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Comedian and actor DC Young Fly is turning to faith to help move his family through a callous time after the death of his partner, Jacky Oh. He delivered a powerful message during a service for the mother of three. DC spoke at Jacky’s celebration of life service as friends, family, and loved ones gathered…

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Ray Lewis III, the son of NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis has sadly passed away at the age of 28. Lewis III, a former college football player himself, had just celebrated his birthday on June 5th. His younger brother, Rashaan Lewis, shared a touching tribute to Instagram confirming his passing saying, “Really can’t…

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Cormac McCarthy, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “No Country for Old Men” and “The Road,” died at 89. His son, John McCarthy, confirmed his death by natural causes, according to a statement from his publisher. McCarthy was criticized and respected for his morally ambiguous, brutally violent and often bleak novels where men were pitted against…

Pat Robertson, religious broadcaster, longtime TV host, and humanitarian, died at his Virginia Beach home at 93. Best known for offering political commentary and prayer as leader of “The 700 Club,” Robertson’s rise to fame is based on his vision from God to create the Christian Broadcasting Network or CBN, which he founded in 1960.…

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Cynthia Weil, a Grammy-winning songwriter who co-wrote “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” and “On Broadway” has passed away at the age of 82. Her representative released a statement confirming her passing saying, “It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Cynthia Weil, an indelible and unforgettable…

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Jacky Oh, a former cast member of Nick Cannon’s “Wild ‘N Out,” has tragically passed away at 32 years old. A BET Media Group spokesperson confirmed her death in a statement, saying, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jacklyn Smith, known to the world as Jacky Oh, a talented ‘Wild N’ Out’ family…

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Loretta Lynn’s daughters are keeping their mother’s memory close to their hearts after her heartbreaking death. In an interview on “Today,” Patsy and Peggy Lynn discussed how faith was fundamental to their mother. During the appearance, Patsy said, “No matter what faith people have in their lives, my mom was a strong believer. It gave…

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Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock’n Roll best known for her powerfully raw vocals and blistering performances, died after a long illness at her residence in Switzerland. She was 83 years old. Her manager released a statement, saying, “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and…

Rick Hoyt, a man with quadriplegia who raced in the Boston Marathon and other races in a wheelchair with the help of his father, recently died at 61. According to a statement from the Hoyt family, Rick died of complications with his respiratory system. The family statement read, “Rick and our father, Dick, were icons…

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The family of Christian wrestling superstar Eldridge Wayne Coleman, who went by the professional wrestling name of Superstar Billy Graham, confirmed he had died last Wednesday due to complications of sepsis and multiple organ failure. He began wrestling in the 70s, taking on the name Superstar Billy Graham to honor his mentor Dr. Jerry Graham as well as…

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