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Celebrity Rehab Isn't Canceled, Reveals Insider


Posted on Jan 07, 2012 @ 02:00AM - 11 comments

By Radar Staff

Despite rumors that it has been taken off the air, Celebrity Rehab has not been canceled, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.

Dr. Drew Pinsky's hit VH1 reality show "isn't canceled," an insider exclusively told Radar.

"A new deal is close to being signed and Pasadena Recovery Center readying the facility for more production," revealed the source.

Despite rumors that it has been taken off the air, Celebrity Rehab has not been canceled, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.

Dr. Drew Pinsky's hit VH1 reality show "isn't canceled," an insider exclusively told Radar.

"A new deal is close to being signed and Pasadena Recovery Center readying the facility for more production," revealed the source.

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There have been multiple reports that Celebrity Rehab was being closed down for good following the recent deaths of two of it's former cast members, actor Jeff Conaway and Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr.

Their deaths prompted a surge of criticism about the show, where stars try to get help for their addictions.

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ON YOUR RADAR: Celebrities We Lost In 2011


Posted on Dec 27, 2011 @ 12:00AM - 3 comments

By Radar Staff

As we prepare to ring in a new year, RadarOnline.com takes a look back at the celebrities we lost in 2011 who made their memorable mark on the world.

Apple founder Steve Jobs died at 56 on October 5 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. The tech guru leaves a vast legacy in his industry over the better part of four decades, listed as the inventor of household items such as iPod, iPhone and iPad, among others. He was also the driving force behind companies like Pixar and Atari.

Legendary newsman Andy Rooney died November 4, just weeks after his 1097th and final weekly segment on the CBS stalwart 60 Minutes, capping off a 33-year run.

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Jeff Conaway's Death Ruled Accidental


Posted on Oct 01, 2011 @ 12:12PM - Add a comment

By Radar Staff

An autopsy on Grease and Taxi star Jeff Conaway has resulted in a ruling that his tragic death was an accident, RadarOnline.com can report.

The actor - who battled a public addiction to drugs - died from a major internal infection, according to the Associated Press.

An autopsy on Grease and Taxi star Jeff Conaway has resulted in a ruling that his tragic death was an accident, RadarOnline.com can report.

The actor - who battled a public addiction to drugs - died from a major internal infection, according to the Associated Press.

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Conaway was taken off life support on May 27th and died at just 60.

Los Angeles County coroner Craig Harvey said a toxicology test was not conducted because the troubled star had been hospitalized for weeks prior to his death, so his blood would have come back clean.

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However he said when Conaway entered the hospital opiates and other drugs were in his system.

Conaway appeared on Celebrity Rehab and worked with Dr. Drew Pinsky who said the actor "was a terribly complex case with chronic pain, opiate addiction and severe childhood trauma."

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Friends Say Sad Farewell To Grease Star Jeff Conaway At Private Memorial


Posted on Jun 21, 2011 @ 02:10PM - 1 comment

By Radar Staff

Grease star Jeff Conaway had his final moment in the spotlight on Tuesday when his friends and family hosted a memorial service to say goodbye to the late actor, and RadarOnline.com has exclusive details of the sad event.

Grease star Jeff Conaway had his final moment in the spotlight on Tuesday when his friends and family hosted a memorial service to say goodbye to the late actor, and RadarOnline.com has exclusive details of the sad event.

The private ceremony, which was held at the Our Lady Of Grace Church in Encino, California, featured the Temptations singing a special tribute to their long-time friend and was hosted by his former fiancée, Vikki Lizzi.

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"There wasn't a dry eye in the house," a guest at the memorial told RadarOnline.com, as Lost Boys star Corey Feldman made a moving tribute to his fallen pal in front of the weeping crowd.

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Jeff Conaway Took His Own Life, Claims Friend


Posted on Jun 20, 2011 @ 09:05AM - 3 comments

By Radar Staff

Less than one month after the untimely passing of Grease star Jeff Conaway, his longtime friend and psychic-to-the-stars John Cohan has revealed exclusively to RadarOnline.com that he believes the actor took his own life.

Cohan spoke with Conaway the day before he was rushed to hospital and he admitted that "sometimes he wants to commit suicide."

Less than one month after the untimely passing of Grease star Jeff Conaway, his longtime friend and psychic-to-the-stars John Cohan has revealed exclusively to RadarOnline.com that he believes the actor took his own life.

Cohan spoke with Conaway the day before he was rushed to hospital and he admitted that "sometimes he wants to commit suicide."

"I told him you can't think of things like that and you're going to get better," Cohan said during our exclusive interview.

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Corey Feldman, The Temptations To Perform At Jeff Conaway Memorial


Posted on Jun 13, 2011 @ 01:00PM - 2 comments

by Radar Staff

Celebrities such as Corey Feldman and The Temptations will reportedly attend and perform at a private memorial at a Los Angeles-area church, June 21, for late star Jeff Conaway, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.

Celebrities such as Corey Feldman and The Temptations will reportedly attend and perform at a private memorial at a Los Angeles-area church, June 21, for late star Jeff Conaway, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.

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Marilyn Manson, a good pal of the late actor, has also been invited to the event, which will be held by Conaway's ex-girlfriend, Vikki Lizzi.

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New Celebrity Rehab Cast Announced


Posted on Jun 09, 2011 @ 04:15AM - 1 comment

by Radar Staff

Lindsay Lohan’s father Michael is among the personalities who will appear on the fifth season of VH1's Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew Pinsky.

Also joining the cast: actress Sean Young, “Long Island Lolita” Amy Fisher, fashionista Bai Ling, Survivor’s Jessica “Sugar” Kiper, Baywatch's Jeremy Jackson, retired baseball hurler Dwight Gooden, and Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler.

Lindsay Lohan’s father Michael is among the personalities who will appear on the fifth season of VH1's Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew Pinsky.

Also joining the cast: actress Sean Young, “Long Island Lolita” Amy Fisher, fashionista Bai Ling, Survivor’s Jessica “Sugar” Kiper, Baywatch's Jeremy Jackson, retired baseball hurler Dwight Gooden, and Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler.

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Two of the show’s past participants -- Taxi star Jeff Conaway and Alice In Chains rocker Mike Starr -- died earlier this year after long battles with addiction.

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Jeff Conaway's Body Released, But Funeral Could Take Months


Posted on Jun 02, 2011 @ 05:30AM - 2 comments

By Jen Heger
Radar Legal Editor

The body of Grease star Jeff Conaway has been released from the Los Angeles County Coroner, but don't expect a funeral any time soon, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.

"Mr. Conaway's body has been turned over to Forest Lawn Mortuary. The autopsy is complete," Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter tells us. The autopsy ruling is expected to take up to six weeks as they await results of toxicology tests.

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Jeff Conaway Family Insisted On Autopsy To Rule Out 'Foul Play'


Posted on May 31, 2011 @ 02:04PM - 3 comments

By Jen Heger
Radar Legal Editor

Jeff Conaway's family had an autopsy performed over the weekend on the Grease and Taxi star to rule out foul play, a source close to the situation tells RadarOnline.com.

"Jeff's sisters, Michelle and Carla wanted to have the autopsy done to rule out any foul play involving his death,” the source says. “There is no evidence that there was, but they wanted to be certain.

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