TikTok Star Anna Grace Phelan Dead at 19 ... Documented Cancer Battle

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Anna Grace Phelan -- a TikTok star who gained fame by documenting her battle with brain cancer has died ... according to a message posted to her social media.

According to the post -- made by Anna's mother Nadine Phelan ... Anna has gone "home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" after her lengthy battle with cancer.

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The post thanks Anna's thousands of followers, bearing witness to her brain cancer journey ... and for their constant prayers and support.

former penn state wide receiver serious injuries in atv crash ... girlfriend killed

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Julian Fleming, a former Penn State wide receiver, is in serious condition and his girlfriend is dead following a horrific ATV crash in Pennsylvania ahead of the weekend.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, the incident occurred on Friday when 24-year-old Fleming was driving his ATV on a rural road when a deer jumped out in front of him, causing a collision. The impact sent Fleming and his girlfriend, 23-year-old Alyssa Boyd, flying off the ATV.

Police say neither was wearing safety equipment while riding on the four-wheeler. Boyd was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Fleming was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

Virginia Giuffre cremated, laid to rest in private ceremony

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Virginia Giuffre, who publicly accused convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew of sexual abuse, was laid to rest weeks after taking her own life.

The 41-year-old was reportedly cremated and laid to rest in a private ceremony north of Perth, Australia a few days ago.

Her burial comes just a month after she died by suicide at the end of April. At the time, the Western Australia Police Force told us officers responded to a call for an unresponsive woman at a residence. Emergency first-aid was provided, but she could not be revived. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

San Diego Plane Crash Drummer's Fiancée Posts Loving Tribute ... Died on Their 14th Anniversary

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Daniel Williams was a "supportive and positive" soul who was celebrating his 14th anniversary on the day he died in a plane crash in San Diego ... this according to his fiancée.

Hannah Ray, longtime partner of The Devil Wears Prada Drummer, shared a loving message on Instagram about Daniel ... telling her followers that her life has fallen into shambles -- adding she can't imagine never seeing or touching Daniel again.

She calls Williams her best friend, partner and biggest fan ... adding they had the kind of love you may only find once in a lifetime.

'Rust' Armorer Released From Prison

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"Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, has been released from prison.

Hannah was serving 18 months after being convicted by a New Mexico jury ... and the state's Department of Corrections tells us she was let out of prison on Friday morning.

Authorities tell TMZ ... HGR will be on parole for one year as part of her "Rust" sentence and she has 18 months of probation on a separate firearms charge.

'Today' Cohost Sheinelle Jones Husband Dead From Brain Cancer ... Touching Tribute on Show

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"Today" cohost Sheinelle Jones' husband has died from brain cancer ... and, Jones' team on the NBC flagship morning show paid tribute to him on-air Friday.

Uche Ojeh -- Sheinelle's husband of nearly 20 years -- passed away recently after being diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.

The stars of "Today" gathered around on a couch to announce the news ... becoming emotional while talking about Uche's passing -- with Savannah Guthrie saying their hearts go out to Sheinelle and her young kids.

San Diego Plane Crash Christian Metal Band's Drummer Killed, Family Says

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The former drummer for the metal-core band The Devil Wears Prada was killed in a plane crash early Thursday morning in San Diego, TMZ has learned from his family.

Larry Williams tells TMZ ... his son, Daniel, was among the victims of the Cessna crash around 4 AM, which set part of a residential neighborhood of U.S. Navy-owned housing on fire. Several people on the ground were hurt in the fire and one home was destroyed.

Larry tells us the family is confident he was on the plane and they know there were no survivors -- but they have yet to get an official confirmation from authorities, which is making the entire situation even worse.

Georgia O'Connor British Boxer Dead At 25 Months After Cancer Reveal

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Georgia O'Connor -- an undefeated British boxer -- has died at the age of 25 ... months after revealing her cancer diagnosis and just three weeks after getting married.

O'Connor's promoter -- Boxxer -- announced her passing in a statement on Thursday ... calling her a "True warrior inside and outside the ring."

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"The boxing community has lost a talented, courageous and determined young woman far too soon."

Peyton Manning, Pat McAfee Mourn Jim Irsay's Death

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Tributes have been pouring in following the shocking death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay ... with plenty of former players, coaches and loved ones taking time to remember the 65-year-old -- including the team's Super Bowl-winning quarterback, Peyton Manning.

The 49-year-old took to his Instagram to speak on Irsay's passing ... calling him an "incredibly generous and passionate owner, and I will always be indebted to him for giving me my start in the NFL."

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"His love for the Colts and the city of Indy was unmatched. His impact on the players who played for him will not be forgotten."

Jewish Museum Murders Suspected Shooter Screams 'Free Palestine' ... As Police Arrest Him

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Two Israeli Embassy workers were shot to death Wednesday by a gunman at the Jewish Museum in Washington D.C. — and the arrest of the suspect was caught on dramatic video.

Check it out ... The alleged shooter — identified as Elias Rodriguez from Chicago, Illinois — is grabbed by a couple of cops inside a building on Wednesday night.

One of the officers slaps the cuffs on Elias, who starts screaming, "Free free Palestine." Both officers then escort him through an exit door as witnesses stare in shock, with one horrified woman seen covering her mouth.

'Cheers' Star George Wendt Dead at 76

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George Wendt, famous for his starring role in the long-running NBC sitcom "Cheers," is dead.

Family sources tell TMZ ... he died early Tuesday morning, passing peacefully in his sleep at his home.

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The official cause of death is unclear.

George's family is remembering him as "a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him" ... and they say he will be missed forever.

Sarah Silverman My Grandfather Rage-Killed My Baby Brother!!!

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Comedian Sarah Silverman is making no joke about how her brother died when he was a baby ... claiming in a new interview he was killed by their grandfather in a rage.

The "Don't Look Up" actress shared the head-turning story in her new interview with Rolling Stone, revealing she learned the truth behind how her brother died at just 3 months old ... after being lied to her entire life.

She tells RS her father, Donald Silverman, finally came clean after watching a Manhattan production of her memoir-turned-musical five nights in a row in 2022. Notably ... there's a joke in the musical about her brother Jeffrey’s death.

'NYPD Blue' Actor My Daughter Died Suspiciously Points Finger at Ex-Boyfriend

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A Hollywood actor -- who scored roles in 'NYPD Blue' and 'CSI Miami' -- believes his daughter did not commit suicide and died under suspicious circumstances ... and now he's suing her estranged boyfriend for wrongful death.

Dwayne Adway filed his lawsuit Monday in L.A. County Superior Court against Makar Kirikov, accusing him of being involved in the death of his daughter, Daelena Mackay.

In the suit, Adway says Daelena and Kirikov lived together for about a year in an L.A. apartment and, during that time, Daelena "experienced multiple incidents of domestic violence" at the hands of Kirikov.

'90 Day Fiance' Ben Rathbun Dead at 55

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"90 Day Fiance" star Ben Rathbun is dead ... TMZ has confirmed.

Ben died Monday morning at his home in Greencastle, Indiana, where he was surrounded by his family ... according to a family source.

We're told Ben had stage 4 stomach cancer and he had been battling the disease since the end of last year, when he was diagnosed.

'600-Lb Life' Star Latonya Pottain Dies In The Hospital ... Cause of Death Revealed

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11:20 AM PT -- TMZ obtained the coroner's report from the Parish of Natchitoches ... Latonya Pottain died from "acute on chronic congestive heart failure." No autopsy will be performed, since the death is considered due to natural causes. Pottain was taken from an inpatient medial rehab facility at the time of her death.

Latonya Pottain -- best known for being featured on the reality TV show "My 600-lb Life" -- has died of natural causes in Louisiana, TMZ has learned.

Pottain passed away Saturday night at CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center in Shreveport, LA, according to the Natchitoches Parish Coroner’s Office. The coroner tells us the preliminary investigation found Pottain died from congestive heart failure.

Pottain's brother also told TMZ  ... family members visited Latonya at her home Saturday morning, and they noticed she was having trouble breathing. Her brother said Pottain told them she was extremely uncomfortable. On top of that, she didn't look well.

TikTok Influencer Emilie Kiser's Toddler Son Dead Days After He's Found Lifeless in Family Pool

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The 3-year-old son of influencer Emilie Kiser recently died ... the boy drowned in a swimming pool, and fans are shocked and saddened for the popular TikToker.

Authorities tell TMZ ... Trigg Kiser was found lifeless in the family's Arizona pool on May 12. It's not clear how long the child had been in the pool before he was discovered.

First responders performed CPR on the toddler -- and he was hospitalized in critical condition for six days at Phoenix Children's Hospital, before he was pronounced dead.