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Showing posts with label death. Show all posts
Showing posts with label death. Show all posts
Monday, May 2, 2011
Celebrities Celebrate Osama Bin Laden's Death
Celebrities Celebrate Osama Bin Laden's Death
Celebrities including Lady Gaga, Demi Lovato and Katy Perry have taken to their Twitter accounts to celebrate the news that terrorist Osama Bin Laden has been killed.
The news broke online earlier today, and US President Barack Obama confirmed that Bin Laden was dead in a live press conference.
Lady Gaga wrote on her Twitter account, "Just landed. Watching CNN, what a historical moment in the fight against hatred."
Demi Lovato tweeted, "USA I love my country.. We made history today.... Wow..... I don't care who disagrees, I support the troops of the United States of America.... GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!!!!!!!"
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian wrote, "Osama Bin Laden is dead!!! I can't wait to hear President Obama's announcement!!!"
Her sister Khloe added, "I loved our Presidents speech. May God bless us all!"
Joel Madden from Good Charlotte simply wrote, "America!!! , while his brother Benji encouraged Obama to sing at his press conference. He tweeted, "Yo BarrackObama you should do a little song at This news conference to celebrate! What do u say sir? give the people a treat!"
Katy Perry wrote, "AMERICA YEAH, HERE TO SAVE THE May DAY YEAH! then added "..Does anyone else find it strange that this is announced on May Day... I am releaved in some ways, but have a feeling of uncertainty now."
Hollywood actor and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger writes, "I'm proud of our men and women in uniform. Wherever you are, take a minute to say thank you to one of the brave heroes who serve our country."
Actress Christina Applegate tweeted, "Let me try this one more time...my heart raced when I heard the news. the terror he caused us was epic.the lives lost, too many..", while sociate Nicky Hilton added, "After 9 years, 8 months and 20 days justice is finally served.
US President Barack Obama confirmed the news of Bin Laden's death during a live press conference. Bin Laden was reportedly shot during a U.S.-led military mission earlier on Sunday and his body is currently in U.S. custody. DNA tests have confirmed his identity.
The Al-Qaeda leader, 54, is believed to have been the mastermind behind the tragedy of 9/11, when two airplanes crashed into the Twin Towers at the World Trade Center in New York on September 11, 2001. Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the worst terrorist atrocities in the country's history.
Osama bin Laden is dead
Osama bin Laden is dead
Osama bin Laden, the face of global terrorism and architect of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, was killed in a firefight with elite American forces Monday, then quickly buried at sea in a stunning finale to a furtive decade on the run.
Long believed to be hiding in caves, bin Laden was tracked down in a costly, custom-built hideout not far from a Pakistani military academy. The stunning news of his death prompted relief and euphoria outside the White House and around the globe, yet also fears of terrorist reprisals against the United States and its allies."Justice has been done," President Barack Obama said in a dramatic announcement at the White House.
The military operation took mere minutes, and there were no U.S. casualties.
U.S. helicopters ferried troops from Navy SEAL Team Six, a top military counter-terrorism unit, into the compound identified by the CIA as bin Laden's hideout — and back out again in less than 40 minutes. Bin Laden was shot in the head, officials said, after he and his bodyguards resisted the assault.
Three adult males were also killed in the raid, including one of bin Laden's sons, whom officials did not name. One of bin Laden's sons, Hamza, is a senior member of al-Qaida. U.S. officials also said one woman was killed when she was used as a shield by a male combatant, and two other women were injured.
The U.S. official who disclosed the burial at sea said it would have been difficult to find a country willing to accept the remains. Obama said the remains had been handled in accordance with Islamic custom, which requires speedy burial.
"I heard a thundering sound, followed by heavy firing. Then firing suddenly stopped. Then more thundering, then a big blast," said Mohammad Haroon Rasheed, a resident of Abbottabad, Pakistan, after the choppers had swooped in and then out again.
Source: Yahoo
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Famous Last Performances
Famous Last Performances
Which final farewells will be forever etched in our memories. From rock royalty to Hollywood icons, read about the memorable swan songs of living legends and fallen stars.
NASA’s most-flown shuttle (when was the maiden voyage?) made its final landing on March 9.
“Peggy Sue” (hear it) crooner Buddy Holly’s last performance was a stop on the “Winter Dance Party Tour” in Iowa on Feb. 2, 1959. He died in a plane crash en route to his next show .
The King’s last show was in Indianapolis (what was the venue?) on June 26, 1977, several weeks before he died at his famous Memphis home.
An internationally renowned performer, Josephine Baker starred in a smash Paris comeback revue on April 8, 1975, just days before her death at age 68
Famed tenor Luciano Pavarotti took the stage for the last time at the opening ceremony of the 2006 Winter Games He died the following year at the age of 71.
The legendary reggae artist’s last gig was a sold-out concert in Pittsburgh on Sept. 23, 1980 He died the following year at the age of 36.
Heath Ledger’s final role was in the 2009 fantasy film “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.” He died in January 2008, during a filming break.
This Hollywood icon’s last role was as Jett Rink in the 1956 classic “Giant’.” He died on Sept. 30, 1955, shortly after wrapping the film.
Tejano siren Selena played her native Texas for the last time at a standing-room-only Houston concert on Feb. 26, 1995. What was the occasion? She died two weeks later.
The illustrious illusionists and their Bengal tiger, Montecore performed for Las Vegas audiences one last time in February 2009. What tragedy preceded this reunion.
Before retiring, this celebrated soprano gave her final performance at New York City’s Lincoln Center on Jan. 3, 1985. Which opera did she star in.
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