Tag Archives: Famous Celebrity Deaths

“Queen of Disco” Donna Summer is Dead

A generation that “loves to love you baby” bids her farewell
Posted on May 17, 2012 by Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)

American singer and songwriter Donna Summer, a.k.a. LaDonna Adrian Gaines, died today in Florida. The cause of death was cancer; she had been battling both lung and breast cancer. There has been speculation that particles from the 9/11 attacks were … Continue reading →

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Hairstylist Vidal Sassoon Dies at 84

The man who revolutionized haircuts and established an international chain of Vidal Sassoon Salons
Posted on May 10, 2012 by Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)

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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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