Forrest Gump star Gary Sinise shared the heartbreaking news of his son’s passing on the Gary Sinise Foundation‘s website and his Instagram page, revealing that the 33-year-old McCanna Anthony “Mac” Sinise lost his battle to cancer.
Mac was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer known as Chordoma on August 8, 2018, just three months after his mother was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer.
However, as his mother Moira’s treatment was successful, Mac’s condition only worsened over time, gradually robbing him of his mobility.
Gary expressed his immense grief for the loss of his loving son.
“Like any family experiencing such a loss, we are heartbroken and have been managing as best we can. As parents, it is so difficult losing a child. My heart goes out to all who have suffered a similar loss, and to anyone who has lost a loved one. We’ve all experienced it in some way. Over the years I have met so many families of our fallen heroes. It’s heartbreaking, and it’s just damn hard,” the heartbroken actor wrote.
“Our family’s cancer fight lasted for 5 ½ years, and it became more and more challenging as time went on. While our hearts ache at missing him, we are comforted in knowing that Mac is no longer struggling, and inspired and moved by how he managed it. He fought an uphill battle against a cancer that has no cure, but he never quit trying.”
A number of celebrities posted messages of support for Gary and his family on Instagram.
“We are so sorry Gary. You & your family are deeply loved by so many,” wrote Angie Harmon. “We are all praying for you. Love you so very much.”
Alyssa Milano, meanwhile, posted: “I’m so sorry, Gary. I’m praying for your family. And sending you love and strength.”
Mac’s life was a fulfilling one. He joined the Gary Sinise Foundation as an assistant manager of education and outreach and pursued his passion for music until the very end. He performed alongside his father in the Lt. Dan Band as a drummer.
Since his diagnosis, Mac had undergone five spine surgeries and was left paralyzed from his waist down, but he never stopped doing what he loved; making music. Just before his passing, he had completed work on an album Resurrection & Revival.
Mac studied songwriting and composition at the University of Southern California from where he graduated.
Gary said that the family is ensuring Mac’s album, Mac Sinise: Resurrection and Revival, is released and pressed on vinyl.
Mac was laid to rest on January 5.
We are so sorry for Gary Sinise loss. Our thoughts and prayers go to him and his family during this time of grief.
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When it happens that we discover a hidden truth or unravel the genuine reason behind a puzzling memory, our world can turn upside down. These revelations, although related to something that took months or even years ago, can have a strong impact on our presence and how we start to perceive reality. This experience can easily mess up with our psyche and make us question everything.
At best, they can teach us life lessons and make us better individuals.
Below are twelve incredible stories shared by people on Reddit.
It’s only been a couple of months since the start of the year, yet there are plenty of signs that it would be a tumultuous one for the royal family when it comes to working data. According to statistics, the 11 working royals have carried out around 32 percent fewer royal engagements in January and February of this year compared to the same period the previous year.
The reason for this can be partly attributed to the temporary decrease in the number of senior working royals, including Catherine, Princess of Wales, and King Charles, who are both receiving treatments after being diagnosed with cancer.
During this challenging period, Queen Camilla has taken on significant responsibilities, including those typically fulfilled by her husband.
Over the years, Queen Camilla has become a beloved member of the family. Of course, this wasn’t always the case. In fact, when the public learned of her affair with then-prince Charles, she was hated by many and she was called names. It was said that she was afraid to get out of the house because she was scared for her safety.
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 13: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend the annual Trooping The Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade on June 13, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Fast forward to this day, Camilla is someone who’s holding the family together, and her role within the Firm is very much appreciated.
Camilla is someone who has experienced the rage of the public and has gone through scrutiny, and being the person she is, she didn’t want Kate to go through anything similar when she was to marry Prince William.
Namely, Camilla was said to have been very welcoming towards Kate from the moment the two met.
When Kate Middleton joined the royal family, Camilla made efforts to foster a relationship with her. Similar efforts were made with Prince William and Harry, although things didn’t turn out for the best with the Duke. Harry’s rift with the royals has left him with few allies within the family.
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Prior to the 2011 wedding of the now Prince and Princess of Wales, the Daily Mail reported that Camilla extended an invitation to Kate, her sister Pippa, and her daughter, Laura Lopes, for lunch.
“They were all getting on very well and they clearly hadn’t asked for an out-of-the-way table and nor did they attempt to lower their voices,” a person who overheard their conversation told the Daily Mail. “There was one moment which was clearly meant to be amusing when Kate said, ‘What happens if William doesn’t turn up?’”
Camilla reportedly presented Kate Middleton with a deeply personal gift for her wedding: a bracelet featuring engraved letters “Cs” on either side of the charm. It’s widely speculated that these letters represent “Catherine” and “Camilla.”
According to Yahoo, Kate has been seen wearing this bracelet during numerous occasions, particularly during appearances at the Wimbledon tennis tournament.
Before her marriage to Prince William, Kate Middleton and Queen Camilla developed a close friendship. As a commoner marrying into the royal family and eventually becoming the consort of a future king, Kate, who knew that her marriage would bring significant changes to her life, had much to learn about royal life.
In his royal biography, Battle of Brothers, author Robert Lacey stated that Kate struggled to take advice from her stepmother-in-law. “Camilla had confided to Kate the secret of hanging on to a busy prince: fit your timetable – well, basically your whole life – around his,” Lacey wrote in Battle of Brothers.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 06: Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William arrive ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Phil Noble – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
However, no matter how close they were and still are, royal experts claimed that tensions between Kate and Camilla built up during the coronation last year.
At first glance, the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla seemed a picture perfect one, but after experts analyzed the footage of the historical day, one thing caught their attention and it involves Camilla and Kate Middleton.
For the Britons, it’s all about tradition, and Camilla’s grandchildren being given such significant roles, that of Pages of Honor, just like Prince George, wasn’t received nicely by part of the fans and it seems that Kate Middleton was one of them.
Namely, a number of people from Camilla’s family were in attendance, and that included her former husband, Andrew Parker Bowles, as well as her son, Tom Parker Bowles and her daughter Laura Lopes, along with several of her grandchildren. Camilla’s sister, Annabel Elliot, was there with a friend, the Marchioness of Lansdowne. Overall, there were twenty people from Camilla’s side of the family at the Westminster Abby, which according to ABC royal reporter Victoria Murphy marked a new step for them.
“Camilla’s family are very much front and centre at this event, and that is interesting as this is a state occasion, and they are usually totally private,” she said. “Camilla’s family being so involved and visible does send, I think, a message about just how important she is to Charles’ reign and very much reminds us that this is their Coronation, not just his.”
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On the other hand, Kate had four family members supporting her in Westminster Abbey; sister Pippa Middleton, brother James Middleton, and parents Carole and Michael Middleton.
This allegedly angered the Princess of Wales and she wasn’t afraid to show her dissatisfaction by ‘not moving a limb’ when Camilla left the Abbey and the rest of the guests took a bow.
“Camilla bought twenty Parker Bowles’ to the coronation, and there were four Middleton’s,” royal expert Tom Bower TV told host Dan Wooton.
“And what was even more noticeable was at the Windsor concert the following day, William makes no reference to Queen Camilla. So there is a tension there.”
The biographer then claimed the tension was a “dangerous position for Charles to be in,” especially after an “exhausted” Queen Camilla “disappeared” from the public eye as Kate was “behaving like the Queen.”
“If you look at the Coronation footage, as the King and Queen leave the thrones and head for the exit of Westminster Abbey, you’ll see that everyone bows and curtsies to the King and no one moves a limb, a muscle when Camilla passes,” the royal expert said.
“And that’s because they were angry with her. No-one moves. Kate and William were angry too. That anger went right through that small part of the congregation by the throne at the centre of Westminster Abbey. And in that moment it was absolutely noticeable to those people who had been excluded that nobody – let alone Kate – curtsied to Queen Camilla.”
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Everyone who has seen the coronation has to agree that Camilla’s grandchildren did greatly as Pages of Honor, but many are convinced that the Queen’s daughter’s twin sons being given that significant roles broke the tradition British people swear by.
Kinsey Schofield, another royal expert, is among those who believe that the Queen took a step too far away from royal tradition.
Despite this, the relationship between Kate and Camilla has only grown stronger over the years.
BBC’s former royal correspondent Jennie Bond believes that this relationship would have been even more well built had Camilla been Charles’ first wife.
“The two women looked at ease with one another; united in the solemnity of it all,” Bond said about Camilla and Kate’s appearance next to each other for the National Service of Remembrance, held at the Cenotaph. “Camilla is the only mother-in-law Kate will ever have, but it can never be quite the same when it’s a second marriage.
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“I think Camilla will always feel one step removed from being a real mother-in-law to Kate – but they do appear to have a strong relationship, and, quite frankly, what’s not to like about one another?” the royal expert told OK! Magazine.
“I’m sure Kate must have been watching Camilla’s metamorphosis from commoner to queen with particular interest and I think it must be reassuring for them both. What a unique relationship it must be there is literally no-one else for Catherine to turn to who has direct experience of the role that will one day be hers.”
We are glad the Kate and Camilla are getting along so well.
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Jake and his soon-to-be wife, Lily, were looking forward to their big day. However, as their wedding day approached, a mix of excitement and nerves filled their hearts. Just the thought of their life together made them the happiest couple on Earth. Sharing this special day when they finally say “I do” to one another with their loved ones only made the dose of excitement grow bigger.
However, without him being aware of it, a malicious scheme orchestrated by Lily’s best friend and bridesmaid, Megan, was unfolding behind Jack’s back. Apparently, Meghan had feelings for Jake and she couldn’t stand the fact of him and Lily being happy together. Consumed by jealousy, she tried to disrupt their union by doing something she believed would bring them bad luck.
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A week prior to the wedding, Megan devised a plan to overshadow their special day by deliberately sending Jake a photo of Lily in her wedding dress, aiming to sow seeds of superstition. This photo served as a message of impending bad luck if they decided to proceed with the marriage. Jake was stunned and disturbed by the unexpected image, he was aware that Meghan had ill intentions, but since she was Lily;s best friend since childhood, he couldn’t tell Lily anything.
Burdened by the sense of impending catastrophe, Jake made the agonizing choice to call off the wedding, fearing the potential fallout of defying the superstition Megan had implanted. Lily, utterly devastated, struggled to grasp why Jake would abruptly cancel their plans.
Months passed, and the once inseparable trio of Lily, Jake, and Megan drifted apart, their relationship crumbling under the weight of mistrust and hurt.
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However, over time, Jake and Lily got close again. The two decided to give their relationship another try and focus on healing from the emotional wreckage the cancellation of their wedding brought. Over a year later, the two emerged even stronger and more in love than ever.
This time, they opted for a more intimate wedding ceremony that included only their families and a couple of closest friends, free from the burdens of superstition and manipulative influences.
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Meghan was not part of that wedding ceremony because she was no longer part of their lives. Instead, Jake and Lily decided to surround themselves with those who genuinely wished them well.
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The potential drawbacks of “overcharging” our phones, which refers to leaving them plugged in after they’ve reached full battery capacity, can potentially reduce the effectiveness of the battery over time. But what about the impact on the charger itself? The charger being constantly plugged into the wall outlet, whether it’s behind the bed or next to the sofa, could be costing us money or posing a safety hazard.
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There have been plenty of stories of phones bursting into flames or exploding during the charging process. In addition to using an authentic charger, it’s crucial to ensure that nothing covers your phone while it charges, allowing the heat generated to dissipate safely.
Unfortunately, using the phone while charging it can pose danger to the user, just like in the case of a 13-year-old girl from the Satates.
It happened that the girl’s mother noticed strange red marks on her daughter’s neck after she complained she was experiencing pain.
The burns were quite serious so her mom took her to the doctor’s. Once at the hospital, it was determined that she got them while talking to a friend with her phone plugged into a wall charger. The presence of a metal necklace led to an electric arc, resulting in the burns.
The mom is now sharing her daughter’s story in order to prevent others from getting burned the way her daughter did.
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Mia Robertson, the youngest daughter of Duck Dynasty’s Jase & Missy Robertson, has been born with a condition known as cleft lip and palate, a gap in the upper lip that can involve the gum as well.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shares that about one in every 1,600 babies is born with a cleft lip with a cleft palate in the U.S.
Because of her condition, sweet Mia, who is now 18 years old, has been forced to undergo 13 surgeries, with the 14th taking place just recently. The family truly hopes this would be Mia’s last procedure before her problem is finally solved.
Throughout every surgery, the young girl remains positive. What’s most, she hopes she serves as inspiration for other young children who are born with the same condition. On her own initiative and with the help of her family, Mia established the Mia Moo Fund in order to assist in making certain that each and every child wears a smile on their face.
“One of the functions of the Mia Moo Fund is to spread awareness of the cleft lip and palate journey,” Missy Robertson told Christian Post. “The other one is to help with medical funds for the parents and the families living right here in America.”
On his podcast Unashamed, Jase Robertson shared an update on Mia’s condition and said that his daughter is recovering well.
“She’s doing great. She’s turned a corner,” he said, and then added, “Everything seems great, seems to be fine.”
“Surgery went a little longer than expected, but she is home and recovering,” the loving father told his podcast listeners. “Thank you for praying for her and for our family. She is a champion!”
Before the surgery took place, Missy spoke of her daughter’s condition and explained that she had been constantly asked about the number of procedures Mia would need to undergo in the future. “There is never any other response than ‘We just don’t know,’” Missy said. She then added that they rely on God for assistance. “Since she is 18 now, she is taking the lead in all the discussions and medical forms. It’s been a little strange,” Missy wrote. “But it’s just another reminder to lean on the Lord and that I’m not in control.”
Mia also hopes that she’s at “the finish line.”
“Hopefully the last time I’ll see my doctors in this setting! It’s been a long road but we are at the finish line,” brave Mia said.
The Robertson’s have also been preparing for a new addition to the family as they open the doors to their hearts and home for a child whose mother was unfit to take care of.
We wish Mia speedy recovery.
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Dysfunctional families affect the quality of life of each of the members, especially the children. These troubled relationships cause chronic feelings of guilt, shame, or worthlessness, as well as attachment issues.
The teenager who shared her story on Reddit some time ago comes from such a family where the father is basically absent from his children’s lives despite living under one roof with them.
She took to the Reddit thread AITA to explain that it was her mother who took care of her and her siblings while the father wasn’t really involved in their upbringing.
One day, as he got home and left his mobile phone on the table, OP could read the message that he received at that moment which said, “last night was amazing, can’t wait to see you again” and some emojis.
After thinking about it for a short time, she decided to tell her mother that her dad was cheating on her. “She got pretty emotional which I felt bad about, and told me not to worry and that I should just worry about being a kid and let her take care of the rest, so I just let it go cause I didn’t want to hurt her more.”
One evening, the entire family gathered for dinner at OP’s grandfathers. There, her cousin shared the news that she started a new job. Everyone was pleased with the news, but then OP’s father told OP that she should be more like her cousin because she wasn’t any good according to him. But he didn’t stop there. In fact, he continued shaming OP telling her she should focus more on school and a lot more.
At one moment he mentioned that OP lacked respect for him, and that was the final straw.
At this point, OP had it enough. “Hard to respect you when you openly cheat on Mom and don’t even try to hide it,” she said in front of everyone.
The room went silent at first, but then her father started yelling both at her and her mother. The mom then took her kids and told her husband she shouldn’t be returning home.
Once home, OP started receiving text messages from her relatives who accused her of ruining the evening and the family. Her mom, however, told her “that she understood my frustration and I probably should have expressed it better privately but what’s done is done.”
Redditors were quick to comment that OP was NTA.
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Theme parks are the magical place for kids. Kids enjoy taking ride or amusing themselves with their favourite movie or cartoon characters. These ‘magical places’ are mostly visited by kids, but adults are no exception at all. Adults also enjoy the theme parks and they love having some fun.
This was particularly true for Dan and his daughter. One day, the normal walk around the theme park turned out to be quite memorable for Dan. The ‘theme park’s magic’ worked and he became an instant sensation in the park. All thanks to his daughter and a piano that could be found in the park.
Undoubtedly, the most famous theme park in the country is Disney World. Millions of people go there with their kids. Kids love taking photos of their favourite cartoon characters, eating ice cream a trying rides.
Dan Gigliello and his 6-year old daughter Lyla were having fun in Disney World like all other visitors. However, while they were walking around the park, they noticed a piano and a pianist. They were listening to the music he was playing and as soon as he stopped, Lyla told the man that her father can play the piano too. This led to unexpected performance.
Justin is a music teacher and he knows how to play the piano. However, he told the man that he is better at signing. Justin thought this episode is over, but Lyla had other plans. She and the pianist made Justin sing.
In the middle of the hall, the pianist and Justin started their performance. With ‘Ave Maria’ Justin amazed all around. This was a life-time experience for him. Many visitors stopped by and enjoyed the performance. Many people took photos and videos of the singer. The days turned out to be quite remarkable for Justin.
Lyla did not hide her happiness. For the local newspapers, she said: “He sang it out loud and almost everyone took a video of him.”
Lauren, Justin’s wife, was also amazed, particularly by the show he prepared. The end of the performance was marked with loud applause. People were amused and loved the show. Justin’s video of his performance was posted on the Internet and thousands of viewers left good comments.
This fame was never expected by Justin. Even though he knows how to sing and play the instruments, he was never even imagining that one day he will become an Internet sensation.
He said to a local publication: “It’s beyond what I ever could have dreamed.”
Disney World turned out to be a magical place for adults as well. Great story from Florida!
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