Officials aren't just worried about those who are dying in one of the areas over-packed hospitals - they're concerned with those who have passed away at home.
Our hearts are heavy tonight as we share the unfortunate news that New Iberia native and world famous artist George Rodrigue - known for his iconic Blue Dog paintings - has died after a long bout with cancer.
It's with much sadness that we bring you this news so late on a Saturday night. 'Glee' star Cory Monteith has passed away at the age of 31 in Vancouver, Canada, due to unspecified causes.
James Gandolfini, who gained fame as Tony Soprano on the wildly popular HBO hit 'The Sopranos,' has died of a possible heart attack. He was just 51 years old.
The Chicago-Sun Times is reporting that legendary film critic Roger Ebert has died at age 70 after a long battle with cancer. Ebert reviewed movies for the Chicago Sun-Times for 46 and famously on television for 31 years. He was by far the most prominent and influential film critic in the nation, if not the world.
We are sad to report the news that WWE Legend Paul Bearer, real name William Moody, is dead at age 58. Details surrounding his death are currently unclear, but it is reported that he has dealt with serious health issues over the last decade.