Author: Living Legends

CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE – Dirk Huysamen, a beloved father, devoted husband, and the driving force behind ZAPA Gaming. Dirk, affectionately known as “ZAPA Papa” by those who admired him, left us on the evening of February 4, 2025. Born in Douglas, Northern Cape, Dirk’s journey led him to Cape Town, Western Cape, where he built a life filled with purpose and passion. He was the proud owner of ZAPA Gaming, a company that became a testament to his creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. Under his leadership, ZAPA Gaming grew into a respected name in the industry, reflecting Dirk’s unwavering commitment to…

GLENVIEW ILLINOIS – Maksim Borisov, a student from Glenbrook South High School in Glenview, Illinois. has died The news of his death has shocked and saddened the entire community, leaving family, friends, peers, and educators mourning the loss of a young life taken too soon. While the cause of death has not been disclosed at the time of his passing, the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and there is a palpable sense of grief and disbelief among those who knew him. Maksim was described by all who knew him as a good, kind-hearted person. His positive character and well-regarded nature…

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Especially for musicians, the sound of silence is deafening.  Joey Recchio affectionately calls his guitar “Old Blue.” It’s like a best friend he picks on daily.  “Oh man, they’re like part of the family almost, you know,” he told Queen City News.  As an instructor and guitar tech at The B String Guitar Shop in Winston-Salem, Joey feels the pain of western North Carolina musicians who lost prized instruments when Helene made landfall.  Years after waking up paralyzed, Charlotte woman still makes strides “I mean they’re just irreplaceable and now they have to be…

Christopher Ray Smith Obituary, Death; – The individual who lost his life in a tragic shooting incident at a KFC in North Nashville on Wednesday has been named by the Metro Nashville Police Department. According to MNPD, the deceased, identified as 40-year-old Christopher Ray Smith from Nashville, was fatally shot by 30-year-old Isaiah Maston during a dispute. The confrontation reportedly began when Maston’s unleashed bulldog approached Smith and a companion, leading to a heated verbal exchange between the two men. During this conflict, Maston allegedly discharged several rounds at Smith. Smith was subsequently transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he…

It is with great sorrow that we report the tragic passing of Jessica Huff, a 26-year-old resident of Conway, Arkansas, who lost her life in a devastating single-vehicle accident on Interstate 49 in north-central Caddo Parish earlier this week. The Caddo Parish Coroner’s office confirmed her identity, and the circumstances of the accident have left family, friends, and the community heartbroken. The incident occurred early Sunday morning, shortly after 4:40 a.m., as Jessica was traveling northbound on I-49 near Huckaby Road. For reasons that are still under investigation, her vehicle veered off the roadway, breached a fence into a nearby…

Gabriel DeJesus Obituary, Death; – Gabriel DeJesus has been identified as the pedestrian who lost his life in a hit-and-run incident on Interstate 5 on Tuesday night, with no arrests made thus far, as reported by officials from the California Highway Patrol and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office. Officers from the CHP’s Newhall Area Office responded to the scene of the traffic collision involving a pedestrian at 8:10 p.m. and classified the event as a fatal hit-and-run, according to CHP Public Information Officer Carlos Burgos-Lopez. The incident occurred in the northbound lanes of I-5, just north of Castaic. The…

Brian Timothy Kada Obituary, Death; – Authorities have identified the individual who was shot and killed by a police officer near the entrance road to Philadelphia International Airport. The incident occurred at approximately 1:10 a.m. on Monday. According to police reports, officers were responding to a report of a man walking in the center of the roadway. The officer who initiated the response encountered 36-year-old Brian Timothy Kada on the South I-95 ramp (1 PIA Way). Police state that Kada informed the officer he had been stabbed. Subsequently, the officer requested backup and an ambulance. Radio communications obtained by 6abc reveal…

Adan Manzano Obituary, Death; – A sports journalist based in New Orleans, who was assigned to cover the Super Bowl, has passed away. Telemundo KC announced on Thursday the untimely death of Adan Manzano, 27, who served as an anchor and reporter for Super Bowl LIX. The network characterized Manzano as a dedicated professional and an emerging talent who demonstrated exceptional skill in his reporting. “We will profoundly miss Adan and his enthusiasm for sports, as well as the impact he had on the local community,” stated Steve Downing, General Manager of KGKC Telemundo Kansas City. “Our thoughts and sincere condolences…

Vanessa Whyte,Bryan Severin Obituary, Death; – The individuals involved in an alleged murder-suicide that occurred on Sunday in Colorado Springs have been named. As reported by the El Paso County Coroner’s Office, 40-year-old Vanessa Whyte and 37-year-old Bryan Severin were discovered deceased at approximately 11 a.m. on Sunday. The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) indicated that they received a request for a welfare check in the 900 block of North 19th Street, situated on the city’s west side. Upon their arrival, officers noted that both Whyte and Severin had sustained at least one gunshot wound. CSPD has classified Whyte’s death as…

With heavy hearts, we report the tragic death of Jay Patino, a 20-year-old motorcyclist whose life was tragically cut short on Wednesday evening, after a fatal accident on U.S. Highway 90 near Hunt Lane. Jay’s untimely passing has left his family, friends, and the community in shock and mourning, as they try to come to terms with the loss of a young life full of potential. The incident occurred at approximately 2:05 p.m., when Jay was reportedly driving his motorcycle at high speeds, weaving between lanes in a manner that caught the attention of witnesses. The San Antonio Police Department…