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Sydney Towle's family is dealing with an "unimaginable loss" following the influencer's tragic death ... while also recieving donated funds to make sure she is remembered.

A GoFundMe was launched for the Towle family by an associate connected to create a memorial bench at Dartmouth College with Sydney's name on it. They said it will allow "loved ones and members of the community a special place to sit, reflect, and remember her." She's an alum.

The GoFundMe says the money will also be used to create a scholarship in Sydney's name at South Fork High School.

At least seven people were murdered in cold blood, and over a dozen more were injured after a gun-toting teen opened fire in Thailand, killing his grandparents and then shooting up his high school, according to media reports.

The New York Times said the bloodshed began Friday morning when the unidentified teen fatally shot his grandparents inside their home before moving on to the Debsirin Nonthaburi School near the capital of Bangkok.

Thailand's Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee said at least 6 people were killed at the school -- five of them teachers and the shooter, who took his own life with the handgun. Early reports stated that three students were among the victims, but that number may have changed.

Video of the shooting posted to social media shows students hiding under tables in a classroom as gunshots are heard in the background. As many as 26 bullets were reportedly fired by the gunman.

Polapee described the weapon as a "compact small gun," registered to the teen's grandfather, who was a former government teacher.

Content creator Sydney Towle has died following her battle with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare bile duct cancer.

Her family announced her passing Thursday morning alongside a photo of her posing joyfully on a hike with the sun beaming behind her. They wrote, "We will always love you so much Sydney. I am so proud of how hard you fought. I love you."

The heartbreaking news comes 2 days after her brother, Austin Towle, shared in a TikTok video that she had been moved to hospice care and was "surrounded by her friends and family."

Milania Giudice's bestie Victoria Zardoya died from a traumatic brain injury after she took a spill during a Florida vacation in July, TMZ has confirmed.

US Weekly was first to report that Zardoya died accidentally from craniocerebral trauma, which is brain damage caused by a fall, crash, or blow to the head.

Zardoya's buddy, Victoria Silberbusch, revealed on Instagram that Zardoya suffered her injuries while they were vacationing on the island of Egmont Key, off the coast of Tampa Bay, Florida.

8/6/2026 11:56 AM PST -- According to multiple local outlets ... The Mississippi Board of Nursing has closed its investigation into an anonymous complaint filed against Nolan Wells' mom Christine Wonsley.

Nolan Wells' mom, Christine Wonsley, is having her professional conduct called into question ... but her family attorney Ben Crump says it's just a bogus intimidation tactic.

Here's the deal ... Crump announced Wednesday that the Mississippi Board of Nursing has undertaken a professional misconduct investigation into Christine's job performance based on an anonymous complaint filed against her after Nolan's mysterious death.

Crump says the complaint is a "warning shot at a grieving mother, meant to pressure and scare her into staying quiet." He says the person who filed it is too embarrassed to put their name on it.

A third victim from the mass shooting at an Idaho In-N-Out has been identified ... and he's a 66-year-old man from Utah.

Dale Schultz from Salt Lake City died after he was shot while charging his Tesla in the fast-food restaurant's parking lot.

His wife, Reinette, was also injured during the shooting and remains hospitalized. She was one of seven people injured -- but not killed -- during the shooting. A GoFundMe to help pay for Reinette's medical care has been set up.

Popular Mexican influencer Cesar Gastelum was brutally killed in a drive-by shooting while livestreaming ... and now government officials say they'll work with local authorities on the shocking case.

The Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico said via X ... investigators are trying to determine if cartels were involved, and they're working to identify the suspects using surveillance cameras and other evidence.

The statement comes after Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum was being hammered on X by those who feel she's not doing enough to stop the escalating violence between rival organized crime groups vying for control in Culiacan, the capital ​of Sinaloa, where the murder happened.

A popular Mexican influencer was killed while livestreaming by a gunman who drove up on a motorcycle.

The shocking incident went down Tuesday in the Mexican city of Culiacan and was captured by Cesar Gastelum on his live stream before he was shot to death.

The video, posted to Instagram, shows Gastelum hanging out with friends on the street as two men on a motorcycle ride up to them.

In-N-Out is speaking out after one of its own was killed in a recent mass shooting in Idaho ... saying the company is devastated by the loss and is now focused on helping the victim's loved ones.

The popular burger chain released an emotional statement honoring Ashley Garibay, a 23-year-old from Stockton, California, who was among the 3 killed and 7 injured when Chad Williams opened fire at an Idaho In-N-Out with an assault-style rifle -- before he killed himself.

The company says, "Our IN-N-OUT Family is heartbroken as we mourn the tragic loss of three innocent lives, one of them being our Associate, Ashley Garibay."

Oliver Tree instructed his family not to sell off his eclectic art collection and gave instructions on what to do with the pieces.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Oliver’s dad, Jesse Nickell III, asked the court to appoint him as the administrator of his late son's trust.

As you know ... Oliver and 5 others -- including the YouTuber Gaspi -- were killed in Brazil in June after two helicopters collided.

Influencer Joe Felz -- known for documenting his van life, businesses and spiritual journey -- is dead.

Joe's girlfriend, Alxzondra, announced his death Monday in an emotional Instagram statement ... writing, "Joe Felz has left this earth and has finally found his free."

The cause and manner of death are unclear.

Joe's girlfriend said she didn't have many words and asked fans to give her, Joe's family, and his loved ones space to process the enormous loss.

WWE Hall of Famer Dory Funk Jr. -- one of the longest-reigning world champions in professional wrestling history -- is dead.

Triple H announced Dory's death Tuesday ... paying tribute to the wrestling legend and saying Dory's hard-nosed style inspired countless performers and helped lay the early foundation for pro wrestling to become a global phenomenon.

He said Dory's impact stretched far beyond his own matches ... pointing to the decades Dory spent training younger athletes for life inside the squared circle.

Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's father has not forgiven the man who allegedly took their lives ... as the two-year anniversary of their death looms ... TMZ has learned.

Guy Gaudreau tells TMZ ... he has not forgiven Sean Higgins, who was charged with aggravated manslaughter after allegedly ramming his Jeep into the brothers while they rode bicycles in New Jersey. Guy also says he has not forgiven God for taking his sons away from him.

He explains ... "Everyone's life goes on but mine. I will never get my sons back."

Guy told us he doesn't know how he will ever forgive Higgins.

The leader of a Mexican criminal cartel was swept up by authorities after allegedly ordering the brutal murders of his son's beauty influencer ex-girlfriend and a mayor.

Ramón Ángel Álvarez Ayala was arrested in late July by military personnel and law enforcement officers during a joint operation ... according to multiple reports.

Mexican officials say Ayala was known as "El R-1" ... he was the main leader of "Los Rs", one of the most violent criminal organizations connected to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel -- a group allegedly involved in murder, extortion and drug trafficking. 

According to authorities, Ayala masterminded and financed the hit on 23-year-old beauty influencer Valeria Marquez -- whose ex-boyfriend is Ayala's son. In May 2025, Marquez was shot and killed by a gunman while livestreaming in her beauty salon in the Mexican city of Zapopan.

Mary Rivera, who played Ned Leeds' Filipino grandmother in "Spider-Man: No Way Home," has died ... TMZ has learned.

A family member tells TMZ ... Mary suffered a stroke and doctors warned the family her condition was extremely serious. The relative says doctors told them even if Mary emerged from the coma, her prognosis would not be good, so the family made the difficult decision to remove her from life support.

Mary passed away April 15 in Honolulu. We're told the actress was later cremated.

UFC fighter Allan Nascimento, who just fought in June, is dead ... the promotion announced Monday afternoon, shocking fans.

He was only 34 years old.

The UFC says Nascimento was located after suffering a medical emergency overnight ... and despite the best efforts of first responders, Allan couldn't be saved.

"This morning, Monday, August 3rd, our beloved flyweight fighter, Allan Nascimento, was found unresponsive after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep," the official statement reads.