Seriously? OMG! WTF?

In Loving Memory

DANIEL WAYNE SMITH

1/22/1986 – 9/10/2006

On September 7th Anna Nicole gave birth to a healthy 6 pound, 9 ounce baby girl. Her son Daniel was in the Bahamas with her to share in the joy of his baby sister when he passed away suddenly on the morning of September 10^th. We have yet to learn the cause of death but do not believe that drugs or alcohol were a factor. Anna Nicole is absolutely devastated by the loss of her son. He was her pride and joy and an amazing human being. Please do not make any press inquiries at this time so that Anna Nicole can grieve in peace.

Anna Nicole 

This is so sad because you knew she really loved her son. My prayers are with her and her family. 

A DOCTOR has told of the desperate efforts to save Australian icon Steve Irwin after the Crocodile Hunter was struck in the chest by a stingray barb today.Irwin, 44, died this morning after being fatally injured while filming a nature documentary off Queensland.The news has shocked the nation and prompted a rush of tributes from politicians and the public alike.Irwin’s wife Terri was in Tasmania at the time of the tragedy and had to be contacted by police with the terrible news.The couple’s daughter Bindi, 8, was with her father in north Queensland, Irwin’s director and producer John Stainton said from Cairns.Mr Stainton said Irwin had gone “over the top of a stingray and a stingray’s barb went up and went into his chest and put a hole into his heart”."He possibly died instantly when the barb hit him, and I don’t think that he … felt any pain.”Dr Ed O’Loughlin was aboard the Emergency Management Queensland Helicopter which was called from Cairns at 11.21am (AEST).Irwin was being given CPR at Low Isles, off Port Douglas, as the helicopter arrived less than one hour after the incident, but Dr O’Loughlin said nothing could be done to save him."It became clear fairly soon that he had non-survivable injuries," Dr O’Loughlin said."He had a penetrating injury to the left front of his chest.  He had lost his pulse and wasn’t breathing."Father-of-two Irwin was swimming at Batt Reef, off the Low Isles, when the tragedy occurred.Tasmania Police this afternoon confirmed his wife Terri was travelling in the state at the time of the tragedy.A spokeswoman said police had made contact with Mrs Irwin and "passed on a message relating to the death of her husband".The Irwins have two children – Bindi and a three-year-old son, Robert (Bob) Clarence Irwin.Steve Irwin – known worldwide as the Crocodile Hunter – was famous for his enthusiasm for wildlife and his catchcry "Crikey!". In an sad twist, it has been reported that his new documentary was aimed at demystifying the stingray.  However Mr Stainton said Irwin was filming other footage for a program with Bindi at the time of the attack.Irwin’s Crocodile Hunter program was first broadcast in 1992 and has been shown around the world on cable network Discovery.He has also starred in movies and has developed the Australia Zoo wildlife park, north of Brisbane, which was started by his parents Bob and Lyn Irwin.  Tributes quickly poured in for the larger-than-life character. Prime Minister John Howard said Irwin was a typical Australian larrikin who brought joy to millions of people around the world."I am quite shocked and distressed at Steve Irwin’s sudden, untimely and freakish death," he said."It’s a huge loss to Australia." 

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Actor Bruno Kirby has died, Access Hollywood has learned.Kirby, 57, died in Los Angeles on August 14 due to complications from recently diagnosed Leukemia, the actor’s agent confirmed to Access."We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support we have received from Bruno’s fans and colleagues who have admired and respected his work over the past thirty years. Bruno’s spirit will continue to live on not only in his rich body of film and television work but also through the lives of individuals he has touched throughout his life," Bruno’s wife, Lynn Sellers, said in a statement released to Access.Kirby’s film credits include "Donnie Brasco," "The Godfather, Part II," "When Harry Met Sally," "City Slickers," and "Good Morning, Vietnam."

Access Hollywood

So young  

Entertainer MIKE DOUGLAS, who hosted his own talk show from 1961 to 1982, passed away today, his birthday, while in hospital in West Palm Beach, FL. He was 81.The Chicago-born star served in the Navy during World War II, and later sang with a big band in the ’40s and ’50s. He also provided the singing voice of Prince Charming for Disney’s 1950 animated classic, ‘Cinderella.’But he was perhaps best known for his syndicated afternoon program, "The Mike Douglas Show," which ran for over 20 years and garnered five Emmys. The popular program, featured a variety of guests — including actors, singers and comics — from BARBRA STREISAND and TRUMAN CAPOTE to MALCOLM X and former president RICHARD NIXON."Mike was an extraordinarily nice man. I adored him," says comedienne and former guest JOAN RIVERS. "Mike was fun, he was generous and, let’s not forget, he invented daytime talk. He made me want to go down to Philadelphia [where the show was once filmed]."

Entertainment Tonight

He died on his birthday how poetic. 

The delayed plans to send Vancouver-born actor James Doohan’s ashes to space are back on track again, with a launch date set for this fall. Doohan, who played chief engineer Scotty on the original Star Trek TV series, died July 20, 2005, at age 85. Plans were made to send some of his ashes into space this year – it was one of his last requests – but a fire aboard a rocket in March resulted in a delay of the launch. Space Services Inc., a private Houston company, now plans the launch for Oct. 21, spokesperson Susan Schonfeld said Monday. Also on the flight will be ashes of former NASA astronaut Gordon Cooper. And there is plenty of room, so Space Services is taking reservations for other ashes as well, Schonfeld said. "He was such a beloved character that everybody wants to be on this particular launch with Scotty," she said, explaining what she said is a strong demand. "(People) want to make sure that their loved one is with Scotty." The company offers a price structure with various options, including $495 US for one gram of ashes. The company says it pioneered "post-cremation memorial spaceflights" with the launch of remains of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry and ’60s pop icon Timothy Leary into space in 1997.

Jam! Showbiz 

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