Actress Loni Anderson Dead at 79, Paris Jackson Breaks Off Engagement with Fiancé Justin Long, Junkyard Frontman David Roach Dead at 59
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day and National Coast Guard Day are celebrated
From The LifeMinute.TV Team
August 4, 2025
Loni Anderson, WKRP in Cincinnati actress dead at 79
The actress died in a Los Angeles hospital Sunday after an acute prolonged illness just two days before her 80th birthday. Anderson’s breakout role came in 1978 when she was cast as Jennifer Marlowe in sitcom, WKRP in Cincinnati. She received two Emmy Award nominations and three Golden Globe nominations for the iconic role.
Paris Jackson breaks off engagement with fiancé Justin Long
Michael Jackson’s only daughter has confirmed the split from her music producer partner after paparazzi snapped her crying which she stated were “breakup tears” in a post shared to X. The pair first announced their engagement in December 2024 after dating since 2022.
David Roach, Junkyard frontman dead at 59
The singer passed away peacefully at home in the loving arms of his wife, Jennifer on Saturday. Roach was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma affecting his head, neck, and throat in January. The heavy metal band that found fame in the ‘80s released a statement announcing his death, remembering him as "a gifted artist, performer, songwriter, and singer — but above all, a devoted father, husband, and brother."
Today’s holidays:
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day and National Coast Guard Day.
In today’s birthday news:
Actor Billy Bob Thornton turns 70, 44th U.S. President Barack Obama 64, former NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon 54, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex 44, actress Abigail Spencer 44, actors and twins Dylan and Cole Sprouse 33, late jazz musician Louis Armstrong was also born on this day.