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Patrick Swayze died today after a long battle with cancer. He was 57.
Swayze was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January 2008. His publicist says he died with his family at his side.
From TMZ:
TMZ has confirmed TV pitchman Billy Mays was found dead today in his home in Tampa, Florida early this morning.
According to the Tampa PD, the 50-year-old TV pitchman was found unresponsive by his wife Deborah at 7:45 AM.
TMZ has learned Mays’ body has already been removed from his home.
Mays had just returned from Philadelphia, where he shot a new OxiClean commercial. He was a passenger aboard a plane that suffered a blown front tire upon landing. He told a local TV station, “All of a sudden as we hit you know it was just the hardest hit, all the things from the ceiling started dropping. It hit me on the head, but I got a hard head.”
We’re told Mays was at his home around 6:00 PM last night, and according to a source Mays was “acting fine and normal … he was talking business with his father-in-law.”
According to cops, there are no signs of forced entry to the residence and no foul play is suspected.
The Medical Examiner’s office is expected to complete the autopsy by tomorrow afternoon.
Billy’s wife Deborah just released the following statement:
Although Billy lived a public life, we don’t anticipate making any public statements over the next couple of days. Our family asks that you respect our privacy during these difficult times.
TMZ UPDATE:
We’ve just learned Michael Jackson has died. He was 50.
Michael suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this afternoon and paramedics were unable to revive him. We’re told when paramedics arrived Jackson had no pulse and they never got a pulse back.
Michael is survived by three children: Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince “Blanket” Michael Jackson II.
Jackson had 13 number one hits during his solo career.
Story developing…
From TMZ:
We’ve just learned Michael Jackson was taken by ambulance to a hospital in Los Angeles … and we’re told it was cardiac arrest and that paramedics administered CPR in the ambulance … and it’s looking bad.
He was picked up at his home around 20 minutes ago — we’re told his mother is on the way to visit him.
UPDATE: The 911 call came in at 12:21PM at his Holmby Hills home in L.A.
UPDATE: A Jackson family member tells TMZ Michael is in ”really bad shape” and the brothers are headed to UCLA.
UPDATE: We just got off the phone with Joe Jackson, Michael’s dad, who says “he is not doing well.”
Old footage obtained from one of New York City’s hidden secrets from the 1920’s.
Chess wasn’t a game of fun - it was a game that would determine whether you live or die.
Make sure to use volume (since it’s a silent film and has wonderful music.)
*Daniel’s Daily Disclaimer: I am considered cute on opposite day. What does that mean? Hey - wait… Seriously?
Daniel Harris Baer is a screenwriter based in New York City.
Let’s put it this way – we here at National Lampoon are hardcore interviewers. If you can get through one of our interviews unscathed… Well, let’s just say people compare me to Walter Cronkite. (No one says that. Yes they do. No. YES! Shit - I need to stop talking to myself.)
I put my questions about politics, sex, dating advice, jobs, rapping, the Olfactory glands and shoe sniffing urges to the test with David Faustino. He’s a cool dude, funny and isn’t ready to fade away from the Hollywood light. And you need to check out his new show “Star-ving” on Sony’s www.Crackle.com.
Onto the interview…
Q: Before I start off – I’d like to let you know that I’m known as a shitty interviewer.
(INSERT AWKWARD PAUSE.)
A: Okay.
Q: My readers at National Lampoon are dying to know - what is your stance on the President of the United States going to Cairo?
A: I think it’s great for our public relations. I’m glad he’s doing it. I think it’s a really wise move.
*Note to readers: I don’t know why I asked that question.
Q: In a hypothetical bizarro world - what would Bud Bundy be doing today? Job, dating status, etc.?
A: He’d probably be. Um… I think he’d be a bit more successful. He’d probably own a shoe store – oppose to just working in one. He’d probably be married but trying to still get laid, you know?
Q: Most actors/actresses claim they’re a method actor - were you one with Bud Bundy? More specifically, would you go out and get thrown across a room and slapped/turned down/made fun of by women to replicate an honest scene as Bud?
Casey Wilson is one of the rising stars on Saturday Night Live. She’s funny. She’s beautiful. And she’s funny and beautiful and funny. She also wants to see more female comedians in the world and we’re going to star in my romantically self-produced/penned movie “Titanic II: Jack’s Back.” (Casey doesn’t know about this…)
Onto our interview…
Q.) How can somebody like me - who lacks wit, personality and is referred to as “the most boring person in the UNIVERSE” become funny?
A.) My experience with you, Daniel (or Dan the Man as you have begged me to refer to you) has been mercifully minimal. I do, however, wholeheartedly agree with the comment made about you. I would say sleep with some of your comedic brethren? I have slept with 67% of SNL writers, performers and crew. I will have you, Kristen Wiig!
Q.) One time, someone said hanging out with me was like being in a funny silent film that lasts forever - minus the funny part with an emphasis on the lasting forever. Is that a bad quality to put on my J-Date profile?
A.) You’re Jewish???????!!!!! Interview over.
Q.) By taking steroids, will that make me a funnier writer?
A.) Yes.
Q.) How did you get involved with Saturday Night Live?
A.) I love how this serious question follows the first three so unapologetically. What a shitty interviewer. No segue. Wow. I can’t believe I am doing this interview. I want to kill myself. I kid. Not about the last part. J/K, guys!!! On the real tip- I went to the Tisch School at NYU and studied thea-tuh and then I did UCB in NYC and LA and did a two woman show and just put stuff up there a ton with my best friend, June Raphael. I didn’t think there were enough women doing comedy (I still don’t) and I loved it and from there I sent in a tape and the rest…is HERstory.
Q.) Have you ever realized the magnitude of your last name?
A.) Yes, I have! It always makes me proud that Tom Hanks’ beloved volleyball in Cast Away is my namesake…
Q.) Following up to the last name question - Are you related to Mr. Wilson from Dennis the Menace?
A.) Um…duh! He’s my grandpa and he is waaaay nicer in person. Such a cool, laid back dude.
Q.) Would you rather be friends with someone who has chronic halitosis or hyperhidrosis?
A.) Why must I goggle search for this interview! I guess the latter, right? Sweating is better than bad breath. No jokes in this answer.
Q.) Do you get nervous performing on SNL?
A.) Yes! I do (get ready for a shameless plug of a video I made for www.funnyordie.com in 3, 2…and) I made this video for www.funnyordie.com (Casey Wilson responds to internet hate mail) about the internet comments people leave me on my IMDB page or show posts. They used to make me a little nervous to be on the show - but you can’t read that stuff. I didn’t fully answer the question but the plug fits best for this one.
Q.) Since you’re wonderfully funny and talented, hypothetically speaking - if you got stuck on an island with only me - would that make me, Daniel Harris Baer, your comedic influence and daily inspiration?
A.) I take inspiration from within, Daniel. Also, I love how you have succeeded in making this all about you! Hats off, truly. Well played.
Q.) I wrote a script with Steve Guttenberg in mind. Am I alone thinking that the “GOOT” is the G.O.A.T.? (Greatest of all Time)
A.) Your jokes give so little room for mine.
Q.) I’ve been having a lot of problems making friends because I’m boring. Lately, I’ve even got a couple of rejections from Facebook from attempted friendships. Will you be my Facebook friend? My readership (mom and dad) will want updates on this question. They are extremely worried.
A.) Yes. I accept anyone. Literally. Go on my page and you will see I speak the truth. This was fun-ish.
**Daniel’s Daily Disclaimer: People used to think I looked like the Great Hambino from “The Sandlot.”
Daniel Harris Baer is a screenwriter based in New York City.
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