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Kristoff St. John Cause of Death: Revealed, Tragic

We have an important update on the sad death of Kristoff St. John. Over a month since the shocking loss of this soap opera star, the coroner’s office has released its official autopsy results, alerting the public to the reason St. John passed away back on February 3. This coroner’s report has listed the cause of death as “hypertrophic heart disease” with “effects of ethanol” cited as another significant condition. The document also deems the death accidental and says other conditions contributing , but not related to the immediate cause of death, included myocardial bridging of the left anterior descending coronary artery and the effects of ethanol. The 52-year-old – best known for his long-running role on The Young and the Restless – was found dead in his home in the neighborhood of Woodland Hills about six years ago. It was believed at the time that an excess of alcohol consumption had played a role in this tragedy… but the cause of his death was deferred by the Los Angeles County Coroner until an ” additional investigation ” was finished. St. John’s passing came more than four years after his son, Julian, died by suicide following treatment for mental health issues. In November of 2017, meanwhile, St. John opened up about his own mental health struggles after being hospitalized and undergoing a psychiatric evaluation. “To all of mi [sic] IG peeps. Thanks for throwing out a life preserver,” he wrote on Instagram about a year and a half ago, adding: “Words cannot express the gratitude that I feel to have so much love that you bathe me in…anoint me with…cloak me with. I am humbled.” He added: “Life is precious. I look forward to continuing this journey together with all of you…us. Because at the end of the day, at the magic hour, we are warmed with an all knowing presence of light and love. My heart beats to the music of our creation. “You are an integral piece of my personal spiritual puzzle, as I hope I am to yours. I love you…forever.” According to these newly-unveiled autopsy papers, Kristoff was admitted to Las Encinas Mental Health Hospital in Pasadena on January 26, 2019 for “threatening to hurt himself and alcohol abuse.” He returned to his Woodland Hills home from the mental health facility on February 1, just two days prior to his death, the report detailed. There’s no way of knowing what was going through St. John’s head just before he died, in other words, but he clearly had been struggling for a period of time prior to his death. The actor who originated the role of Neil Winters on the aforementioned daytime drama. He was a leged in this industry. “The news of Kristoff St. John’s passing is heartbreaking. He was a very talented actor and an even better person,” CBS Television Network and Sony Pictures Television said in a joint statement, adding: “For those of us who were fortunate enough to work with him on The Young and the Restless for the last 27 years, he was a beloved friend whose smile and infectious laugh made every day on set a joy and made audiences love him. “On behalf of the Y&R cast and crew, CBS and Sony Pictures Television, we offer our heartfelt sympathy to his family and loved ones, especially his two daughters, Paris and Lola.” The actor is survived by fiancée Kseniya Mikhaleva, ex-wives Mia St. John and Allana Nadal and two children: Paris, his daughter with Mia; and Lola, his daughter with Nadal. Earlier in March, Mikhaleva, said she would not be able to attend his funeral. “Several weeks ago I applied for an ’emergency’ visa for the funeral to say goodbye my fiancé and beloved,” she wrote on Instagram. “The reply from the Embassy was ‘No’. My heart is broken.” She concluded: “I am going through this with a huge pain in my heart,and realize that I don’t have opportunity to say goodbye to him and put flowers on his grave. It is not right, not fair. Fly, my love, and finally find peace.” So very sad. May Kristoff St. John rest in peace. View Slideshow: Kristoff St. John Death Shakes Up Soap Opera World, Fiancee Breaks Down in Response

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Kristoff St. John Cause of Death: Revealed, Tragic

Kristoff St. John Cause of Death: Revealed, Tragic

We have an important update on the sad death of Kristoff St. John. Over a month since the shocking loss of this soap opera star, the coroner’s office has released its official autopsy results, alerting the public to the reason St. John passed away back on February 3. This coroner’s report has listed the cause of death as “hypertrophic heart disease” with “effects of ethanol” cited as another significant condition. The document also deems the death accidental and says other conditions contributing , but not related to the immediate cause of death, included myocardial bridging of the left anterior descending coronary artery and the effects of ethanol. The 52-year-old – best known for his long-running role on The Young and the Restless – was found dead in his home in the neighborhood of Woodland Hills about six years ago. It was believed at the time that an excess of alcohol consumption had played a role in this tragedy… but the cause of his death was deferred by the Los Angeles County Coroner until an ” additional investigation ” was finished. St. John’s passing came more than four years after his son, Julian, died by suicide following treatment for mental health issues. In November of 2017, meanwhile, St. John opened up about his own mental health struggles after being hospitalized and undergoing a psychiatric evaluation. “To all of mi [sic] IG peeps. Thanks for throwing out a life preserver,” he wrote on Instagram about a year and a half ago, adding: “Words cannot express the gratitude that I feel to have so much love that you bathe me in…anoint me with…cloak me with. I am humbled.” He added: “Life is precious. I look forward to continuing this journey together with all of you…us. Because at the end of the day, at the magic hour, we are warmed with an all knowing presence of light and love. My heart beats to the music of our creation. “You are an integral piece of my personal spiritual puzzle, as I hope I am to yours. I love you…forever.” According to these newly-unveiled autopsy papers, Kristoff was admitted to Las Encinas Mental Health Hospital in Pasadena on January 26, 2019 for “threatening to hurt himself and alcohol abuse.” He returned to his Woodland Hills home from the mental health facility on February 1, just two days prior to his death, the report detailed. There’s no way of knowing what was going through St. John’s head just before he died, in other words, but he clearly had been struggling for a period of time prior to his death. The actor who originated the role of Neil Winters on the aforementioned daytime drama. He was a leged in this industry. “The news of Kristoff St. John’s passing is heartbreaking. He was a very talented actor and an even better person,” CBS Television Network and Sony Pictures Television said in a joint statement, adding: “For those of us who were fortunate enough to work with him on The Young and the Restless for the last 27 years, he was a beloved friend whose smile and infectious laugh made every day on set a joy and made audiences love him. “On behalf of the Y&R cast and crew, CBS and Sony Pictures Television, we offer our heartfelt sympathy to his family and loved ones, especially his two daughters, Paris and Lola.” The actor is survived by fiancée Kseniya Mikhaleva, ex-wives Mia St. John and Allana Nadal and two children: Paris, his daughter with Mia; and Lola, his daughter with Nadal. Earlier in March, Mikhaleva, said she would not be able to attend his funeral. “Several weeks ago I applied for an ’emergency’ visa for the funeral to say goodbye my fiancé and beloved,” she wrote on Instagram. “The reply from the Embassy was ‘No’. My heart is broken.” She concluded: “I am going through this with a huge pain in my heart,and realize that I don’t have opportunity to say goodbye to him and put flowers on his grave. It is not right, not fair. Fly, my love, and finally find peace.” So very sad. May Kristoff St. John rest in peace. View Slideshow: Kristoff St. John Death Shakes Up Soap Opera World, Fiancee Breaks Down in Response

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Lotte van der Zee, Miss Teen Universe, Dead at 19

A former Miss Teen Universe has tragically passed away at the young age of 19. Model Lotte van der Zee, from Holland, was on a family ski trip when she suffered a fatal heart attack .  Her parents, Bert van der Zee and Eugeniek van het Hul shared the devastating news through their daughter’s Instagram account. “Our pearl, our everything passed away on Wednesday evening March 6th at 22:47,” they captioned the post.  “It is incredibly surreal that our dearly beloved Lotte is not around us anymore. Our hearts are truly broken.” The Dutch model passed away a day before her 20th birthday, according to E! News. During the family trip to Austria, her parents spoke with a Dutch newspaper where they reported that “Lotte started to feel unwell throughout the course of the afternoon.” They said their daughter had been out with friends the night before her heart attack but that she had returned “cheerfully and without health complaints.” But she did not show up for breakfast the next morning and when her parents went to check on her, they found her sick in bed. They wrote on Lotte’s Instagram account that her sickness “swiftly escalated in sudden cardiac arrest” later that day. She was resuscitated by her mother and rushed to a nearby hospital before being placed into a coma where she was kept asleep under intensive supervision by the doctors in order to monitor her health.  The young model was then transferred to a special hospital in Munich, Germany where she began suffering organ failure, according to reports. Since their daughter’s unexpected passing, her parents have received an incredible amount of messages.  “We would like to thank you all again for all the support and heartwarming messages.” The 19-year-old won the Miss Teenager Universe title back in 2017. The pageant’s social media account sent their sympathy, writing, “Losing someone we loved is not easy, but knowing that we have been able to be part of her life, it has been [an] amazing journey,” they wrote. “Our deepest condolences to your family and friends.” Her family told the newspaper that tests are still being carried out to determine what exactly caused her heart attack. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Lotte’s family and friends at this time.  View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2019: In Memoriam

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Rest In Peace: Body Positive Model Elly Mayday Dies After Battling Ovarian Cancer

View this post on Instagram This time tomorrow I’m planning on heading back to Vancouver with my mom by my side. We’ve got to get more help and some answers to the pain and awful side effects of all I’ve endured. Hopefully a specialist or someone who knows more about immunotherapy can help. If you’ve recovered from bowel surgery, did probiotics help? I’m the thinnest I’ve been in my life and I just don’t think I can lose any more weight. The fact is that my bowels are working overtime, rumbling all hours of the night and churning whatever food I had into mush. I’ve been trying to keep hydrated and gain weight but the food just doesn’t stay with me. I drink a lot of electrolytes and I haven’t been puking which is a nice change. Cannabis has helped with appetite/sleep but these pain killers also feel like they are destroying my gut. That’s all my life has been pretty much since I got out in October so that’s why I don’t post much, even though I know you guys are cool with me complaining here and there. So, we’re doing this again. I’m not sure I’ll be admitted immediately. I appreciate any advice you have on what you’ve been through. I’m not giving up hope, My body can get through this. A post shared by Elly Mayday (@elly.mayday) on Jan 3, 2019 at 11:18am PST Elly Mayday Dead At 30 Years Old Body positive model Elly Mayday has passed away at the age of 30 years old after a longtime battle with cancer. Born Ashley Luther, she was known on Instagram for encouraging women to love themselves, as is. According to Aol.com, Mayday was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer back in 2013, around the same time she was offered two modeling contracts. She went ahead with her dream, while simultaneously using photos in magazines and on social media to document her fight against the disease. “When Mayday started posting about her ovarian cancer in 2013, she had 30,000 followers on Facebook. Her official fanpage page now has nearly 500,000,” Aol reports. Mayday showed her scars, talked about what it was like to have ovarian cancer, and documented unexpected hair loss. Due to the type of chemotherapy she was receiving, it was unlikely Mayday lose her hair, but when she did, she told her followers: “Our beauty comes out if we accept the changes we must face and allow ourselves to just embrace our differences. My beauty doesn’t come from my hair, no, my beauty comes from within.” Mayday’s family announced her passing on her social media, saying in the post: “She dreamed of making an impact on people’s lives. She achieved this through the creation of Elly Mayday which allowed her to connect with all of you. You all inspired Ashley and we hope she did the same for you.” We’re going to miss the young angel. View this post on Instagram Featured in @elleusa for the series created and shot by @sophiemayanne called @behindthescars_ Link in bio to read a few great stories of people learning acceptance and love for the marks we’ve been given. #scars #ellymayday #behindthescars #ellemagazine #article #lingerie A post shared by Elly Mayday (@elly.mayday) on Oct 20, 2018 at 1:24pm PDT View this post on Instagram * sorry had to delete and repost* Let’s chat about the hair for a moment, shall we? I actually wasn’t suppose to lose my hair from the type of chemo I was given. There was a slight chance but it was a reassuring thing when told what mixture I’d be on. After 2 weeks I started to notice it come out in my brush. I thought, ah its cause I’m sitting in one spot, I’m not brushing it much, yada yada… Then it really wouldn’t stop. It was annoying, I was tying it up and it would come out with the tie. So I just got rid of it. I’m not upset. I am excited to see how it comes back. I’m also happy to have this second opportunity to show women they can beautiful without hair. All that beauty we hold in our heart comes out through in our eyes, our smiles, the glow of our skin and the way we speak. Our beauty comes out if we accept the changes we must face and allow ourselves to just embrace our differences. My beauty doesn’t come from my hair, no, my beauty comes from within. I’m excited to have another opportunity to show women that bald is beautiful. It’s something I’ve learned and my experience is what I share with all of you. That’s my gift. So bring on the photo shoots, the wigs, the fun. I’m gonna be a cute baldy once again I’m Particularly excited for a nice curly mullet that I’ll grow. Ahahah #bald #shorthair #buzzcut #buzzed #chemo #baldgirl #shorthair #chemotherapy #ellymayday #nohairdontcare #nohair #buzz #hairloss #baldgirl #baldgirlsrock A post shared by Elly Mayday (@elly.mayday) on Aug 6, 2018 at 10:05am PDT May she rest in peace.

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R.I.P. Luke Perry Passes Away At 52 Following A Massive Stroke Resulting In Coma

Source: VALERIE MACON / Getty Luke Perry Dies At Age 52 90s era heartthrob actor Luke Perry has gone home to glory at age 52 according to TMZ. As we reported last week, Perry suffered a MASSIVE stroke that ultimately resulted in him being put into a medically-induced coma. Luke died at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Burbank surrounded by his many, many, loved ones fiance Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, children Jack and Sophie, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends. Luke was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday after the stroke occurred inside his Sherman Oaks home. Source: mikel roberts / Getty Perry was easily one of the most popular actors of the 90s because of his role as high school badass Dylan McKay on the uber-hit TV show Beverly Hills 90210 . Our thoughts and prayers are with Luke’s family, friends, and the millions of fans who love him. Rest in peace.

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Katherine Helmond, Beloved Who’s the Boss Star, Dies at 89

Katherine Helmond, a Tony Award-winning actress likely best known for her hilarious role on the sitcom Who’s the Boss, died on February 23 from Alzheimer’s Disease complications. She was 89 years old. According to various outlets, Helmond passed away at her home in Los Angeles. A veteran of the acting industry, Helmond all starred as Jessica Tate on another popular ABC comedy, Soap; along with portraying Doris Sherman – the widowed owner of the fictional NFL team the Orlando Breakers – on ABC’s Coach. Perhaps you also recognize her as Lois Whelan, the upper-class mother of Patricia Heaton’s character on Everybody Loves Raymond. But it was the role of Mona that truly made Helmond into a television star. For all eight seasons of this program, she delightfully played the man-crazy mother of Judith Light’s Angela. Her turn as Mona earned Helmond two more Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe win in 1989; overall, the actress garnered seven Emmy nods for her work. On the big screen, Helmond appeared in a trio of Terry Gilliam movies: 1. She played the seafaring cannibal Mrs. Ogre in Time Bandits (1981). 2. She played Jonathan Pryce’s rich, cosmetic surgery-addicted mother in Brazil. 3. She played a hotel clerk in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998). Moreover, Helmond provided the voice of Lizzie, a 1923 Ford Model T, in the three Cars movies. In a revealing 2008 interview with the Archive of American Television, Helmond explained why she made the switch from drama to comedy, saying at the time: “I was married to drunks, I got knocked around and battered and beaten and taken advantage of. “That’s one of the reasons I got switched to comedic roles. My agent said, ‘I just can’t bear to see you knocked around on television any more… We’re going to try for a sitcom.” And it obviouly turned out very well for Helmond that she did. Katherine Helmond is pictured here in a scene with Tony Danza on Who’s the Boss. In addition to her long career on the small screen, Helmond was a veteran of the stage. In 1973, she scored a Tony Award nomination for her work in Eugene O’Neill’s play The Great God Brown. “I felt I blossomed as a person when I got a chance to act,” Helmond once said. “Through all the many years now, I’ve never fallen out of love. It’s been like an incredible marriage that really worked. I enjoyed every minute of it.” Katherine Helmond is survived by her husband of 57 years. May she rest in peace. UPDATE : This is from Alyssa Milano, who played Helmond’s granddaughter on Who’s the Boss: My beautiful, kind, funny, gracious, compassionate, rock. You were an instrumental part of my life. You taught me to hold my head above the marsh! You taught me to do anything for a laugh! What an example you were! View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2019: In Memoriam

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Clark Gable III Dies; Cheaters Host & Grandson of Clark Gable Was 30

A beloved TV host who happened to also be a member of one of Hollywood’s most famous families has passed away under mysterious circumstances. Clark Gable III died at home at the age of 30 today.  Gable was the grandson of Hollywood legend Clark Gable. Though never as famous as the iconic star of Gone With the Wind star, the younger Gable managed to escape from his grandfather’s long shadow and make a name for himself during his short time on earth. Gable was a business owner and television personality who hosted three seasons of the popular reality series Cheaters. Sadly, his life was cut short for reasons that still are not entirely clear. No cause of death has been determined, and Gable’s family seems utterly shocked over the loss. Gable’s mother, Tracy Scheff, spoke with Radar Online about today’s tragedy: “I got a call from his girlfriend, and I didn’t even know what she was saying, she was so hysterical,” Scheff told the site. “He was an amazing kid, a very loving and extremely sensitive soul.” Clark’s sister, Kayley Gable, mourned her brother on Facebook, writing: “My brother was found unresponsive this morning…I love you Clarkie, I’m so sorry we couldn’t save you. “My heart is broken and shattered.” Gable lived a tumultuous life that sometimes made him a fixture in tabloid headlines. In 2009, he was stabbed in the ribs during a fight at a party. One year later, he was arrested for shining a laser pointer at an LAPD helicopter and served 10 days in jail. Gable’s life stabilized in recent years, however. In 2018, he welcomed his first child, a daughter named Shore. Friends and family say Gable was a thoroughly devoted father, and his mission in the final year of his life was clear — to provide the best possible life for his daughter. Sadly, that mission was cut tragically short. Gable’s family says he had no known existing health conditions, and they have no inkling as to what might have caused his tragic passing. Our thoughts go out to all of Gable’s loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.  View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2019: In Memoriam

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Clark Gable III Dies; Cheaters Host & Grandson of Clark Gable Was 30

A beloved TV host who happened to also be a member of one of Hollywood’s most famous families has passed away under mysterious circumstances. Clark Gable III died at home at the age of 30 today.  Gable was the grandson of Hollywood legend Clark Gable. Though never as famous as the iconic star of Gone With the Wind star, the younger Gable managed to escape from his grandfather’s long shadow and make a name for himself during his short time on earth. Gable was a business owner and television personality who hosted three seasons of the popular reality series Cheaters. Sadly, his life was cut short for reasons that still are not entirely clear. No cause of death has been determined, and Gable’s family seems utterly shocked over the loss. Gable’s mother, Tracy Scheff, spoke with Radar Online about today’s tragedy: “I got a call from his girlfriend, and I didn’t even know what she was saying, she was so hysterical,” Scheff told the site. “He was an amazing kid, a very loving and extremely sensitive soul.” Clark’s sister, Kayley Gable, mourned her brother on Facebook, writing: “My brother was found unresponsive this morning…I love you Clarkie, I’m so sorry we couldn’t save you. “My heart is broken and shattered.” Gable lived a tumultuous life that sometimes made him a fixture in tabloid headlines. In 2009, he was stabbed in the ribs during a fight at a party. One year later, he was arrested for shining a laser pointer at an LAPD helicopter and served 10 days in jail. Gable’s life stabilized in recent years, however. In 2018, he welcomed his first child, a daughter named Shore. Friends and family say Gable was a thoroughly devoted father, and his mission in the final year of his life was clear — to provide the best possible life for his daughter. Sadly, that mission was cut tragically short. Gable’s family says he had no known existing health conditions, and they have no inkling as to what might have caused his tragic passing. Our thoughts go out to all of Gable’s loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.  View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2019: In Memoriam

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R.I.P Fashion God! 18 Stylish Photos Of Karl Lagerfeld & His Famous Friends

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Remembering Trayvon Martin On What Would’ve Been His 24th Birthday [Video]

Source: Allison Joyce/Getty Images / Getty February 5, 2019, Marks Trayvon Martin’s 24th Birthday Today would have been Trayvon Martin’s birthday. The 17-year-old Florida teen who was gunned down in 2012 would’ve been 24-years-old today if his life wasn’t tragically cut short. His mother Sybrina Fulton recently spoke at Oregon State University and spoke on the need for unity. Sybrina who helms the Trayvon Martin foundation told students “we need to learn how to all get along together.” “The time is always right to do the right thing,” said Sybrina. “My disappointment, my sadness, my hurt, my pain, I put all of that in my foundation.” Trayvon’s being remembered today by several celebrities including Ava Duvernay who’s using his passing as a teachable moment about white privilege. When people ask me what white privilege is…. Imagine if this was a white boy in a hoodie with a bag of skittles who was just trying to walk home. https://t.co/ty8ogrzDtC — Ava DuVernay (@ava) February 5, 2019 Others are also pointing out the timing of Liam Neeson admitting that he wanted to kill a random black man after his friend was raped on what would’ve been the teen’s birthday. We are discussing Liam Neeson’s comment about wanting to kill any Black person the same time of Trayvon Martin’s Birthday. — Preston Mitchum (@PrestonMitchum) February 5, 2019 Wow. R.I.P. Trayvon Martin, we will never forget. Wishing a Happy Birthday to our Brother Trayvon Martin who would’ve turned 24 today. RIP. pic.twitter.com/xsYbclHmSn — COMMON (@common) February 5, 2019 Today Trayvon Martin should be turning 24. This is one milestone on a long list of “should haves” Trayvon will never get to enjoy We honor him by continuing to fight for justice, the fight for Black boys & girls — with purpose & intentionality, w/ love & courage. Rest in power. pic.twitter.com/kKKFoPxfJc — CiCi Adams (@CiCiAdams_) February 5, 2019

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