Sinéad O’Connor, legendary singer of “Nothing Compares 2 U,” dead at 56

[ad_1] Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor has died at age 56, according to a family statement obtained by the BBC.  Her cause of death was not revealed.  “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad,” the singer’s family said in a statement. “Her family and friends are devastated and have … Read more

Tony Bennett, Grammy-winning singer loved by generations, dies at age 96

[ad_1] Singer Tony Bennett, whose joyful and stirring renditions of such classics as “Rags to Riches,” “The Way You Look Tonight,” and his signature song, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” made him one of the most popular interpreters of jazz, pop and Broadway standards, died Friday, his rep confirmed to CBS News. He … Read more

Milan Kundera, “The Unbearable Lightness of Being” author and former dissident, dies at 94

[ad_1] Milan Kundera, whose dissident writings in communist Czechoslovakia transformed him into an exiled satirist of totalitarianism, has died in Paris at the age of 94, Czech media said Wednesday. Kundera’s renowned novel, “The Unbearable Lightness of Being,” opens wrenchingly with Soviet tanks rolling through Prague, the Czech capital that was the author’s home until … Read more

Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez, Robert De Niro’s grandson, dies at age 19

[ad_1] Actor Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez, Robert De Niro‘s grandson, has died, his family announced Monday. He was 19. De Niro-Rodriguez’s mother Drena De Niro mourned her son in an Instagram post Monday, calling him “my beautiful sweet angel” who she loved “beyond words or description.” “You have been my joy my heart and all that … Read more

Ryan Mallett, former Former NFL quarterback, dies in apparent drowning at age 35

[ad_1] Former Ravens QB Ryan Mallett drowns in Florida Former Ravens QB Ryan Mallett drowns in Florida 00:49 Former Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett, who also played for New England, Houston and Baltimore during five seasons in the NFL, has died in Florida after apparently drowning. He was 35. Mallett died in an apparent drowning, according … Read more

Mike Batayeh, “Breaking Bad” actor and comedian, dies at age 52

[ad_1] Aaron Paul and Jesse Plemons talk “El Camino” Aaron Paul and Jesse Plemons talk “Breaking Bad” sequel film, “El Camino” 06:06 Mike Batayeh, a comedian and actor who appeared on several television shows, including the acclaimed hit “Breaking Bad,” has died, his family announced. He was 52. Batayeh died of a “massive heart attack” … Read more