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The Pain is Over for Mindy McCready; Final Resting Place is Florida

Cathy Kates — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:05:58 +0000

The personal pain that Country star Mindy McCready suffered for years has come to an end. Sadly, Mindy took her own life and was laid to rest in her hometown of Fort Myers, FL, yesterday. I hadn't started on B105 (then WAVC) when Mindy came through Duluth. But our Sunday Solid Gold Show Host, Pat Puchalla was the Music Director then and has an unforgettable memory of Mindy and her hit song, Ten Thousand Angels.

Mindy McCready Funeral and Memorial Plans Revealed

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:39:04 +0000

It's been almost a week since country singer Mindy McCready tragically took her own life at the tender age of 37. The country music community was rocked to its core over the loss of this once-promising talent who was on a downward spiral in recent years with substance abuse and family issues, hitting rock bottom when her fiance died. Despite the tragedy and the devastation that has ensued, her family and her friends have revealed the funeral and memorial plans.

Actor Dean Cain 'Not Surprised' by Mindy McCready's Suicide

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:12:39 +0000

Former ‘Lois & Clark’ star Dean Cain has spoken out about the recent death of his former fiancee Mindy McCready, saying he is “not surprised” by her suicide on Sunday (Feb. 17). “I’m saddened to hear of her passing, but I’m not surprised,” the 46-year-old actor tells People magazine, Starcrush reports. He painted a sad [...]

Preliminary Autopsy Confirms Mindy McCready's Death a Suicide

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:45:21 +0000

According to authorities in Heber Springs, Ark., country singer Mindy McCready‘s cause of death has been confirmed as suicide. Preliminary autopsy results indicate the ‘Ten Thousand Angels’ singer died as a result of a single self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The 37-year-old died on Sunday (Feb. 17), just a month after her boyfriend, music [...]

Dr. Drew on Mindy McCready: 'It Didn't Have to Go Down Like This'

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:25:02 +0000

Since country singer Mindy McCready took her own life on Sunday, February 17, 2013, there's been quite a bit of speculation about the so-called 'Celebity Rehab' curse. Now, Dr. Drew Pinsky (who headed up the reality television show for its three-season run) has spoken out about her suicide, saying he wished she had completed a longer stay in treatment just prior to her death.

Mindy McCready's Ex Billy McKnight on Singer's Suicide: 'I Can't Say It Shocked Me'

Billy Dukes — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:10:09 +0000

Billy McKnight -- Mindy McCready's ex-boyfriend and the father to her oldest son, Zander -- says he's not surprised that the singer took her own life on Sunday afternoon. Right now he is worried for his son, as well as McCready's son with David Wilson, 10-month-old Zayne.

Mindy McCready, 37, Commits Suicide; Found Dead in Her Home[VIDEO]

David Drew — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 02:22:37 +0000

Sadly, this news is not a shock. Over the years Mindy McCready has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. From her addictions to bizarre behavior, it was apparent that she needed serious help. Unfortunately, she never found that help and has apparently taken her own life. TastOfCountry.com is reporting that she has [...]

Mindy McCready Committed to Treatment After Child Services Take Her Children

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:40:05 +0000

In another sad development in the life of Mindy McCready, the troubled country singer has reportedly been committed to a treatment facility, and her children have been placed in protective care by authorities in the state of Arkansas. The move comes just weeks after the death of McCready’s boyfriend, David Wilson. That was initially reported [...]

Mindy McCready Reportedly Being Investigated in Boyfriend's Death

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:30:42 +0000

In a bizarre new twist to a story already more tragic than any country song, singer Mindy McCready is reportedly being investigated in relation to the recent death of her boyfriend, music producer David Wilson. Wilson died on Sunday, Jan. 13 at the home the couple shared. The 34-year-old was the father of McCready’s second [...]

Mindy McCready's Boyfriend's Cause of Death Ruled Suicide

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:00:21 +0000

More details surrounding the untimely death of Mindy McCready‘s boyfriend, David Wilson, have been released, including new information that the recording producer died in an apparent suicide. According to the New York Times, Wilson passed away at his home on Sunday (Jan. 13) from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the [...]

Mindy McCready's Boyfriend Dead at 34

Billy Dukes — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 05:00:26 +0000

Mindy McCready has lost the man she calls her soulmate, and her son 9-month-old son, Zayne, has lost a father. McCready’s boyfriend David Wilson was found dead on Sunday morning (Jan. 13). He was 34. No information has been made available as to the cause of Wilson’s death. The ‘Ten Thousand Angels’ singer revealed the [...]

Mindy McCready Claims Her Young Son Was Beaten by Her Mother

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:20:09 +0000

Mindy McCready continues to speak to the press about her recent actions, where she took her son Zander, 5, from her mother and step-father’s Florida home. The grandparents have custody of the boy, but McCready claims she had good reason to yank her son from his living situation.

Mindy McCready's Ex Billy McKnight Issues Statement About Son's Disappearance

Amanda Hensel — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:21:51 +0000

Billy McKnight, Mindy McCready‘s ex-boyfriend and the father of 5-year-old Zander, spoke with the ‘Today’ show this week, but after his appearance found himself with more to say about McCready’s disappearance with his young son in tow. McKnight has since issued an official press release on the matter.

Court Issues 'Emergency' Order to Take Mindy McCready's Son

Brittany Joy Cooper — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:25:48 +0000

A court spokeswoman revealed today that Florida judge James H. Seals issued an “emergency” pick up order for Mindy McCready‘s 5-year-old son Zander, according to CNN. The troubled country singer took her son from her father’s Florida home earlier this week, though she does not have legal custody of him.

Mindy McCready's Son Is Reportedly 'Safe, Healthy and Comfortable'

Billy Dukes — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:36:05 +0000

Mindy McCready‘s son is “safe, healthy and comfortable,” according to a press release from the singer’s publicity team. Previously it was reported that McCready and her 5-year-old boy Zander were missing after the 37-year-old picked him up from her father’s home in Florida. A rep at Music City News Media says that law enforcement officials have spoken to and seen the child via Skype as recently as Tuesday.

Mindy McCready Pregnant With Twins

Brittany Joy Cooper — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:35:31 +0000

The plot continues to thicken in the saga of country singer Mindy McCready, who went missing with her son Zander this week and now turns out to be seven months pregnant with twins. Though McCready insists she didn’t kidnap her 5-year-old son, it has been widely reported that she took him from her father’s Florida home Tuesday and doesn’t have legal custody of him.

Mindy McCready Goes Missing With Son

Billy Dukes — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:44:58 +0000

Country singer Mindy McCready is missing and believed to be with her 5-year-old son, Xander. According to WINK television in Fort Myers, Fla., McCready took the boy from her father’s house within the last several days and has until Thursday at 5PM to return him or she’ll be arrested.