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The East Tennessee Children’s Hospital in Knoxville announced it would be changing its name to Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital. Parton has spent decades giving back through philanthropic efforts, particularly in her home state of Tennessee where she spent her childhood in the eastern Tennessee mountains. Her philanthropy has particularly focused on children, with her Dolly…

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Former U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse is facing the final chapter of his life with a message that has moved many Christians: death is not the end. In a deeply personal Ash Wednesday interview, the 53-year-old Nebraska statesman and Christian thinker spoke through tears about the comfort he has found in the righteousness of Jesus Christ…

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“The Blind Side” actor Quinton Aaron — who played NFL player Michael Oher in the Oscar-winning film — is in the fight of his life after a frightening collapse at his home in Atlanta. According to reports, the 41-year-old actor was walking up the stairs when his legs “suddenly gave out,” causing him to fall.…

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It Ends Wtih Us author Colleen Hoover is clearing the air about her recent health battle. Less than a week after revealing she was nearing the end of her radiation therapy, the best-selling writer told fans she is now cancer-free and doing well. On Jan. 17, the 46-year-old author posted a candid update on Facebook…

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John Mellencamp is opening up about his daughter Teddi Mellencamp’s difficult cancer journey and the toll it has taken on their family. The 74-year-old musician recently spoke about the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star during appearances on both The Joe Rogan Experience and NBC’s Today Show, sharing that his daughter is still facing…

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