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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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As more information becomes available after the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, PA, authorities have released the identity of the man killed during the attempt. Corey Comperatore, 50, a Butler local and former fire chief, was attending the rally with his family when the shots rang out.  …

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Shannen Doherty, an actress best known for her roles as Brenda Walsh in “Beverly Hills, 90210” and Prue Halliwell in “Charmed,” has sadly passed away after a battle with breast cancer at 53 years old. Doherty, who was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in 2019, spoke about preparing for death by letting go of…

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Richard Simmons, the effervescent fitness guru whose infectious enthusiasm and commitment to health and wellness inspired millions, passed away at the age of 76. Simmons, known for his exuberant personality and colorful workout attire, transformed the fitness industry with his unique approach to exercise and his unwavering dedication to helping others lead healthier lives. Born…

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Three months after the passing of ALF star Benji Gregory at 46, the cause of his death has been made public. Gregory was discovered in his car in Peoria, Arizona, on June 13. The Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner confirmed that he succumbed to environmental heat exposure in the setting of hepatic cirrhosis.…

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