Sophie Kipner was working as a bartender in London when she first met Baron Wolman. Kipner, an artist and writer, made Wolman a gin and tonic. As the two began chatting, Kipner learned exactly who her customer was: Rolling Stone‘s first chief photographer, who captured Sixties icons like Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix, and documented Woodstock in 1969. “I couldn’t believe he was the guy who took all these photos that I’ve been drooling over for so long,” she says.
Kipner was working on a novel at the time,...
Kipner was working on a novel at the time,...
- 3/26/2021
- by Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
Halfway through the year, we’ve already lost a number of stars across Hollywood. Here’s a list of some of the notable celebrities and industry professionals in film, TV, music and sports who have passed away so far in 2018.
Jon Paul Steuer
Jon Paul Steuer, a former child actor who starred in “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” and most recently under the stage name Jonny Jewels for the rock band P.R.O.B.L.E.M.S., died on January 1. He was 33.
Mark Tenser
Mark Tenser, president and CEO of B-Movie studio Crown International Pictures, died on January 1. At his request, his age was not disclosed.
Frank Buxton
Frank Buxton, a writer and director best known for his work on “The Odd Couple” and “Happy Days,” died on January 2. He was 87.
Donnelly Rhodes
Donnelly Rhodes, a Canadian actor who played chief medical officer Dr. Sherman Cottle on the “Battlestar Galactica” reboot,...
Jon Paul Steuer
Jon Paul Steuer, a former child actor who starred in “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” and most recently under the stage name Jonny Jewels for the rock band P.R.O.B.L.E.M.S., died on January 1. He was 33.
Mark Tenser
Mark Tenser, president and CEO of B-Movie studio Crown International Pictures, died on January 1. At his request, his age was not disclosed.
Frank Buxton
Frank Buxton, a writer and director best known for his work on “The Odd Couple” and “Happy Days,” died on January 2. He was 87.
Donnelly Rhodes
Donnelly Rhodes, a Canadian actor who played chief medical officer Dr. Sherman Cottle on the “Battlestar Galactica” reboot,...
- 1/1/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Musician Joel Taylor recently released his latest single “Moment’s Notice,” just months after releasing his “Give Myself Away” music video, which was directed by friend Courteney Cox. Taylor revealed that the song was inspired by his move from Australia to the U.S. “It’s kind of a song about moving to the U.S., really moving to L.A. the week […]...
- 12/7/2018
- by Destinee Scott
- Uinterview
The cause of death of Storm Chasers star Joel Taylor was revealed this morning five months after his passing. TMZ reports thatTaylor died from Mdma poisoning after taking ecstasy on a cruise ship, citing toxicology reports released by The Bureau of Forensic Sciences of Puerto Rico. In addition to ecstasy, traces of ketamine were found in his body. Taylor was found unresponsive in his cabin aboard the Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas cruise hours after ingesting the substances. He was soon pronounced dead by local authorities. The news was announced in January by his Storm Chasers co-star Reed Timmer on Twitter. "Rip my best friend and storm chasing partner, Joel...
- 6/22/2018
- E! Online
"Storm Chasers" star Joel Taylor died from an ecstasy overdose while on a cruise ship earlier this year ... according to his toxicology results. The Bureau of Forensic Sciences of Puerto Rico tells us, based on Taylor's lab results, it was determined his cause of death was Mdma poisoning. They also found traces of ketamine in his system. TMZ broke the story -- Taylor was found unresponsive in his room back in January -- witnesses told...
- 6/22/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
It's been six years since American Chopper ended it's run on Discovery Channel, and we still miss the guys. Fans were especially fond of Vincent "Vinnie" Dimartino, whose storyline on the show involved him leaving Orange County Choppers to team up with Cody Connelly and start his own company, V-Force Customs in NY. So, what happened to Vinnie after American Chopper? He's doing great! In 2013, Vinny's motorcycle biz began to transform and adapt to low chopper sales. He sold off his expensive morotcycle equiptment, and changed the name to Dimartino Motorsports Automotive and Truck Repair in Montgomery City. He may be more focused on tinkering with cars now, but he still loves bikes! He keeps fans up to date with an Instagram account that shows off his wife Melissa Dimartino, their three adorable kids Ava, Bella, Vincey, and Vanessa, and his golden retriever. He also has a YouTube account where...
- 5/8/2018
- by Emy LaCroix
- In Touch Weekly
Joel Taylor was laid to rest in his hometown of Elk City, Oklahoma, on Monday after he died nearly one week ago while traveling aboard a Royal Caribbean Cruise ship.
The funeral service for the late Storm Chasers star was held at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Elk City, the Martin-Dugger Funeral Home confirms to People.
Taylor’s best friend and former co-star Reed Timmer posted on Twitter on Sunday that the Dominator 1 — the armored storm-chasing vehicle Taylor used on the Discovery Channel series — would be heading to Oklahoma to honor him.
Dominator 1 heading to Elk City,...
The funeral service for the late Storm Chasers star was held at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Elk City, the Martin-Dugger Funeral Home confirms to People.
Taylor’s best friend and former co-star Reed Timmer posted on Twitter on Sunday that the Dominator 1 — the armored storm-chasing vehicle Taylor used on the Discovery Channel series — would be heading to Oklahoma to honor him.
Dominator 1 heading to Elk City,...
- 1/30/2018
- by Brianne Tracy
- PEOPLE.com
Family and friends gathered Monday to honor the life of Storm Chasers star Joel Taylor, who died one week ago while traveling aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. Taylor, 38, was laid to rest following a funeral at the First Baptist Church in Elk City, Oklahoma, the Martin-Duggar Funeral Home confirmed to E! News. The meteorologist's co-star Reed Timmer shared on Twitter that the Dominator 1—the storm-chasing vehicle used by Taylor and featured in the popular Discovery Channel series—would be present for the services. His family confirmed to ABC News late last week that his body was on its way to Oklahoma from Puerto Rico after an autopsy was conducted....
- 1/29/2018
- E! Online
The family of Storm Chaser‘s Joel Taylor has identified his body in San Juan, Puerto Rico, a day after he was found dead on a cruise ship
Taylor’s cause of death is still unknown and an autopsy has yet to be performed, the Institute of Forensic Sciences of Puerto Rico confirms to People Wednesday.
The 38-year-old Discovery Channel star from Elk City, Oklahoma, was found dead in his cabin on the Royal Caribbean Cruise ship Harmony of the Seas which docked in San Juan on Tuesday.
“The U.S. Coast Guard in San Juan, Puerto Rico was notified today...
Taylor’s cause of death is still unknown and an autopsy has yet to be performed, the Institute of Forensic Sciences of Puerto Rico confirms to People Wednesday.
The 38-year-old Discovery Channel star from Elk City, Oklahoma, was found dead in his cabin on the Royal Caribbean Cruise ship Harmony of the Seas which docked in San Juan on Tuesday.
“The U.S. Coast Guard in San Juan, Puerto Rico was notified today...
- 1/25/2018
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
The storm chasing community is reeling from the news of Joel Taylor’s sudden death. He was 38.
The Elk City, Oklahoma, native, who starred on Discovery Channel’s documentary reality television series Storm Chasers, died on Tuesday, according to his friends who shared the sad news on social media.
The cause of Joel’s death remains unclear at this time. It is not believed to be storm chasing-related.
Reps for the Discovery Channel did not immediately respond to a request for comment from People.
Best friend and former costar Reed Timmer dedicated a touching message to Taylor on Twitter.
“Rip...
The Elk City, Oklahoma, native, who starred on Discovery Channel’s documentary reality television series Storm Chasers, died on Tuesday, according to his friends who shared the sad news on social media.
The cause of Joel’s death remains unclear at this time. It is not believed to be storm chasing-related.
Reps for the Discovery Channel did not immediately respond to a request for comment from People.
Best friend and former costar Reed Timmer dedicated a touching message to Taylor on Twitter.
“Rip...
- 1/24/2018
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
Storm Chasers "Inside the Tornado," premieres Sunday, November 8 at 10Pm Et/Pt on Discovery. Reed Timmer aims to step up from aggressive chaser to extreme scientist with his new military-grade radar capable of measuring wind speeds inside a twister. But Reed.s new science goals clash with his long time chasing partner, Joel Taylor. As the perfect storm rages in Missouri, both Reed and Tim Samaras chase a violent rain-wrapped tornado and get a little too close for comfort. As tornado potential skyrockets across the Missouri plains, Sean's prized TIV2 breaks down mid-chase and is left on the sidelines. Meanwhile, Reed's new data-gathering radar allows him to step up from aggressive chaser to extreme scientist, but...
- 11/7/2009
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
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