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Allan Avery -- the father of Steven Avery, whose legal troubles were documented in the hit Netflix documentary "Making A Murderer" -- has died ... according to the family's lawyer.

Attorney Kathleen Zellner revealed the sad news via social media Sunday ... noting that he was Steven's biggest supporter and advocate -- who believed in his innocence, 100%.

Allan appeared in the documentary ... the first season of which came out in 2015. The doc dove into Steven's wrongful sexual assault conviction and subsequent 18-year incarceration -- as well as his 2007 conviction for the murder of freelance photographer Teresa Halbach.

Disneyland -- known as "The Happiest Place on Earth" -- turned into a grim scene Sunday after a man was found dead outside the family theme park in Anaheim, California.

TMZ obtained video of cops standing around the 65-year-old man on Sunday afternoon after police say they were called to the scene for a "person in distress," who then fell unconscious outside Disneyland.

The Anaheim Police Department tells TMZ ... by the time officers arrived, they determined the man was already dead. Police say the man was a transient in the area and apparently died of natural causes.

A woman from Florida died in Italy after plunging nearly 1,000 feet off a mountain ... going over the edge while trying to take a photo at an overlook.

Michelle Alejandra Rubio Leiva was in the Dolomite Mountains last weekend with her family when she lost her balance on a scenic cliffside vista during their hike through the Val di Fassa pass in Trentino ... Italian outlets reported.

While the exact distance of her fall remains unclear ... local reports say the drop is estimated to be as high as 980 feet.

A toddler with disabilities and his grandparents were found shot to death inside their Ohio home after a frightening 911 call ... and cops say the evidence points to a murder-suicide.

67-year-old Gale Sanders, 51-year-old Melissa Campbell, and their 22-month-old grandson, Kozzar Lotut, were discovered with fatal gunshot wounds in their Gnadenhutten residence ... and police say the firearm used in the shooting was found next to their bodies.

Tuscarawas County Sheriff Orvis Campbell told local outlet WOIO that "if I had to say the evidence was leaning one way, it's definitely leaning towards a murder-suicide."

Kyle Kennedy -- one of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy's grandchildren -- is dead.

Kyle died at her home in Westwood, Massachusetts, on September 21 ... according to an online obituary.

The cause and manner of death have not yet been revealed.

Kyle was the daughter of Michael Kennedy -- the 6th of Robert and Ethel's 11 children -- and Victoria Denise Gifford, whose father was NFL legend Frank Gifford.

A Kansas mom who drove her pickup truck onto a youth soccer field, killing two people and injuring 10 others, is walking free without charges ... and there's a chance she may never be charged with a crime.

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The unidentified 34-year-old woman drove onto a soccer field in Wichita, killing a 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man. Five children were among the 10 others injured.

She hasn't been named because she hasn't been charged ... and lots of folks are wondering why she's not in police custody ... well, we've got your answer.

Tragedy at a Bass Pro Shops in Alabama ... a 70-year-old worker died while hanging holiday lights on the storefront's exterior.

The Jefferson County coroner identified the man as Kurt Kralovec ... he fell from a bucket lift as he was putting up seasonal lights around the store Sunday afternoon ... according to WVTM 13.

The Leeds Police Department is investigating the incident ... and law enforcement says it's not entirely clear how Kralovec fell from the lift.

6-year-old Cole Adrien died Saturday when a soccer mom in Kansas drove her pickup truck across a soccer field at a youth sports complex, and now his father is speaking out ... and remembering his son.

Cole's father, Chris Adrian, told the New York Times the family is heartbroken over his tragic death.

Chris told the outlet in a text message Sunday, "Cole was an incredible kid and could put a smile on anyone’s face."

Ariana Grande is mourning the loss of her longtime dog Coco.

The singer posted a series of photos of her with Coco with an emotional note. She said, “Sweetest, most amazing and most beautiful Coco… i am so proud of you. thank you for your love, and for blessing this planet with your physical presence for over seventeen wonderful years.”

The singer said Coco made everywhere she went “a more beautiful place.” 

The Air Force has identified the service member who plunged to his death during a pregame demonstration at a college football game in Texas ... revealing he was a decorated 15-year veteran.

Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson was the airman who fell from the Alamodome rafters in San Antonio on Saturday, according to a statement from Nellis Air Force Base.

Patterson was assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, at Joint Base San Antonio, where he served as a Tactical Air Control Party instructor.

A Catholic priest in Ecuador has died after a massive crucifix came crashing down on him in the middle of a church service ... and the terrifying accident was captured on a livestream.

Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari was leading Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Guayaquil on Saturday, when roughly 27 minutes into the livestreamed service the large wooden cross mounted behind the altar suddenly came loose and fell onto him.

The service was being broadcast live online, and footage captured the shocking moment the crucifix toppled forward ... striking the priest near the altar as he addressed worshippers.

A 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man were killed Saturday after a truck drove onto a soccer field during a youth game in Wichita, Kansas.

The horrifying incident unfolded at the Stryker Sports Complex around 3:25 PM, when police began receiving 911 calls about a vehicle driving through the game.

Authorities say the two victims 6-year-old Cole Adrian and 35-year-old Nicholas Schafer -- both from McPherson, Kansas and unrelated to one another -- were pronounced dead at the scene.

An Air Force service member died after falling from the rafters during a pregame rappelling demonstration at a college football game in San Antonio, Texas.

The incident happened Saturday night inside the Alamodome before the University of Texas at San Antonio’s game against Navy.

Four members of the Air Force’s 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2 were scheduled to rappel from the stadium rafters to the field as part of UTSA’s annual Salute to Armed Forces and Veterans game, according to Task & Purpose.

James Wehr's car -- the one that crashed, killing both him and a woman named Lexi Kramer -- caught fire suddenly while in storage ... according to cops.

The Irvine Police Department revealed Saturday ... the front of the car "spontaneously ignited at a secured tow facility in Costa Mesa" that stores collision vehicles for IPD.

New video shows the fire slowly building ... starting as a few sparks before becoming an all-out blaze. Smoke fills the storage garage and blocks out the camera.

3:53 PM PT -- Hassan Kariem's family tells TMZ... "They can’t perform the Janazah for Hassan on Sunday at 2 PM. Cemetery reached out an hour ago. Due to cemetery timing, New date - Monday October 19th, 2 PM Atlanta, GA."

Hassan Jihan Ibn Kariem -- the man who was thrown from a roller coaster and fell to his death at Six Flags Over Georgia earlier this week -- will be laid to rest on Sunday ... TMZ has learned.

His family tells TMZ ... Hassan's body was returned to them from the coroner on Thursday, and -- because he was a Muslim -- Hassan's body has to be buried within 3 days of the mortuary receiving him.

We're told his funeral is scheduled for Sunday at 2 PM in Atlanta.

The community in Bend, Oregon, is rallying around the family of a 5-year-old boy killed in Thursday's horrific elementary school shooting ... raising tens of thousands of dollars to help his grieving loved ones.

A Meal Train fundraiser has been set up for the family of Rhoam Summer, with donations pouring in as the community works toward a $100,000 goal ... already surpassing $60,000.

And money isn't the only support being offered ... community members have also arranged to deliver meals to the Summer family every day from October 18 through December 22, helping ease the burden of everyday responsibilities during an unimaginable time.