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Charlie Kirk was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

The POTUS gave the award to Kirk's widow, Erika, who accepted the award on her husband's behalf.

The ceremony took place at the White House Rose Garden on what would have been the media figure's 32nd birthday, according to Newsweek.

Trump addressed the crowd at the event -- which included Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife Usha -- before giving Erika the award, and he described Kirk as a "martyr for truth and for freedom" and compared him to figures like Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr.

He also spoke about Kirk's death in Orem, Utah last month, and characterized the conservative activist's murder as "demonic."

47's speech turned topical, and he touched on recent events, including his work in the Middle East and ICE activities in Chicago, in his speech.

Erika also addressed the crowd, and tearfully claimed the Presidential Medal of Freedom would have been "the best birthday gift" her late husband could have received.

Kirk's widow -- who's since taken over as the CEO of Turning Point USA -- sent a shout-out to the various chapters of the organization, whom she called the "heartbeat of this movement."

D'Angelo's sudden death from pancreatic cancer has completely shattered the hip hop and R&B world ... several of his collaborators and admiring peers are mourning the loss and memorializing his legacy.

DJ Premier, who produced several classic records for D'Angelo -- including their well-placed "Devil's Pie" track -- sent out a loving tribute remembering the "many" good times they had together. The Alchemist and Tyler, The Creator also sent out RIP tweets.

Jill Scott, who was equally instrumental in cementing neo-soul into the music biz, sent out a sweeping tribute to D'Angelo, admitting she never met him ... but she still loved him with all her heart.

Drew Struzan -- the legendary artist who created hand-illustrated posters for blockbuster film classics like "Star Wars" and "Harry Potter" -- has died at 78.

Moderators of Struzan’s official Instagram posted that he died Monday, adding ... "I feel it is important that you all know how many times he expressed to me the joy he felt knowing how much you appreciated his art."

No official cause of death has been announced, though it was confirmed back in April that Struzan had been battling Alzheimer’s for some time.

10:50 AM PT -- D'Angelo's family released a statement following his death ... "The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life ... After a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer, we are heartbroken to announce that Michael D'Angelo Archer, known to his fans around the world as D'Angelo, has been called home, departing this life today, October 14th, 2025. We are saddened that he can only leave dear memories with his family, but we are eternally grateful for the legacy of extraordinarily moving music he leaves behind. We ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time but invite you all join us in mourning his passing while also celebrating the gift of song that he has left for the world."

Grammy-winning R&B soul singer D'Angelo is dead from pancreatic cancer ... TMZ has learned.

The "Brown Sugar" singer-songwriter died Tuesday morning in NYC ... according to sources connected to his family and his former manager Kedar Massenburg. While D'Angelo had not been public about his cancer battle, we're told he'd been in treatment for several months.

D'Angelo was a singular talent who collaborated with the likes of Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg and Q-Tip ... after bursting onto the scene in 1995 with his solo debut album, "Brown Sugar."

Mitt Romney has spoken out after his sister-in-law Carrie Elizabeth Romney was found dead Friday ... describing her death as a heartbreaking loss for his family.

Romney told the Daily Mail ... "Our family is heartbroken by the loss of Carrie, who brought warmth and love to all our lives. We ask for privacy during this difficult time."

The sudden death happened Friday night ... that's when she was found dead on the street next to a parking garage in Valencia, California -- a suburb just north of L.A. -- according to the L.A. County Coroner's Office.

Former Utah Senator and presidential candidate Mitt Romney has lost a family member, TMZ has learned ... his sister-in-law Carrie Elizabeth Romney died Friday.

Carrie Romney was found dead on the street next to a parking garage in Valencia, California -- a suburb just north of L.A. -- according to the L.A. County Coroner's Office.

Paramedics responded to the scene around 8:30 PM Friday, October 10, on the 24500 block of Town Center Drive near the Valencia Town Center shopping mall.

The 64-year-old may have fallen, or jumped, according to the L.A. County Sheriff's Homicide Bureau ... no foul play is suspected.

Many stars have been paying tribute to Diane Keaton following her passing ... and her hometown of Santa Ana, California, is following suit.

Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua tells TMZ ... she will be asking for a street topper right by Santa Ana High School. She also tells us she plans on closing the next city council meeting in Keaton's honor.

Keaton graduated from Santa Ana High School in 1963 before moving to New York to start her legendary show business career.

Ellen Greenberg’s 2011 death is officially ruled a suicide -- again -- the ruling coming after the Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office dug back in for a second look at the case in which a woman was found with multiple stab wounds in the back of her head and neck.

The ruling is sure to spark major controversy ... Greenberg, a 27-year-old Philly teacher, was found dead by her fiancé in 2011 ... she'd been stabbed 20 times in the back of her neck and head, with a knife protruding from her chest. Her death was initially ruled a homicide ... but after a meeting with Philly PD, assistant Medical Examiner Dr. Marlon Osbourne determined she died by suicide.

Fast-forward to February 2025 ... under pressure from Greenberg’s family, the medical examiner's office revisited the case ... and is maintaining the same manner of death.

Sandy Alomar Sr. -- the father of ex-MLB stars Roberto Alomar and Sandy Alomar Jr. -- has passed away at 81 years old.

The league confirmed the news on Monday ... after a local outlet in Puerto Rico reported the former California Angels star suffered a medical incident just a week prior to his 82nd birthday.

Alomar Sr. spent 15 years playing in the big leagues ... suiting up for six different teams. He finished his career with a .245 average, 13 home runs and 282 RBIs. While he didn't have much pop, Alomar Sr. was a threat on the basepath, stealing 227 bases during his career.

LendingTree Founder and CEO Doug Lebda died Sunday in an ATV accident in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.

An announcement of the entrepreneur's death was shared by the company, and its board of directors stated they were "deeply saddened," according to WCNC-TV.

LendingTree COO Scott Peyree has since been named the company's CEO, and Steve Ozonian's been named as the director of its board.

Ozzy Osbourne’s crew got full-on autumnal vibes ... carving out some time to hit a mural of the late rocker ... made entirely outta pumpkins!

The rocker’s wife Sharon and kids Jack and Kelly popped by Sunnyfields Farm in Hampshire, UK, on Saturday -- where over 10,000 pumpkins and squashes came together to make Ozzy’s face.

The Osbournes got the VIP pumpkin treatment ... Sharon and Jack even rode a cherry picker to peep the mural from above, a 16-person, four-and-a-half-hour pumpkin masterpiece.

Woody Allen paid tribute to his muse and former romantic partner Diane Keaton following the legendary actress' death Saturday.

Allen wrote ... "Unlike anyone the planet has experienced or is unlikely to ever see again, her face and laugh illuminated any space she entered."

In an essay published by The Free Press ... Allen described how he first met Keaton shortly after she moved to his native New York.

Diane Keaton’s devastated son Duke was spotted leaving her L.A. home -- just a day after the legendary actress passed away at 79.

Here are the pics -- the 25-year-old cut a lone figure as he left the house Sunday and headed to his car, clearly mourning the loss of Diane, who adopted him back in 2001.

As you know, Diane passed away the day before, and the Los Angeles Fire Department tells TMZ they responded to her home at 8:08 AM Saturday, with an ambulance taking her to a local hospital.

Sarah Paulson was visibly emotional as she left Diane Keaton's Los Angeles area home Saturday just hours after news broke that the Oscar-winning star had died.

Photos show the "American Horror Story" actress appearing distraught, at one point embracing someone outside the Brentwood residence before driving away in a black car. Several others were also seen gathering at the property as friends and loved ones paid their respects.

Paulson shared a close bond with Keaton over the years. The two were last spotted together during a dinner in West Hollywood in 2021.

A night out turned into tragedy in South Carolina, after gunfire erupted at a packed bar, leaving 4 people dead and at least 20 injured.

According to law enforcement, the shooting broke out late Saturday night into early Sunday at Willie's Bar & Grill on St. Helena Island, where hundreds of people were gathered. When first responders arrived, they found a large, chaotic crowd and multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds.

Authorities say four victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while four others are fighting for their lives in critical condition at the hospital.

The mass shooting in Leland, Mississippi Friday night wasn't the only one in the state ... police say there were two more shootings in different towns.

Cops say after the dust settled from the three shooting incidents, a total of 8 people were dead and around a dozen were injured.

The worst of the shootings took place in Leland, where reportedly 6 people were shot to death and at least 10 were wounded during a street celebration for Leland High School's homecoming weekend.