ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dead At 77

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Hayden Panettiere’s death prompted “Remember the Titans” costar Ethan Suplee to reflect on his past heroin addiction and the help that changed his life. ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has died at 77 at his Texas ranch following recent health issues. McKenna West is fighting for legal authority over baby Gabriel after carrying him as a surrogate and refusing the biological parents’ request to terminate the pregnancy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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