Sadness

Eunice Kennedy Shriver, sister of John, mother of Maria Shriver and the founder of the Special Olympics, passed away early this morning at the age of 88. During the past few years, Eunice suffered several strokes and wasn't doing too well. Her family gathered at the Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, Mass. last week to begin to say their goodbyes. The Shriver family released a statement, here's a little bit of it:

"She was the light of our lives, a mother, wife, grandmother, sister and aunt who taught us by example and with passion what it means to live a faith-driven life of love and service to others. For each of us, she often seemed to stop time itself -- to run another Special Olympics Games, to visit us in our homes, to attend to her own mother, her sisters and brothers, and to sail, tell stories, and laugh and serve her friends. We have always been honored to share our mother with people of good will the world over who believe, as she did, that there is no limit to the human spirit. At this time of loss, we feel overwhelmed by the gifts of prayer and support poured out to us from so many who loved her. We are together in our belief that she is now in heaven, rejoicing with her family, enjoying the fruits of her faith, and still urging us onward to the challenges ahead. Her love will inspire us to faith and service always."

Eunice was always my favorite Kennedy, because she probably smelled like gardenias and peppermints. And in her old age, she always wore pearls. This is important. May she rest in peace.

John Hughes died this morning in NYC after suffering a heart attack while on a morning walk. John was in NYC to visit with his family. He was only 59-years-old. It feels like the 80s (aka my childhood) is dying and this is sad. Is this Summer over yet?

I must thank John for Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Pretty In Pink, Weird Science (my favorite of favorites), Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Planes Trains & Automobiles, She's Having A Baby, Curly Sue, Home Alone, Vacation, European Vacation, Career Opportunities and the list goes on and on....

May John rest in peace.

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Sam the koala, who became an international icon of hope after the Aussie bush fires, has gone off to the great big eucalyptus forest in the sky. I know, it's okay to loudly wail in your cubicle. Everyone will just think you're having another "life realization" while dealing with your hangover. Let it out. Let it out.

Sam died during surgery. Doctors were trying to remove cysts caused by chlamydia. Apparently, chlamydia affects nearly 50% of the koala population. WAIT. Was Parasite Hilton in Australia recently? Close your borders to all Hiltons, Australia. Think of the koalas. :(

During the aftermath of the bush fires, Sam was found badly burned and suffering from a bad case of the thirsties. A fireman offered her a drink from a bottle of water and that beautiful moment was captured by a camera. It made its way around the internets and made all of us with dead hearts feel emotion again. Sam taught us how to feel things again!

Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd mourned Sam today and said, "The symbol of hope for so many people around the world was the great picture of that wonderful koala being fed water by one of our firefighters. I think that gave the people of the world a great sense of hope that this country, Australia, could come through those fires, as we have. Sam the Koala was part of the symbolism of that, and it's tragic that Sam the koala is no longer with us."

May Sam rest in peace.... Seriously, this is really sad. Look at this face:

....And I'm on the floor drowning in a puddle of my own tears (just pretend I can actually produce tears).

Alexis Cohen aka Glitter Girl was hit by a car and killed early Saturday morning in Seaside Heights, NJ. She was only 25. The police say they are treating her death as a homicide and currently looking for the hit-and-run driver.

Alexis first auditioned for American Idol during season 7. The judges didn't give her a golden ticket which caused her to launch into a rant where she told Simon Cowell to fuck off and said she was going to pursue actressing (!!!!).

Alexis cleaned up her look and auditioned again the next season, but she was also rejected. And she once again, delivered a giant F U to Simon.

I'd like to think that Alexis is sitting up in heaven, still flipping Simon off.

The Summer of Death has claimed another legend! The hugely talented and naturally gorgeous Gidget passed away on Tuesday night from a stroke at the age of 15 (73 in dog years). Gidget's trainer confirmed the sad news to People, "She made so many people happy."

Gidget is best known to the world as the one and only Taco Bell chihuahua. A chihuahua named Dinky was the original, but he was quickly replaced by Gidget. Gidget was in several commercials, print ads for Taco Bell and even went on to STAR in Legally Blonde 2 as Bruiser's mom! How she was not nominated for an Oscar for that performance still boggles my mind.

Rest in peace, Gidget! My chihuahua and I will pour out a Pintos 'N Cheese (that doesn't sound right) today in Gidget's honor!

Oh no. 2009 is not doing us right! Another legend has passed. Walter Cronkite went off to the great big newsroom in the sky today at the age 92. Walter's family said he died at 7:42 tonight in New York. Walter's cause of death is not known yet, but a few weeks ago his family said he was suffering from cerebrovascular disease.

Walter was the anchor on the CBS news from 1962 to 1981. He delivered news of the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963 and also announced the first moon landing in 1969. Walter would end each broadcast with his signature line: "And that's the way it is."

Walter is survived by his three children and his many grandchildren.

May Walter rest in peace..... He will always be an American icon and will forever be missed.

Cindy Adams of The New York Post says that Elizabeth Taylor was hospitalized in Los Angeles yesterday, because she has the sads in a major way. A source said that ever since her best friend Michael Jackson passed away, she's been in a terrible state.

Apparently, Elizabeth has not received rainbow-filled hugs from the family either. The source says that Elizabeth wanted to attend Michael's private funeral, but she was banned by the family, because she was his friend and not theirs. Take that with a grain of salt, because Elizabeth already Twittered that she was going to mourn Michael on her own, because she didn't want to be part of the "public whoopla."

The source added that Elizabeth is suffering from exhaustion.

You know, there should be some kind of fluffy kitten network for situations like this. Liz just needs to eat a lot grilled cheese sandwiches while watching kittens play 24-hours a day. It'll cheer her up a little. Kind of like the Shiba Inu PUPPY cam. Actually, scratch that. That's not a good idea, because when the Shiba Inu puppy went completely dark, so did my no-heart (again).

In a TV interview with Piers Morgan, Katie Price says that she had a miscarriage just a few weeks before her marriage to Peter Andre ended.

Katie found out after she returned to England from America where she was shooting her reality show with Peter Andre and the kiddies. Katie says she was ten weeks pregnant when the doctors told her the fetus had no heart beat during a routine scan. After the doctor did some bloodwork, he thought there was a chance the baby was still alive, because the HGC levels were high. He called Katie in for another scan. She went on to say, "I went in thinking, 'He’s going to be great, he’s going to see a heartbeat.'" But the doctor told her that her baby had passed away.

Six days later she was running in the London Marathon, "I'm running along... and I'm trying to keep myself together, not to cry. I just wanted to say to people, 'Just leave me alone, I've just lost a baby.'"

Katie said that the loss of their baby had nothing to do with their marriage going sour. She says it was Peter's decision to quit their marriage, because he thought she was doing illegal sexy times with her horse-riding instructor Andrew. Katie denies that she ever rode her instructor. She also says she tried to make the marriage work, but Peter wasn't willing to try, "It was all down to Pete, he wanted this, not me. He's not as innocent as he's been making out."

When The Sun asked Peter Andre to comment on Katie's interview, his ass was not happy that she told the entire world about her miscarriage. His rep said, "It was Peter's child as well and Peter is devastated and deeply disappointed that Kate has chosen to speak out about this and their marriage. It is a private matter."

Ouch. I kind of felt the chill. Queens can be so bitchy during times of sadness (don't look at me like that). But I don't know why Peter Andre is clutching his pearl necklace (you decide what kind) in shock that Katie is sharing their business with everyone. I mean, Katie has already shared with us that Peter's peen is the color of butt butter, among other things.

I wonder what Harvey thinks about Peter leaving his mama je'e during such a sad time. I think he should express his feelings to the world in the form of an interpretive dance.

Oscar G. Mayer has flown off in a giant Wienermobile to the great big BBQ in the sky at the age of 95. Oscar's wife, Geraldine, confirmed the sad news to the Associated Press. Geraldine said that Oscar died from the olds.

Oscar was the third Mayer to be the HBIC of the family business which his pepaw started. Oscar G. Mayer became president of the company in 1955 and he held the position for 41 years.

I hope Mimi sings the "Oh, I Wish I Was An Oscar Mayer Wiener...." song. It's the least she can do, because you know she has eaten millions of tiny "morsels" of his products. I also think John Mayer should back her up on the song since he might be related to Oscar. And John's a giant wiener, so it makes sense.

And I'm sure Oscar's funeral will be full of the sads, but think of the food they are going to serve!!!

May Oscar G. Mayer rest in peace.... I will think of him whenever I take a bite out of his delicious hot dogs (you know what I was really going to type). R.I.P.

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Michael Jackson's Memorial is expected to begin within a few minutes, so you might as well grab the Fritos, the Kleenex and stop working. If your boss gives you lip, just call 911 and they will immediately be arrested for trying to keep you from watching this important intergalactic event. Livestream above.