Cassidy’s family shared a statement saying, “On behalf of the entire Cassidy family, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, our uncle, and our dear brother, David Cassidy. David died surrounded by those he loved, with joy in his heart and free from the pain that had gripped him for so long. Thank you for the abundance and support you have shown him these many years.”

David Cassidy’s early work included appearances on “Ironside,” “Marcus Welby, M.D.,” “Adam-12” and “Bonanza.” But it was his appearence in Partridge Family the that really kickstarted his career. The popular ABC series ran for four years and also had a successful run in syndication.

He later moved on to a singing career releasing hits like Cherish and How Can I Be Sure.

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“Hugh M. Hefner, the American icon who in 1953 introduced the world to Playboy magazine and built the company into one of the most recognizable American global brands in history, peacefully passed away today from natural causes at his home, The Playboy Mansion, surrounded by loved ones,” read the statement. “He was 91 years old.”

In an interview with ET in 1982, Hefner said that people are always fascinated by what is considered taboo in society.

“I know there was a tremendous amount of curiosity about me and my lifestyle, and that is not altogether an accident,” Hefner said. “But I also think that has a major part to do with what Playboy’s all about. I think the two great fascinations and guilt in America are sex and wealth, and combining the two in Playboy — and then with my own lifestyle so intimately and related to the magazine — I think it’s very natural that people will feel a great fascination about that and about me.”

The first issue of Playboy was an instant success which featured Marilyn Monroe on the cover. It sold more than 50,000 copies and a publishing house was born, as was the pop culture relevance of the Playboy centrefold, which became the playground for Hefner’s Playmates of the Month, E! News reports.

Besides the naked beauties in the magazine, there are some of the greatest celebrity interviews and pieces of journalism of all time that have been featured in its pages, including a 1965 sit-down with Martin Luther King Jr., 1974’s “The Great Shark Hunt” by Hunter S. Thompson, the Mark Boal-penned article that became the basis for The Hurt Locker, short fiction by Vladimir Nabokov, Saul Bellow and Margaret Atwood and many other great articles.

While Hefner knew that nude photos of women –  which over the years included famous female celebrities such as Madonna, Kate Moss, Pamela Anderson, Naomi Campbell, Sharon Stone to Lindsay Lohan – were selling like hotcakes, he always had high standards when it came to the tone and sociopolitical purpose of his flagship magazine.

The image of Hefner wearing silk pajamas and a smoking jacket, complete with Playmates by his side, became his signature look. He was married to Mildred Williams from 1949 until 1959, the mother of his daughter Christie and son David, but remained single for the next 40 years after they divorced. He had numerous girlfriends during that time, including a nine-year relationship with model Barbi Benton, which she appeared on three Playboy covers.

Playboy Enterprises expanded over the years including television and film companies, resorts, nightclubs, products, a philanthropic arm and ultimately, a number of websites, with its well-known signature logo, the silhouette of the head of a bow-tie-wearing rabbit.

In 1974, Hefner moved permanently to his Playboy Mansion in L.A. and got involved in local and civic projects, such as the restoration of the Hollywood sign. He married his longtime girlfriend Kimberley Conrad in 1989 and they had two sons together, Marston and Cooper.

In Dec. 2012, Hef married Crystal Harris and earlier that year he announced that his son Cooper would likely carry on as the public face of Playboy in his place.

Hef sold his beloved mansion in June 2016 for $100 million, although he was allowed to stay at the residence until his death.

Hefner is survived by his wife, Crystal, and four children from previous relationships – Christie, who served as CEO of Playboy Enterprise for more than 20 years, David, Marston and Cooper, who currently serves as Chief Creative Officer at the company.

“My father lived an exceptional and impactful life as a media and cultural pioneer and a leading voice behind some of the most significant social and cultural movements of our time in advocating free speech, civil rights, and sexual freedom. He defined a lifestyle and ethos that lie at the heart of the Playboy brand, one of the most recognizable and enduring in history. He will be greatly missed by many, including his wife Crystal, my sister Christie, and my brothers David and Marston, and all of us at Playboy Enterprises,” Cooper Hefner said, according to Variety.

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He died after undergoing an open heart surgery on Wednesday following a heart attack last week, according to TMZ.

Vincent was also notably known for his many mafia roles in Martin Scorsese movies including Raging Bull, Casino, and Goodfellas. His first appearance was in 1976’s crime film The Death Collector, alongside Joe Pesci, E! News reports.

John Gallagher, who worked with the actor in Street Hunter, The Deli, and Animal Room, shared the sad news on his Facebook page, writing a lengthy message to his friend, who worked for over 40 years in the movie industry.

“I could write a book about my times with Frank, all beautiful joyous memories, but today in our grief thoughts race to his beloved wife Kathy and his grown children. Requiescat in pace FV, see ya on the other side, love always JG,” Gallagher concluded his tribute.

Vincent’s co-star in Sopranos, Vincent Pastore, also posted a tribute to the late actor. “He was my mentor, my inspiration. We just lost Frank [.] May he forever rest in peace [.] A great legacy [.] ‘Now get your shine box’…”

Maureen Van Zandt, the wife of the actor’s Sopranos co-star Steven Zandt, tweeted a brief touching post to Vincent.

“Our family will never forget the Leotardo legacy.  RIP to an HBO legend, Frank Vincent,” she wrote.

We lost one of our family today. Frank Vincent. Wonderful actor and lovely man. Rest In Peace, Frankie.

— Maureen Van Zandt (@MVZaGoGo) September 13, 2017

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St. Charles County police who responded to a medical emergency call found Berry unresponsive, and have announced him dead after attempting CPR. He was 90 years old at his passing.

The genius behind musical staples like Johnny B. Goode and Maybellene has during the ’50s and ’60s shaped rock ‘n’ roll as we know it. Berry’s music heavily impacted The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and other legendary rock musicians who have named Chuck Berry as the main inspiration behind picking up the guitar in the first place.

The documentary film ‘Hail! Hail! Rock ‘n’ Roll’ chronicles his iconic “duck walk” which he would demonstrate while riffing solos on stage at large events.

He was one of the first Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees in 1986, and ranked #6 by Rolling Stone Magazine’s as World’s 100 Greatest Guitarists.

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Cassidy’s family shared a statement saying, “On behalf of the entire Cassidy family, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, our uncle, and our dear brother, David Cassidy. David died surrounded by those he loved, with joy in his heart and free from the pain that had gripped him for so long. Thank you for the abundance and support you have shown him these many years.”

David Cassidy’s early work included appearances on “Ironside,” “Marcus Welby, M.D.,” “Adam-12” and “Bonanza.” But it was his appearence in Partridge Family the that really kickstarted his career. The popular ABC series ran for four years and also had a successful run in syndication.

He later moved on to a singing career releasing hits like Cherish and How Can I Be Sure.

The post David Cassidy Dead at 67 After Suffering Organ Failure appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

“Hugh M. Hefner, the American icon who in 1953 introduced the world to Playboy magazine and built the company into one of the most recognizable American global brands in history, peacefully passed away today from natural causes at his home, The Playboy Mansion, surrounded by loved ones,” read the statement. “He was 91 years old.”

In an interview with ET in 1982, Hefner said that people are always fascinated by what is considered taboo in society.

“I know there was a tremendous amount of curiosity about me and my lifestyle, and that is not altogether an accident,” Hefner said. “But I also think that has a major part to do with what Playboy’s all about. I think the two great fascinations and guilt in America are sex and wealth, and combining the two in Playboy — and then with my own lifestyle so intimately and related to the magazine — I think it’s very natural that people will feel a great fascination about that and about me.”

The first issue of Playboy was an instant success which featured Marilyn Monroe on the cover. It sold more than 50,000 copies and a publishing house was born, as was the pop culture relevance of the Playboy centrefold, which became the playground for Hefner’s Playmates of the Month, E! News reports.

Besides the naked beauties in the magazine, there are some of the greatest celebrity interviews and pieces of journalism of all time that have been featured in its pages, including a 1965 sit-down with Martin Luther King Jr., 1974’s “The Great Shark Hunt” by Hunter S. Thompson, the Mark Boal-penned article that became the basis for The Hurt Locker, short fiction by Vladimir Nabokov, Saul Bellow and Margaret Atwood and many other great articles.

While Hefner knew that nude photos of women –  which over the years included famous female celebrities such as Madonna, Kate Moss, Pamela Anderson, Naomi Campbell, Sharon Stone to Lindsay Lohan – were selling like hotcakes, he always had high standards when it came to the tone and sociopolitical purpose of his flagship magazine.

The image of Hefner wearing silk pajamas and a smoking jacket, complete with Playmates by his side, became his signature look. He was married to Mildred Williams from 1949 until 1959, the mother of his daughter Christie and son David, but remained single for the next 40 years after they divorced. He had numerous girlfriends during that time, including a nine-year relationship with model Barbi Benton, which she appeared on three Playboy covers.

Playboy Enterprises expanded over the years including television and film companies, resorts, nightclubs, products, a philanthropic arm and ultimately, a number of websites, with its well-known signature logo, the silhouette of the head of a bow-tie-wearing rabbit.

In 1974, Hefner moved permanently to his Playboy Mansion in L.A. and got involved in local and civic projects, such as the restoration of the Hollywood sign. He married his longtime girlfriend Kimberley Conrad in 1989 and they had two sons together, Marston and Cooper.

In Dec. 2012, Hef married Crystal Harris and earlier that year he announced that his son Cooper would likely carry on as the public face of Playboy in his place.

Hef sold his beloved mansion in June 2016 for $100 million, although he was allowed to stay at the residence until his death.

Hefner is survived by his wife, Crystal, and four children from previous relationships – Christie, who served as CEO of Playboy Enterprise for more than 20 years, David, Marston and Cooper, who currently serves as Chief Creative Officer at the company.

“My father lived an exceptional and impactful life as a media and cultural pioneer and a leading voice behind some of the most significant social and cultural movements of our time in advocating free speech, civil rights, and sexual freedom. He defined a lifestyle and ethos that lie at the heart of the Playboy brand, one of the most recognizable and enduring in history. He will be greatly missed by many, including his wife Crystal, my sister Christie, and my brothers David and Marston, and all of us at Playboy Enterprises,” Cooper Hefner said, according to Variety.

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He died after undergoing an open heart surgery on Wednesday following a heart attack last week, according to TMZ.

Vincent was also notably known for his many mafia roles in Martin Scorsese movies including Raging Bull, Casino, and Goodfellas. His first appearance was in 1976’s crime film The Death Collector, alongside Joe Pesci, E! News reports.

John Gallagher, who worked with the actor in Street Hunter, The Deli, and Animal Room, shared the sad news on his Facebook page, writing a lengthy message to his friend, who worked for over 40 years in the movie industry.

“I could write a book about my times with Frank, all beautiful joyous memories, but today in our grief thoughts race to his beloved wife Kathy and his grown children. Requiescat in pace FV, see ya on the other side, love always JG,” Gallagher concluded his tribute.

Vincent’s co-star in Sopranos, Vincent Pastore, also posted a tribute to the late actor. “He was my mentor, my inspiration. We just lost Frank [.] May he forever rest in peace [.] A great legacy [.] ‘Now get your shine box’…”

Maureen Van Zandt, the wife of the actor’s Sopranos co-star Steven Zandt, tweeted a brief touching post to Vincent.

“Our family will never forget the Leotardo legacy.  RIP to an HBO legend, Frank Vincent,” she wrote.

We lost one of our family today. Frank Vincent. Wonderful actor and lovely man. Rest In Peace, Frankie.

— Maureen Van Zandt (@MVZaGoGo) September 13, 2017

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St. Charles County police who responded to a medical emergency call found Berry unresponsive, and have announced him dead after attempting CPR. He was 90 years old at his passing.

The genius behind musical staples like Johnny B. Goode and Maybellene has during the ’50s and ’60s shaped rock ‘n’ roll as we know it. Berry’s music heavily impacted The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and other legendary rock musicians who have named Chuck Berry as the main inspiration behind picking up the guitar in the first place.

The documentary film ‘Hail! Hail! Rock ‘n’ Roll’ chronicles his iconic “duck walk” which he would demonstrate while riffing solos on stage at large events.

He was one of the first Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees in 1986, and ranked #6 by Rolling Stone Magazine’s as World’s 100 Greatest Guitarists.

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