies so he can be brought back to life in the future. Cowell, 49, is convinced that technology will bring him back to life and announced his plans to Premier Gordon Brown at a Downing Street dinner, reports mirror.co.uk.
Travoltas launch kids fund in memory of deceased sonFebruary 24th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood couple John Travolta and Kelly Preston have launched a charity in memory of their dead son, Jett. The family has set up the Jett Travolta Foundation on their website to 'assist and provide relief' to kids with physical, medical, emotional and educational needs, reports thesun.co.uk.
Nanny for Travolta's son was not qualifiedJanuary 9th, 2009 LONDON - The male nanny who was taking care of John Travolta's late son Jett was not qualified and was only a Scientologist photographer. According to thesun.co.uk, nanny Jeff Katherin is married and specialises in wedding and maternity pictures.
Actor John Travolta flies back to Florida with son's ashesJanuary 6th, 2009 NEW YORK - Hollywood actor John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston were preparing for a Scientology funeral for their 16-year-old son Jett, who died Friday after suffering a seizure while on a holiday in the Bahamas. The couple flew on their private jet to their Florida home, with the ashes of their teenage son.
Coroners perform autopsy on John Travolta's sonJanuary 5th, 2009 NEW YORK - Coroners in the Bahamas have performed an autopsy on John Travolta's 16-year-old son Jett, who died Friday after suffering a seizure while on a holiday. The autopsy Monday sought to clarify the circumstances of the tragic incident in which the teenager was found unconscious on the bathroom floor in the Travolta family's luxury vacation home.
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