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‘The Office’ star Jenna Fischer reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Jenna Fischer is sharing news of her breast cancer diagnosis. “The Office” star, 50, made the reveal on her Instagram on Tuesday, writing that since October is breast cancer awareness month, she wanted to share her story. “I never thought I’d be making an announcement like this but here we are. Last December, I was diagnosed with…
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TikTok star Taylor Rousseau Grigg dies at 25 after revealing health issues, illness
Taylor Rousseau Grigg, a 25-year-old TikToker who made lifestyle content, has died. Her husband, Cameron Grigg, announced her “sudden and unexpected” loss in an Instagram post Oct. 5 and a GoFundMe, which spoke of her “passing.” “No one ever expects to have to deal with this kind of pain and heartache, especially at our age,” Cameron Grigg…
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Who is Terryon Thomas, the TikTok star known as Mr Prada accused of second-degree murder?
Terryon Thomas, a popular TikTok creator with 4 million followers on his main account, became infamous for his comedic and relatable videos, many of which he was accused of copying from other creators. But the 20-year-old gained new notoriety this week after he was charged with second-degree murder and obstruction of justice on Thursday. The…
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Otis Redding gets a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 1962, Johnny Jenkins and the Pinetoppers had an audition in Memphis for the rising new label, Stax Records. Jenkins blew his shot, but with time left at the end of the session, his driver persuaded the Stax team to let him take a turn at the microphone. The solemn, simmering performance of “These Arms…
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NASCAR star Greg Biffle delivers supplies by helicopter for stranded Helene victims
Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle has been using a private helicopter to deliver supplies to stranded victims of Hurricane Helene in parts of western North Carolina. The NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee and pilot is documenting the supply runs on X, where commenters are praising him for his efforts. you for helping my faith in…
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‘Heartstopper’ star Yasmin Finney on her first sex scene and ignoring online haters
When she first read the open casting call for Elle Argent, the Black transgender artist who lies at the heart of the beloved high school friend group in Netflix’s “Heartstopper,” Yasmin Finney could hardly believe her eyes. Having gained a social media following for documenting her own experiences as a Black trans teen growing up…
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‘American Pickers’ star Frank Fritz dies at 60
“American Pickers” star Frank Fritz, who traveled across America looking for treasurers in the most random corners, died Monday after a long illness, loved ones said. He was 60. “This is a very tough announcement to make Frank passed away last night around 7:30,” according to a post on the Facebook page of Fritz’s friends.…
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Gavin Creel, Broadway star known for ‘Hair’ and ‘Hello, Dolly!” dies at 48
Tony-winning Broadway star Gavin Creel died on Monday following a short battle with an aggressive, rare cancer. He was 48. Creel was diagnosed with metastatic melanotic peripheral nerve sheath sarcoma in July and was treated at New York City’s Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, according to a representative for Creel, who confirmed his death to…
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Kris Kristofferson, country music star and actor who starred in ‘A Star is Born,’ dies at 88
Kris Kristofferson, actor, musician and long-haired activist who embodied the countercultural spirit of postwar America, died at his home in Maui, Hawaii, on Saturday, a representative confirmed. He was 88. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28 at home,” a…
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Kim Ye-Ji, viral Korean sharpshooter, to star as assassin in upcoming series
After her stone-cold expression went viral at the Paris Olympics, sharpshooter Kim Ye-Ji will play the role of an actual assassin in an upcoming Korean series. Kim, 31, has been pegged by Korean entertainment company Asia Lab to star in a new multinational short-form series called “Crush.” Alongside Indian actor Anushka Sen, Kim will play…