The American literary icon, born Dec. 5, 1934, dies at 87 from Parkinson's disease at her New York apartment on Dec. 23, 2021. Remember this journalist, memoirist, essayist, and thinker through her words from her many famous books, including Blue Nights and The Year of Magical Thinking Creating a...
Michael Nesmith, singer-songwriter and guitarist of Sixties-era pop group the Monkees, died Friday from natural causes. He was 78. In a statement, Nesmith’s family said, “With Infinite Love we announce that Michael Nesmith has passed away this morning in his home, surrounded by family,...
The Louis Vuitton artistic director and Off-White founder succumbs to cancer Fashion designer Virgil Abloh (Photo from Virgil Abloh's Instagram) Acclaimed designer and innovator Virgil Abloh died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, after a private battle with cancer. He was 41. “We are devastated to announce...
The ‘Clown Prince of Hiphop’ is best known for his hit “Just A Friend.” Biz Markie died last Friday, July 16 at the age of 57 from complications of Type 2 Diabetes. The rapper is best known for his 1989 hit “Just A Friend.” Biz Markie will be remembered for the raw and soulful...
Entrepreneur, diplomat, family figure Bienvenido Tantoco Sr., who lived to 100, was a shining example of how to live long and happy IN MEMORIAM Benny Tantoco Sr., portrait by Rupert Jacinto To me the greatest gift of Lolo Benny, Bienvenido Tantoco Sr., (April 7, 1921 - July 6, 2021), to the...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) deployed more than 1,000 personnel to secure the burial of former President Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino III. PNP chief Gen. Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar said more cops will be be visible in areas where the remains of the former president are expected to pass by...
Former Senator Mar Roxas credited former President Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” Aquino III for improving the economy and instituting good governance, both measures, he said, earned the respect of the world during his presidency. “You did all that you could and left things so much better than how...
He is one of the real voices behind the hits “Blame It On The Rain,” and “Girl You Know It’s True.” Singer John Davis, whose vocals can be heard on the Milli Vanilli hit singles, died May 24 of a COVID-related illness. He was 66 years old. Davis’ daughter confirmed his death on a...
Jim Steinman may not be a household name, but we’re sure you’ve sung some of his songs. The songwriter and hitmaker died April 19 th, in Connecticut. He was 73 years old. Steinman is a Hall Of Fame songwriter who has written hits for Meatloaf, Barry Manilow, Bonnie Tyler, Air Supply and...
Emman Nimedez (Facebook) YouTube sensation Emman Nimedez died at 1 a.m. today, Aug. 16. He was 27. The sad news was posted by his girlfriend, Peachy Santos, on Emman’s verified Facebook account. He died battling acute myeloid leukemia. She wrote: “Our beloved Emman Nimedez joined our Creator at...
