John Pinette (/pɨˈnɛt/ pə-NET; March 23, 1964 – April 5, 2014) was an American actor and stand-up comedian. He toured the comedy club circuit beginning in the 1980s and appeared in cinema and on television. Besides stand-up, Pinette did impressions…
Peterborough, ON (March 6, 2013) Today, Canada lost one of its’ true musical icons with the passing of Stompin’ Tom Connors O.C., LL.D., Litt.D. Connors died of natural causes at his home in Ontario. He was 77 years of age. Stompin’…
Former veteran broadcaster, Mr. Ferdinand Frampton who was ill and a patient at the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH), passed away on the evening of Thursday February 21st. Mr. Frampton was a very active individual who was a teacher, footballer, community…
American crooner and former TV host Andy Williams, known for classics like Moon River and The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, has died at his home in Branson, Mo. Williams, once dubbed “a national treasure” by former U.S. president…
The man who was associated with organizing Harlem related musical events, businessman Loftus Emmanuel has died. He passed away moments ago (Wednesday morning around 11am) at the Princess Margaret Hospital. A diabetic, 65-year-old Emmanuel is reported to have been hospitalized…
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office said Sunday afternoon that an autopsy on pop icon Whitney Houston’s body has been completed, but official results have been placed on hold, pending toxicology tests. Los Angeles Deputy Coroner Ed…
The Caribbean has lost a national treasure. A pioneer of Cadence music, Jeff Joseph, more popularly known as ‘Jeff Joe,’ has passed on. Long live his legacy. The death of Jeff Joe has sent shock waves across the region, particularly…
Dominica’s cadencelypso superstar, the legendary Jeff Joseph aka Jeff Joe of St. Joseph has died after undergoing surgery in Le Maynard hospital in Martinique. Jeff Joe who performed at the recent 15th Annual World Creole Music Festival is said to…
Andy Rooney, whose prickly wit was long a mainstay of CBS News and whose homespun commentary on “60 Minutes,” delivered every week from 1978 until 2011, made him a household name, died on Friday in New York City. He was…
The last saluteBy Judge Irving AndreOctober 17, 2011 9:00 a.m.Roseau, Dominica (TDN) — Mr. Wendell McKenzie Christian, who was born on March 5, 1921, stood tall throughout his life. He stood tall while growing up in the 1920s in the…
Gabriel Christian It is with regret we advise family, friends and well wishers that at 1704 hours Eastern Standard Time on October 7, 2011, Wendell McKenzie Christian took his last salute and succumbed to illness that he had fought with…
Reggae star Gregory Isaacs has died at the age of 59 at his London home following a long illness, his manager has confirmed. The Jamaican singer died on Monday morning surrounded by his family. His 1982 album Night Nurse, recorded…
