A gonad or sex gland or reproductive gland is an endocrine gland that produces the gametes (germ cells) of an organism. In the female of the species the reproductive cells are the egg cells, and in the male the reproductive cells are the sperm. The male gonad, the testicle, produces sperm in the form of spermatozoa. The female gonad, the ovary, produces egg cells. Both of these gametes, are haploid germ cells.
Boyd Coddington's death was caused by sepsis, kidney issues and other complications from a recent surgery. At 63, he died on Feb. 27, 2008. He was admitted to Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital in Whittier, Calif. in early 2008 and underwent surgery to correct a perforated colon, which led to his death. Continue Reading.
Rick Ducommun, comedian and co-star of The Burbs and Groundhog Day. Posted Jun 18, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. Rick Ducommun, a Canadian comedian who later found big-screen success acting opposite stars like Tom Hanks and Bill Murray in Hollywood comedies, has died of diabetes complications. Ducommunâs friend and The Burbs director Joe Dante broke the news, which has been confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter. He was 58.