CNBC Anchor Mark Haines Has Died – He was 65

Mark Haines, host of CNBC’s “Squawk Box” has died.

Anybody who ever watched CNBC knew who Mark Haines was. He frequently argued with not only the guests, but also his fellow colleagues.

Haines had been around for a long time and was one of the founding anchors when the network started 20 years ago when it was called FNN – Financial News Network.

In fact, it was a first of a kind and no other network existed that covered strictly the financial sector.

Haines hosted CNBC’s morning show “Squawk Box”.

Mark died unexpectedly at his home last night, the financial news network said.

CNBC President Mark Hoffman said,

"With his searing wit, profound insight and piercing interview style, he was a constant and trusted presence in business news for more than 20 years. From the dot-com bubble to the tragic events of 9/11 to the depths of the financial crisis, Mark was always the unflappable pro. Mark loved CNBC and we loved him back. He will be deeply missed."

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Macho Man Randy Savage Dead at 58

Professional wrestling fans are in shock today.

One of the greatest heroes of the sport has died.

TMZ is reporting that Macho Man Randy Savage was killed in a car accident around 9:30 this morning in Seminole Florida.

FHP says Savage was travelling in his vehicle when he had a heart attack, swerved across the center median, and crashed head on into a tree.

He was pronounced dead at a hospital near Tampa.

Cops say alcohol was not an issue and that Randy’s wife was also in the car and suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital. Both were wearing their seat belts.

Macho Man Randy Savage wrestled for the WWF from 1985-1994 and the WCW from 1994-1999 and was known for his flamboyant costumes and feuds with fellow wrestlers Ric Flair and Jake "The Snake" Roberts.


In real life, Randy was known to be feuding with fellow WWF wrestler Hulk Hogan, and had just recently started speaking to the Hogan whose real name is Terry Bollea.

After learning of his death Hogan tweeted,

"I'm completely devastated, after over 10 years of not talking with Randy, we've finally started to talk and communicate. He had so much life in his eyes & in his spirit, I just pray that he's happy and in a better place and we miss him. We miss him a lot. I feel horrible about the ten years of having no communication. This was a tough one I just pray that Randy's happy and in a better place and we miss him”.

Savage was the celebrity spokesman for Slim Jim snack foods during the 1990’s, and was cast in the 2002 film Spider-Man as the wrestler Bonesaw McGraw.

He also made appearances on several TV shows including The Jeff Foxworthy Show, Nikki, Walker Texas Ranger, Mad About You, and Baywatch.

God speed Macho Man.



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President Obama Announces Osama Bin Laden is Dead

President Obama broke into all national broadcasting networks Sunday night to announce some very big news.

Obama told the country that Osama Bin Ladin is dead and the USA has the body.

CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and other networks are all confirming the report.

It is expected that the terrorist threat level will be raised over the short term in case there is any backlash from radicals.

The White House and military troops around the world have been moved to security level “Bravo” force protection – one of the highest levels available.

Washington is also reporting that the death was caused by “United States” military assets.

Obama says “Actionable military intelligence” was used.

Bin Laden was killed in a mansion outside Islamabad Pakistan and other family members were also killed.

The State Department said it will be releasing an official death photo soon.

Developing.......

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Iconic Actress Elizabeth Taylor Dead at 79

Sad news today out of Hollywood, the iconic Elizabeth Taylor has died at the age of 79.

Taylor died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles where she has been recovering from various ailments for the last three weeks.

A rep for the actress said:

“She was surrounded by her children, Michael Wilding, Christopher Wilding, Liza Todd, and Maria Burton." Elizabeth died peacefully from congestive heart failure, a condition with which she had struggled with for many years. Though she had recently suffered a number of complications, her condition had stabilized and it was hoped that she would be able to return home. Sadly, this was not to be."

Taylor was best known for her famous roles like "Cleopatra" and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof", and won an Academy Award for best actress twice for her roles in "Butterfield 8" and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?".

Taylor, who was married eight times, twice to actor Richard Burton, is survived by 4 children, 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

A private funeral is being arranged at her plot next to her parents at the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles along with some other famous friends like Marilyn Monroe, Natalie Wood, Truman Capote, Farrah Fawcett, Dean Martin and Walter Matthau.

Actor Gary Coleman Has Died

UPDATE: Friday 5/28/2010

Gary Coleman has died. His wife Shanon made the decision to end life support and Gary died at 12:05 pm.

A representative issued the following statement:

"Thanks to everyone for their well wishing and support during this tragic time. Now that Gary has passed, we know he will be missed because of all the love and support shown in the past couple of days. Gary is now at peace and his memory will be kept in the hearts of those who were entertained by him throughout the years."

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Actor Gary Coleman, who starred on the hit series "Different Strokes", has been hospitalized in Provo Utah.

News reports indicate that Coleman, 42, was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery after suffering a fall.

Little more is known about the circumstances or his prognosis.

Coleman was admitted to Utah Valley Regional Medical Center and his brother-in-law told reporters the actor was in critical condition.

UPDATE: Friday 5/28/2010 - The family reports that Coleman is unconscious and on life support after suffering an intracranial hemorrhage.
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Brittany Murphy's Husband Simon Monjack Found Dead

Sad news in Hollywood today as we learn that Brittany Murphy's husband Simon Monjack was found dead in the same house Brittany died in five months ago.

Monjack was pronounced dead after 911 was called Sunday evening around nine-thirty p.m.

Firefighters responding to a call from a woman found the 39-year-old Monjack dead at his Hollywood Hills home. Monjack and Murphy had shared their home with Murphy's mother, Sharon.

While a cause of death has not been given, officials say it appears to be from natural causes.

An investigation has been started.

Six months ago Monjack's wife, Brittany Murphy, died of pneumonia complicated by an iron deficiency, anemia and multiple drug intoxication.

The couple had been married since 2007.
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