An autopsy is slated for Thursday morning; the rapper, best known as one half of the 1990s rap duo Kris Kross, was found unresponsive in his Atlanta home on Wednesday.Kris Kross rapper Chris Kelly might have died from a drug overdose, according to Atlanta police.
The 34-year-old Kelly, best known as one half of the 1990s rap duo Kris Kross, was found unresponsive in his south Atlanta home and pronounced dead at the hospital on Wednesday night.
It’s worth noting that this is still only speculation, though the presence of evidence which had law enforcement leaning towards an overdose certainly doesn’t bode well for the autopsy’s outcome. Then again, it’s unlikely that any particular cause of death will leave Kelly’s family, friends, and fans feeling any better about his sudden passing.
More on Roger Ebert’s passing: Legendary film critic Roger Ebert has died at the age of 70 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Ebert’s career began with the Chicago Sun-Times back in 1967, and many assumed it would be over after a June 2006 surgery cost Ebert his jaw and voice. However, the film critic persisted, reviewing more than 200 films a year for the Sun-Times, and more than 300 during 2012. Ebert became the first film critic to win a Pulitzer Prize back in 1975, and was added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2005. He is survived by his wife, step-daughter, and two step-grandchildren. (Photo via Chicago Magazine)
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Ryan Lanza, deceased, is the suspect in the Sandy Hook shooting. Various Lanza-centric Facebook pages are popping up left and right, mostly either condemning him or, in some cases, mourning his death. Let’s wait until all of the facts come in before we conclude anything, and let’s not rely on Facebook to get those facts.
No words can console the parents of the children murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary School or describe the pain and shock of such an unspeakable tragedy. No words can comfort the loved ones of those brutally taken from us today. All Americans share our prayers and our grief over these horrifying events.Nancy Pelosi, in a statement released today.
(Source: livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com)
Sad Story: UK resident Eamonn Kilbride collapsed during his office Christmas party while mimicking the “Gangnam Style” dance made famous by South Korean superstar PSY. The IT manager and father of three was with his wife, who was celebrating her birthday that evening, and was described by her as the “life of the party.” Kilbride is survived by his wife Julie and three children Laurajade, Jack, and Conor. (Photo via YouTube/PSY) source
Surely this New York Post cover isn’t as unapologetically appalling as the NYC subway snuff film that graced the cover eight days ago, and this won’t get the same instinctual rebuke that cover did. But what’s up at the Post? When did they become Faces of Death? Go back to sex sells — this is ugly.
The New York Post: You hear about the deaths we were unable to stop, twelve hours after they happen. Seriously, WTF guys?
This is weird and sad. AP:
Serbia’s ambassador to NATO was chatting and joking with colleagues in a multistory parking garage at Brussels Airport when he suddenly strolled to a barrier, climbed over and flung himself to the ground below, a diplomat said.
By the time his shocked colleagues reached him, Branislav Milinkovic was dead.
His motives are a mystery. Three diplomats who knew Milinkovic said he did not appear distraught in the hours leading up to his death Tuesday night. He seemed to be going about his regular business, they said, picking up an arriving delegation of six Serbian officials who were to hold talks with NATO, the alliance that went to war with his country just 13 years ago.
Belgian authorities confirmed that the ambassador had killed himself.
“It was indeed a suicide,” said Ine Van Wymersch of the Brussels prosecutor’s office. She said no further investigation was planned.
It must be rather traumatic to be in a jovial conversation with someone one minute, then witness them abruptly leap to their death the next. Milinkovic, who was an anti-Milosevic activist back in the late 1980s, was appointed a special ambassador to NATO in 2004 in conjunction with “Partnership For Peace”, a NATO program which attempts to sustain friendly relations between NATO and non-NATO states in Europe. Our best wishes go out to Milinkovic’s loved ones.
Some publications take a pretty generalized approach to their obituary section.
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I feel like this is a fitting line for a newspaper.
captain-bubblebeard asks: Do you guys feel that the amount of gruesome stories that have appeared this week is a trend that news outlets are latching on to - or is stuff actually getting go-buy-a-shotgun-and-build-a-bomb-shelter weird?
» SFB says: Some have suggested “zombie apocalypse,” but my personal guess is this — the story out of Miami was so weird and disturbing that it created a bit of an “audience” for the other ones. There are other stories from this week we hadn’t even covered in that post that easily could’ve gone there. If you ask me, it’s pretty likely that stories like this happen more often than you’d guess, but don’t “surface” in the mainstream. To put it simply, I’m hoping next week comes very soon. — Ernie @ SFB
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» Not for the faint of heart: There’s video of the aftermath of this horrendous violence available, showing what looks to be a mass burial of the victims of an artillery attack on the town of Houla, We simply weren’t comfortable posting the video on here — it’s extremely brutal, visceral and depressing, moreso than we’re willing to spring on people without a warning first. That disclaimer made, you can see it here if you want. The surge of violence in Houla, a central province of the famously besieged city of Homs, caused French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius to denounce the “massacre,” and suggest he wants an international meeting in Paris to discuss a forcible end to the rule of Bashar al-Assad.
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The last surviving member of the team responsible for LEO, the first business computer, has passed away. Utilizing a knowledge of circuitry and electronics that he acquired while maintaining homing torpedoes, Kaye worked with colleagues Dr John Pinkerton, Ernest Lenaerts and David Caminer to adapt the existing EDSAC computer for use with a variety of business applications. The LEO — short for Lyons Electronic Office — was born, and Kaye remained a staple of the computer development community until 1970. From 1970, until his retirement in 2004, Ernest ran the family props hire business founded by his father. (Photo via BBC) source
Here’s A bit of background info on seau, for those playing catch-up: A graduate of the University of Southern California, Seau was drafted fifth overall by the San Diego Chargers during the 1990 NFL draft. He spent 12 years in San Diego before being traded to Miami, retiring briefly, and finally landed with Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. While he made two Super Bowl appearances, and 12 Pro Bowl starts, a championship ring eluded him his entire career. Seau retired again after the 2009 season, and was inducted into the San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame before the opening game of the 2010 season. More information on his reported death as it becomes available. source
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Muammar Gaddafi’s former prime minister and oil minister was found floating in the Danube River, though no obvious signs of violence could be found. An autopsy will take place in the next few days, though it’s unknown if details regarding his death will be made public. Ghanem served as prime minister from 2003-2006, and as oil minister until last year. He defected last summer during the Libyan Revolution, and moved to Vienna to work as a consultant. (Photo via The Friday Times) source
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