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Autopsy To Be Performed Friday On Yankees Pitcher Hideki Irabu


Posted on Jul 29, 2011 @ 12:30AM - Add a comment

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An autopsy will be conducted Friday on the body of former New York Yankees pitcher Hideki Irabu who apparently committed suicide at his home in the Los Angeles area.

Irabu, 42, was found dead at his house Wednesday night in the posh L.A. suburb of Rancho Palos Verdes. He reportedly hanged himself – perhaps despondent after his wife left him, taking with her their two young daughters.

An autopsy will be conducted Friday on the body of former New York Yankees pitcher Hideki Irabu who apparently committed suicide at his home in the Los Angeles area.

Irabu, 42, was found dead at his house Wednesday night in the posh L.A. suburb of Rancho Palos Verdes. He reportedly hanged himself – perhaps despondent after his wife left him, taking with her their two young daughters.

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EXCLUSIVE: Bachelorette Julien Hug's Heartbreaking Suicide Note: 'If Life's Not Enjoyable, Why Stick Around?'


Posted on Nov 13, 2010 @ 02:00AM - 20 comments

The reality television star who shot himself in a Californian desert wrote a heartbreaking suicide note to his parents, in which he said: "If life's not enjoyable, why stick around?"

Julien Hug, 35, left the handwritten note for Bertrand and Denise Hug, explaining he was suffering from “severe depression” and felt suicide was the only way out.

"I feel terribly about the grief I've caused," Hug, a one-time contestant on The Bachelorette wrote.

The reality television star who shot himself in a Californian desert wrote a heartbreaking suicide note to his parents, in which he said: "If life's not enjoyable, why stick around?"

Julien Hug, 35, left the handwritten note for Bertrand and Denise Hug, explaining he was suffering from “severe depression” and felt suicide was the only way out.

"I feel terribly about the grief I've caused," Hug, a one-time contestant on The Bachelorette wrote.

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Photo Tribute At Julien Hug's Memorial

"This will hurt you… I'm sorry to have to do this to you... I love you both tremendously."

The restaurateur said: “People will think I took the easy way out. I say I took the smart way out.”

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EXCLUSIVE: Girlfriend Of Dead Bachelorette Star: 'He Loathed Being Asked About The Show'


Posted on Nov 13, 2010 @ 02:00AM - 3 comments

The girlfriend of Julien Hug -- who committed suicide last week -- has revealed how he loathed being asked about the reality television star which made him famous.

A tearful Jennifer Bell told mourners at Hug's funeral at Village Church in Rancho Santa Fe, California, on Friday, how the 35-year-old Bachelorette daredevil was her "life".

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Photo Tribute At Julien Hug's Memorial

The girlfriend of Julien Hug -- who committed suicide last week -- has revealed how he loathed being asked about the reality television star which made him famous.

A tearful Jennifer Bell told mourners at Hug's funeral at Village Church in Rancho Santa Fe, California, on Friday, how the 35-year-old Bachelorette daredevil was her "life".

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Photo Tribute At Julien Hug's Memorial

"He was my life and I don't know what I will do without him," an emotional Bell said.

"He was so incredible, so selfless, he cared about everyone. He loved reading."

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Julien & Jennifer Together

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Bachelorette Contestant Julien Hug's Life To Be Celebrated Friday


Posted on Nov 12, 2010 @ 05:15AM - Add a comment

Family and friends of the late Julien Hug will celebrate The Bachelorette contestant's life at a public memorial service in California on Friday afternoon.

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Julien Hug Throught the Years

Family and friends of the late Julien Hug will celebrate The Bachelorette contestant's life at a public memorial service in California on Friday afternoon.

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Julien Hug Throught the Years

Recently, those who knew Hug have remarked on his lust for life, and a friend sent RadarOnline.com these exclusive photos of Hug reuniting with old pals.

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EXCLUSIVE: Pro Golfer Erica Blasberg's Family Planning Civil Suit Against Doctor Charged In Her Suicide


Posted on Aug 26, 2010 @ 09:45AM - 4 comments

Though pro golfer Erica Blasberg’s death was deemed a suicide, her family is continuing their quest for answers. Erica’s father Mel Blasberg confirmed to RadarOnline.com exclusively that the family is moving forward with a civil action suit against Dr. Thomas Hess, who was charged with obstruction of justice for removing her suicide note and some prescriptions pills from her home.

Though pro golfer Erica Blasberg’s death was deemed a suicide, her family is continuing their quest for answers. Erica’s father Mel Blasberg confirmed to RadarOnline.com exclusively that the family is moving forward with a civil action suit against Dr. Thomas Hess, who was charged with obstruction of justice for removing her suicide note and some prescriptions pills from her home.

AUDIO: Pro Golfer Erica Blasberg's Death Ruled A Suicide; Hear The 911 Call

“Begrudgingly, we’ve started a civil action suit against him,” Mel told RadarOnline.com. “This is not what I wanted to do. The only thing I want is to know what happened and move on. He won’t give me that information so we’re doing what we have to do.”

VIDEO: Golfer Erica Blasberg Laid To Rest; Praised For Having ‘An Infectious Laugh And Smile’

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EXCLUSIVE: Cops Have Tape Of Golfer And Doctor Being 'Friendly' Before Her Suicide


Posted on Aug 26, 2010 @ 06:20AM - 2 comments

The family of pro golfer Erica Blasberg is still on the hunt for answers surrounding her suicide.

AUDIO: Pro Golfer Erica Blasberg's Death Ruled A Suicide; Hear The 911 Call

The family of pro golfer Erica Blasberg is still on the hunt for answers surrounding her suicide.

AUDIO: Pro Golfer Erica Blasberg's Death Ruled A Suicide; Hear The 911 Call

As speculation centers around her relationship with Dr. Thomas Hess, the man who found her body and was charged with obstruction of justice for removing her suicide note and some prescriptions pills from her home, Erica’s father Mel Blasberg reveals to RadarOnline.com that investigators have evidence concerning Erica and Hess’ potentially inappropriate relationship.

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AUDIO: Pro Golfer Erica Blasberg's Death Ruled A Suicide; Hear The 911 Call


Posted on Aug 24, 2010 @ 02:55PM - 11 comments

The death of LPGA star Erica Blasberg has been ruled a suicide by the Clark County Coroner’s Office in Nevada.

It’s a terrible ending to the investigation of the golfer’s tragic death and authorities told RadarOnline.com that she was found with a plastic bag  over her head.

RadarOnline.com has obtained audio of the 911 call made by Dr. Thomas Hess – who said he knew her from the golf club – and found her lifeless body inside her Henderson, Nevada home.

AUDIO: Hear The 911 Call Here

“I need to report a suicide,” Hess told the 911 dispatcher. “I came by to check on her last night and she had a couple drinks…I came by to check on her now and she’s dead.

“She put a bag on her head.”

Pro Golfer Erica Blasberg Found Dead

The call was placed on May 9 when Hess stopped by Blasberg’s home to check on her.

“She was supposed to be leaving for a golf tournament but she didn’t,” Hess told the operator to explain his concern for Blasberg. “She picked up the phone and she sounded intoxicated at that time.”

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Still Grieving Marie Osmond Cancels Las Vegas Shows


Posted on Mar 17, 2010 @ 05:30PM - 14 comments
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Marie Osmond has cancelled The Donny and Marie Show at the Flamingo Las Vegas until next Tuesday, RadarOnline.com has confirmed.

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Publicist Alan Nierob confirms that Marie is still grieving and needs to spend more time with her family to heal the loss of her son.

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PHOTO: Marie Osmond’s Son With Woman He Left Suicide Note To


Posted on Mar 01, 2010 @ 11:53PM - 18 comments
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It is a photo that seems ordinary in the happiness it depicts. But seen now in the aftermath of Michael Blosil’s suicide, it is heartbreaking.

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In the photo seen here on RadarOnline.com, Blosil is standing next to his best friend Ruthann Clawson in front of a Christmas tree. The two friends are smiling and seem carefree. But now just a short while later, Blosil is dead and his friends and family are devastated.

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RadarOnline.com has learned that Ruthann found Michael’s suicide note following his death on Feb. 26 and she was reportedly mentioned in the note.

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Michael, 18, is one of Marie Osmond’s sons and had battled depression for years.

Blosil’s roommate Sean Srnik told Entertainment Tonight Ruthann was Michael’s closest friend and he addressed her in the second half of the suicide note. that earlier in the night everything seemed fine.

“Michael got a phone call and he left the living room,” Srnik said, recalling Feb. 26 when Michael jumped to his death from their eight floor apartment. “About 5  to 10 minutes later Ruthann came in and asked, ‘Where’s Michael?’
“She ran into his room and that’s where she found the note on his bed.

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“Ruthann is his best friend.

“The note described basically how he was doing his very last shower, his last cigarette. The other half was toward Ruthann. about how he’s the closest one with her here and how she’s the one he can really tell this to. And he went on to talk about how he hopes she has a great life.”

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