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Mary Lou Retton is known for her gold-winning success during the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. She won five medals and became the first American in history to win the all-around gold in Olympic gymnastics. However, last fall, she was hospitalized and was fighting for her life with pneumonia. Surrounded by her four…

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Michael Bolton recently announced that he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The 70-year-old singer wrote on his Facebook page, “Just before the holidays, it was discovered that I had a brain tumor, which required immediate surgery. Thanks to my incredible medical team, the surgery was a success.” He said he’s recuperating at home and…

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ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith openly discussed his mother in a recent interview, praising her for the significant impact she made on his life and sharing how it affected him when she died in 2017. Smith talked to OutKick’s Clay Travis about how his family struggled, and it helped him learn how to survive and…

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When Sydni Scott wants to hear her father’s voice, the massive body of work Stuart Scott left behind, the “Boo-Yah” compilations, the legendary highlight reads, and the “This is Sportscenter” shorts give her plenty of options. For her quick fix, Scott picks up her phone and sorts through the numerous voicemail messages from her dad…

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Matthew Perry’s dream of establishing a foundation for people struggling with substance abuse has been realized. The Matthew Perry Foundation is officially up and running and accepting donations. Before his untimely death, Perry planned to start a foundation to help others overcome alcohol and drug abuse. Perry was quoted previously as saying, “When I die,…

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