Category Archives: Just Passed

47-year-old Adam Yauch Dies of Cancer – A License to Ill

My personal inside view of the early days of the Beastie Boys and the music genre they helped create, “Hip Hop Rap”
Posted on May 4, 2012 by Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)

I had no idea Adam Yauch, a.k.a. MCA, had been battling cancer, so it came as quite a shock to me this morning. He’s survived by his wife Dechen Wangdu and his 14-year-old daughter Tenzin. Having an intimate history with … Continue reading →

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Former NFL linebacker Junior Seau dead at 43

Authorities say cause of death was a gunshot wound, possibly self-inflicted
Posted on May 2, 2012 by Liz Matsushita (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Junior Seau, a well-known retired NFL player who spent much of his career on the San Diego Chargers, was found dead today at his Oceanside, California home. Seau’s girlfriend, whose name is not currently being released, is the one who … Continue reading →

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Whitney Houston Dead from Unknown Causes

The legendary singer/actress autopsy and toxicology report underway
Posted on February 11, 2012 by Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Whitney Houston, singer of “I Will Always Love You,” has died at just 48 years old from a suspected drug overdose. There were “no signs of criminal intent.” Houston has left an incredible legacy behind her, as the recipient of … Continue reading →

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A Voice That Will Remain in Our Hearts Forever

Etta James Passes at the Age of 73
Posted on January 20, 2012 by Antal Polony (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Legendary blues and R&B singer Etta James passed away this morning at a Riverside, CA hospital due to complications from leukemia. After a long and celebrated career, in which she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, won … Continue reading →

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Revolutionary Designer Dies at 105

Today, we remember the art of Eva Zeisel.
Posted on January 8, 2012 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Eva Zeisel was a revolutionary ceramic artist and designer whose eccentric work changed the way Americans experience their homes and lives throughout a century. She died last month in New York City at the incredible age of 105. Ms. Zeisel … Continue reading →

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Andy Rooney, 1919-2011

Remembering the life of a legendary news icon
Posted on November 5, 2011 by Katie Ryan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

After only a month of retirement, Any Rooney has passed away at the age of 92 due to complications following a minor surgery.  For anyone who was a fan of his work in journalism or his weekly segment on “60 … Continue reading →

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