Michael Clarke Duncan, famous for his roles in The Green Mile and The Whole Nine Yards, passed away Monday morning at the age of 54.

The actor's fiancee, Omarosa Manigault, of The Apprentice, was with Duncan at an LA-area hospital today when he died. Duncan suffered myocardial infarction on July 13 and his death is believed to be related.

Contrary to reports, Top Gun director Tony Scott did not have inoperable brain cancer.

"According to family spokespersons, the information concerning brain cancer or an inoperable brain tumor in Mr. Scott is incorrect," LA Coroner Chief Craig Harvey said in a statement.

Scott committed suicide Sunday by jumping off the Vincent Thomas Bridge in Los Angeles Harbor. According to authorities, Scott left both a contact list in his vehicle and a suicide note at his office before he leapt to his death around 12:30p.m.

The Hollywood director was working on three projects leading up to the tragedy, including the sequel to Top Gun. The 68-year-old was even in Nevada late last week with Tom Cruise touring a Naval air station as part of their research for the movie, which was set to be produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and written by Peter Craig.

"Tony was my dear friend, and I will really miss him. He was a creative visionary whose mark on film is immeasurable. My deepest sorrow and thoughts are with his family at this time," Cruise said in a statement after he learned of the death.

Scott is survived by his wife, Donna Scott, and his twin sons.

Tony Scott committed suicide on Sunday when he jumped off the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro around 12:30pm, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Scott's body was pulled out of the water by LAPD, California Highway Patrol and U.S. Coast Guard officials, and several eyewitnesses saw him climb over a fence on the bridge and jump to his death.

Scott's body was recovered by divers around 4:30pm, and a suicide note was found in his Toyota Prius, which was parked on one of the eastbound lanes of the bridge.

Scott, who is the younger brother of director/producer Ridley Scott, directed movies like Top Gun, Days Of Thunder, Enemy of the State and Beverly Hills Cop II. He was 68 years old.

Donna Summer has passed away after a long battle with cancer. She was 63 years old.

Summer, who earned the nickname "Queen of Disco," died at her home in Florida.

The 70's icon earned 5 Grammy awards and was known for such hits as "On The Radio," "Last Dance," "Bad Girls" and "Hot Stuff."

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Beastie Boys Rapper MCA, who's real name was Adam Yauch has died from cancer at age 47, after he announced in 2009 that he was receiving treatment for a cancerous parotid gland and a lymph node.

The Brooklyn-born rapper, who co-founded Beastie Boys in 1979 with Mike D, and Ad Rock, had undergone surgery and radiation therapy for his cancer, but as of now it is unclear if his death was related to his battle with cancer.

Yauch was a pioneer in the rap and music industry, and was the mastermind behind some of the most iconic albums in hip-hop history, which won the group multiple Grammys.

They Beastie Boys were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year.

Yauch is survived by his wife and daughter.

Nick and Aaron Carter's sister Leslie died Tuesday night in New York as the result of a drug overdose, according to a police report.

The 25-year-old singer's stepmom, Ginger Carter, called 911 telling paramedics Leslie was "asleep on her bed and not breathing."

The police report said that Leslie, who was taking medication for depression, had been suffering from mental illness for a number of years.

Paramedics who responded to the 911 call say the following prescription drugs were found near Leslie's body: Olanzapine, Cyclobensaprine and Alprazolam.

Leslie is survived by her husband Mike and daughter Alyssa.

Beloved soul singer Etta James, the powerful voice behind the chart-topping 1961 hit "At Last," has died at the age of 73 after losing a lengthy battle with leukemia, her Longtime friend and manager, Lupe De Leon, said on Friday.

De Leon, first confirmed the news to CNN, saying in a statement:

"This is a tremendous loss for the family, her friends and fans around the world. She was a true original who could sing it all – her music defied category. I worked with Etta for over 30 years. She was my friend and I will miss her always."

James was first admitted to the hospital in January 2010, after suffering from a blood infection, before retuning to seek care in May 2011 for a urinary tract infection and the blood infection sepsis.

The four-time Grammy winner was inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, and was famously portrayed by Beyonce in the 2008 movie Cadillac Records.

Knowles released a statement after the singer's death, expressing: "This is a huge loss. Etta James was one of the greatest vocalists of our time. I am so fortunate to have met such a queen. Her musical contributions will last a lifetime."

Rapper Heavy D, who passed away on November 8th at the age of 44, died of a fatal pulmonary embolism, according to The Los Angeles County Coronor's Office.

The preliminary results from the autopsy report say that the "Now That We Found Love" singer suffered a deep vein thrombosis ... a formation of a blood clot in a deep vein usually found in the leg.

Heavy D reportedly sought treatment from a doctor just before his death after complaining of a persistent cough. He also suffered from heart disease and the effects of high cholesterol.

His death has been ruled "natural." The final autopsy report will be available in two weeks.