CT College Student Studying Abroad In Spain Dies In Canary Islands: He 'Made A Lasting Impact' CT College Student Studying Abroad In Spain Dies In Canary Islands: He 'Made A Lasting Impact'
CT College Student Studying Abroad In Spain Dies In Canary Islands: He 'Made A Lasting Impact' A Connecticut college student who was studying abroad in Spain has died. Aidan O'Grady, of Shelton, who was studying finance and data science at North Carolina State University, died in the Lanzarote area of the Canary Islands, a GoFundMe set up for his family said. An email to Lanzarote police was not immediately returned. NC State said it is providing resources for the school community, but did not provide information on his death. "We are deeply saddened by the loss of our student Aidan Patrick O’Grady, and our thoughts remain with his family and friends," the statement said. "Support a…
Guitarist Who Wrote '90s Alt-Rock Anthem Dies At 56 Guitarist Who Wrote '90s Alt-Rock Anthem Dies At 56
Guitarist Who Wrote '90s Alt-Rock Anthem Dies At 56 Greg Brown, a founding guitarist of the alt-rock band Cake, has died after a brief illness. Cake announced Brown's death in an Instagram post on Saturday, Feb. 7. He was 56 years old, Consequence of Sound reported. Brown was the sole songwriter behind the group's 1996 breakout hit "The Distance," which reached No. 4 on Billboard's Alternative Airplay chart. "It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Greg Brown's passing after a brief illness," Cake wrote. "Greg was an integral part of Cake's early sound and development. His creative contributions were immense, and his pre…
Brad Arnold Dies At 47: Voice Behind 3 Doors Down Hit 'Kryptonite' Brad Arnold Dies At 47: Voice Behind 3 Doors Down Hit 'Kryptonite'
Brad Arnold Dies At 47: Voice Behind 3 Doors Down Hit 'Kryptonite' Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the rock band 3 Doors Down, has died at age 47 after a battle with stage four kidney cancer. The band announced Arnold’s death on Saturday, Feb. 7, saying he died peacefully in his sleep with his wife Jennifer and family by his side, according to a post shared on the group’s official Facebook page. Arnold revealed in May of last year that he had been diagnosed with stage four kidney cancer. “As a founding member, vocalist, and original drummer of 3 Doors Down, Brad helped redefine mainstream rock music, blending post-grunge accessibility with emo…
Never Got To Hold Him: NY Mom Dies After Giving Birth, Support Swells For 2 Children Never Got To Hold Him: NY Mom Dies After Giving Birth, Support Swells For 2 Children
Never Got To Hold Him: NY Mom Dies After Giving Birth, Support Swells For 2 Children What should have been a joyful new beginning turned into an unimaginable tragedy after a young New York mom suffered a massive medical emergency just after giving birth. Leeanna Pato, of the Bronx, died Friday, Jan. 30, after suffering a massive heart attack related to serious pre-existing medical conditions, according to a GoFundMe campaign. Doctors performed an emergency seven-hour surgery and implanted a heart pump to keep her alive. Despite those efforts, Leeanna later suffered a stroke and remained in critical condition in the intensive care unit. As her family kept vigil, her newborn…
Chuck Negron Dies: Three Dog Night's Voice Behind 'Joy To The World' Chuck Negron Dies: Three Dog Night's Voice Behind 'Joy To The World'
Chuck Negron Dies: Three Dog Night's Voice Behind 'Joy To The World' The distinctive voice that made "Joy to the World" a generational anthem has been silenced. Chuck Negron, a founding member and lead singer of the rock group Three Dog Night, died Monday, Feb. 2, at age 83 in Studio City, Los Angeles.  His publicist, Zach Farnum, attributed his death to complications from heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the latter of which he had lived with for over three decades. Negron was the tenor voice behind some of Three Dog Night's biggest hits, including "Joy to the World," "One," "An Old Fashioned Love Song," and "Easy to Be Hard." T…
CT Dad Who Could 'Fix Anything' Dies Unexpectedly, Leaving Behind Wife and 3 Kids CT Dad Who Could 'Fix Anything' Dies Unexpectedly, Leaving Behind Wife and 3 Kids
CT Dad Who Could 'Fix Anything' Dies Unexpectedly, Leaving Behind Wife and 3 Kids A Connecticut father of three who died suddenly is being remembered for his commitment to family and his ability to fix anything. Now, his community is rallying around his loved ones as they grieve an overwhelming loss.  Vinnie Ojeda, 45, died unexpectedly at his Bristol home on Monday, Jan. 26, leaving behind his beloved wife, Sheena, and their three children, Brianna, Lily, and Julian, "his pride and joy," his obituary said. His family did not release a cause of death. The Camden, New Jersey, native could often be "found working on a project around the house, tinkering in his shed, w…
Demond Wilson Dies: Starred In Iconic Sitcom 'Sanford And Son' Demond Wilson Dies: Starred In Iconic Sitcom 'Sanford And Son'
Demond Wilson Dies: Starred In Iconic Sitcom 'Sanford And Son' Grady Demond Wilson, the actor celebrated for his role as Lamont Sanford on the groundbreaking NBC-TV 1970s sitcom "Sanford and Son," has died. Wilson's death at his home in Palm Springs, California, on Friday, Jan. 30, at the age of 79, was due to complications related to cancer, first reported by TMZ and confirmed by his son, Demond Wilson Jr.  Born in Valdosta, Georgia, on Oct. 13, 1946, Wilson grew up in New York City, where he studied tap dance and ballet. He made his Broadway debut at age 4 and performed at Harlem's Apollo Theater at age 12, according to his Wikipedia page. …
Catherine O'Hara, 'Home Alone,' 'Beetlejuice' Star Dead At 71 Catherine O'Hara, 'Home Alone,' 'Beetlejuice' Star Dead At 71
Catherine O'Hara, 'Home Alone,' 'Beetlejuice' Star Dead At 71 Emmy winning actress Catherine O'Hara had died at the age of 71, her manager confirmed on Friday, Jan. 30. A cause of death was not announced. O'Hara was most known for her role as the mother determined to get back to her son in "Home Alone" and as the self absorbed Moira Rose on the acclaimed TV show "Schitt's Creek," which led to an Emmy for Best Actress in a Comedy. Born in Toronto, O'Hara joined the Second City comedy troupe and spent five seasons on SCTV. She later appeared as Delia Deetz in "Beetlejuice" and in the Martin Scorsese film "After Hours." Her most enduring role remains "H…
Funeral Set For Former CT Fire Chief Who Died At 69: There Is 'Not a Finer Man' Funeral Set For Former CT Fire Chief Who Died At 69: There Is 'Not a Finer Man'
Funeral Set For Former CT Fire Chief Who Died At 69: There Is 'Not a Finer Man' A former fire chief and firefighter is being remembered as a hardworking and compassionate leader after he died earlier this month. He was 69. His family has announced that a funeral will be held next month. Rob Brown served as chief of the Colchester Fire Department and was a member of the Salem Volunteer Department. He died Jan. 24 of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, his family said in his obituary. A public memorial for the Middletown native will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Colchester Fire Department. Burial will be private at the Exeter Cemetery in Lebanon. Firefighters across t…
In Wake Of Fiance's Sudden Death, $13K Raised For CT Mom, 2 Young Children In Wake Of Fiance's Sudden Death, $13K Raised For CT Mom, 2 Young Children
In Wake Of Fiance's Sudden Death, $13K Raised For CT Mom, 2 Young Children A Connecticut family is reeling after the sudden loss of a devoted father and fiancé, leaving a young mother to raise two small children on her own. Jon “Jonny” Sansabrino, 35, of Rocky Hill, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, Jan. 21, according to family and friends. He leaves behind his fiancée, Schantal Thielke, and their young children, 6-year-old Chloe and 3-year-old Leo. A GoFundMe launched by coworkers describes the impact in plain terms. “Schantal is a young mother who has just suffered an unimaginable loss,” organizer Jeannine Audia wrote. “... With his unexpected passing…
Beloved CT Firefighter Remembered For His Big Heart, Quiet Heroism: 'He Was Always There' Beloved CT Firefighter Remembered For His Big Heart, Quiet Heroism: 'He Was Always There'
Beloved CT Firefighter Remembered For His Big Heart, Quiet Heroism: 'He Was Always There' Standing 6-foot-5, Hunter Pivec Quinn towered over most people, but he had no problem kneeling to meet someone eye to eye to lend a helping hand, loved ones said.  The 31-year-old Bethel volunteer firefighter died on Jan. 17, and since then, tributes and memorials have poured in, highlighting Quinn's compassion, talents, and brave spirit. His loved ones did not release a cause of death. "Hunter was an amazing son, brother, uncle, nephew, grandson, friend, and boyfriend," his family wrote in his obituary. "He had a huge heart and loved his family dearly. Hunter poured his heart and soul…
Produce Pete Dies, 80 Produce Pete Dies, 80
Produce Pete Dies, 80 Peter Napolitano, better known to viewers as his TV persona “Produce Pete,” has died, Channel 4 NBC New York announced Monday, Jan. 26. He was 80. The Englewood, NJ native was a fixture on the Saturday editions of "Weekend Today in New York," where he often spoke about growing up in Bergen County and working at his family’s neighborhood market, Napolitano’s Produce. Pete married his wife, Bette, whom he met when he was just 16 years old, and took over the market in 1970. The store closed in 2006 after 53 years in business. Bette, along with the couple’s children and grandchildren, frequentl…