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Rep. Nancy Mace announced a major loss in her family ... she took to social media to announce her father, Gen. James E. Mace, died Tuesday night.

The South Carolina congresswoman shared a lengthy tribute to her father, posting a pic of him in his military gear and describing his final moments in the caption.

Nancy said her dad was surrounded by his wife, two of his daughters -- Nancy and Mary -- and his two dogs.

The politician said her dad passed as she read him testimony of the soldiers he served with, writing ... "As I read those words to him, he grew calm. And then he was gone."

Influencer Ashlee Jenae was staying in a luxury villa on an African island when she was found unconscious in her room and pronounced dead at the hospital ... and now the hotel is speaking out amid the tragedy.

Ashlee and her fiancé, Joe McCann, were shacking up at Zuri Zanzibar ... and hotel management tells us they are "deeply saddened by a tragic incident involving one of our guests."

Zuri Zanzibar management adds, "Our sincerest thoughts and sympathies go out to the family and loved ones during this painful time. We are providing our full cooperation to the local authorities and the U.S. Embassy."

Ashlee Jenae's family is seeking answers after her tragic death in Tanzania, and it sounds like they will go to great lengths to figure out what happened to her ... including a possible trip to Africa for a face-to-face with officials.

The late influencer's mother, Yolanda, tells TMZ ... Ashlee’s father, Harry, went to Washington, D.C. today to meet with the U.S. Embassy and State Department.

We're told Harry wanted to go in person to see if the family could help get answers from authorities in Zanzibar, where Ashlee was traveling with her fiancé, Joe McCann, when she died.

Influencer Ashlee Jenae died during a trip to Tanzania with her fiancé, Joe McCann, earlier this month ... and police are actively investigating.

According to a local outlet, police initially believed the social media star's death was a suicide after she was found unconscious in her villa at Zuri Zanzibar ... but her family still has questions regarding the "suspicious" circumstances of her passing.

Here's a timeline of her last days:

Anna Kepner’s stepbrother, T.H. -- who is accused of raping and murdering her on a Carnival cruise -- has been living with family while being monitored by the feds ... but now that he's charged as an adult, prosecutors have changed their tune and want him behind bars pending his trial ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, T.H. -- who was arrested in February and indicted by a federal grand jury for first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse as an adult this week -- has been staying at his uncle Devon Ziske’s home.

T.H. was ordered to stay at home and always be under the supervision of an adult. He was made to wear a GPS monitor and not allowed to be alone with anyone under the age of 18, unless supervised by an adult.

Ashlee Jenae's family tells us they've heard next to nothing from her fiancé Joe McCann since her tragic death in Tanzania earlier this month ... and they're looking to get their hands on surveillance video from the hotel where she was found unconscious.

Ashlee's parents -- Harry and Yolanda, and their respective partners -- sat down with TMZ's Charlie Neff and told us about their communications with Joe, or lack thereof, in the wake of Ashlee's death.

The family says Joe only reached out to them once ... 11 hours after she was taken to a hospital ... and her father says that's really strange. He says Joe assured them everything was fine, but Ashlee was ultimately pronounced dead at the hospital.

Federal prosecutors are demanding Anna Kepner’s stepbrother be locked up after he was accused of raping and murdering his sister ... TMZ has learned. 

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, prosecutors call Anna’s brother -- only identified as T.H. in paperwork -- a “danger to others” and argue he should not be released on bond. 

The prosecutors said that the evidence “demonstrated the offense conduct that [T.H.] engaged in involved the most serious, egregious, and violative crimes one person can inflict upon another.” 

Martin Short and Steve Martin have taken their hit comedy show back on the road ... and it sure looks like they put on a pair of freaking fantastic performances after a sad tour pause.

The iconic funnymen actors returned over the weekend for a show in Savannah, GA and another in Birmingham, AL ... where they left the crowds in stitches, as seen in social posts.

As you know ... the duo's tour was paused after Short's daughter died on February 23. Multiple shows scheduled in March were rescheduled for September.

Dolly Martinez, who appeared on "My 600-Lb. Life," recently died ... and TMZ has learned more about her tragic passing.

Staci Thurman, Dolly’s mom, tells TMZ … the 30-year-old died of congestive heart failure at a Fort Worth hospital.

Dolly had been sick for a while with medical issues ... and we're told she went to the hospital on March 29 with fluid on her heart and lungs. She was put into a medically induced coma and placed on a ventilator the next day -- but never recovered.

Sid Krofft, the co-creator of the classic TV series "Land of the Lost" and "H.R. Pufnstuf," has died.

According to PEOPLE ... the TV icon died peacefully in his sleep on Friday at the home of his friend and business partner, Kelly Killian.

Krofft was an award-winning producer and puppeteer whose decades-long career included the creation of the classic shows "Donny & Marie," "Mutt & Stuff," and "Pryor's Place."

"Euphoria" launched into its new season by remembering its past ... the show paid tribute to late stars Eric Dane and Angus Cloud during Sunday's Season 3 premiere.

At the very top of the episode, the show displayed a title card with Dane's photo along with the text, "In remembrance of Eric Dane."

Similarly, the show honored Angus -- who played Fezco -- and executive producer Kevin Turen at the end of the episode. Both died unexpectedly in 2023 after Season 2 dropped in 2022.

As you know ... Eric died in February after a battle with ALS -- a disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, which has no cure.

Dolly Martinez, who appeared on "My 600-Lb. Life," has died.

The TLC star's sister, Lindsey, shared the sad news Saturday in a Facebook post, remembering Dolly as someone with the "brightest personality" who could light up any room with her laughter and kindness.

She added the family is heartbroken but finds comfort believing Dolly is reunited with their father, writing ... "Rest peacefully ... you will always be loved, always be missed, and never forgotten."

3:07 PM PT -- Director Christopher Nolan, through his rep, says in a statement given to TMZ ... "My uncle John was the first artist I knew, and he taught me more than anyone about the search for truth in acting and the joys of creative achievement. I miss him terribly, but take great comfort in my memories of John, particularly those of working together.”

John Nolan -- best known for his roles in "Batman" and "Person of Interest" has reportedly died.

The actor died Saturday, according to local British outlet Stratford-Upon-Avon Herald. No cause of death has been revealed.

John is the uncle to Jonathan and Christopher Nolan ... and helped lay the groundwork for their family's success in showbiz. He is recognized for portraying Wayne Enterprises board member Douglas Fredericks in 2005's "Batman Begins" and 2012's "The Dark Knight Rises," which starred Christian Bale.

Browning Nagle, star QB at Louisville and second round NFL Draft pick, has tragically died after a battle with colon cancer. He was 57 years old.

Nagle burst onto the scene as a star at Louisville in 1989 ... throwing 32 touchdowns and 4,653 passing yards in his two seasons as a starter.

In 1991, he was named the MVP of the Fiesta Bowl after leading his Cardinals squad to a victory over Alabama.

The "Ketamine Queen" begged for forgiveness in court ... apologizing to the families impacted by her actions, before being sentenced to 15 years in prison in connection to Matthew Perry’s death.

In a letter obtained by TMZ, Jasveen Sangha told an L.A. courtroom Wednesday she was deeply ashamed, comparing her guilt to wearing a jacket she can’t take off, no matter how hard she tries.

Jasveen said not a day goes by that she doesn't think about the impact of her actions ... adding as someone who loves her own family, she's sorry for the pain caused to others.

Afrika Bambaataa -- a rapper and DJ who helped pioneer hip hop -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... he died from complications of cancer at about 3 AM today in Pennsylvania.

Bambaataa was born in The Bronx .... and he joined the local gang the Black Spades, quickly rising up the ranks in the gang to the position of "warlord."