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On Sunday night, the world lost a television legend. Phil Donahue, the iconic national talk show host who entertained, challenged, and informed two generations of daytime television viewers, passed away at the age of 88 after a long illness, his family confirmed to the “Today” show. Known for his pioneering approach to talk shows, Donahue…

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Peter Marshall, the beloved Emmy Award-winning host of the iconic game show “Hollywood Squares,” passed away at the age of 98, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished in the annals of television history. Marshall died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles, surrounded by loved ones, after battling kidney failure. Born on…

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In a poignant and powerful service held at Roopville Road Baptist Church in Georgia on August 6, the Gospel music community came together to mourn the loss of three beloved members of The Nelons. The celebration of life honored the memory of Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, their daughter, Amber Nelon Kistler, and her husband,…

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The Lakers have unveiled a second Kobe Bryant statue, this one honoring his bond with his daughter Gigi. The statue is the second of three planned monuments of the Los Angeles Lakers legend, who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash in January 2020 along with his 13-year-old daughter Gigi and seven others. The statue…

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The tragedy of Matthiew Stavkovy’s life being cut short at just 13 years old has left a profound impact on his family, community, and the broader Christian world. Known for his unwavering dedication to his faith, Matthiew was deeply involved in his church and committed to living a life that glorified God. His story, while…

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Shannen Doherty’s mother, Rosa, recently spoke out for the first time after the loss of her daughter. Rosa shared a statement with People remembering her daughter, who passed away on July 13th after a long battle with cancer. “She is my beautiful girl and my heart,” Rosa said. “Our family wants to thank everyone who…

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Sandy Posey, the singer known for her 1960s hits “Single Girl” and “Born a Woman,” has died at 80 years old after a battle with dementia. The musician passed away at her Tennessee home following complications from the degenerative condition, her husband Wade Cummins confirmed to TMZ. He said Posey had been battling dementia “for…

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Bella Thomson, known on TikTok as “Bella Brave” has sadly passed away at the age of 10. Her mother, Kyla Thomson confirmed the heartbreaking news in a TikTok video posted on July 15th. “Our brave girl left her legacy here on earth to dance on streets of gold July 14th 2024 at 4:19 p.m. ET,”…

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The political landscape of Texas and the nation at large has experienced a profound loss with the passing of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee. At the age of 74, Jackson Lee succumbed to pancreatic cancer after a courageous battle, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of service, advocacy, and compassion. Her contributions over three decades in Congress…

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An Ohio single mother was killed after trying to rescue her six-year-old son from a carjacker. Alexa Stakely, 29, worked as a speech language pathologist at an elementary school and as a waitress. She was picking up her 6-year-old son from the babysitter’s around 1:30 am after a work shift. The child was asleep, so…

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