Doms Desk

A Sudden Heart Attack Skip Stephenson, the comedian and actor best known for co-hosting the popular NBC show Real People, died on May 18, 1992, at the age of 52. He suffered an apparent heart attack at his home in Studio City, Los Angeles, and was pronounced dead at the Medical Center of North Hollywood. … Read more

Who was Simone Simon? Simone Simon was a French actress who rose to fame in the 1930s and 1940s, both in her native country and in Hollywood. She was known for her beauty, charm, and versatility, appearing in a variety of genres, from comedy to drama to horror. She is perhaps best remembered for her … Read more

Simone Edwards, a former WNBA champion and a pioneer for Jamaican women’s basketball, passed away on February 17, 2023, at the age of 49. She had been battling stage 4 ovarian cancer since May 2021, when she was diagnosed after experiencing severe abdominal pain. Edwards, who was nicknamed the “Jamaican Hurricane”, played six seasons in … Read more

Silence Davis was a 16-year-old basketball player from Wilson, North Carolina, who died on July 23, 2022. She was a valued scholar and leader of the Wilson Prep Academy’s girl’s basketball team. She helped the team to go undefeated during the regular season and reach the Eastern Regional Championship game in 2022. She was also … Read more

Who Was Sierra LaMar? Sierra LaMar was a 15-year-old cheerleader from Morgan Hill, California, who went missing on March 16, 2012, on her way to school. She was a friendly and popular student at Ann Sobrato High School, with a unique ability to make people laugh. Her disappearance sparked a massive search effort by her … Read more

Shona Ferguson was a renowned actor, producer, and co-founder of Ferguson Films, a successful production company in South Africa. He was known for his roles in popular TV shows such as Rockville, The Queen, and Kings of Joburg. He was also a loving husband to actress Connie Ferguson and a father to two daughters. On … Read more

Sheila Raye Charles was an American vocalist, songwriter, and National Recording Academy Member. She was the daughter of the legendary singer Ray Charles and Sandra Jean Betts. She had a turbulent life marked by drug addiction, prison sentences, and sexual abuse. She also had a musical career that was overshadowed by her father’s fame. She … Read more

A Shocking Loss Sheila Eileen Dwight, the mother of legendary singer Elton John, died on December 4, 2017, at the age of 92. John announced the sad news on his social media accounts, saying he was in shock and thanking his mother for everything. He also shared a photo of himself and his mother smiling … Read more