Yowazzup: A Directory of Happening Things

Stephen Gately was found dead at the age of 33 as it was reported.

Stephen Gately, member of the boy band called Boyzone was found dead on Sunday while on holiday in Majorca with his long-term partner Andrew Cowles. The cause of the death was unclear as there was no suicide note or evidence of any drug use or excessive drinking.

Boyzone had 17 top five singles and four number one albums before splitting in 2000. Although they made a comeback tour in 2007, their recent 19-date Better tour was deemed a flop as the band played to half-filled arenas.

Rest in peace.

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Michael Jackson, one of the world’s most popular and successful artists, died of cardiac arrest at the age of 50 earlier today. The pop star became a hit when he and his brothers make the headlines as Jackson 5 before Jackson went on to become a massive solo star. His album Thriller has got platinum 28 times in the U.S. and is the best-selling original album ever released.

Widely known as the King of Pop, the star’s profile has been badly damaged in the 90’s when he was accused of child sex abuse. Jackson had initially planned to play a series of dates in London, starting next month.

May the peace be with you.

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David Carradine, the star of the 1970’s television series “Kung Fu” is found dead in a hotel room in Bangkok, Thailand. The “Kwai Chang Caine” actor who has appeared in over 100 films was found dead with his body naked, hanging in the closet in the luxurious Swissotel Nai Lert Park Hotel in Bangkok, according to MSNBC.

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Exodus Tyson, the 4-year-old daughter of former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson died on Tuesday, a day after she was injured in a treadmill accident at her home.

Exodus was on life support for her critical condition but was pronounced dead at 11:45 a.m. local time Tuesday, according to Phoenix police spokesman.

According to founder of Safety Matters, Larry Stones, all injuries are preventable. “There are ways to babyproof your home.”

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According to the French police, British actress Lucy Gordon, who appeared in “Spider-Man 3,” was found dead in her Paris apartment. She was said to have commit suicide as the autopsy proves but the official didn’t provide any further details.

Gordon, 28, played reporter Jennifer Dugan in “Spider-Man 3.”

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Chicago-born rap artist Dolla whom had recently signed a deal with rap star Akon’s Konvict Muzik, with singles including “Feelin Myself” and “I’m Tore Up” is shot dead outside at the entrance to the Beverly Center.

Dolla’s publicist Sue Vannasing said the rapper had been shot in the head while he and another rapper, DJ Shabbazz, waited outside after shopping at the mall at around 3:00pm (2200 GMT).

Guess he’s really “tore up”, huh?

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There have been many reports about actress Natasha Richardson’s death with some media uncertain of the death and pulling out their articles. New York Post reported that Natasha Richardson was taken off life support by her family.

Natasha Richardson in "The White Countess"

Richardson is married to film star Liam Neeson. Besides Neeson, she is survived by two sons Michael, 13, and Daniel, 12. The family statement said the sons were "shocked and devastated by the loss."

Richardson fell while taking a beginner’s skiing lesson in Quebec, north of Montreal. She had not been wearing a helmet.

Richardson’s last acted in "Wild Child", a 2008 British film about a rebellious American girl (played by Emma Roberts) who is shipped off to a strict English boarding school by her father. Richardson played the school principal, Mrs. Kingsley.

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Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-800 crashed as it tried to land at Amsterdam’s airport on Wednesday. There were 134 on board the plane including 127 passengers and seven crew members according to the airline.

More than 50 people are injured and around 30 ambulances have come.

The impact of the crash is so great, the plane broke into three pieces.

More on Reuters.

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Brazilian model Mariana Bridi da Costa

The Brazilian model who has her all four limbs amputated died at the age of 20.

Brazilian model Mariana Bridi da Costa, whose hands and feet were amputated in a bid to save her from a deadly illness, died early Saturday, two friends of the model told CNN.

Henrique Fontes, executive director of Miss World Brazil, said in an e-mail to CNN:

“Unfortunately Mari couldn’t resist any longer. She passed away at 3 a.m. today,”

She was initially misdiagnosed as having kidney stones by the doctors, by the time the infection was detected, it had developed into septicemia.

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An official with a Bahamian funeral home has spoken and it is confirmed that John Travolta’s 16-year-old son, Jett Travolta is killed by seizure.

Authorities performed an autopsy Monday but didn’t release the results. Glen Campbell, the assistant director of the funeral home, said the certificate was based on the autopsy findings, and gave no information on the cause of death beyond the word "seizure."

Jett Travolta’s died last Friday while on vacation with his family in Bahamas.

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