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Ex- NFL Player Shane Dronett Dead

Whit Honea — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:15:00 GMT

Shane Dronett, who played for the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons - including the Super Bowl team of 1998, was found dead in his home. He was 38-years-old.

Dronett is survived by his wife Chris and their two daughters.

Dan Reeves, Dronett's coach with both teams, said, "My prayers go out for Chris and her two daughters. You hate to lose anybody at any time but when your kids are high school age or younger it makes it tough, and it's tough for Chris."

The death was first reported as a suicide, but the official cause is still being investigated.

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank stated: "The entire Atlanta Falcons family is saddened by the news of Shane Dronett's passing. Our deepest condolences are with his family during this difficult time."

Very sad news. Our thoughts go out to the family, friends and fans of Shane Dronett.

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Jett Travolta - The Story of His Death

Whit Honea — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:09:00 GMT

Jett Travolta, the sixteen-year-old son of John Travolta and Kelly Preston, passed away last week. It's tragic.

There have been numerous stories coming out about Jett's death. There have been accusations, investigations, rumors and second guesses by media outlets everywhere. It's overwhelming. We've covered them, as is our station, and we are providing this post as an easy way for you to access each story as you see fit. Maybe you want answers, maybe you have something you need to express. The stories are here, sad as they are, and we will update this list as they are published.

As always, our hearts go out to the Travolta family.

John Travolta's Son Dies

Update: John Travolta Son's Death Details & Statements

Funeral For Jett Travolta In Ocala

Jett Travolta's Death Investigated by Police

Video Statement: It's The Worst Day In The Life Of Mr & Mrs Travolta

New Details: Jett Travolta Died In His Father's Arms

Jett Travolta's Death: John & Kelly Break Their Silence

Travolta Tragedy- Now the Rumors Begin

Did Scientology Kill Jett Travolta?

Remembering Jett: Travolta Family Releases Private Photos

On Jett Travolta, Howard Stern Gets It Right

Jett Travolta's Family Speaks Out

Jett Travolta`s Autopsy

Travolta's Friends Show their Support

Travolta Tragedy - The Handling of Jett's Remains

Saying Goodbye: Jett Travolta's Funeral

Shanna Moakler Stays Strong For Travis Barker

trix — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:30:00 GMT

Shanna's pain and worry is evident.

Shanna Moakler is in Georgia to be by Travis side as he is treated for, and recovers from 2nd and 3rd degree burns from the plane crash on Saturday night.

You can see the pain and sadness in her face when she left the room after visiting with Travis. A friend of Shanna's told People magazine that, "she’s there trying to lift his spirits , she’s there for him and will be there for him as long as it takes. She loves him.”

She's trying to stay strong for Travis, and got some much needed support from a friend.

Crash Footage-Travis Barker and DJ AM How Did They Survive?

Travis Barker's Ex Shanna Moakler Rushes To His Side

Perry Farrell and Gavin DeGraw Rumored to be in Plane Crash

Travis Barker and DJ AM's Plane Crash Explained?

Updated: Travis Barker and DJ AM in Plane Crash

DJ AM- Calls Mom, Nicole Richie Reacts To Plane Crash

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Crash Footage-Travis Barker and DJ AM How Did They Survive?

trix — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:09:00 GMT

WOLO-TV in Columbia South Carolina exclusively obtained footage from the plane crash, that claimed the lives of 4 people over the weekend and severely burned Travis Barker and DJ AM.

The following footage was shown on the local news but is disturbing.

Viewer discretion advised...

A coroner in South Carolina, where the crash of the Learjet occurred, determined Monday that the pilot and co-pilot died from smoke inhalation and burns while Baker and Still were killed by impact-related injuries.

If you would like to make donations to the Memorial Funds, that were set up for the benefit of Baker and Still's families, please use the contact addresses below. These addresses were in the US Magazine article.

Chris Baker Memorial Fund
1840 South Milliken
Ontario, CA 91761

Charles Still Memorial Fund
1840 South Milliken
Ontario, CA 91761

Updated: Travis Barker and DJ AM in Plane Crash

DJ AM- Calls Mom, Nicole Richie Reacts To Plane Crash

Celebs Speak About Travis Barker & DJ AM

New Update: Travis Barker & DJ AM Will Make Full Recovery!!!

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Travis Barker and DJ AM's Plane Crash Explained?

trix — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:01:00 GMT

What caused the plane crash that resulted in 2nd & 3rd degree burns on Travis Barker and DJ AM?

We know they jumped from the plane that was on fire, and that sadly the four others on the plane were unable to escape.

What happened?

The National Transportation Safety Board will be investigating further to determine the probable cause, but the recording from the cockpit told of a burst tire as the plane was reaching it's lift off speed of 92mph. You can also hear that attempts to get off the ground had failed, which made the plane veer off the runway, across a highway and into an embankment. The plane was on fire before impact so the investigation will likely find out exactly what happened to cause the fire.

The air traffic controllers did report seeing sparks before the plane careened off of the runway.

OH dear god, I am so sorry for the families of the victims lost and for DJ AM and Travis Barker. I hope you recover quickly and our thoughts are with you.

Now that the doctors have said that they expect a full recovery of both men, I hope Travis Barker's family will be able to tell his kids that he is okay and explain what happened to their daddy.

Crash Footage-Travis Barker and DJ AM How Did They Survive?

Travis Barker's Ex Shanna Moakler Rushes To His Side

New Update: Travis Barker & DJ AM Will Make Full Recovery!!!

Perry Farrell and Gavin DeGraw Rumored to be in Plane Crash

Shanna Moakler Stays Strong For Travis Barker

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Heath Ledger's Death: Mary-Kate Olsen Asks for Immunity, Releases Statement

Whit Honea — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:08:00 GMT

Mary-Kate Olsen had allegedly asked for immunity from prosecution prior to her cooperating with a federal investigation regarding the death of Heath Ledger.

According to a law enforcement source as reported by People, she was the last person that authorities wished to interview. It is believed that investigators chose not to subpoena Olsen for questioning.

That was the way things stood until this afternoon when Mary-Kate's attorney issued a statement as follows:

"Despite tabloid speculation, Mary-Kate Olsen had nothing whatsoever to do with the drugs found in Heath Ledger's home or his body, and she does not know where he obtained them. Regarding the Government's investigation, at Ms. Olsen's request, we have provided the Government with relevant information including facts in the chronology of events surrounding Mr. Ledger's death and the fact that Ms. Olsen does not know the source of the drugs Mr. Ledger consumed. We don't know the source of the information being quoted in the media regarding the Government's inquiry, but these descriptions are incomplete and inaccurate."

So what does this mean? I have no idea, but I'm sure we haven't heard the end of it.

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Doctors' Cleared in Heath Ledger Investigation

Karen — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:02:00 GMT

The doctors under investigation in the death of Heath Ledger have been cleared, according to The New York Post.

The doctors, one in Texas, one in L.A., had prescribed OxyContin and Vicodin to Ledger, and both drugs were found in the actor's bloodstream at the time of death.

Nicole Kidman to Play Valerie Plame

Karen — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:34:00 GMT

MTV News is reporting that Nicole Kidman will play outed CIA agent Valerie Plame in an upcoming movie about her life.

“Nicole Kidman,” director Doug Liman revealed. “She’s perfect if you’ve ever met Valerie. Nicole was supposed to play Jane Smith in ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith.’ We owe a movie together! That’s an unrequited thing between me and an actor where I fell in love with them for a role and never get to consummate it.”

The biopic promises to tell the truth, and Liman has found a way to do it without any government objections, “I have a really, really insane take on how to tell it. It’s so outrageous,” Liman enthused. “Ultimately, I’d be doing something no one has ever done before. Therefore it’s automatically appealing to me. I’m just starting to explore whether [what I have in mind] is even possible to do.”

MTV is also reporting that Valerie herself is giving her full support on the project. Sounds intriguing.