Jackie Chan: Still Not Dead

We can't help but wonder if Jackie Chan isgetting a, um, kick out of this.

Believe it or not, the action star has, once again, fallen victim to yet another death hoax.

But a rep for the martial arts legend was quick to inform E! News that the man is still very much alive. Repeat. Very much alive.

Well, it seems somebody created a "R.I.P. Jackie Chan" Facebook page, which sparked the rumors of the Rush Hour actor's demise. As a result, folks on Twitter immediately starting expressing their shock and dismay. Although, thankfully, as time went on, fans slowly began to realize that talk of Chan's passing was simply not true.

It's the second time this year that Chan was believed to have met his maker. Back in March, after the Internet was abuzz with bogus reports of his passing, a note was subsequently posted on his Facebook page assuring people that "he did not suffer a heart attack and die."

Guess social networking can sometimes be a social nuisance.



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Girlfriend of prominent Arizona CEO found dead in his California mansion

REUTERS reports that the 32-year-old girlfriend of a prominent Arizona CEO who died Wednesday was discovered hanging naked from a balcony at his California home with a rope around her neck and her hands and feet bound, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported Thursday.

Authorities identified the woman as Rebecca Nalepa and said an autopsy was being performed to determine the cause of death. The sheriff's department in Coronado, Calif., said they were not yet ready to call Nalepa's death a crime or a suicide, according to the Union-Tribune.

At the time of her death, Nalepa was dating Jonah Shacknai, the founder, chairman and CEO of Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp., the manufacturer of the popular cosmetic wrinkle filler Restylane, a competitor of Botox.

Shacknai lives in Scottsdale, Ariz.



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Brian Lenihan, dead at 52, is laid to rest

The funeral Mass for Ireland’s former finance minister Brian Lenihan has taken place in Dublin, the gathering uniting representatives from across the political divide in the South, as well as from north of the border.

The service was held at St. Mochta’s Church in Porterstown, West Dublin Tuesday.

Family members were joined by President Mary McAleese, Taoiseach Enda Kenny and former cabinet colleagues, as well as former taoisigh Bertie Ahern and Brian Cowen, Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, former tánaiste Mary Harney, and former Green Party leader and cabinet colleague, John Gormley.

Over 1,000 mourners in total, including several hundred members of the public waiting outside, gathered to pay their respects to the former deputy leader of Fianna Fail, who passed away last Friday aged 52 from pancreatic cancer, which he had been first diagnosed with in December, 2009.

Friends, colleagues and constituents applauded as the former minister’s family arrived for the service at the small church, which is in the heart of the Dublin West constituency where Mr. Lenihan first won a Dáil seat in 1996 and which he retained in every subsequent election.

The service was led by St. Mochta’s parish priest, Fr. Eugene Kennedy, who told mourners that Mr. Lenihan had suffered a cruel irony, after supporting the development of St. Francis Hospice’s new facility in Blanchardstown, only to end up being cared for by staff there.



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Sean Kingston not dead after accident

Sean Kingston is not dead after a Jet Ski accident. He and a female passenger crashed in to a bridge of some sort, although complete details have not become available at this time. While the Beautiful Girls singer is listed in stable condition, people are wondering who his female passenger was and if she is okay.
The initial reports suggested that Kingston took the brunt of the hit, landing him in critical condition in a Miami hospital. The female passenger was injured, but it is unknown how bad said injuries were/are. Her name has not been released and her identity is unknown to the general public. People are assuming that she and Sean Kingston were friends, if not romantically involved.

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Veteran CNBC anchorMark Hainesdies at 65

Longtime CNBC anchor Mark Haines has died, the financial network reported Wednesday. He was 65.
He died unexpectedly at his home Tuesday night, according to CNBC, which did not offer a cause of death.


Remember other celebrities who died this year
CNBC President Mark Hoffman called Haines a "building block" of the network. "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,"

Hoffman said in a statement to CNBC employees. "From the dotcom 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."

LRG hip-hop clothing designer Jonas Bevacquafound dead

The Twittersphere was buzzing about Bevacqua on Tuesday:
"I just learned about the passing of a revolutionary mind," one fan tweeted. "RIPto Jonas Bevacqua the Co-Founder of LRG, You brought much swag to this world, rest in peace," said another.
-- Jenn Harris

Actor Will Smith died while filming a movie in New Zealand early this morning

Preliminary reports from New Zealand Police officials indicate that the actor fell more than 60 feet to his death on the Kauri Cliffs while on-set. Specific details are not yet available. The accident occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. (UTC/GMT +12). Additional details and information will be forthcoming. New Zealand, in recent years has grown in populariaty as a backdrop for Hollywood producers because of it's scenic and rugged landscape.Recent movies filmed in NewZealand include The Lord Of the Rings, King Kong, and TheChronicles Of Narnia.