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Singer George Michael Found Dead on Christmas Day
Originally posted on December 25, 2016 18:05:05
Singer, George Micheal, Was Reclusive over the Last Few Years of his life
As we close out 2016, one of the absolute worst years for celebrity deaths, singer George Michael was found dead on Christmas morning. The singer died of heart failure in his sleep and was found in a "peaceful state." Previous to that he has suffered pneumonia and other health challenges as well as bouts with drugs. Michael's fans never got enough of him and he was in the process of planning a tour and filming a documentary about is life when he died. He was 53
Michael's career was laced with major success including top selling albums with the group Wham (1981-1986) and he enjoyed greater success as a solo artist. Michael encountered controversy when he won both "Favorite Male Vocalist Soul/R&B in 1989 as well as Favorite Male Vocalist Pop from the American Music Awards. no word on funeral arrangements as of yet.
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Young DJ Dies After Severe Beating Inside a Hollywood Nightclub
Originally posted on 2020-05-05 00:00:00
The Industry Dot Biz: DJ Steez, known to his family, friends, and loved ones as Jose Silva died on August 23rd, 2015 due to a beating inside the Hollywood nightclub, Cashmere. Jose was 20 years old at the time of his unfortunate death.

He was working Saturday night at Cashmere and after his set, he was hanging out with his friends inside the club according to KTLA reports. A little after midnight, a fight broke out on the club's second level and according to Silva's cousin, Dinora Lopez. As Silva made an attempt to defend his friend, he was then attacked by a group of men. By the time club security responded to the fight, Silva was already unconscious. Silva was rushed to the hospital but she remained in a coma until the time of his passing on Sunday night.