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Title: Weird Al's parents found dead
Post by: Trauma-san on April 10, 2004, 10:17:33 PM
"Weird Al" Yankovic's parents found dead
Officials point to carbon monoxide poisoning
Sunday, April 11, 2004 Posted: 12:50 AM EDT (0450 GMT)


 
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FALLBROOK, Califorina (AP) -- -- The elderly parents of Grammy-winning recording artist "Weird Al" Yankovic were found dead in their home, apparently victims of carbon monoxide poisoning, officials said.

Nick and Mary Yankovic were found dead Friday in their suburban San Diego home by relatives who were worried because they had not seen the couple in a while, said sheriff's Sgt. Conrad Grayson.

Paramedics found Nick Yankovic, 86, in a chair in the front living room. His 81-year-old wife was on the bathroom floor.

A wood fire had been set recently in the fireplace, Grayson said.

"The house was full of smoke when they opened the door," Grayson said, adding that the family members found the flue closed.

Attempts to reach "Weird Al" Yankovic, 44, by telephone through his agency, the William Morris Agency, were unsuccessful Saturday.

A neighbor described Yankovic's parents as nice people who were proud of their son.

"Everybody who came to the neighborhood knew Nick," said John Buehman, who lives across the street. "They're going to be missed, big time."

Yankovic was scheduled to appear Monday in Grand Forks, North Dakota, as part of a tour for his new album, "Poodle Hat."



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That sucks.  Weird Al's a really nice guy, real down to earth and humble, I'll bet this is going to kill him.  I THINK his father was a famous polka player... that's why Weird Al always puts a polka song on everyone of his albums, as a tribute to his father.  
Title: Re:Weird Al's parents found dead
Post by: Leroy on April 10, 2004, 10:28:24 PM
damn that does suck  :-\
Title: Re:Weird Al's parents found dead
Post by: hector on April 11, 2004, 01:42:28 AM
that sucks, weird al is a good guy and is really funny.
Title: Re:Weird Al's parents found dead
Post by: A-Trak on April 11, 2004, 02:33:36 AM
Quote from: Hector Dragoncox on April 11, 2004, 01:42:28 AM
that sucks, weird al is a good guy and is really funny.
Title: Re:Weird Al's parents found dead
Post by: Trauma-san on April 11, 2004, 07:53:55 AM
I was wrong about the polka thing.  There was a famous polka player named Frank Yankovic, but they're not related, Al's just a big fan.  
Title: Re:Weird Al's parents found dead
Post by: eNgIeS on April 11, 2004, 09:19:40 AM
Poor Al. For them to die in that way & to find out in this way is awful
Title: Re:Weird Al's parents found dead
Post by: JTSimon on April 11, 2004, 09:49:48 AM
Use the damn heater  ::)
Title: Re:Weird Al's parents found dead
Post by: Young Dan Iza on April 11, 2004, 05:15:39 PM
yeah that sux big time, weird al is an all around nice guy RIP
Title: Re:Weird Al's parents found dead
Post by: MANBEARPIG. on April 11, 2004, 06:25:26 PM
damn...they live in San Diego wonder why it wasnt on the news ???
Title: Re:Weird Al's parents found dead
Post by: GoodLuvn169 on April 11, 2004, 08:14:56 PM
 :(
Title: Re:Weird Al's parents found dead
Post by: Trauma-san on April 11, 2004, 09:00:37 PM
What sucks is, in the story, it said Al couldn't be reached.  So he might have read about it before he was even told.  Horrible.  
Title: Re:Weird Al's parents found dead
Post by: Darksider on April 11, 2004, 09:09:57 PM
Quote from: I Just Wasn't Made For These Times on April 11, 2004, 09:00:37 PM
What sucks is, in the story, it said Al couldn't be reached.  So he might have read about it before he was even told.  Horrible.  
Title: Re:Weird Al's parents found dead
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 11, 2004, 09:15:58 PM

R.I.P.

Sad news...
Hatesrats 2oooIV
Title: Re:Weird Al's parents found dead
Post by: UDollar A.K.A Nino on April 11, 2004, 09:29:29 PM
Thats so sad, man..

Rest In Peace Nick Yankovic and Mary Yankovic