It seems like every week we are reading about another celebrity death, or at least someone confirming that a death occurred. While these tragic events are very shocking to those who loved the person, it is also important to take some time to mourn their passing and honor what significant impact they had in your life.
It’s always unfortunate when people pass away, but sometimes this happens around Christmas or New Year’s so make sure you have proper breaks during these times.
Many of us will eventually lose our friends as we all grow apart and move onto different things in our lives, but having an understanding community can help you get through difficult times.
Some people seem to gain strength after suffering a loss, while others remain completely shattered for months afterwards. There is no right way to process grief, only ways that work for you!
This article will talk about some famous dead celebrities in the past few days and weeks, along with some reasons why they died and how their survivors reacted.
The passing of musician, songwriter, and artist Kurt Cobain is one of the most well-known tragedies in contemporary music history. He died just months after his suicide at age 27 back in April 1994.
After achieving success as both an indie singer/songwriter and producer for major artists such as Nirvana and Pearl Jam, he left home and belongings to live out his final days in Seattle’s Montavilla neighborhood.
He shot himself inside his room with his guitar by his side. Since then, there have been many theories surrounding what may or may not have contributed to his death. Many cite mental health issues while others believe him to be depressed over his career’s recent failures.
Regardless, his legacy will remain strong forever. His songs still get airplay today and have been covered by several singers including Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift.
His style was directly influenced by other musicians like Bob Dylan and Jim Morrison, making it very popular. Even though he’s no longer here, his works continue to inspire people around the world.
In an interview with British magazine The Sunday Times, just one week before her death in July of 2011, Grammy-winning singer Amy Winehouse said she was not happy with how her life had gone.
In what would be her last recorded statement, the 27 year old expressed dissatisfaction towards both herself and others.
“I feel like I'm losing my mind,” she said. “It's all too much. I don't know why I have to keep putting up with this shit. It's never ending. People are always fucking stepping over the line.”
She also mentioned feeling lonely and stated that she wanted to die.
Sadly, these comments were made only a few weeks later when she passed away from alcohol use and drug addiction. She left behind a six-year-old daughter.
It is with heavy hearts we announce that The New York Times has named musician, songwriter and performer David Robert Jones his final name. He was born in London as David Michael John Hill but took David Bowie as his stage moniker at age 15.
He began writing songs while still in high school and eventually landed work performing for BBC radio. After graduating from art college he made his professional music debut in 1973 with two tracks on an EP called “The Undiscovered Album” which sold over one million copies.
Since then he has gone on to win three Grammy Awards, produce hit after hit including “Space Oddity,” and become one of the most recognizable figures in entertainment today.
In May 2016 he announced he would be retiring from touring due to health issues. However, he did perform at his last ever show just weeks later. Since then, there have been many theories about what caused his death.
It is our hope that by sharing his life story, his legacy will live on through these collaborations and recordings yet to come.
The passing of musician, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur George Harrison this week is very surprising. He was just 60 years old!
George Harrison’s musical career spanned over five decades as he penned or produced songs for some of the biggest artists in music including Adele, Madonna, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, Drake, and many more.
He also collaborated with famous filmmakers such as Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, Quentin Tarantino, and Edgar Wright. His most well-known work includes his writing and producing contributions to eight Beatles albums between 1970 and 1990.
With the death of an artist of his caliber, it’s worth taking time to reflect on his legacy. So here they are — 10 ways that George Harrison made you love life and music more.
The passing of actress, writer, producer, and entrepreneur Carrie Fisher was confirmed late Sunday night. She died at her home in Los Angeles from cardiac arrest due to an apparent heart attack she suffered one day earlier while aboard a plane flight back home from London.
Carrie Fisher made history as the first actor to play Princess Leia Organa in three Star Wars films (A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return Of The Jedi). As such, she is widely considered to be among the most important characters in franchise lore.
After leaving the series in 2017’s Solo: A Star Wars Story, Fisher returned for Episode 8 this past May. In that film, her character makes a brief appearance before she passes away in a dream sequence.
In addition to her work in Hollywood, Fisher also wrote several books including both fiction and non-fiction works. Some of these include Life According To Planner Diets, Living Without Power And Money For An Month, and The _Bachelor_ Book. All are readily available through various sellers online.
The most famous person to die this week is probably not even known to many people outside his home state of Oklahoma. However, his legacy will live on for years to come! On Tuesday night, during an NBA game, Russell Westbrook suffered what appeared to be a knee injury while chasing down Carmelo Anthony in the second half.
Westbrook left the arena on crutches but seemed to make a quick recovery. He returned to the court in the third quarter and played the rest of the period before leaving again due to health concerns. It was then that he announced his retirement from basketball via social media.
Many fans were saddened by the news and wanted to offer their support or let him know it would get better. Some took to Twitter to voice how they hoped his family would stay strong during this difficult time. Others just wished him well and hoped he found what mattered to him later in life.
Russell’s popularity has been soaring ever since he entered the league five seasons ago. His relentless work ethic and competitive spirit have won over nearly every fan who comes into contact with him, whether directly or indirectly.
He will go down as one of the greatest players of all-time, if not THE greatest player of all-time. While some may criticize him for being too vocal and sometimes annoying to those around him, others will remember him as someone who never stopped working hard and giving everything he had throughout his career.
On Sunday, November 16th at 10:24 AM ET, Cuban dictator Fidel Castro passed away at 1:15 PM ET. He was 90 years old.
Castro seized power in Cuba in an armed revolution against the United States in 1959. He ruled over his country with an iron fist for nearly fifty-five years before stepping down earlier this year.
He is widely considered to be one of the most influential people of the 20th century, both politically and socially. He made major contributions towards establishing Communist regimes around the globe.
Many consider him to have been a national treasure who contributed greatly to our nation’s founding. Others view him as a ruthless tyrant who oppressed his citizens.
No matter which side you are on, it is important to acknowledge his legacy. While he may not be worth celebrating, there is no denying his profound influence within the political realm.
Apple founder and CEO Steven Paul “Steve” Jobs passed away today at his home in Palo Alto, California. He was 56 years old.
Jobs co-founded what would become one of the most successful tech companies of all time in 1984 with then college classmate Ronald Wayne. They created their technology business together as well as launching two other ventures before they sold Pixar to Disney for more than $7 billion in stock in early 2001.
The pair also launched NeXT Computer Inc., which became known for its powerful operating system that allowed users to create software and computer programs easily. It later evolved into macOS, the current desktop OS used by almost every person who uses computers these days.
In 1996, Jobs founded his second company, Palm, which makes mobile phones. The company went bankrupt in 2012, but it is now owned by Chinese conglomerate Huawei.
Palm was best know for its line of touchscreen smartphones that dominated the market during the late 2000s and early 2010s. Many people still use them to this day.
