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For a brief moment in the late ’80s, this Toronto-born actor was the hottest teen in Hollywood. But just a few years later, it all came crashing down. Bankrupt, battling addiction, and eventually seen on the streets begging for a slice of pizza, the child star’s life took a tragic turn. When he died in … Read more
Markie Post was one of my earliest TV crushes – she was the epitome of grace and class, with such a kind spirit to match. Sadly, Markie passed away in 2021 at the age of 70. During her last years in life, the beloved actress fought a terrible battle to stay alive. Night Court was … Read more
If you live outside the city, close to forests and fields and nature in general, chances are (depending on what country you call home) you’ll be well acquainted with ticks. Yes, those pesky little arachnids love nothing more than feeding on the blood of mammals, birds, and just about all else they can get their … Read more
Jennie went through a relatively normal pregnancy. She and her husband were happy to wait for children and on all the controls they got the same answers: The child looked to feel fine. But the cloud of worries began to accumulate when Jennie was forced to enter and make an emergency caesarean section, in week … Read more
Kenny Rogers, the legendary country music icon, lived a life woven with fame, fortune, and numerous relationships. Known for his soulful voice and chart-topping hits, his personal life was equally captivating. Although Rogers married multiple times and fathered five children, it took years before he found his true love, one that would last until his … Read more
Amalie Jennings, 30, knew all too well how cruel the world could be. For most of her life, she struggled with self-hatred and feeling like an outsider because of her body. But everything changed when she met a man named Sean. ”I have always been fat since I was two years old,” Amalie explained in … Read more
Australia’s Ally Langdon couldn’t hide the sadness bubbling inside when she spoke with a mom and dad, who were forced into the painful decision of taking the life of the young girl whom they had given life to only 13 years before. The young girl died after falling prey to a viral craze called chroming, … Read more
In a world that rushes toward whatever is newest or most viral, there is something profoundly moving about the stars who are still with us from entertainment’s earliest eras. Nearing 103, Ray Anthony stands as one of the most extraordinary. As the last surviving member of the original Glenn Miller Orchestra, he is a living … Read more
Grief often pulls people toward instinctive, intimate gestures, and for many, the urge to kiss a deceased loved one feels like a final act of devotion. It can be a way of holding on for just one more moment, of offering love when words feel too small for the enormity of loss. Cultural and religious … Read more
We lived on a quiet cul-de-sac where everyone knew everyone — except for Ms. Abby, the elderly woman in the ivy-covered house at the end of the street. Her curtains were always drawn, her hedges overgrown, and kids whispered spooky stories about her every Halloween. I never paid much attention to the gossip, but I … Read more
