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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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Famed Christian author and former pastor Tim Keller passed away after battling pancreatic cancer, according to his church. On behalf of the Redeemer Network Leadership Team, Bruce Terell said, “It is with a heavy heart that I write today to inform you that Redeemer Presbyterian Church founder and long-time senior pastor, Tim Keller, passed away…

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Nick Gilbert, the son of Clevland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert who evolved into the organization’s good luck charm at NBA Draft lotteries, died at 26 years old. Gilbert was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis when he was a toddler. It’s a genetic condition that causes non-cancerous tumors to grow on the spinal cord, brain, and skin. Unfortunately,…

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Jerry Springer, the one-time Cincinnati mayor and television host whose show became a U.S. cultural pariah and ratings powerhouse, passed away at 79. A statement from Jene Galvin, a family spokesperson, said Springer died peacefully at his home in Chicago after a brief illness. The statement continued, “Jerry’s ability to connect with people was at…

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Len Goodman, a longtime judge of “Dancing with the Stars,” died after a bone cancer bout at 78 years old. According to a statement from his agent Jackie Gill, Goodman was “a much-loved husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him.” According to the BBC, Goodman…

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Dr. Charles Frazier Stanley, senior pastor at First Baptist Church Atlanta and the founder of In Touch Ministries, has died at 90 years old. The influential pastor died peacefully at his home. A statement from the First Baptist Church of Atlanta reads, “Our hearts are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Charles Stanley. In…
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