Cause Of Death Released For 'Melrose Place,' 'Days Of Our Lives' Actor Patrick Muldoon, 57 Cause Of Death Released For 'Melrose Place,' 'Days Of Our Lives' Actor Patrick Muldoon, 57
Cause Of Death Released For 'Melrose Place,' 'Days Of Our Lives' Actor Patrick Muldoon, 57 The cause of death for actor Patrick Muldoon, best known for his roles on "Days of Our Lives" and "Melrose Place," has been revealed. Muldoon, 57, died suddenly at his Beverly Hills, California, home on Sunday, April 19. According to his death certificate, viewed by People, his death was caused by a myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack. The document also lists pulmonary embolism and hereditary coagulopathy as contributing factors. Original report: Actor Patrick Muldoon Dies Suddenly At 57: Starred On 'Melrose Place,' 'Days Of Our Lives' Hereditary coagulopathy is a gen…
Maryland Family Scrambles To Bury 98-Year-Old Matriarch Found Weeks After Storm Death Maryland Family Scrambles To Bury 98-Year-Old Matriarch Found Weeks After Storm Death
Maryland Family Scrambles To Bury 98-Year-Old Matriarch Found Weeks After Storm Death A Maryland woman who lived nearly 100 years was not discovered for weeks after dying during a winter storm, and now her family is working to carry out her final wishes. Odessa Audrey Henderson, 98, died during the spate of winter storms that swept through the region, but was not immediately located, according to her daughter, Ina Segears. After she was found, Henderson’s body was taken to the Medical Examiner’s Office in Virginia, where it remained for several weeks, Segears said. Now, her family is trying to bring her home to Maryland for burial. Henderson, described as a kind and devote…
Community Grieves 22-Year-Old Killed In Frederick Crash As Family Faces 'Unimaginable' Loss Community Grieves 22-Year-Old Killed In Frederick Crash As Family Faces 'Unimaginable' Loss
Community Grieves 22-Year-Old Killed In Frederick Crash As Family Faces 'Unimaginable' Loss A Maryland community is grieving a 22-year-old man killed in a crash on US-15, as friends and loved ones try to come to terms with a loss they say feels like losing family. Samuel Adetayo-Oguntade was killed Monday morning, April 27, after a single-vehicle crash in the northbound lanes of the highway near Motters Station Road, according to Frederick County Fire & Rescue officials. Crews were dispatched around 7:30 a.m. for a vehicle that had struck a guardrail, trapping multiple people inside.  Two occupants had to be extricated from the wreckage, and several others were rushed to…
Maryland Father Dies Weeks After Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis, Leaving Behind 8-Year-Old Son Maryland Father Dies Weeks After Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis, Leaving Behind 8-Year-Old Son
Maryland Father Dies Weeks After Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis, Leaving Behind 8-Year-Old Son A Maryland father is being remembered for a life of dedication and love after dying just weeks after being diagnosed with stage four cancer, leaving behind his young son and a grieving community. Calvin Dewitt Bellamy Jr., 44, died on Wednesday, April 22, less than a month after doctors diagnosed him with advanced cancer in early April, according to family members. His illness progressed so quickly that doctors were unable to stabilize him long enough to begin treatment. "His illness progressed quickly, and due to severe breathing complications, doctors were unable to stabilize him eno…
‘No Parent Expects That Call’: Jared Brundage, 20, Killed In Virginia Motorcycle Crash ‘No Parent Expects That Call’: Jared Brundage, 20, Killed In Virginia Motorcycle Crash
‘No Parent Expects That Call’: Jared Brundage, 20, Killed In Virginia Motorcycle Crash A family in Virginia received a phone call on Thursday that no parent wants or expects to hear. Their 20-year-old son was killed in a motorcycle accident. Jared Brundage was killed on April 23 after striking a curb, being thrown from his motorcycle, and slamming into a light pole. The crash was reported around 11 p.m. that night as he was heading westbound on Colonel Jameson Boulevard in Culpeper. He was rushed to UVA Culpeper Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. A 2023 Culpeper High School graduate, Brundage is now being remembered for being "a true daredevil in every se…
‘Laurel’s Finest’: Brian Bennett Remembered As Devoted Dad, Leader After Maryland Crash ‘Laurel’s Finest’: Brian Bennett Remembered As Devoted Dad, Leader After Maryland Crash
‘Laurel’s Finest’: Brian Bennett Remembered As Devoted Dad, Leader After Maryland Crash Brian Bennett was the kind of guy people counted on — at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Now, his sudden death is leaving a hole across Laurel that won’t be easy to fill. Bennett, a longtime City of Laurel public works employee, beloved husband and father of two, was killed in a car crash in Pasadena on Sunday, April 19, leaving behind a devastated community. He was 43. A Laurel native, Bennett spent his life building deep roots in the community he loved, both on the job and off it. Since joining the Department of Public Works in 2017, he worked his way up to Street Maintenance…
Maryland DEA Agent Dies Months After Retirement Following Two-Year Battle With Cancer Maryland DEA Agent Dies Months After Retirement Following Two-Year Battle With Cancer
Maryland DEA Agent Dies Months After Retirement Following Two-Year Battle With Cancer A longtime federal agent who spent nearly three decades serving his country has died just months after retiring in Maryland, leaving behind a wife, two daughters, and a legacy that stretched far beyond the badge. Sean O’Brien Fitzpatrick, 59, died Sunday, April 19, in Salisbury, after a two-year battle with cancer, according to his loved ones. The Maryland resident had just stepped away from a 28-year career as a Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration in December 2025. For those who knew him, though, Fitzpatrick was more than his title. He was the guy with U2 blasting thro…
Young Mom Gunned Down In DC Alley Leaves Behind 2-Year-Old Son Who Was 'Her Whole World' Young Mom Gunned Down In DC Alley Leaves Behind 2-Year-Old Son Who Was 'Her Whole World'
Young Mom Gunned Down In DC Alley Leaves Behind 2-Year-Old Son Who Was 'Her Whole World' A young mother who was “her son’s whole world” has been taken too soon, loved ones say, leaving behind a 2-year-old boy and a grieving family now trying to rebuild after a deadly shooting. Jamillah Gales, 25, was shot and killed late Tuesday night in DC, leaving loved ones searching for answers and leaning on each other in the days since. Her 2-year-old son, Royce Hawkins, was with her shortly before the shooting and was reported missing in the hours that followed, prompting an AMBER Alert that drew widespread attention. He was found safe within an hour. But for those who knew Gales, the …
Maryland Dad, Business Owner Scott Chait Dies Suddenly, Leaves Wife, Four Kids Maryland Dad, Business Owner Scott Chait Dies Suddenly, Leaves Wife, Four Kids
Maryland Dad, Business Owner Scott Chait Dies Suddenly, Leaves Wife, Four Kids Scott Chait left behind more than just a business when he died unexpectedly — he left behind a wife, four kids, and a Maryland community helping to pick up the pieces. The owner of Sparks Electric, Chait was the breadwinner for his family before his death on Friday, April 17, according to organizers of a fundraiser set up for his wife and children in the days after his passing. “With the sudden passing of Scott Chait, we have created this GoFundMe page to help his family with expenses during this difficult time,” organizer Mary Beth Brubaker wrote. "Scott leaves behind a wife and four child…
Democratic Congressman Dies After 20 Years In Office Democratic Congressman Dies After 20 Years In Office
Democratic Congressman Dies After 20 Years In Office David Scott, a 12-term Democratic congressman has died. His death was confirmed Wednesday, April 22, by his office and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The 80-year-old Scott represented Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, which includes parts of metro Atlanta, since 2003.  Known for his focus on economic development, civil rights, and veterans’ affairs, Scott was a trailblazer in Congress and a respected advocate for his constituents. He was the first Black chair of the House Agriculture Committee, Scott’s political career spanned nearly five decades. Before joinin…
Washington Post Editor Found Dead After Layoff: Reports Washington Post Editor Found Dead After Layoff: Reports
Washington Post Editor Found Dead After Layoff: Reports Dan Eggen, a Pulitzer-prizewinning reporter and longtime Washington Post editor, was found dead at 60 years, the outlet reports. Eggen was laid off earlier this year in a round of mass cuts. His ex-wife, Stephanie Armour, confirmed Eggen's death to the Washington Post. No foul play is suspected and a formal cause is pending an autopsy. A GoFundMe created by Jenna Johnson for Eggen's children, Madeleine and Max, had a goal of raising $45,000. Eggen joined The Washington Post in 1997, starting as a Metro reporter before covering the Justice Department, national security, and the Wh…
Rif Hutton Dies: Beloved Actor Starred On 'Doogie Howser,'  'JAG' Rif Hutton Dies: Beloved Actor Starred On 'Doogie Howser,'  'JAG'
Rif Hutton Dies: Beloved Actor Starred On 'Doogie Howser,' 'JAG' Rif Hutton, a veteran actor best known for his roles on "Doogie Howser, M.D." and "JAG," has died. Hutton's death at age 73 came on Saturday, April 18, at his home in Pasadena, California, following a battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Hutton was a prolific performer with a career spanning decades. He played Dr. Ron Welch, a recurring character and close friend of Neil Patrick Harris’s character on "Doogie Howser, M.D.," appearing in 17 episodes from 1989 to 1993.  On "JAG," he portrayed Lt. Cmdr. Alan Mattoni in five epi…