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Shannen Doherty filed to end divorce battle with Kurt Iswarienko one day before death

The death of actress Shannen Doherty at age 53 has intensified scrutiny over her prolonged and contentious divorce from photographer Kurt Iswarienko.  Doherty, who was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2020, succumbed to the illness this month, but her final year was marked by a fierce legal battle with her estranged husband. Doherty’s acting

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Richard Simmons shared an eerie final message before sudden death

Richard Simmons, the vibrant and beloved fitness icon, has died at the age of 76.  As previously reported on Monsters and Critics, police responded to a call from his housekeeper shortly before 10 a.m. PST on Saturday.  Upon their arrival, Simmons was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities suspect natural causes as the reason for

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Shannen Doherty was ‘hopeful’ 2 weeks before cancer death

In a poignant Instagram post just two weeks ago, Shannen Doherty, the beloved Beverly Hills 90210 star, opened up about her fears and hopes as she resumed chemotherapy. As previously reported on Monsters and Critics, she succumbed to her cancer battle at age 53.  She described the treatment as both frightening and uncertain, acknowledging that

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Richard Simmons’ brother announces ‘exciting ventures’ from the late fitness legend

Richard Simmons, the beloved fitness guru known for his infectious energy and positivity, has died at the age of 76.  His brother, Lenny Simmons, honored his legacy and encouraged fans to embrace Richard’s unrelenting positivity rather than mourn his death. In a heartfelt statement posted on Richard’s official Facebook page, Lenny reflected on his brother’s

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Beverly Hills 90120 star Shannen Doherty dead at 53 after cancer battle

Shannen Doherty, renowned for her roles in Beverly Hills 90210 and Charmed, has died at the age of 53.  The actress passed away on Saturday following a prolonged battle with breast cancer, her publicist Leslie Sloane confirmed to PEOPLE. “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On

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Richard Simmons dead at 76: Fitness icon passes away at LA home

Renowned fitness guru Richard Simmons has died at the age of 76 on July 13, 2024. The weight loss guru, born Milton Teagle Simmons, passed away at his Los Angeles home just two days after celebrating his birthday.  Authorities responded to a call from his housekeeper shortly before 10 a.m. on Saturday and pronounced him

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Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the iconic sex therapist, dies at 96

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the beloved sex therapist known for her cheerful and insightful advice that educated millions about sexual health, has died at the age of 96.  Her publicist, Pierre Lehu, confirmed the news to PEOPLE on Saturday.  Westheimer passed away peacefully at her home in New York City on Friday, July 12, with her

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Former child actor Benji Gregory, star of ALF, dies at 46

Benji Gregory, the former child actor who starred in the 1980s sitcom ALF, passed away at 46.  His sister, Rebecca Hertzberg-Pfaffinger, confirmed to the New York Times that Gregory and his service dog were found dead in his car on June 13 in a bank parking lot in Peoria, Arizona.  The family suspects he died

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What happened to Shelley Duvall after The Shining?

Shelley Duvall, who passed away on July 11 at 75, was a film icon in the ’70s and ’80s.  As previously reported on Monsters and Critics, Duvall died in her sleep due to complications from diabetes.  She starred alongside Jack Nicholson in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining and Robin Williams in Popeye and appeared in several

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Shelley Duvall dead at 75: The Shining star’s cause of death revealed

Shelley Duvall, the beloved actress renowned for her roles in iconic films such as The Shining, Annie Hall, and Nashville, has passed away at 75.  Her longtime partner, Dan Gilroy, confirmed the news with The Hollywood Reporter. He revealed her cause of death, stating that she died peacefully in her sleep at her home in