9 days ago
Christa Pike is feeling "angry and confused" after waking up in the hospital in the wake of a failed execution attempt that left her with severe physical health challenges that put her on a "long road to recovery," her attorneys said on Wednesday.
Pike had been unconscious and in critical condition in the days after two doses of pentobarbital failed to end her life on Sept. 30, they said.
"On Monday night, it was our understanding that Christa was brain-dead and that life support would be removed the next day," Randy Spivey, a member of her legal team, said during a press conference Wednesday afternoon. "But on Tuesday, to the shock of everyone … Christa woke up and began talking."
Spivey said the effects of the pentobarbital have caused her to develop a blood clot, pneumonia and left her arms and hands "tremendously swollen," to the point where she's not currently able to use them. He added that Pike is still dealing with significant "cognitive confusion," but is "very aware" that the state had tried and failed to end her life.
The press conference came shortly after a hearing in which a judge granted Pike's attorneys' request to order the state to preserve all evidence connected to the execution, including medical equipment, communications related to the decision to call off the procedure or related to her emergency care and "anything that was in the actual room." The judge also ordered that any "barriers" that may prevent Pike from communicating with her attorneys while she's in the hospital be removed.
#attorneys #execution
Pike had been unconscious and in critical condition in the days after two doses of pentobarbital failed to end her life on Sept. 30, they said.
"On Monday night, it was our understanding that Christa was brain-dead and that life support would be removed the next day," Randy Spivey, a member of her legal team, said during a press conference Wednesday afternoon. "But on Tuesday, to the shock of everyone … Christa woke up and began talking."
Spivey said the effects of the pentobarbital have caused her to develop a blood clot, pneumonia and left her arms and hands "tremendously swollen," to the point where she's not currently able to use them. He added that Pike is still dealing with significant "cognitive confusion," but is "very aware" that the state had tried and failed to end her life.
The press conference came shortly after a hearing in which a judge granted Pike's attorneys' request to order the state to preserve all evidence connected to the execution, including medical equipment, communications related to the decision to call off the procedure or related to her emergency care and "anything that was in the actual room." The judge also ordered that any "barriers" that may prevent Pike from communicating with her attorneys while she's in the hospital be removed.
#attorneys #execution
10 days ago
After reports that a lab technician's death was possibly linked to pneumonic plague in Russia, U.S. officials said they are closely watching the situation.
The lab technician is a 28-year-old woman who worked at the Irkutsk Antiplague Research Institute of Siberia and the Far East, which was set up in the 1930s as an anti-plague body and later expanded its scope to other highly dangerous diseases. The woman died after being diagnosed with pneumonia of "unknown" origin, according to the public health agency, Rospotrebnadzor.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters on Monday morning that Russian officials had shared some information about an infected lab worker and their concerns that other Russians could be affected.
"There's very limited travel between the U.S. and Russia, obviously, but … if something like that gets out, it could quickly spread," said Rubio, who added that he didn't think it was cause for alarm. "We're watching and monitoring it closely."
#post #closely #irkutsk
The lab technician is a 28-year-old woman who worked at the Irkutsk Antiplague Research Institute of Siberia and the Far East, which was set up in the 1930s as an anti-plague body and later expanded its scope to other highly dangerous diseases. The woman died after being diagnosed with pneumonia of "unknown" origin, according to the public health agency, Rospotrebnadzor.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters on Monday morning that Russian officials had shared some information about an infected lab worker and their concerns that other Russians could be affected.
"There's very limited travel between the U.S. and Russia, obviously, but … if something like that gets out, it could quickly spread," said Rubio, who added that he didn't think it was cause for alarm. "We're watching and monitoring it closely."
#post #closely #irkutsk
10 days ago
MOSCOW, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Russia's health watchdog said on Tuesday that no cases of plague had been detected among people who had come into contact with a Siberian plague institute laboratory worker who died last week.
Authorities say the 28-year-old woman died on Friday from pneumonia of an as-yet unestablished origin, in a case that has prompted international concern, including from US President Donald Trump.
Rospotrebnadzor, the watchdog, said in a statement that no infectious diseases had been reported among the staff of the same plague research institute in Irkutsk over the past 10 days and that extensive testing had found no microorganisms in the deceased woman's body linked to her work.
Elena Sofina, deputy head of the Shelekhov district near Irkutsk, where a local hospital was placed under quarantine, said that what she called "a dangerous diagnosis" had not been confirmed.
She added that 60% of those placed under quarantine as a precaution had already been released. Local media said around 200 people had previously been quarantined.
#local #people #died
Authorities say the 28-year-old woman died on Friday from pneumonia of an as-yet unestablished origin, in a case that has prompted international concern, including from US President Donald Trump.
Rospotrebnadzor, the watchdog, said in a statement that no infectious diseases had been reported among the staff of the same plague research institute in Irkutsk over the past 10 days and that extensive testing had found no microorganisms in the deceased woman's body linked to her work.
Elena Sofina, deputy head of the Shelekhov district near Irkutsk, where a local hospital was placed under quarantine, said that what she called "a dangerous diagnosis" had not been confirmed.
She added that 60% of those placed under quarantine as a precaution had already been released. Local media said around 200 people had previously been quarantined.
#local #people #died
30 days ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to the Senate to vote on Monday for the first time in three months, looking noticeably more frail after he was hospitalized for a June fall in his home.
McConnell's lengthy absence from the Senate generated a flood of criticism and online speculation, as he initially remained quiet for weeks about his condition. The 84-year-old senator eventually disclosed a month later that he had been "briefly unconscious" due to the fall and had also been treated for mild pneumonia in the hospital.
He briefly addressed reporters Monday from a wheelchair outside the Senate chamber, smiling but speaking slowly and with some difficulty. McConnell joked that he wasn't sure how many reporters would be there after dodging so many questions during his almost two decades as leader.
He said he was back in the Senate to work on a pending farm bill and because he has an ongoing interest in NATO and "backing up our good friends who are totally in the fight against the Russians."
Reporters and photographers were told by Senate staff not to take video of his remarks in the second-floor hallway, even though video is often permitted in that area. Still images were allowed.
#mcconnell
McConnell's lengthy absence from the Senate generated a flood of criticism and online speculation, as he initially remained quiet for weeks about his condition. The 84-year-old senator eventually disclosed a month later that he had been "briefly unconscious" due to the fall and had also been treated for mild pneumonia in the hospital.
He briefly addressed reporters Monday from a wheelchair outside the Senate chamber, smiling but speaking slowly and with some difficulty. McConnell joked that he wasn't sure how many reporters would be there after dodging so many questions during his almost two decades as leader.
He said he was back in the Senate to work on a pending farm bill and because he has an ongoing interest in NATO and "backing up our good friends who are totally in the fight against the Russians."
Reporters and photographers were told by Senate staff not to take video of his remarks in the second-floor hallway, even though video is often permitted in that area. Still images were allowed.
#mcconnell
30 days ago
A commonly used drug has been linked to a higher risk of death in a new study.
The antibiotic, cefepime, which is used to treat bacterial infections like pneumonia, UTIs and skin infections, is typically administered via injection by healthcare providers in a clinical setting.
Severe side effects may include confusion, decreased consciousness or seizures, especially in older patients and those with kidney problems, among many other common symptoms, according to Mayo Clinic.
Older Adults Taking 5 Or More Prescription Drugs Face Higher Risk Of Death, Study Finds
New research suggests the medication may be ****** ociated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality.
#risk
The antibiotic, cefepime, which is used to treat bacterial infections like pneumonia, UTIs and skin infections, is typically administered via injection by healthcare providers in a clinical setting.
Severe side effects may include confusion, decreased consciousness or seizures, especially in older patients and those with kidney problems, among many other common symptoms, according to Mayo Clinic.
Older Adults Taking 5 Or More Prescription Drugs Face Higher Risk Of Death, Study Finds
New research suggests the medication may be ****** ociated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality.
#risk
1 month ago
Bob Mackie died on Sept. 14 at age 87
A representative for the costume designer confirmed his cause of death to PEOPLE
Mackie was widely lauded for his designs, which were worn by everyone from Cher to Miley Cyrus
Bob Mackie's cause of death has been confirmed.
The legendary costume designer died of pneumonia on Sept. 14, a representative tells PEOPLE. He was 87.
#people #died #death
A representative for the costume designer confirmed his cause of death to PEOPLE
Mackie was widely lauded for his designs, which were worn by everyone from Cher to Miley Cyrus
Bob Mackie's cause of death has been confirmed.
The legendary costume designer died of pneumonia on Sept. 14, a representative tells PEOPLE. He was 87.
#people #died #death
2 months ago
Shelley Fabares' family has confirmed the cause of her death last week. Relatives told People that that longtime TV and film actor died of pneumonia, after having been diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis. She'd had a liver transplant 26 years ago.
Fabares died August 22 at 82.
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#fabares #she 'd
Fabares died August 22 at 82.
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#fabares #she 'd
2 months ago
Monroe Jr. had been hospitalized due to meningitis, MRSA and pneumonia since April.
Samuel Monroe Jr., an actor known for roles in several Black cinema classics such as "Tales From The Hood," "Menace II Society," and "The Player's Club," has died, his mother confirmed on social media. He was 52.
Monroe had been hospitalized since April for several issues, including MRSA pneumonia and meningitis. He was placed on dialysis to ****** ist with regulating his kidney function. His health had taken a turn in recent weeks, suffering multiple seizures, as doctors suggested he may live the rest of his life in a vegetative state.
"I want to thank all of my facebook family and friends new and old for praying for Samuel Monroe, Jr., my son," his mother, Joyce Patton, wrote on Facebook. "But today God called him home. Please honor my final request to pray for the family especially his 3 children."
In a July update, Monroe's wife, Shawna Stewart wrote on Facebook that he had suffered more than 20 seizures around July 30, leading to swelling around his brain. He'd undergone three brain surgeries, according to Stewart and asked for continued thoughts and prayers for her husband.
#mrsa #samuel #meningitis #pneumonia
Samuel Monroe Jr., an actor known for roles in several Black cinema classics such as "Tales From The Hood," "Menace II Society," and "The Player's Club," has died, his mother confirmed on social media. He was 52.
Monroe had been hospitalized since April for several issues, including MRSA pneumonia and meningitis. He was placed on dialysis to ****** ist with regulating his kidney function. His health had taken a turn in recent weeks, suffering multiple seizures, as doctors suggested he may live the rest of his life in a vegetative state.
"I want to thank all of my facebook family and friends new and old for praying for Samuel Monroe, Jr., my son," his mother, Joyce Patton, wrote on Facebook. "But today God called him home. Please honor my final request to pray for the family especially his 3 children."
In a July update, Monroe's wife, Shawna Stewart wrote on Facebook that he had suffered more than 20 seizures around July 30, leading to swelling around his brain. He'd undergone three brain surgeries, according to Stewart and asked for continued thoughts and prayers for her husband.
#mrsa #samuel #meningitis #pneumonia
2 months ago
Kylie Jenner honored her late hairstylist and friend, Jesus Guerrero, on his birthday over one year after his death at age 34 in February 2025
"Until we meet again, my angel," the mogul wrote in a tribute shared to Instagram
Guerrero, who also worked with Jennifer Lopez, died from pneumonia and a fungal infection
Kylie Jenner is celebrating the birthday of her late hairstylist and friend, Jesus Guerrero.
In an Instagram Stories post on Sunday, Aug. 23, the mogul, 29, honored Guerrero by resharing her tribute post she originally shared after his death in February 2025.
#jesus #Instagram
"Until we meet again, my angel," the mogul wrote in a tribute shared to Instagram
Guerrero, who also worked with Jennifer Lopez, died from pneumonia and a fungal infection
Kylie Jenner is celebrating the birthday of her late hairstylist and friend, Jesus Guerrero.
In an Instagram Stories post on Sunday, Aug. 23, the mogul, 29, honored Guerrero by resharing her tribute post she originally shared after his death in February 2025.
#jesus #Instagram
2 months ago
The NASCAR community is still reeling over the death of Kyle Busch, including his older brother and fellow racecar driver Kurt Busch. The Busch family lost Kyle suddenly on May 21 after a severe case of pneumonia worsened.
Kurt's first public comments since his brother's death came this week during an appearance on NBC's "Today." The emotional interview gives some insight into the traumatic experience for the Busch family.
"I was at the hospital, I was there all day, hoping, praying, hoping for a turnaround," Busch said during "Today" show Friday. "I said, 'I got you man. Come on, I got you. I got you. Come on, be strong.'"
The Busch brothers' NASCAR careers span several decades, including various championships. Kurt received entry into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2026, joining the exclusive group of 70 drivers and other members.
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#busch #kyle #come
Kurt's first public comments since his brother's death came this week during an appearance on NBC's "Today." The emotional interview gives some insight into the traumatic experience for the Busch family.
"I was at the hospital, I was there all day, hoping, praying, hoping for a turnaround," Busch said during "Today" show Friday. "I said, 'I got you man. Come on, I got you. I got you. Come on, be strong.'"
The Busch brothers' NASCAR careers span several decades, including various championships. Kurt received entry into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2026, joining the exclusive group of 70 drivers and other members.
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#busch #kyle #come
2 months ago
Kimberly Williams-Paisley just honored her former on-screen mom, Diane Keaton, in the sweetest way. The actress revealed that she bought Keaton's hat and gloves at auction and wore them in a touching Annie Hall-inspired photo shoot.
The pair co-starred in 1991's Father of the Bride and reprised their roles as Annie and Nina Banks four years later in the sequel, Father of the Bride II.
Photo credit: LuMarPhoto/AFF-USA.com / MEGA
Prior to the Father of the Bride franchise, iconic actress Diane Keaton made a name for herself in now-legendary films, including Annie Hall, The Godfather (Parts I and II), Baby Boom, and Manhattan. She continued her storied career, adding a lengthy list of credits to her resume, starring in popular blockbusters such as The First Wives Club, Something's Gotta Give, The Family Stone, Book Club, and so many more.
Sadly, Keaton passed away on October 11, 2025, at the age of 79 from pneumonia. Williams-Paisley marked the day with a heartfelt Instagram post featuring stills from Father of the Bride II, writing, "Diane, working with you will always be one of the highlights of my life. You are one of a kind, and it was thrilling to be in your orbit for a time. Thank you for your kindness, your generosity, your talent, and above all, your laughter.
#diane #paisley
The pair co-starred in 1991's Father of the Bride and reprised their roles as Annie and Nina Banks four years later in the sequel, Father of the Bride II.
Photo credit: LuMarPhoto/AFF-USA.com / MEGA
Prior to the Father of the Bride franchise, iconic actress Diane Keaton made a name for herself in now-legendary films, including Annie Hall, The Godfather (Parts I and II), Baby Boom, and Manhattan. She continued her storied career, adding a lengthy list of credits to her resume, starring in popular blockbusters such as The First Wives Club, Something's Gotta Give, The Family Stone, Book Club, and so many more.
Sadly, Keaton passed away on October 11, 2025, at the age of 79 from pneumonia. Williams-Paisley marked the day with a heartfelt Instagram post featuring stills from Father of the Bride II, writing, "Diane, working with you will always be one of the highlights of my life. You are one of a kind, and it was thrilling to be in your orbit for a time. Thank you for your kindness, your generosity, your talent, and above all, your laughter.
#diane #paisley
2 months ago
Samuel Monroe Jr. remains on life support in a Los Angeles hospital as his family waits for additional brain scans before making what they have described as an extremely difficult decision about his care.
The 52-year-old actor remains in a medically induced coma after months of serious health complications involving meningitis, MRSA pneumonia and other conditions.
His wife, Shawna Stewart, told TMZ in an August 8th update that Monroe's brain continues to swell and that doctors have warned his family about the possibility that he may not regain meaningful consciousness.
For now, no decision has been announced. Stewart said the family has agreed to wait for several more CT scans before determining how to proceed.
Stewart told TMZ that Monroe's ventricles have become enlarged as his brain continues to swell, contributing to seizures. She said he has undergone three brain surgeries while doctors continue monitoring his condition with CT scans. Monroe is also dealing with serious complications beyond his brain. Stewart said his left lung has partially collapsed.
#remains #decision #complications
The 52-year-old actor remains in a medically induced coma after months of serious health complications involving meningitis, MRSA pneumonia and other conditions.
His wife, Shawna Stewart, told TMZ in an August 8th update that Monroe's brain continues to swell and that doctors have warned his family about the possibility that he may not regain meaningful consciousness.
For now, no decision has been announced. Stewart said the family has agreed to wait for several more CT scans before determining how to proceed.
Stewart told TMZ that Monroe's ventricles have become enlarged as his brain continues to swell, contributing to seizures. She said he has undergone three brain surgeries while doctors continue monitoring his condition with CT scans. Monroe is also dealing with serious complications beyond his brain. Stewart said his left lung has partially collapsed.
#remains #decision #complications
2 months ago
Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Kimberly Williams-Paisley says she bought at auction accessories that once belonged to her late Father of the Bride co-star Diane Keaton.
Diane Keaton participates in a hand and footprint ceremony immortalizing her in the forecourt of the TCL Chinese Theatre (formerly Grauman's) in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles in 2022. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
"Recently I bought this hat and gloves from the Diane Keaton auction. I'm so happy to have some of her iconic style with me," Williams-Paisley wrote on Instagram Friday, alongside photos of her wearing the items and channeling Keaton's signature style.
"While my friends and I were carefully unpacking these items and getting ready to shoot this, a gorgeous, gigantic bald eagle landed in a nearby tree, stayed for a moment and then flew off (see video). THIS IS SO RARE!! It definitely felt like Diane's energy was around us! The hat says, 'NO MORE WAR,' and she'd added a skull and crossbones. So, I'm passing along her message."
Keaton died of pneumonia in 2025 at the age of 79.
#williams #bought #items
Diane Keaton participates in a hand and footprint ceremony immortalizing her in the forecourt of the TCL Chinese Theatre (formerly Grauman's) in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles in 2022. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
"Recently I bought this hat and gloves from the Diane Keaton auction. I'm so happy to have some of her iconic style with me," Williams-Paisley wrote on Instagram Friday, alongside photos of her wearing the items and channeling Keaton's signature style.
"While my friends and I were carefully unpacking these items and getting ready to shoot this, a gorgeous, gigantic bald eagle landed in a nearby tree, stayed for a moment and then flew off (see video). THIS IS SO RARE!! It definitely felt like Diane's energy was around us! The hat says, 'NO MORE WAR,' and she'd added a skull and crossbones. So, I'm passing along her message."
Keaton died of pneumonia in 2025 at the age of 79.
#williams #bought #items
3 months ago
WASHINGTON – Six weeks after he was hospitalized for a fall and pneumonia, Sen. Mitch McConnell's doctors still have not medically cleared him to return to work or leave a rehabilitation facility, the Capitol physician's office said.
Since June, the Kentucky Republican's health has been a source of widespread speculation and interest. He has missed 38 roll call votes in the Senate, including on key measures such as the annual defense policy bill and ending the Iran war, as well as high-profile confirmation hearings for crucial Trump nominees like Todd Blanche, who is awaiting a vote to become the next attorney general.
All summer his office has provided only limited updates on his condition. But in a statement July 27, McConnell, 84, said he was still having "intense physical therapy" and wouldn't be able to travel to western Kentucky for the annual Fancy Farm picnic, a marquee political event in the state.
"As always, I appreciate all of your continued well wishes, and I'm looking forward to getting back to the Senate and to Kentucky soon," he said.
The Office of the Attending Physician, which provides medical services and guidance to members of Congress, said the lifelong effects of McConnell's bout with childhood polio continue to be a "significant factor in his mobility." Doctors visit with him every day.
#still #annual
Since June, the Kentucky Republican's health has been a source of widespread speculation and interest. He has missed 38 roll call votes in the Senate, including on key measures such as the annual defense policy bill and ending the Iran war, as well as high-profile confirmation hearings for crucial Trump nominees like Todd Blanche, who is awaiting a vote to become the next attorney general.
All summer his office has provided only limited updates on his condition. But in a statement July 27, McConnell, 84, said he was still having "intense physical therapy" and wouldn't be able to travel to western Kentucky for the annual Fancy Farm picnic, a marquee political event in the state.
"As always, I appreciate all of your continued well wishes, and I'm looking forward to getting back to the Senate and to Kentucky soon," he said.
The Office of the Attending Physician, which provides medical services and guidance to members of Congress, said the lifelong effects of McConnell's bout with childhood polio continue to be a "significant factor in his mobility." Doctors visit with him every day.
#still #annual
3 months ago
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., nearly a month after being hospitalized, revealed what actually happened to cause his absence from the Senate.
In a lengthy statement released Sunday evening, McConnell attributed his childhood fight with polio to a fall he suffered last month which landed him in the hospital. He was "briefly unconscious," he said in an open letter to Kentuckians, and while recovering was hit with a "mild case of pneumonia."
"My doctors have confirmed that I didn't break any bones or suffer a concussion," McConnell said. "I didn't have a heart attack or a stroke. I don't have any tumors or hemorrhages."
Mcconnell Faces Fresh Calls To Come Clean About Health Issues
Yet, when he will return to the Senate remains a mystery, something that McConnell himself acknowledged.
In a lengthy statement released Sunday evening, McConnell attributed his childhood fight with polio to a fall he suffered last month which landed him in the hospital. He was "briefly unconscious," he said in an open letter to Kentuckians, and while recovering was hit with a "mild case of pneumonia."
"My doctors have confirmed that I didn't break any bones or suffer a concussion," McConnell said. "I didn't have a heart attack or a stroke. I don't have any tumors or hemorrhages."
Mcconnell Faces Fresh Calls To Come Clean About Health Issues
Yet, when he will return to the Senate remains a mystery, something that McConnell himself acknowledged.
3 months ago
New York City's famed Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum was among a number of Manhattan buildings that recently tested positive for the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease amid the city's latest outbreak.
The city health department on Friday released a list of 31 buildings on the Upper East Side that have been ordered to clean and disinfect their cooling towers as the city deals with the latest outbreak of the disease, which is a serious form of pneumonia.
The distinctive, cylindrical-shaped art museum was among 19 that have already completed the remediation, according to the department's list. The rest were expected to complete the work by Saturday.
City officials stressed the positive test results do not confirm any of the buildings as the source of outbreak as the tests conducted could not distinguish between live and dead bacteria.
The museum was also not shuttered at any point because of the positive test or remediation work, they said.
The city health department on Friday released a list of 31 buildings on the Upper East Side that have been ordered to clean and disinfect their cooling towers as the city deals with the latest outbreak of the disease, which is a serious form of pneumonia.
The distinctive, cylindrical-shaped art museum was among 19 that have already completed the remediation, according to the department's list. The rest were expected to complete the work by Saturday.
City officials stressed the positive test results do not confirm any of the buildings as the source of outbreak as the tests conducted could not distinguish between live and dead bacteria.
The museum was also not shuttered at any point because of the positive test or remediation work, they said.
3 months ago
NASCAR returns to EchoPark Speedway for the second race weekend in metro Atlanta this year. The speedway is planning a series of tributes for the late Kyle Busch.
Busch died in May after he was hospitalized with pneumonia. The 41-year-old loved racing in Atlanta at EchoPark Speedway, where he won 14 Truck and Cup Series races during his career. He won Atlanta's last Truck Series race held back in February.
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EchoPark Speedway tells Channel 2 Action News that they will have following tributes around the track for Busch:
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Busch died in May after he was hospitalized with pneumonia. The 41-year-old loved racing in Atlanta at EchoPark Speedway, where he won 14 Truck and Cup Series races during his career. He won Atlanta's last Truck Series race held back in February.
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EchoPark Speedway tells Channel 2 Action News that they will have following tributes around the track for Busch:
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3 months ago
NASCAR plans to honor the life of legendary NASCAR driver Kyle Busch.
There will be a celebration of life at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Oct. 9. It will be held right after the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race.
It's free to attend.
Busch died from severe pneumonia that turned into sepsis in May.
NASCAR did not release any more details.
There will be a celebration of life at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Oct. 9. It will be held right after the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race.
It's free to attend.
Busch died from severe pneumonia that turned into sepsis in May.
NASCAR did not release any more details.
4 months ago
Harvey Weinstein is facing another setback in his ongoing health battle.
The Oscar-winning producer and disgraced movie mogul was recently hospitalized for "heart and breathing issues," Weinstein's representative, Juda Engelmayer, confirmed to USA TODAY on Wednesday, July 1.
Engelmayer said Weinstein's medical ordeal was exacerbated by a case of pneumonia. He is currently recovering at Bellevue Hospital in New York City.
The Miramax cofounder has experienced a spate of health issues in recent years.
A November 2024 filing from one of Weinstein's lawyers listed medical problems such as chronic myeloid leukemia (bone marrow cancer), diabetes, coronary artery disease, obstructive sleep apnea, thyroid issues, obesity, high blood pressure and chronic back pain. The lawyer, Imran H. Ansari, accused Rikers Island Correctional Facility of having "failed to render proper medical treatment."
The Oscar-winning producer and disgraced movie mogul was recently hospitalized for "heart and breathing issues," Weinstein's representative, Juda Engelmayer, confirmed to USA TODAY on Wednesday, July 1.
Engelmayer said Weinstein's medical ordeal was exacerbated by a case of pneumonia. He is currently recovering at Bellevue Hospital in New York City.
The Miramax cofounder has experienced a spate of health issues in recent years.
A November 2024 filing from one of Weinstein's lawyers listed medical problems such as chronic myeloid leukemia (bone marrow cancer), diabetes, coronary artery disease, obstructive sleep apnea, thyroid issues, obesity, high blood pressure and chronic back pain. The lawyer, Imran H. Ansari, accused Rikers Island Correctional Facility of having "failed to render proper medical treatment."
4 months ago
Harvey Weinstein is being haunted by another health issue.
The filmmaker reportedly suffered another major health scare related to his heart while he is currently awaiting sentencing in September.
Harvey Weinstein was convicted in Los Angeles for rape and **** ual **** ault, leading to a 16-year sentence in 2022. Although his New York conviction was overturned in 2024, he was convicted again during a retrial in 2025.
The disgraced Hollywood film producer, who is currently incarcerated on Rikers Island in New York City, reportedly experienced heart failure about a fortnight ago, caused by pneumonia.
Weinstein reportedly experienced a hard time breathing when the prison authorities rushed him to Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward in Manhattan. Sources close to the producer told TMZ that he has been receiving treatment at Bellevue ever since.
The filmmaker reportedly suffered another major health scare related to his heart while he is currently awaiting sentencing in September.
Harvey Weinstein was convicted in Los Angeles for rape and **** ual **** ault, leading to a 16-year sentence in 2022. Although his New York conviction was overturned in 2024, he was convicted again during a retrial in 2025.
The disgraced Hollywood film producer, who is currently incarcerated on Rikers Island in New York City, reportedly experienced heart failure about a fortnight ago, caused by pneumonia.
Weinstein reportedly experienced a hard time breathing when the prison authorities rushed him to Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward in Manhattan. Sources close to the producer told TMZ that he has been receiving treatment at Bellevue ever since.
4 months ago
Austin Hill will drive in the No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet for the rest of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, team owner Richard Childress said on June 6 at Michigan.
Hill has filled in for the last couple races in the No. 33 after the death of Kyle Busch last month. Busch died on May 21 from complications of pneumonia that progressed into sepsis.
Hill, 32, had made occasional starts in a part-time RCR Cup Series entry over the last three seasons to go along with a full-time O'Reilly Auto Parts Series ride. Jesse Love is RCR's other full-time ORAPS driver, but the organization picked Hill to fill the seat.
"For right now, Austin is going to drive — as far as we're concerned — the rest of the year," Childress said. "We don't want to put a burden back on everybody trying to go from one driver to the other."
Hill earned a pair of 27th-place finishes in his first two Cup Series starts with the team heading into this weekend's race at Michigan.
Hill has filled in for the last couple races in the No. 33 after the death of Kyle Busch last month. Busch died on May 21 from complications of pneumonia that progressed into sepsis.
Hill, 32, had made occasional starts in a part-time RCR Cup Series entry over the last three seasons to go along with a full-time O'Reilly Auto Parts Series ride. Jesse Love is RCR's other full-time ORAPS driver, but the organization picked Hill to fill the seat.
"For right now, Austin is going to drive — as far as we're concerned — the rest of the year," Childress said. "We don't want to put a burden back on everybody trying to go from one driver to the other."
Hill earned a pair of 27th-place finishes in his first two Cup Series starts with the team heading into this weekend's race at Michigan.
4 months ago
Buffy the Vampire Slayer stars are mourning the loss of Anthony Head, whose death was revealed Friday by his two daughters in a statement they gave to the Press **** ociation in the U.K. The actor died from complications of pneumonia. He was 72.
The British actor was best known for his role as Rupert Giles, Buffy Summers' (played by Sarah Michelle Gellar) mentor and surrogate father figure throughout all seven seasons of the series, making his debut in the pilot episode. Head was a main cast member for the first five seasons and later appeared in a recurring guest star capacity. Head has also appeared in Jack Ryan, Bridgerton and Ted Lasso.
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Former Vice President **** Cheney’s funeral service was held on Thursday at Washington National Cathedral, where more than 1,000 guests, including family members, former Presidents George W. Bush and Joe Biden, all four living former vice presidents, and **** orted dignitaries gathered to pay their final respects.
Cheney died on Nov. 3 from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, according to his family. He was 84.
Bush; Cheney’s daughter, former congresswoman Liz Cheney; cardiologist Jonathan
Former Vice President **** Cheney’s funeral service was held on Thursday at Washington National Cathedral, where more than 1,000 guests, including family members, former Presidents George W. Bush and Joe Biden, all four living former vice presidents, and **** orted dignitaries gathered to pay their final respects.
Cheney died on Nov. 3 from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, according to his family. He was 84.
Bush; Cheney’s daughter, former congresswoman Liz Cheney; cardiologist Jonathan
