Hello, All.

This is a really sad story-I was just informed of this via phone by a friend.

From: http://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/Music/04/11/yankovic.parents.ap/index.html

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"Weird Al" Yankovic's parents found dead
Officials point to carbon monoxide poisoning


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.

"Weird Al" Yankovic, 44, had no comment during a performance in
Mankato, Minnesota, on Saturday night.

Before the show, a graphic projected on the screens at the back of the
stage dedicated the evening to his parents, KTOE-AM reported. Yankovic also
canceled a meet-and-greet with selected fans.

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's just really sad... :(

Later,
Sean

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