After missing for nearly 12 years, a couple from Russia, Ilya Zhirnov, 25, and his girlfriend Kira Cherkasova, 22, were found inside a car in the river Volga in central Russia in 2017.
The couple disappeared in December, 2005, after Ilya borrowed his father’s car to pick up Kira from work.
At the time, an extensive search had been conducted, but due to lack of evidence, the case was eventually closed and the families were left without answers. But they never lost hope that ilya and Kira would be found.
The car, along with the bodies of the couple, was accidentally found by a local diving enthusiast. He was exploring the waters near a local beach when he stumbled upon the car, Daily Mailreported at the time. The man immediately alerted the authorities.
The car was winched out of the river the following day.
Ilya and Kira were identified by their personal documents, such as IDs that were inside the vehicle.
Authorities believe that the accident occurred due to the icy road, but the investigation is ongoing. Their theory is that the couple lost control of the car which ended in the river.
We are so very sorry for the tragic loss of two young people. May they rest in peace.
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For a number of people, preparing a meal is just a chore they do for the sake of keeping themselves and their family fed. For others, cooking represents a whole new world, one where they can play with various ingredients, elevate flavors, and prepare stunning meals, almost restaurant like.
If you belong to the latter, this article is for you.
Mashed potatoes have always served as a side dish that adds richness to the main meal. This dish, which is rather easy to make, can also be elevated to a level that would leave your family members and guests stunned, wanting for more.
Apparently, TikTok user Jourdyn, or @jeauxp, has shared a trick about preparing the most delicious mashed potatoes there are, and people love it so much that it has gone viral.
The trick is so simple that you may wonder how you never thought of it yourself; use chicken stock instead of water to boil your potatoes. Also, leave the skin on as it would add a rusting texture that is hard to resist.
What’s most, inspired by the TikTok video, other users tried more unconventional ways of preparing their mashed potatoes, such as adding a sour cream and chives.
Now if you are bold enough to try different preparations, here are some more suggestions.
When cooking, use oils infused with herbs, garlic, or chili peppers. Simply slightly heat the oil and add all of your favorite flavorings, then let it sit overnight. Before using, strain it and add it to your dishes. You can also infuse vinegar with citrus peels or berries fro richer flavor.
We have to agree that mathematics isn’t most people’s favorite school subject. It’s hard, sometimes confusing, and rather challenging, especially concepts like algebra, trigonometry, and calculus.
However, one would assume that any grown-up should be able to provide the right answer to a question expected kids to solve.
Well, this seems to be far from the obvious as a seemingly simple math question posted by a Reddit user caused quite a stir on the social media as people fail to agree what the correct answer might be.
The user who posted the challenging question explained that it made him scratch his head trying to figure out which of the four time options given was closest to midnight.
The answers given were as follows:
A) 11.55am
B) 12.06am
C) 11.50am
D) 12.03am
“What do you think?” the poster wrote along with the math problem.
As expected, this prompted various answers and interpretations.
Plenty of netizens were convinced that the correct answer is A, and there were those who believed choosing that answer didn’t make any sense, wondering how did they come to that conclusion, with a person writing, “Lmao how are y’all saying A that’s almost midday.”
Those opting for A, however, were quick to provide various explanations, with someone writing “IT SAYS CLOSEST [TO] MIDNIGHT…NOT AFTER MIDNIGHT. A.”
“The question structure is ‘to’ midnight not ‘from’ midnight. Wouldn’t A be correct since time doesn’t go backward?” a confused user asked.
Someone else agreed that the way the question was worded was what caused confusion. “The ‘trick’ intended by the thread starter seems to rely on deliberate ambiguity in language. If I tell four friends ‘get here as close to midnight as you can,’ the one arriving at 11:55am doesn’t win,” someone wrote.
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A lot of people stick with D as the correct answer, though. Their reasoning? “Assuming it’s a trick question about semantics, Closest time ‘to’ midnight is 11:55 AM. At 12:03, it’s already past midnight. Closest time ‘from’ midnight would be 12:03 AM,” someone commented. “12:03 is only 3 minutes away from midnight, making it the closest of the given times. I’ve never heard anyone use the phrase “close to” to mean anything other than this interpretation,” another used added.
What about you? Is this question giving you a headache too?
Tell us what you think the right answer is in the comment section below.
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Three members of the gospel group The Nelons, Kelly Nelon Clark, her husband, Jason Clark, and their daughter Amber Kistler were killed in a tragic airplane crash that claimed the lives of seven people.
The devastating news was confirmed by Kelly’s other daughter and fourth member of the Georgia-based family group, Autumn Nelon Streetman.
“As many of you have heard by now, my father and mother, Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, along with my sister, Amber, and brother-in-law, Nathan, as well as our dear friends Melodi Hodges, Larry, and Melissa Haynie, were involved in a tragic plane crash on Friday,” Autumn wrote.
“Thank you for the prayers that have been extended already to me, my husband, Jamie, and our soon-to-be-born baby boy, as well as Jason’s parents, Dan and Linda Clark. We appreciate your continued prayers, love, and support as we navigate the coming days,” she concluded her post.
According to a statement by Gaither Music Group, as reported by AP News, the members of the group, along with Nelon Kistler’s husband, Nathan Kistler, family friend Melodi Hodges, and pilot Larry Haynie and his wife Melissa Haynie, were traveling to join the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska when the plane crashed. None of the passengers survived.
The Nelons were inducted into the Gospel Music Association (GMA) Hall of Fame in 2016 and were winners of 10 Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards. They have also earned multiple song of the year and album of the year awards, as per their official website, including the 2021 GMA Dove Award for Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year for their song If God Pulled Back The Curtain.
Before they took what turned out to be a fatal flight, the TheNelons posted a video on Instagram. At the beginning of it, Jason announced, “Homecoming Alaskan Cruise, we just landed in Nebraska” and went on to introduce their fans to the pilot and the rest of the crew.
Tributes came pouring in, and their final video was filled with comments of people left in disbelief because of the tragic loss.
“Little did they know none of them would survive this. Our plans are nothing compared to God’s,” one person commented. “This is like a final farewell,” another added. “Wow! No words…😢 praying for their families and friends. I am sure this video will be one their families keep close to their hearts,” a third person wrote.
As of now, the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the accident, which involved a single engine turboprop Pilatus PC-12/47E, according to CNN. “The aircraft is in a remote location and once they gain access, they will begin documenting the scene, examining the aircraft,” NTSB spokesperson Keith Holloway said in a statement Saturday. “The aircraft will then be recovered and taken to a secure facility for further evaluation.”
Over the years, the British Royal Family has gone through a number of scandals. One of them, perhaps the biggest one, was then-prince Charles’ relationship with Camilla Parker Bowles while he was still married to late Princess Diana.
Their affair shocked the country, but not necessarily Lady Di who was aware that her husband had feelings for his former love. Speaking of the troubles in her marriage and the reasons for its failure, Diana told Martin Bashir during a televised interview, “Well, there were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded.”
As expected, Camilla became one of the most hated people in Britain and the public condemned her relationship with Charles, blaming her for wrecking the heir’s marriage.
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But thing was certain, that the love between Charles and Camilla was genuine. In fact, Charles was in love with Camilla when he married Diana, but it was already too late for him to call off the wedding.
“Charles was not convinced he was doing the right thing in marrying Diana but there was no way out and, bolstered by the hope that things would be different once they were married, he put a brave face on it,” she wrote, as reported by the Mirror.
Prince William and Prince Harry weren’t happy with their father’s relationship with the “other woman,” but over time, they got along with Camilla, who never really tried to take the role of their mother.
In his book Spare, Harry described meeting Camilla for the first time as “awkward and tense” and added that his brother had “long harbored suspicions about the Other Woman.”
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However, Camilla’s first ever meeting with William was said to had gone nicely. At the time, he was attending Eton and was spending the weekend back home. Camilla was aware William was coming to York House in London and asked then-prince Charles to leave before his arrival, but Charles said it was “ridiculous.” Instead, he informed William of Camilla’s presence.
Camilla and William spent around 30 minutes together, and after the successful meeting, she described him as “friendly.”
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Today, Camilla is a much loved member of the Firm. People’s affection towards her rose even further after King Charles’ cancer diagnosis when she, alongside William, stepped in and engaged in plenty of royal engagements, representing the Crown at the best of her abilities.
Her support for Charles is immense, and that’s something the public appreciates.
What’s most, she makes sure Charles is highly respected by each member of the Royal Family, including William and Kate, whom she’s very close with.
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She’s not described as strict, but she does make sure everyone is well aware of the royal hierarchy. According to author Robert Jobson, Camilla sometimes applies tactics to remind William and Kate not to “disrespect” the King. In his book Catherine, The Princess of Wales: The Biography, he wrote that the Prince and Princess of Wales asked to join King Charles and Queen Camilla’s security convoy from Windsor Castle, but they were late and left Charles and Camilla waiting, which Camilla didn’t like.
“When Charles was kept waiting several minutes for the couple, Camilla insisted they go without them. As William and Catherine emerged, all they could see were the blue flashing lights of the motorbikes disappearing in the distance,” Jobson wrote in Catherine, The Princess of Wales: The Biography.
Despite situations like this, it is apparent that Camilla and William’s relationship is a quality one, reflecting mutual respect and shared commitment to the Crown.
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When the warm months are around the corner, most people feel relieved because they can finally get rid of the heavy clothing and the cold. However, with the warm weather come the mosquitoes that can make any experience out in the nature an unpleasant one.
When experiencing a mosquito bite, it leads to itching and redness and swelling around the area. This is a result of the mosquito saliva triggered by histamine. Sadly, at some people, the mosquito bites cause more severe reactions, such as swelling and itching that lasts for weeks. This is known as “skeeter syndrome.”
Luckily, there are certain cures and methods that help reduce the itching and swelling. One of them, probably the most famous one that has been around for many years, is the method knows as a “hot spoon.”
This method consists of placing a spoon in hot water or hot coffee and then pressing the back of it directly on the bite.
This works because the bite is neutralized by the heat from the spoon. One needs to make sure the spoon is not extremely hot because it can cause slight skin burns.
Of course, this method has been passed down from generation to generation, and the most modern methods, including Therapik, Bite Away, and Bite Helper work on the same principle, by applying heat to the bite.
Other tricks used to relieve mosquito bites are applying aloe vera to the affected area, dabbing a small amount of honey on it, or mixing baking soda with water and applying the paste on the bite.
Have you ever tried any of these methods?
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Sophia felt like her picture-perfect life burst like a bubble when her husband left her and their daughter Grace.
Although Grace pretended that everything was fine, she missed her dad dearly. All of a sudden, her vibrant personality was replaced with a subdued demeanor. She became quiet and rather sad, and there was not much Sophia could do about it because she was hurt herself and finding the strength to move on seemed to be harder that she has ever anticipated.
One day, Sophia suggested that she and Grace pay a visit to the girl’s grandmother who lived miles away. The trip was supposed to be a gateway from the reality both of them were forced to face.
Grace was hesitant and wasn’t willing to travel, but her mom insisted, and the girl finally agreed.
The trip was a long one, and the car was filled with awkward silence. As Grace kept her face stuck to the glass of the car’s door, she complained about the ride which seemed longer than usual.
In an attempt to cheer her a bit, Sophia played Grace’s favorite song. The girl did smile, but she was too sad to sing.
As the two drove, Grace yelled. She spotted a man in the middle of the highway holding a sign. The sign had the word “Help” written on it. She asked her mother to stop and see what was wrong with the stranger who seemed desperate for aid.
The man looked worn out, his clothes were torn and grimy. As he tried to approach them, Sophia’s heart started racing. Without giving it a second thought, she started the engine and continued driving.
Grace was mad. She insisted her mom stop again and help the hopeless man, but Sophia refused. Instead, she drove as fast as she could and then pulled over at a gas station because she was desperate for some break from the long drive. She asked Grace to get out of the vehicle, but she was too upset to move and insisted to wait for her mother inside.
Sophia got herself a cup of coffee and bought Grace a bar of chocolate, but when she returned to the car, Grace was nowhere to be seen.
As she started looking around, Sophia became more and more worried. She started yelling Grace’s name from the top of her lungs and asked some of the people there if they had seen a girl with dark hair, but no one had.
Sophia then entered her car and drove back and forth. Her heart was racing and she prayed her girl wasn’t hurt.
At that moment, she spotted Grace walking down the highway. The girl was scared and apologized for worrying her mother, but she simply couldn’t let that strangely looking man with the sign all alone. She begged her mom to get to him and see what was wrong.
Sophia realized that helping that man meant a lot for Grace, so no matter how scared she felt, she decided to try and trace him down. Not surprisingly, he was standing at the same spot.
They stopped the car and approached him. Not only he was in need of some food and water, but he was also hurt.
The man had only one demand, to be taken to the adjacent town.
It turned out that he ended up on the highway after a taxi driver robbed him and took his wallet and his phone, so he wasn’t able to ask for help as no one would stop and offer him a lift or a phone call.
When the man gave Sophia the address where he was supposed to go, she was puzzled. It was the address of a huge company.
The moment they finally arrived there, the security guard who was at the door of the massive building ran towards the man. With a smile on his face he said they had been searching for him for a couple of days and were very worried for his safety, but was glad he was finally there.
Sophia didn’t know if that man was the owner of the company or simply an important employee, she only knew that if it wasn’t for her daughter’s king heart, he wouldn’t be able to get home, at least not in the days to come.
That day, Sophia learned a valuable lesson, that the kindness we offer to those in need is what makes this world go round. That incredible experience strengthened the bond between her and Grace and they started looking at life with brand new eyes.
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Khyree Jackson, Minnesota Vikings draft pick, died in a tragic car crash at the age of 24. As reported by the Daily Mail,the young star was killed along with former high school teammates Anthony Lytton Jr., 24, and Isaiah Hazel, 23.
As reported by the Maryland police, Jackson and Hazel were pronounced dead at the scene while Lytton was transported to a hospital where he succumbed to the injuries.
Hours before losing his life, Jackson posted a 10-slide Instagram display of photos from his life.
The Vikings organization paid their tributes in a statement that read: “We are devastated by the news of Khyree Jackson’s death following an overnight car accident. Our thoughts are with Khyree’s family, friends, teammates and coaches, as well as all the victims of this tragic accident.”
Head coach Kevin O’Connell took to the social media to share his heartbreak over the loss of Jackson. “I am absolutely crushed by this news,” he wrote. “Khyree brought a contagious energy to our facility and our team. His confidence and engaging personality immediately drew his teammates to him.
“In our short time together, it was evident Khyree was going to develop into a tremendous professional football player, but what was more impressive was his desire to become the best person he could be for his family and those around him.
“I am at a loss for words. My heart goes out to Khyree’s family, friends, teammates and coaches,” he ended the post.
As per TMZ, Jackson began his college career at the University of Alabama before transferring to the University of Oregon for his final season. During his last year, he accumulated 34 tackles, two sacks, and three interceptions.
The fatal accident that claimed the lives of Jackson and his friends happened after a female driver, Cori Clingman, who was driving a silver Infinity, tried to change lanes at Route 4 at a swift speed, Daily Mail reports.
Her action led her vehicle to crash into the Dodge Charger operated by Jackson. At that moment, the Dodge collided with another vehicle and veered off the road, hitting multiple tree stops.
Clingman and the two passenger riding with her, as well as the person operating the Chevrolet Jackson hit, were unharmed.
We are so very sorry for the loss of the young lives. May they rest in peace.
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Zoe Ball, the first female host of both the Radio 1 and Radio 2 breakfast shows, posted on her social media that her mother, Julia Peckham, who was diagnosed with cancer, passed away.
Upon the devastating diagnosis, Ball took some time off work to take care of her mother and spend more time with her. She also informed her fans that presenter Gaby Roslin would be covering her job during her absence.
“Heartbreakingly our beautiful Mama Julia has been diagnosed with cancer. As many of you know from experience, these are extremely tough times. Mum is being incredibly brave.
“My brother Jamie & I are completely in awe of the brilliant doctors, nurses & support teams looking after Mum. Thank you.
“Gratitude to our families & our extended family & friends at home & at work for their support at this time,” Ball posted on her social media.
Early on Wednesday, Ball posted on X that her mother lost the battle to cancer.
“We are bereft without you but will hold so tight to each other,” the presenter posted. “Thank you for teaching us how to love unconditionally, to always show courage and empathy, and how, even in the darkest of days, laughter is the greatest of gifts.”
Days before her passing, Julia had been moved into a hospice.
In the past, Ball opened up about her estranged relationship with her mother and how the two formed a close bond again after 14 years.
When her parents divorced, Ball stayed with her father, the children’s TV presenter Johnny Ball, and she hadn’t seen her mother from the time she was five until her late twenties, BBCwrote.
The two reunited at Julia’s 40th birthday party celebration, an invitation Ball gathered the courage to respond to.
We are so very sorry for this loss. May she rest in peace.
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When then-prince Charles’ affair with Camilla was made public, all eyes were on the royals. Among the rest, this revelation provoked the anger at Charles’ children, Prince Harry and Prince William.
At the beginning, their relationship with the new woman in their father’s life was a far cry from perfect. However, over time, she earned their respect, especially William’s.
Recently, however, it was revealed that William made a decision that may not sit quite well with Queen Camilla. As per reports, he removed Queen Camilla’s sister, Annabel Elliot, from the payroll once he took over the Duchy of Cornwall.
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Over the past 20 years, Elliot, who is an interior designer, has been paid hundreds of thousands of pounds. She was first hired by King Charles as chief designer of his estates back in 2005, following his marriage to Camilla.
According to the latest Duchy accounts, Elliot hasn’t received a payment for her services for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
The statement from the Duchy’s 2024 annual report, stated, “During the period to 8th September 2022 the Duchy paid Mrs Annabel Elliot, the 24th Duke of Cornwall’s sister-in-law, in the normal course of business and on an arm’s length basis £19,625 (or $25,091.25) for fees and commission and £12,316 ($15746.44) for the purchase of furniture, furnishings and retail stock for the Duchy of Cornwall Holiday accommodation, Duchy offices and Duchy Nursery. At 31st March 2024 there was £nil (2023: £nil) remaining payable to Mrs Elliot in respect of these [sic].”
Despite this decision regarding the Duchy of Cornwall, Elliot has not been fully removed from royal projects. In fact, she was hired to oversee improvements to the visitor centre and restaurant at Balmoral before it opens for the public this summer.
As per the Palace, Elliot’s services would be required when there are “appropriate opportunities.”
Elliot has run her company Annabel Elliot Interior Designand Antiques in Dorset for more than 30 years, becoming the fifth most influential female interior designer in the UK in 2014.
In 2012, Elliot ran a project to convert a “run-down barn building” into an elegant guesthouse on the grounds of Dumfries House in Ayrshire, Scotland, becoming Charles’ chief interior designer.
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The reactions from the public following William’s decision to drop Elliot from payroll have been mixed. “Charles put her on the payroll she wouldn’t have been interior designer if it wasn’t for her sister and I’m glad Prince William took her off payroll [sic],” someone commented. “So he should, didn’t know she was on the payroll,” another added. A third wrote, “Why was she even on it? What does she do exactly?”
There were also those who praised Elliot’s work as an interior designer. “Camilla’s sister, an interior designer, worked on a contract , the contract is now completed . Annabelle is 75 and is retiring [sic].”
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Elliot has been married to husband Simon Elliot since 1972 and they share three children together, including Ben Elliot, a businessman and fund-raiser for the Conservative Party who served as Co-Chairman of the Conservative Party from July 2019 to September 2022.
She and Queen Camilla are extremely close.
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Losing that one person who meant the world to you is one of the toughest things. One day, you are thankful for the life you have and all the little blessings, and then out of the blue everything changes and grief and pain settle in your heart and your home.
Evelyn and her husband James were high-school sweethearts. It was from the moment she laid eyes on him that she knew he was the one. Their lives were filled with precious moments and laughter, and their shared home became their sanctuary where they raised their children.
Unfortunately, their picture-perfect union was crushed when James fell ill and died.
All of a sudden, everything felt different. Evelyn’s days were no longer vibrant and the home was filled with unusual silence.
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As she was going through the old albums, she recalled the life she once had. She remembered their trip to Italy, when they wandered off in the streets of Rome and ended up having the best pizza they have ever tasted.
It was the little things and the big love that made their marriage a fairy-tale like.
Following his passing, she never thought she would ever be able to love someone again, but two years after his sudden loss, Evelyn met someone at a friend’s gathering. Michael was nothing like James, but he was a humble man with a heart of gold who taught her that love can be rediscovered.
After dating for six months, Michael popped the question and Evelyn’s answer was a resounding “Yes.”
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Her children were very supportive of their relationship. They were even more than happy to be there for their mother, especially on her big day.
Jackson, who has always been a creative soul, helped with the banners. Harry was in charge of the food, and Oliver was arranging the flower decorations. Her youngest son, Ben, was making sure everything went smoothly. They were all eagerly anticipating the evening and the rehearsal dinner, joyful that their mother found her happiness again.
The day was a bit chaotic, but in a good way.
When the day of the wedding arrived, things looked perfect. However, there was something that bothered Evelyn. No matter how excited she was for the new beginning ahead of her, she had a hard time imagining that special day without her daughter by her side.
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Sadly, her relationship with her daughter, Emma, took a turn for the worse following James passing. Emma accused her mother of killing he father because Evelyn decided to respect her late-husband’s wish who asked not to be resuscitated.
As Evelyn walked down the aisle, she couldn’t possibly imagine what followed.
When the officiant said, “If anyone objects to this union, speak now or forever hold your peace,” her four children stood together and said “We do!”
Evelyn and Michael were shocked. How could the children possibly say that when they have been nothing but supportive of their relationship?
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As silence filled the place, James said, “Mom, you can’t get married without one person.” At that moment, Emma appeared in front of everyone. With tears running down her face, she embraced her mother and asked for forgiveness. Evelyn started trembling, her heart filled with immense joy. Her life was now complete.
She not only felt happiness, but also gratitude and completeness.
Although she would never forget James, the father of her children, Evelyn accepted that life goes on and that we should embrace the new beginnings.
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Following the sudden and tragic passing of Rick Harrison’s son, Adam, the Pawn Shop’s star breaks silence posting a heartfelt tribute to Instagram.
Adam, 39, died of overdose in Las Vegas on Friday, leaving his family utterly devastated and shocked.
“You will always be in my heart! I love you Adam. 💔,” Rick wrote alongside a photo of himself smiling with Adam at a bar.
Previously, a representative of the family, Laura Herlovich, confirmed Adam’s death to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
“Our family is extremely saddened by the death of Adam. We ask for privacy as we grieve his loss,” the statement read.
Speaking to Fox News Digital, Rick revealed the exact cause of Adam’s death, saying that fentanyl was to blame.
“Yes, I can confirm Adam died from a fentanyl overdose,” the reality-show star said. “The fentanyl crisis in this country must be taken more seriously. It seems it is just flowing over the borders and nothing is being done about it. We must do better.”
Fans, as well as some of Rick’s celebrity friends, were quick to share messages of condolence.
“I’m so sorry man,” wrote Donald Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr.
Adam’s brother, Corey Harrison, also paid his tribute to his late sibling on Instagram, sharing an old baby photo of the two of them in a bath.
“Wax wtf I will always love you bubba,” he captioned the image.
Adam was Rick Harrison’s second child from his first marriage to Kim Harrison. Rick later went on to marry his second wife with whom he has son Jake.
While we saw Rick and Corey running the Gold & Silver Pawn and appearing on the show, Adam was not as involved, although it has been reported that he did work with his father.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports overdose deaths, including synthetic opioids, raising 56.6% from January 2020 to 2021.
The Drug Enforcement Agency lists fentanyl as a Schedule II controlled substance “that is similar to morphine but about 100 times more potent.” Depending on a person’s body, even two milligrams, which is less than a grain of salt, can be lethal.
Our thoughts and prayers go to the Harrison family.
Rest in peace, Adam.
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Being part of one of the most famous and most influential families in the world, it doesn’t come as a surprise that the Prince and Princess of Wales get a lot of attention both by the public and the media.
Ever since the moment the world learned they were dating, all eyes are on them.
However, no matter how picture-perfect their relationship seems to be, they have their ups and downs throughout the years.
In an interview marking their 2010 engagement, Kate Middleton remembered how their first encounter left her face “bright red.” Meanwhile, William had problems recalling the moment, saying he had to “wrack his brains.”
“I actually went bright red when I met you and scuttled off feeling very shy about meeting you,” Kate Middleton recalled.
“William wasn’t there for quite a bit of the time initially, he wasn’t there from Fresher’s Week, so it did take a bit of time for us to get to know each other.”
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According to the documentary The Day Will and Kate Got Married which aired in April 2021, the two were just good friends at the beginning but one night changed it all. During a student fashion show, Kate wore a sheer dress that wooed the Prince, and the rest is history.
“A switch had been flicked, he suddenly saw her in a different light, and I really believe that was the turning point in their relationship,” Vanity Fair’s royal correspondent, Katie Nicholl, said in the documentary.
A reported by The Telegraph, Prince William said: “We were friends for over a year first and it just sort of blossomed from then on. We just spent more time with each other and had a good giggle, and realized we shared the same interests.”
Their love was deep and they got the entire attention from the media. Kate even made a public appearance with the Royals and attended the Sovereign’s Parade at the Royal Military Academy, in which William attended, along with her family.
And as everyone believed a royal marriage was just around the corner, the two split in 2007.
Recalling the time of their break up, both Kate and William claimed it was actually good for them because they got to “find themselves.” Kate even said that “you can get quite consumed by a relationship when you’re younger,” as per The Telegraph.
Today, after three children and years of being together, William and Kate’s relationship is as strong as ever.
In 2021 royal expert Duncan Larcombe spoke with OK! Magazine about how Prince William and Kate ensure quality time together and what their date nights look like.
“Kate and William’s relationship blossomed when they were at St Andrew’s University, doing normal student-y things and just enjoying each other’s company,” Duncan said.
“While the doting grandparents do the babysitting, William and Kate have been able to slip to the local pub for a night out, just the two of them,” the royal expert explained.
“I’m told that they did this to celebrate William’s birthday in June [in 2021]. Another favorite of the couple is for William to cook bolognese for Kate, and they sit on the sofa watching TV. It reminds them of their student days when they first met and their enduring romance began,” the expert added.
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Recently, the royals attended the wedding of the Prince of Jordan. Kate wore a beautiful pink dress by the Lebanese designer Elie Saab and the bride wore a wedding gown by the same designer. The newlyweds paid tribute to William’s grandmother, late Queen Elizabeth II when they left the wedding for the reception in a 1984 Range Rover, specially customized for the queen’s visit to Jordan in 1984.
The day seemed to be an impeccable one, but something happened that caught the attention of many who branded William ‘rude.’ Namely, he greeted the bride and when Kate did the same she took some time to chat to her, William urged her to be quick by saying, “chop, chop.”
The author of Gilded Youth: An Intimate History of Growing Up in the Royal Family spoke to Fox and explained the royal couple inevitably have days when they are “really, really cross with each other,” as well as days when they don’t even talk to each other.
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Just like every other couple out there, William and Kate have their differences.
“From people I’ve spoken to, it’s not as placid. It’s not as perfect as it might seem,” royal author Tom Quinn told Express. “But William adopts the manners and the way of behaving of his grandmother, and Kate is very good at not complaining and adopting.”
He continued: “Both of them have stuck to the thing that made the late Quinn such a remarkable monarch. They very, very rarely complain. And when they do, it’s always in measured terms.”
Further, Quinn said the royal’s marriage isn’t all “sweetness.”
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“Kate might seem to be a very calm person, and William also. But it’s not always true. Because the big stress for William and Kate is that they’re constantly surrounded by [palace aides]. It’s like a Jane Austen novel,” he claimed.
“Kate is very much the calm one,” he added. “William is the one who’s a bit hotheaded. We see an example of that in Harry’s book… But Kate is very level-headed. She’s the one who will pour oil on troubled waters and go, ‘Let’s not stir things up.’”
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Following her cancer diagnosis, Kate has only had two major public appearances. She attended the Trooping of Colour, an event that celebrates the King’s official birthday, and the Wimbledon final, where she received a standing ovation from the crowd. When she will return to royal duty is yet to be seen. But one thing is sure, that she and Prince William are supporting each other fully – and the scenes on the Buckingham Palace balcony during Trooping the Colour spoke for themselves as William and Kate smiled at each other.
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Following the diagnosis of their 6-year-old son Miles with type 1 diabetes, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, along with their young children, are adjusting to “a different, new world for us.”
Teigen shared the news of her son’s diagnosis with her followers in a Wednesday Instagram post after some of them noticed the young boy having a glucose monitor on the back of his arm on a photo of him holding up signs at the Paris Olympics.
“A lot of you noticed something a little special about a photo I posted a few days ago — Luna, Miles and I celebrating Simone (Biles) and team USA. Miles had his arm up, and soooo many of you reached out to say the most beautiful and incredible words I have ever witnessed on this platform,” Teigen, 38, wrote in the post.
“You noticed his type-1 diabetes monitor and extended so much love and encouragement in every way possible. I was, and am, so blown away by the kindness of this community, already.”
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Her post triggered an outpouring of love and affection by her fans and followers and she was touched by the reactions.
“A couple weeks ago, our Miles was sick, in the hospital, with a terrible case of shigella, an intestinal infection caused by bacteria in food or water. A lot of his friends were also sick with it, as they went to the same camp and well, it happens!” Teigen wrote in her post.
It was then that doctors noticed something unusual in his blood results.
“But the doctors knew something else was off about his blood tests. I’ve learned since then that this is how so many young children end up being diagnosed with type-1 going to the hospital for something different. After more testing, we learned he is in the ‘honeymoon period’ of a lifetime of T1. Last night we gave him his first shot of insulin and here we go! A different, new world for us and we are certainly learning so much on the fly.”
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She ended her post thanking everyone for their kind words of support.
“This post is to thank you so much for your kindness,” she wrote. “It helps Miles so much to know so many other people are going through the same thing and he is not alone.”
Teigen and Legend welcomed Miles in 2018.
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Jeffrey Bush has been presumed dead after he was sucked into a huge 100ft sinkhole that opened beneath his bedroom, causing him to vanish more than eleven years ago.
At the time of the incident, the 37-year-old was asleep in bed at his home in Seffner, Florida.
On the fatal night of February 28, 2013, Jeffrey’s brother Jeremy was startled by a loud crash and rushed into the room only to discover a huge crater where his brother’s bed had been.
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Assuming Jeffrey must have fallen in, Jeremy tried to reach him and climbed in an attempt to rescue his brother but Jeffrey was nowhere to be seen although his screams could be heard.
As the ground around him continued to cave in, Jeremy was pulled to safety by a police officer from the Tampa Police Department and his desperate attempts to save his brother were to no avail.
“The floor was still giving in and the dirt was still going down, but I didn’t care. I wanted to save my brother,” Jeremy told The Guardian at the time. “But I just couldn’t do nothing.
“I could swear I heard him hollering my name to help him.”
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At the time the emergency services arrived, the bedroom had completely crumbled away. “There was no furniture. All he saw was a piece of the mattress sticking up,” a fire rescue spokeswoman.
Equipment was lowered into the sinkhole, but there were no traces of Jeffrey. Experts say that at the surface the sinkhole was about 30 feet across but below the surface it was 100 feet across.
The brothers’ home was later demolished and filled with gravel.
The loss has been devastating for Jeremy and his family, including his wife and daughter who were at the house at the time the sinkhole opened.
“She keeps asking where her Uncle Jeff is,” Jeremy said of his daughter. “I lost everything. I work so hard to support my wife and kid and I lost everything.”
A few years after Jeffrey’s disappearance, the hole opened again and the place was fenced by the authorities as a safety precaution.
In the year 2022, there have been about 27,000 reported sinkhole incidents across the state of Florida, as per the Florida Department of Environmental Protection database.
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Brendan Johnston, an 18-year-old wrestler from Colorado, willingly gave up the chance of placing in the state tournament because the fight he was to participate in was against his fate and beliefs.
Namely, Brendan was schedule to wrestle Angel Rios at the Pepsi Center in Denver for third-place in the 106-pound weight class in the consolation bracket, but the moment he realized his opponent was a girl, he decided to forfeit.
This decision cost him a higher place than the sixth he ended up in.
A few days before this match, Brendan did the same when he was to face Jaslynn Gallegos, a senior at Skyview High in the first round of the tournament on Thursday, as per KDVR.
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Speaking to the outlet, Brendan justified his decision saying, “It’s so physical, physically close. I don’t think that’s really appropriate with a young lady. It’s also very aggressive and I’m not really, I guess, comfortable with that.”
He added: “There is something that I really do find problematic about the idea of wrestling with a girl, and a part of that does come from my faith and my belief.
“And a part of that does come from how I was raised to treat women as well as maybe from different experiences and things.
“I don’t think that I am looking at them as not equal. I am saying that they are women and that is different than being men, because I do believe that men and women are different and we are made differently.
“But I still believe that women are of equal value to men. I don’t think that seeing men and women as different [opposes] the idea of equality.”
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Both his opponents, Rios and Gallegos, made history after becoming the first females to place at the tournament. Rios placed fourth and Gallegos placed fifth.
Speaking to The Greeley Tribune, Rios commented the match Brendan forfeited and said she understood his decision and respected it but questioned why any wrestler, of any gender, would decide to forfeit in the state tournament after making it so far.
“This whole time that I’ve wrestled, it’s just me trying to prove a point that I am just a wrestler,” she told the Washington Post at the time.
“And so the fact that my gender is something that kind of holds me back still is just a little nerve-racking, but I respect his decision. It’s fine.
“My whole thing is that I’m not a girl wrestler; I’m just a wrestler. So it kind of doesn’t hurt my feelings, but I do kind of take it to heart.”
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Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, the father of the late Basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, has died at the age of 69, La Salle University’s athletics department reported.
Citing La Salle men’s head basketball coach Fran Dunphy, The Philadelphia Inquirer wrote Joe had recently suffered a stoke. The exact cause of death hasn’t been confirmed yet.
La Salle University, where Joe played and coached, said in a statement that he “was a beloved member of the Explorer family and will be dearly missed.”
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Just like his famous son, Joe was a renowned basketball player himself. Drafted by the Golden State Warriors as the 14th overall pick in the 1975 NBA draft, he played for the Philadelphia 76ers for four seasons, the then-San Diego Clippers for three seasons, and the Houston Rockets for one season. He also played in Europe.
The 76ers paid tribute to Joe, calling him “a local basketball icon, whose legacy on the court transcended his journey across Bartram High School, La Salle University, and his first four NBA seasons with the 76ers from 1975-79.”
Joe’s sudden passing comes four years after the tragic death of his son Kobe and his granddaughter Gianna, who were killed in a helicopter crash with seven other people.
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Kobe’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, wrote on her Instagram story on Tuesday, “Sending our condolences upon hearing the news of my father-in-law’s passing.
“We hoped things would’ve been different. Although the times we spent together were few, he was always sweet and nice to be around. Kobe loved him very much.”
Former Kobe teammate Doug Young praised Joe as the ideal “role model.”
“Joe was our JV coach at Lower Merion and I could not have asked for a more positive mentor, teacher, and role model,” Young told ESPN. “It’s difficult to overstate how much he influenced me and my teammates. He made basketball fun and made us all want to be better; he believed in us. I’ll never forget his infectious smile, his bear hugs and the incredible bond he shared with Kobe. Growing up in Lower Merion, there was no family we loved and admired more than the Bryants, and that started with Joe.”
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Arn Tellem, the vice chairman of the Pistons and formerly Kobe Bryant’s agent, expressed his sadness over the loss of Joe and joined the basketball community in mourning a true Philly hoops legend. “Our friendship opened the door for me to represent Kobe as he entered the NBA, a memory I’ll always cherish. Joe was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, whose warmth touched everyone he met.”
May he rest in peace.
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Pax Jolie-Pitt, the 20-year-old son of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie was hospitalized Monday following an accident while riding an electric bike in Los Feliz Blvd in LA during rush hour at around 5pm, as reported by NBC News.
According to a source who spoke to the news outlet, Jolie is by her son’s side and he’s in “stable condition.”
As per TMZ, Pax suffered a head injury after his electric bike was involved in a crash with a car.
Pax Jolie-Pitt and Angelina Jolie in New York City on December 28, 2023. | Source: Getty Images
According to law enforcement sources cited by TMZ, Pax’s electric bike collided with the rear of the car at an intersection. After the accident, the driver got out of the car to make sure Pax was fine and waited with him until the ambulance arrived.
“A vehicle was waiting at a red light, and an individual on an electric bike rear-ended the vehicle. There is no evidence of a crime and we ended up taking a severe traffic report,” Los Angeles Police Department Officer David Cuellar told NBC News on Tuesday.
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Last year, Pax, whom Jolie adopted from Vietnam and is the second oldest child of the ex-couple, made headlines for criticizing his dad in a resurfaced 2020 social media message in which he referred to him as to an ‘awful human being.’
“You time and time again prove yourself to be a terrible and despicable person,” Pax wrote in the post unearthed by MailOnline. “You have no consideration or empathy towards your four youngest children who tremble in fear when in your presence. You will never understand the damage you have done to my family because you are incapable of doing so.” Pax concluded the post: “You have made the lives of those closest to me a constant hell. You may tell yourself and the world whatever you want but the truth will come to light someday.”
Angelina Jolie and Pax Jolie-Pitt attend the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 7, 2018. | Source: Getty Images
Those close to Pitt said the allegations made by Pax were a “depressing smear,” with one Hollywood star stating that Pitt “has great respect for all of his children and it’s depressing to see this dragged up.
“It’s frustrating to see Brad being painted as some kind of “bad person” when it’s far from the truth. He chooses to keep a dignified silence and that speaks volumes,” the A-lister told The Sun.
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Jolie filed for divorce from Brad in 2019 after five years of marriage and their relationship remained stranded, with their kids taking their mom’s side.
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Jacklyn Zeman, who played Bobbie Spencer for 45 years on ABC’s General Hospital has died aged 70. As per reports, she fought cancer for a short while prior to her sudden passing.
The news of her passing was shared by the show’s executive producer Frank Valentini.
“I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Jackie Zeman,” he posted on Twitter. “Just like her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a bright light and a true professional that brought so much positive energy with her work.”
ABC Entertainment and General Hospital released a statement as well. “Jacklyn Zeman has been a beloved member of the General Hospital and ABC family since she originated the iconic role of Bobbie Spencer over 45 years ago. She leaves behind a lasting legacy for her Emmy-nominated portrayal of the bad girl turned heroine and will always be remembered for her kind heart and radiant spirit. We are devastated by the news of her passing, and send our deepest condolences to Jackie’s family, friends and loved ones.”
Zeman first joined the cast of the long-running daytime drama in 1977, according to Imdb.
Zeman’s sudden passing came three days prior to her birthday and less than two weeks after her final episode of General Hospital, which aired on April 27.
Denise Alexander, Zeman’s co-star, shared a touching tribute. “Oh girl, I can’t stop crying because I keep hearing your voice and laughing. I have always loved and cherished your sweetness, humor, brilliance, and lovely goodness. The finest embraces, too. I will always love you. Denise,” she wrote in a brief letter that was first made available by Soap Hub on May 15.
“I’m very happy that I got to spend so much time with this lovely woman. Jackie had the best stories to tell, a contagious spirit, and such a remarkable life. She enjoyed working on General Hospital,” Laura Wright, who portrayed Carly Spencer, the character who was Zeman’s daughter in the serial show, stated on Instagram.
Tamara Braun was among those who pays their tribute to Zeman. “I am at a loss for words. This hurts and disturbs me beyond words. I wish to hug you. Join us in our laughter. Tell stories. Talk real talk because that’s what we did.”
Zeman is survived by two daughters, Cassidy and Lacey from her first marriage to Glenn Gordon. She was married and divorced two more times to Steve Gribbin and disc jockey Murray Kaufman who went by “Murray the K.”
Rest in peace, Jacklyn Zeman, you are missed.
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Princess Diana stood out as anything but a conventional royal. Dubbed the People’s Princess, she was not just a beloved figure but also a fiercely devoted mother.
She frequently broke royal norms to focus on her children’s well-being, often attending and engaging in school activities for Prince William and Prince Harry.
It’s safe to say that her passion for motherhood was unmatched.
Sadly, her marriage to then-prince Charles was a far cry from a perfect union.
Her life was always closely followed by the media, and sadly, that had a lot to do with the tragic car accident in which she lost her life in August of 1997. Allegedly, she was running away from the press when the tragedy happened.
From the moment she became a Princess, everyone wanted a piece of her life. According to The Guardian, magazines were offering up to half a million dollars for photos of her.
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Her children were perfectly aware of the way their mother was treated by the media and how that affected her life and Harry promised himself he would never allow his wife to be ever treated the same way. According to him, he even considered leaving the Royal Family when he was in his 20’s.
“Look what it did to my mum, how am I ever going to settle down and have a wife and a family when I know that it’s going to happen again,” Harry said during an appearance on the Armchair Expert podcast. “I don’t want to be part of this,” he added.
William and Harry never miss a chance to remind everyone just how special their mother was.
“When everybody says ‘she was funny, give us an example’. All I can hear is her laugh,” Harry said in an interview he and William gave back in 2017.
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“She was one of the naughtiest parents, she’d come and watch us play football and smuggle sweet into her socks, literally walking back from a football match and having five packages of [candy]. And just, the whole shirt was full with sweets.”
“We felt incredibly loved by her, and I’m very grateful that the love still feels there,” William added.” It feels like a good time to remember her and hopefully provide a different side.”
“It was that love, even though she was on the other side of the room, as her son you could feel it,” Harry said.
She did all in her power to provide a normal childhood to her sons. “William adores his little brother and spends the entire time swamping Harry with an endless supply of hugs and kisses, hardly letting the parents near!” Diana’s handwritten letter to a former steward at Buckingham Palace, Cyril Dickman, states, as reported by The Sun.
One time, she told the chef to cancel lunch for the boys because they wanted to go to McDonald’s with her. “And I said, ‘Oh my God – your Royal Highness, I can do that, I can do burgers.’ And she said, ‘No, it’s the toy they want,’” chef Darren McGrady told Marie Claire.
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Her tragic passing was a huge blow not only for Britain, but for the entire world, especially for her sons, who were 12 and 15 at the time.
Recalling that traumatic experience, Harry described the moment he got word of his mother’s passing in his book, Spare. He described how his father sat beside his bed, telling him: “Darling boy, Mummy’s been in a car crash.
“There were complications. Mummy was quite badly injured and taken to hospital, darling boy,” Harry recalled his father saying. “He always called me ‘darling boy,’ but he was saying it quite a lot now. His voice was soft. He was in shock, it seemed.
“With a head injury. They tried, darling boy. I’m afraid she didn’t make it.”
The prince further claimed that Charles put his hand on his knee, saying: “It’s going to be OK,” but that he “didn’t hug” him.
“Everyone knows where they were and what they were doing the night my mother died,” Harry stated.
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“I cried once, at the burial, and you know I go into detail about how strange it was and how actually there was some guilt that I felt and I think William felt as well, by walking around the outside of Kensington Palace.”
“There were 50,000 bouquets of flowers to our mother and there we were shaking people’s hands, smiling,” he continued. “I’ve seen the videos, right, I looked back over it all. And the wet hands that we were shaking, we couldn’t understand why their hands were wet, but it was all the tears that they were wiping away.”
Princes William and Harry walking behind her casket on the day of her funeral is an image many Britons could never forget.
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Later, Harry slammed the decision that the two young boys had to walk through London with the world watching.
Sadly, after everything William and Harry have been through, their relationship is now stranded. It seems that it all started when Harry decided to leave Britain behind. Once he and Meghan stepped down from their royal duties and settled in the States, they opened up about the life at the Palace and accused the members of the Firm of plenty of things. In the interviews they had given, they spoke of things that were going on behind closed doors. The relationship between the two brothers was ruined even further with the release of Harry’s book Spare, which led to more bridges to be burnt.
We truly hope that in the time to come, they would both be willing to put their differences aside and be close as they were when their mother was still alive.
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The Samoan Olympic boxing team is mourning the devastating loss of Lionel Elika Fatupaito, their highly respected coach who passed away on Friday, the 26th, in the athletes’ village located in Seine-Saint-Denis, France.
According to reports, the cause of death was a cardiac arrest. He was 60.
Fatupaito became ill in his room at approximately 10:20 a.m. local time on Friday, shortly before the opening ceremony was scheduled to start in Paris. According to Le Parisien, he was accompanied by an athlete when he had the sudden medical emergency. Despite the intervention of emergency services, he was declared deceased at the scene from “natural causes.”
The investigation has been handed over to the Seine-Saint-Denis judicial police.
The International Boxing Federation (IBA) has extended its deepest condolences following the tragedy that cast a shadow over the Games. They honored Fatupaito’s steadfast dedication, noting that his passion and commitment to boxing “have left a lasting impression on the sport.”
“His legacy will continue to inspire future generations. Our thoughts and prayers are with Team Samoa and all those affected by this profound loss,” the message further read. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Team Samoa and all those affected by this profound loss.”
The Samoan Olympic body’s president Pauga Talalelei Pauga said in the Oceania statement: “Lionel was one of Samoa’s top boxing coaches and a great believer in the Olympic ideal.”
The Paris organizing committee expressed they are “deeply saddened to learn of the death of a member of the Samoan delegation. Our thoughts are with his family, his loved ones and his delegation.”
Samoan Boxer, Tupuola Ato Plodzicki-Faoagali | Source: Instagram/atoplodzickifaoagali
Fatupaito was in France to assist in coaching the sole boxer from Samoa, Ato Plodzicki-Faoagali. Plodzicki-Faoagali is scheduled to begin his 92-kilogram competition on Sunday against Belgium’s Victor Schelstraete. The 25-year-old, originally from Australia, is participating in his second Olympic Games.
Plodzicki-Faoagali expressed his emotional struggle, stating on Instagram that the past week has been exceptionally difficult and mentally draining, particularly in light of the recent loss of his coach.
Expressing his gratitude to the people of Samoa for their cheering and support, the boxer also paid tribute to Fatupaito, writing, “Thinking of you coach, wish you were here in the corner today.”
We are so very sorry for this loss. Our thoughts and prayers go to the grieving family. May he rest in peace.
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The news of the sudden passing of one of the greatest Irish and world singers, Sinéad O’Connor, shook the world a year ago. O’Connor had been found ‘unresponsive’ after police were called to her flat in Herne Hill. Her life ended a little over a year following the passing of her son, Shane Lunny, who died of suicide at the age of 17.
O’Connor was devastated by Shane’s loss. “Been living as undead night creature since. He was the love of my life, the lamp of my soul. We were one soul in two halves. He was the only person who ever loved me unconditionally. I am lost in the bardo without him,” the late singer posted about her beloved son in her last Tweet.
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Now, a year after O’Connor’s death, her death report, which revealed her cause of death, was obtained. The cherished singer and activist passed away due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma combined with a low-grade lower respiratory tract infection.
This report comes six months after the London Inner South Coroner’s Court confirmed her cause of death to be “natural causes.”
The singer gained worldwide fame with her rendition of Prince’s Nothing Compares 2 U.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad,” her family said in a statement to The Irish Times. “Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”
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O’Connor’s death prompted a wave of tributes, with Ireland’s taoiseach at the time, Leo Varadkar, stating: “Her music was loved around the world, and her talent was unmatched and beyond compare.”
Actress Jamie Lee Curtis was among the public figures who honored O’Connor on the year of her passing.
“I once heard Sìnead sing acappella in an empty chapel in Ireland. It was under construction at the private home of our host. It was one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever heard in my life. We then went together to see Eminem at a festival. I loved her. Her music. Her life. She was a victim of child abuse and a huge change agent for unfair and unjust draconian laws that she helped change in Ireland,” Curtis wrote on Instagram. “She was a warrior. She was a rebel. She ripped up a photograph that was on her mother’s wall because of the hypocrisy of the abusive life she was raised in under the banner of the church. This is so sad. Watch the NOTHING COMPARES documentary. Brilliant. Heartbreaking. Rest well. Rest in power. Rest in peace.”
Sinéad O’Connor in the 90s. Credit / Michel Linssen / Redferns / Getty.
A week before her death, O’Connor shared with her fans that she had recently returned to London after a 23-year absence, expressing that she was “very happy to be home.”
O’Connor, who converted to Islam and changed her name to Shuhada Sadaqat was buried as a Muslim in a Catholic cemetery last summer.
May she rest in peace.
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Experiencing a miscarriage is one of the most painful and heartbreaking events a person can endure. It provokes feelings of sadness, immense grief, and sometimes guilt.
Many parents to be experience shock and disbelief upon learning of the miscarriage as the mind struggles to process the devastating news of change of circumstance. All of a sudden, it feels like all the dreams have been shattered like a piece of glass. Anxiety about future pregnancies is also present, which adds to the difficulty of the situation.
Sadly, the number of couples who have gone trough this devastating experience is huge and although every person deals with the loss in their own way, the pain is almost always the same, and it hardly goes away.
Whitney Quinton and her husband Brett welcomed a son in their lives, but they always dreamed of having more children. Unfortunately, Whitney experienced health issues, including endometriosis, for which she had undergone a surgery, and falling pregnant again was difficult.
After some years, and a miscarriage, she did learn she was carrying a baby and only hoped for the best.
During the first couple of weeks everything seemed normal. But one day, while at a regular check-up, Whitney waited for the scans way longer than usual and that was the first sign that something was wrong.
“I started getting worked up while we waited and my husband tried to reassure me it would be okay,” she explained to Love What Matters.
“My mind was going a thousand miles a minute thinking about all of the things she could have and how scared I was.”
The news that followed was dreadful. Their daughter’s heart was at a different spot, she was missing a kidney, and her long bones were not growing. The scans also showed severe abnormalities with her limbs.
“[The radiologist] then stated in very direct terms, ‘You can terminate this pregnancy in the next three weeks if you are unable to handle this,'” Whitney wrote.
“I let out a scream I didn’t even know I was capable of. I fell to my knees and kept screaming and I immediately had sheets of tears streaming down my face. My husband continued to rub my back while he too wept.”
The following two weeks were extremely difficult; both physically and emotionally. She and her husband were tired and heartbroken.
Whitney underwent plenty of tests and they all showed that in case their daughter survived by any chance, she would have a very low quality of life.
“Day and night, my husband and I cried. We felt like we had nothing left to give. Selfishly, we wanted her.
“To us, she was perfect even though there were so many complications with her health. It didn’t matter to us. But as parents you learn that it’s not about what’s best for you, it’s about what’s best for her and what she would want.”
They turned to God and prayed all the time, hoping to be given some clarity about the decision they were about to make.
“Two days later, we agreed that neither she nor I needed to suffer for one more minute. The induction was scheduled for a few days later, and the evening came for me to take the medication to induce labour. I would be delivering her the next day.
“I had blurred vision and was so gravely ill that I told Brett I loved him many times in case I died, I was supposed to attend my work party the night before as I thought it would be better to have a distraction instead of sobbing all evening. The time came to leave and my health turned a corner.”
Whitney’s experience delivering her baby was, as expected, both painful and traumatic.
“I woke up and the nurse came to check on me. In my sleep, our daughter, Ruby-Jo, had arrived,” she wrote.
“The doctor came in to pick up her tiny, 1- pound, lifeless body and I went into complete shock.”
At that moment, she was overwhelmed by feelings of extreme sadness, anger, and guilt.
In the midst of her heartbreak, her husband whispered words she would never forget.
“Whits, it’s okay. You did it,” he told her. “She’s finally home and she’s perfect. She’s with our family in Heaven, and she’s not in pain anymore. I am so proud of you.”
“Not a day has gone by that I don’t think about the words my husband said to me that day,” Whitney wrote. “He saved me then, and his words continue to save me daily when I fight demons with the Earth-shattering decision we had to make for her.”
“She is sealed to our family and, someday in Heaven, we will all be reunited,” Whitney wrote.
“I will embrace her and I know she will thank us for relieving her of all of her suffering. We will thank her for teaching us how to turn to God, to have more compassion, and be there for others during tragedies to lift them up.”
We are so very sorry about everything this family was forced to go through.
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When it comes to Willie Nelson and his son Lucas, it’s safe to say that “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.”
The truth is that a great number of children, especially those whose moms and dads are celebs, tend to follow into their parents’ footsteps, and Lucas Nelson isn’t an exception.
Well, the great thing about this young musician is that great vocal abilities run in the family.
Having a dad who happens to be a 10-time Grammy winner and one of the most renowned country singers there are means having big shoes to fill, but Lucas is doing one hell of a job achieving that.
He learned how to play the guitar at the age of 13 and joined his dad’s band as a rhythm guitarist.
Today, Lucas, the talented artist who wrote the music for the remake of A Star is Born starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, is part of the band Promise of the Real which he founded in 2008.
When Neil Young heard the band perform at Farm Aid 2014, he invited them to record with him in the studio, which marked the start of a long-lasting collaboration.
That Lucas is an incredible musician whose vocal resembles that of his father a lot could be seen from a video of him performing the classic Always On My Mind.
The video of Lucas singing one of his father’s most famous songs captured the attention of millions. Many say that if you listen to it with closed eyes, you can easily mistake him for his dad, and we can’t agree more.
The video of young Nelson’s performance is taken at what appears a small bar. He’s surrounded by friends.
The moment he starts singing, the place is filled with exquisite silence and all eyes, and ears, are on him.
In times in which music tastes change quickly, having the persistence presence of the likes of Willie Nelson and the new generation consisting of his offspring proves yet again that the genuine talent transcends time.
Lucas’ ability to pass on his emotions to those around him is worth all the praise.
We hope he would be able to leave a mark in the world of music as profound as that left by his father.
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