Blake Garrett, best known as the star of “How to Eat Fried Worms”, died after a fentanyl-induced overdose… TMZ learned.
According to the Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner’s summary report obtained by TMZ the former child actress died of acute fentanyl toxicity… and the cause of death was ruled as an accident. Garrett was also found dead at a Tulsa sober house, according to the report.
Blake’s death was first reported by TMZ in February, when he was only 33. Blake Garrett’s mother, Carol Garrett told us that Blake had recently been diagnosed as having shingles and believed she may have overdosed him while trying to treat the pain.
Blake, who was born Austin, Texas in 1968 had an impressive resume of acting before many kids even finished their elementary education. Blake was cast in early local productions such as “Aladdin and His Magical Lamp”, “Peanuts – A Charlie Brown tribute” and then joined “Barney’s Colorful World International Tour”.
In 2006, his biggest break was when he performed as Plug in the film “How to Eat Fried Worms”. This performance earned him an award for Young Artist Award Best Young Ensemble Cast.

Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky are reportedly no longer together.
TMZ reports that the comedians, who were married for 18-years, separated in recent months. However, they are still “completely friendly,” according to TMZ.
Segura and Pazsitzky share two children: Ellis and Julian. They were both born in 2016, and 2018. The two co-founded YMH Studios, and they co-host the popular podcast “Your Mom’s House,” that debuted in 2012
According to reports, the two co-hosts will continue their show even after they split.
A source said that the two had “a very special relationship and were productive in creating the comedy podcast network which is the biggest one on the market and more importantly they have two children.” They are moving on different paths while still remaining dedicated to their children.
Page Six has contacted Segura’s and Pazsitzky’s representatives for comments.
Segura and Pazsitzky did not appear to be filming any podcast together during the past few months.
Since November 2008, they’ve been together. Both their stand-up and podcast often talk about their relationship.
Pazsitzky stated in “Mother Inferior” a Netflix Special from 2017, “I Love My Husband.” His jokes make me laugh. He’s great. “I want to punch his stupid face all the time, everyday.”
It’s the little things.” She continued. “It’s the little things.”
Segura joked in 2019 that “intimidation” and “fear” were the keys to his marriage.
He said, “My wife’s Kim Jong Il and I am the people of North Korea,” during a show. Every day there is a long series of interrogations that lead to an imminent execution.
Both parents have been open and honest about their parenting styles.
In her Netflix 2022 special “Christina P : Mom Genes,” Pazsitzky called being a mother “an emotional rollercoaster.”
She explained: “I go every six seconds from exhilaration to rage to fatigue to joy.” He smiles just as I am about to throw the baby into the river. They smile with their little jack o’ lantern teeth. You’re so happy that you think crazy things. “Ah! I want ten more!”

Sam Neill died Monday. His official account on social media confirmed this. He was best known for playing in “Jurassic Park”, “Peaky Blinders” and the films “Jurassic Park”. He was 78.
The statement was published early Monday morning. “Sam passed away surrounded by his family with dignity, as he had done throughout his life.” The loss of Sam was unexpected and sudden, but the good news is that he did not have cancer.
Early Career
Neill was not exposed to the world of acting until he went to college. He was born Nigel John Dermot Neill in Omagh County Tyrone in Northern Ireland on September 14, 1947.
Neill was a child when his parents served in the military and his family had a winery. Neill moved with his family to New Zealand when he was 7. While he was attending the University of Canterbury, he became exposed to acting.
In 1971, Neill landed a role as an actor in “The City of No,” a New Zealand TV film. He played in several TV films before he was chosen as the leading actor in 1977’s New Zealand action thriller “Sleeping Dogs.”
After “Sleeping Dogs,” Neill went on to work in Australia for several television shows and movies, such as “The Sullivans,” and the films “The Journalist” (1979) and “Just out of Reach” (1979).
He played Damien Thorn in “Omen III: The Final Conflict” in 1981.
‘Jurassic Park’
His role as Dr. Alan Grant, in “Jurassic Park”, a 1993 movie is probably his best known. Steven Spielberg’s science-fiction action film, based upon Michael Chrichton’s 1990 novel with the same title, follows a group of geneticists who create a de-extinct dinosaur park. Neill was inspired to create his character by paleontologist Jack Horner.
In an interview with Forbes in 2022, Neill stated, “Alan Grant like a comfortable old pair of shoes.”
He said, “They have seen better times, but are really comfortable and you won’t get rid of them.”
Neill reprised the role in both “Jurassic Park III ” and “Jurassic World Dominion.”
The actor, who played Dr. Alan Grant in his career as an actor, said the film franchise was “completely unexpected.”
He said, “I didn’t think there would be six films in all.” I also had no idea that the first film, and in particular that one, would find such a prominent place in pop culture. The lines are quoted by many people. Alan Grant removing his glasses in order to be able to see has been a popular meme. It’s just something you do at the moment, but 30 years later it is still a part of many people’s daily lives. It’s baffling, really.”
“Merlin,” “Peaky Blinders” and other roles
After “Jurassic Park”, Neill starred alongside Robin Williams in “Bicentennial Man,” and in the science fiction horror movie “Event Horizon” from 1997.
The Tudors, a historical drama and starring as the legendary wizard in the film “Merlin”, were also his other credits.
The role of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, in the film “The Tudors” was described by Neill as “extremely fascinating” in an interview he gave to The West Australian.
It was six months of a very intriguing character, a great cast and a compelling story.
Neill’s career continued to grow as he appeared in Thor: Ragnarok and Thor: Love and Thunder. Tommy Brock was also his voice in the animated film “Peter Rabbit”.
Honors and awards
Neill has received numerous awards throughout his acting career. However, the one that he most treasured was the Officer of the Order of the British Empire award he shared with his late father just prior to his death.
In a 2017 interview, Neill recalled the moment he received the OBE award. He spoke with Julia Zemiro, host of “Home Delivery,” a show on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s iview channel. He said ‘I am very proud of your.”
In 2022, Neill was also awarded the title of Knight Companion of New Zealand Order of Merit.
Cancer: a fight against cancer
Neill revealed to The Guardian in March 2023 that he had stage 3 blood carcinoma while promoting “Did You Ever Tell Me This?”
He had revealed his cancer-free diagnosis the previous year. However, he will still receive chemotherapy. He told the publication that while undergoing chemotherapy he experienced some “dark times.”
He said, “Those dark times have brought the beauty of life into stark relief and made me immensely grateful to all my friends and for each day.” “Just happy to be alive.”
According to the Lymphoma Foundation, Neill’s diagnosis in 2022 was angioimmunoblastic lymphoma. This is “a rare and aggressive form (fast growing) of peripheral T cell lymphoma.”
The Guardian reported that Neill first noticed swollen lymph nodes during the publicity tour for “Jurassic World Dominion”, in March 2022. He was then diagnosed with AITL. He “at first received chemotherapy but, when it failed, he began a new drug that he would continue to take every month for the remainder of his life,” according to the report.
According to The Guardian’s report, Neill wrote in his memoir that he was “possibly dead” and “may need to accelerate this.”
The author told the publication that writing his book was “a reason for him to live.”
He said, “I went to sleep thinking that I’d write about it tomorrow…that will entertain me.” It was really a great help, as I wouldn’t have been able to get through all that without something to do.
Neill leaves behind his two children: Elena Neill (whom he had with Noriko Watanabe), and Tim Neill (whom he has with New Zealand actor Lisa Harrow).
Neill’s statement posted on his social media page thanked staff members at St Vincent’s Private Hospital in Sydney’s Darlinghurst suburb for their “incredible care.”
The statement read: “More information will be released later. For now, please respect the privacy of the family as they deal with this unimaginable loss.”

Sunny Hostin’s son Gabriel Hostin was charged with a trespassing offense in New York City… TMZ learned.
According to records obtained by TMZ, Gabriel was cited on June 16, over an incident that didn’t involve an arrest. Gabriel was accused by the police of trespassing the railroad right-of way.
The records show that “The View’s” former prosecutor, attorney and host is listed in the court files as her son’s lawyer.
Sunny, as part of her case, wrote an eloquent letter to the D.A. Requesting the case to be dismissed before the hearing.
Sunny wrote: “My client, a Harvard University 2025 graduate without criminal record or previous contact with criminal justice systems.” He was a former Junior Olympian and avid runner who had been in the region training.
Sunny’s son noticed that “a gravel slope could be used to train for hills” while jogging.
“View” host stated that there were gates at the entry of the gravel slope and they were open. The host of ‘View’ said there were no signs indicating “no-trespassing”. He believed the area was open.
Sunny claimed that a policeman approached her son who called Sunny to arrive at the scene. She described the incident as an “honest error.”
She said that her son had worked very hard to achieve an “exemplary personal and academic record.”
Sunny said, “Dismissal will avoid the unnecessary burden of imposing unjustified consequences on an exceptional young man with a record of character and accomplishments and no threat to society.”

Jay-Z’s fans on video were seen rushing into Yankee Stadium before the rapper’s final show at the stadium. The performance was postponed for three hours while security sorted through the crowd outside and admitted those who held tickets. Meanwhile, the packed venue was told that Jay-Z would not take to the stage until all ticket holders had been allowed in.
Jay-Z, who was supposed to perform on Sunday but started after midnight Monday night, apologized and informed the crowd of 46,000 people at the stadium, in South Bronx, that “like 10,000” people were waiting outside. Security “closed the doors and someone rushed the front door.” The security closed all the doors for your safety, and that of everyone outside.
A video posted on X appears to confirm that at least one turntile in the stadium was breached. Users @HipHopKlipz36, @TheRocSupremacy posted footage showing young concert-goers breaching the turnstile. A bottleneck soon formed, as several people became stuck at the entrance.
Some fans are elated, jumping up and down in celebration of having made it past the turnstile. However, behind them, others face danger. Uncertain if the fans seen on video are ticket holders or unticketed supporters trying to get in.
Security and New York Police Department Officers rush to the entry after about one minute to prevent a possible stampede. No injuries were reported at the concert.
Uncertain if the incident was isolated or if similar security breaches did occur at stadium entrances.
The final show of Jay-Z’s three-night Yankee Stadium tour, Sunday night’s performance was the last of those performances. It marked the 30th Anniversary of Reasonable Doubt, and 25th Anniversary of The Blueprint. The third night focused more on a career retrospective. It was another star-studded show, just like the previous two. Beyonce was joined by Rihanna and Usher, as well as Teyana Taylor. The show ended at 2:45 am on Monday.