Allen Blackthorne was a millionaire who plotted the murder of his ex-wife, Sheila Bellush, in 1997. He hired a hitman to kill her in her Sarasota home, in front of her four young children. He was convicted of federal charges for his involvement in the conspiracy and sentenced to two life terms in prison. He … Read more
Allan Melvin was a versatile and prolific actor who appeared in hundreds of television episodes from the 1950s to the early 1990s. He was best known for his roles as Corporal Henshaw on The Phil Silvers Show, Sergeant Hacker on Gomer Pyle, USMC, Sam the Butcher on The Brady Bunch, and Barney Hefner on All … Read more
Alice Pearce was a talented and hilarious actress who is best remembered for her role as the nosy neighbor Gladys Kravitz in the popular sitcom Bewitched. She won a posthumous Emmy Award for her performance, but sadly, she did not live to see it. Pearce died from ovarian cancer in 1966, at the age of … Read more
Alice Ghostley was a versatile and talented actress and singer who appeared on stage, film and television for over five decades. She was best known for her comedic roles as bumbling witch Esmeralda on Bewitched, as Cousin Alice on Mayberry R.F.D., and as Bernice Clifton on Designing Women, for which she received an Emmy nomination … Read more
Ali-Ollie Woodson was a talented and versatile singer, musician, songwriter, and actor who rose to fame as the lead singer of the legendary Motown group The Temptations. He was known for his soulful voice and charismatic presence, as well as his contributions to the group’s hits such as “Treat Her Like a Lady”, “Sail Away”, … Read more
Al Lettieri was an American actor who rose to fame for his portrayal of ruthless and menacing characters in several classic films. He is best remembered for his role as Virgil Sollozzo, the Sicilian heroin dealer who plots against the Corleone family in The Godfather (1972). He also appeared alongside some of the biggest stars … Read more
Al Copeland was a successful entrepreneur who founded the Popeyes fast food chain and several other restaurants. He was also known for his flamboyant lifestyle and his love for spicy food. But what was the cause of death of this New Orleans icon? How did he cope with his illness and what legacy did he … Read more
Aiden Kaminska, a 19-year-old college lacrosse player from Long Island, New York, died unexpectedly on May 30, 2022. He was a sophomore communications major and a midfielder for the University of Massachusetts Amherst men’s lacrosse team. His death has shocked and saddened his family, friends, teammates, and coaches, who remembered him as a “tremendous athlete” … Read more