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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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Benji Gregory, best known for his role on “ALF,” had died at the age of 46. The actor along with his service dog were found dead in his car on June 13th. Rebecca Hertzberg-Pfaffinger, his older sister, recently shared news of his death in a Facebook post. “It is with a heavy heart my family…

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Shelley Duvall, the actress who starred in seven movies directed by her mentor, Robert Altman and avoided the ax wielded by an unhinged Jack Nicholson in Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining,” died at 75 years old. Her partner, Dan Gilroy, said Duvall had been in hospice and bedridden for the last few months due to complications…

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Khyree Jackson, an April NFL draft pick for the Minnesota Vikings, and two former high school teammates died after an overnight car crash. Jackson was 24 years old. In a statement, state police said three vehicles were involved in the fatal crash in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Jackson, the front seat passenger in a Dodge Charger,…

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