R.I.P. DJ AM

The New York Post is reporting DJ AM aka Adam Goldstein was found dead in his New York apartment just a couple of hours ago. Though the cause is not yet known, drug paraphernalia was found in his apartment by police alongside his body. Sadly enough, DJ AM was reportedly working with MTV at the time to help adolescents attain sobriety through an intervention show.

He left this message on his twitter three days ago:
"New york, new york. Big city of dreams, but everything in new york aint always what it seems."

I'm so shocked by this, seriously. No words, just a ton of respect for him and his family.

Phrequency, a Philly blog, conducted the last interview with DJ AM in print. Adam was born here, with a sister still residing in the city. Again, much respect to his family. You can read the interview here.

R.I.P. Ted Kennedy

Senator Edward "Teddy" Kennedy passed away yesterday at 77 years of age, having suffered from a malignant brain tumor. He was the last of the famous Kennedy brother dynasty, and the second Kennedy to pass this summer.

Sixteen Candles to Heaven

Director John Hughes (famed for Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, etc. has passed away at just 59 years of age. He'll certainly go down as one of my favorite directors.

MAY ANGELS LEAD YOU IN

Last night while flipping through the channels, the channel 6 news actually caught my attention. 22-year-old Dave Sale and fellow Landale native lost his life Saturday night to the sheer violence of two Fishtown Philly fans. I wasn't close with Dave but I have terribly vivid memories of seeing him laughing at Diners, VFW halls and shows. He was one of the many kids who along with myself took the r5 to see Taking Back Sunday's first major tour date at the Electric Factory. No other word but tragedy comes to mind when I think of how Dave passed. A foundation has been set up by friends to help the Sale family with the cost of laying their loved one to rest. If you can, give, and at the least, keep the Sale family in your prayers.

DAVE SALE MEMORIAL FUND

Walter Cronkite Signs Off

After reports of American broadcaster Walter Cronkite being gravely ill, the NYTimes twitter has reported the legendary anchorman's death at 92 years of age. (Though no major news websites are confirming the death just yet.) Cronkite defined CBS news during the crucial dates of American history, including the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, and the impeachment of Richard Nixon. A part of journalism has been buried today; you will be missed sir, but certainly not forgotten for your impact in this world.

R.I.P. Hotdogs

Oscar G. Mayer has passed away today. He was 95 years old.

Another One Bites the Dust

OxiClean pusher Billy Mays was found dead in his Tampa, FL. home Sunday morning by his wife, now widow, Deborah. Mays' death, directly caused by heart disease, is one of the many celebrity deaths to hit the airwaves since MJ and Farrah Fawcett. Catch what's left of Mays' on late night infomercials, reminding us forever that we can make our whites whiter and our brights brighter, if only we believe.

The King Of Pop Dies

The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, has passed away at 50. Reports say he passed away from a heart attack at his home, though speculation on his health has been in the media for the past few years. Jackson was expected to make a comeback this year. Regardless, it is hard to deny that Mr. Jackson was the inventor of pop, and the king on the dance floor. You will be missed, sir. No one can replace those shoes.



You can view Jackson's classic, "Thriller," here.

Goodnight, Angel

Charlie's Angels star Farrah Fawcett has lost her long battle with cancer. She was 62 years old. Rest in peace, angel.

Funny Man Ed McMahon Will Not Be Forgotten

Late night TV legend Ed McMahon has passed away this morning.  He was 86-years-old. Comedy has lost another great soul.