Obituaries
Veteran Actress Sonya Eddy Dies at 55
Actress Sonya Eddy, who was best known for her role on General Hospital, has died. She was 55.
Actress Sonya Eddy, who was best known for her role on General Hospital, has died. She was 55.
Sonya Eddy dead at 55
On Tuesday, actress Octavia Spencer announced the death of her close friend in an Instagram post.
“My friend @sonyaeddy passed away last night,” Spencer captioned a headshot of Eddy. “The world lost another creative angel. Her legions of @generalhospitalabc fans will miss her đđ︔
Eddy died from complications of non-emergency surgery, a close friend of the actress told TMZ Tuesday.
Pal Tyler Ford explained that Eddy went in for a pre-scheduled procedure on Dec. 9 and was released on Dec. 11.
However, the soap star began to feel ill and returned to the hospital on Dec. 15.
Doctors then discovered that Eddy had developed an infection that became uncontainable, said Tyler.
By Monday morning, she was placed on life support and died later that night.
Veteran actress
Born in Concord, Calif., on June 17, 1967, Eddy studied theatre and dance at the University of California, Davis. She obtained her bachelors of arts degree in 1992, but began her acting career with Ruby Deeâs play âZora Is My Nameâ in 1990. Eddyâs additional stage credits include âThe Comedy of Errors,â portraying The Witch in Stephen Sondheimâs âInto the Woodsâ and playing Bloody Mary in âSouth Pacific.â
Eddy was most notable for her role as a nurse on tv’s long running soap opera, General Hospital. The character served as head nurse, and was the mother to Stan Johnson (played by Kiko Ellsworth) who was killed off from the show in 2007 following a mob hit. Her last episode as the nurse was aired in November 2020. In real life, Eddy was also a licensed vocational nurse.
In addition to General Hospital, Eddy appeared in a list of television series and films including Married … With Children, Inspector Gadget, Barbershop, Daddy Daycare, Matchstick Men, Bad News Bears, Seven Pounds, The Perfect Game and Pee-Wee’s Big Holiday. Her 2022 projects included the films Frank and Penelope, Satanic Hispanics, and V/H/S/99.
In honor of Eddyâs memory, donations can be made to The Foundation of the National Student Nursesâ Association Inc.
Obituaries
O.J. Simpson, football Hall of famer, dies at 76 after cancer battle
O.J. Simpson, the football hall of famer and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend, has died. He was 76.
O.J. Simpson, the football hall of famer and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of murder charges, has died.
He was 76.
Family announces passing
The family announced on Simpson’s official X account that Simpson passed Wednesday after battling prostate cancer. He died in Las Vegas, officials there said Thursday.
“On April 10th, our father, Orenthal Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace,” the family posted on Simpson’s X account.
Life of ups and downs for O.J. Simpson
Simpson was a former NFL star, actor, and broadcaster whose athletic achievements and fame were eclipsed by his 1995 trial in the slayings of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman.
The infamous case
Simpson assembled a “dream team” defense for the trial.
He didnât testify, but the prosecution asked him to try on the gloves in court. He struggled to squeeze them onto his hands and spoke his only three words of the trial: âTheyâre too small.â
His attorney Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. told the jurors, âIf it doesnât fit, you must acquit.â
Acquitted
Simpson was acquitted of murder for both his ex-wife and Goldman.
The proceedings captivated the country, with tens of millions of viewers tuning in at home and at work and sparked heavy debates on race.
Though acquitted of murders, in 1997, a civil trial jury unanimously deemed Simpson liable for the deaths and ordered him to pay $33.5 million in damages.
Served time
Years later at 61, Simpson served about nine years in prison for an unrelated case involving a memorabilia robbery in Las Vegas. He was released in 2017 on parole.
Football career
After graduating from high school, Simpson enrolled at City College of San Francisco for a year and a half before transferring to the University of Southern California for the spring 1967 semester to play football.
At USC, Simpson dominated the collegiate football and received the Heisman trophy in 1968.
NFL
Simpson went on to play 11 seasons in the NFL, nine of them with the Buffalo Bills, where earning him the moniker âThe Juiceâ and ran behind an offensive line known as âThe Electric Company.â
He won four NFL rushing titles, rushed for 11,236 yards in his career, scored 76 touchdowns and played in five Pro Bowls. His best season was 1973, when he ran for 2,003 yards, the first running back to accomplish breaking the 2,000-yard rushing mark.
O.J. Simpson’s Legacy
Simpson leaves behind five children. He shared three children, Arnelle, Jason and Aaren, with his first wife, Marguerite Whitley, and welcomed two kids, Sydney and Justin, with his second wife Nicole Brown Simpson.
Obituaries
Legendary DJ Mister Cee passes away
Mister Cee, the legendary New York City radio DJ, has died. He was 57 years old.
Calvin LeBrun, the legendary New York City radio DJ known as Mister Cee, has died. He was 57 years old.
DJ Mister Cee passes
Cee, who grew up in Brooklyn,was a prominent figure in the hip-hop scene in New York City.
He got his start as a DJ and producer for Big Daddy Kane, taking part in Kane’s debut album. Cee is also often credited with discovering another pillar of Brooklyn hip-hop, the Notorious B.I.G. He also played a role in launching the careers of Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, 50 Cent, Drake among others.
Cee’s long-running âThrowback at Noonâ show became one of the most listened to programs in NYC radio at Hot 97. At the time of his death, he was working for Audacyâs 94.7 The Block in New York.
“We have lost the iconic Mister Cee. I listened to him yesterday and am in complete shock. He was a dear friend to all of us, a wonderful man, and one of the most important and impactful DJs of all time. I love you Cee”, Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg said.
No cause of death has been revealed.
Obituaries
Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis dies at 35
Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead in a Florida mansion, police said Monday. He was 35. No cause of death was revealed.
Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis has died at the age of 35.
Passing details
Davis was found by police Monday at his home in Southwest Ranches, Fla., reports NBC.
Officers were disparched Monday morning to a residence in the 6000 block of SW 178th Avenue by the house assistant, who discovered Davis’ body, the Davie Police Department said in a statement.
“Preliminary information suggests that foul play is not involved,” the department said.
The details of Davis cause of death were not released.
Vontae Davis NFL Career
A native of Washington, D.C., Davis was selected by Miami as the 25th pick in the first round of the 2009 draft. He played college football at the University of Illinois.
Davis spent 10 seasons in the NFLÂ with the Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills, achieving a record of 22 interceptions and made the Pro Bowl twice.
He had one of the most memorable retirements. At halftime in 2018 with the Bills, he hung up his pads and walked off the field.
In a statement about the retirement mid-game, Davis said: âThis isnât how I pictured retiring from the NFL. But today, on the field, reality hit me hard and fast. I shouldnât be out there anymore. ⌠I meant no disrespect to my teammates or coaches.â
Life after retirement for Vontae Davis
After retirement, Davis co-wrote a children’s book about overcoming a tough upbringing and becoming an NFL superstar.
He also operated a wellness spa, Vzone, that specialized in oxygen treatments. According to Davisâs LinkedIn profile, he was chief executive of Davis Family Hospitality Group, described as âa comprehensive support system encompassing mentorship and safeguarding for athletes.â
Vontae’s older brother is former NFL star Vernon Davis.
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