Ep.80 | Join us as we reflect on the recent passing of five influential figures across entertainment and pop culture.
- Malcolm‑Jamal Warner
- Chuck Mangione
- Anne Burrell
- Ozzy Osbourne
- Hulk Hogan
We explore their legacies, notable milestones, circumstances of their deaths, reactions from peers and fans, and what they’ll be most remembered for.
Segment Breakdown
🎭 1. Malcolm‑Jamal Warner
- Death: July 20, 2025, in Limón, Costa Rica — drowned while swimming during a family vacation at age 54
- Legacy: Best known as Theodore Huxtable on The Cosby Show. Also recognized for roles in Malcolm & Eddie, Sons of Anarchy, The Resident; Grammy‑winning music collaborator
- Reactions: Heartfelt tributes from Cosby Show co-stars including Keshia Knight Pulliam, who called him her “big brother”
🎷 2. Chuck Mangione
- Death: July 22, 2025, age 84, passed peacefully in his Rochester, New York home while asleep
- Legacy: Celebrated flugelhorn & trumpet virtuoso; worldwide fame from "Feels So Good" (1977), more than 30 albums, collaborations with jazz legends, and educator in later years
🍳 3. Anne Burrell
- Death: June 17, 2025, at 55 in Brooklyn, New York; confirmed suicide by acute intoxication involving multiple substances
- Legacy: Beloved Food Network personality, host of Worst Cooks in America, and Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, known for her energetic teaching style and culinary passion
- Reactions: Renowned chefs and co‑hosts honored her warmth, mentorship, and enduring spirit
🤘 4. Ozzy Osbourne
- Death: July 22, 2025—as announced by family, he died peacefully at 76 in England, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s and complications from spinal injuries
- Legacy: Frontman of Black Sabbath, dubbed the “Prince of Darkness,” solo superstar, cultural icon who helped define heavy metal; final Black Sabbath concert held on July 5 at Villa Park, Birmingham, fundraising event “Back to the Beginning”
- Reactions: Family issued statements condemning online conspiracy theories, emphasizing that Ozzy was in good spirits before passing; tributes from fellow musicians and public figures
💪 5. Hulk Hogan
- Death: July 24, 2025, age 71, died of cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida home
- Legacy: Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea was one of wrestling’s biggest stars—major influence in WWF’s 1980s surge, WrestleMania mainstay, later founder of Real American Freestyle promotion
- Reactions: WWE figures including Vince McMahon, Triple H; wrestling icons like Ric Flair and The Undertaker saluted him; Trump and others expressed condolences.
Resources & Copyright
- Credits: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/07/25/malcolm-jamal-warner-death-cause-drowning/85371564007/
- https://people.com/anne-burrell-cause-of-death-suicide-11778277
- https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/24/arts/music/chuck-mangione-dead.html
- https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/arts/music/ozzy-osbourne-dead.html
- https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/24/sports/hulk-hogan-dead.html
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