'Sister Wives' Star Janelle Brown Son Garrison Dead at 25 ... After Apparent Suicide
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2:34 PM PT -- Janelle Brown just addressed Garrison's death, taking to social media to post a photo of her boy and writing ... "Kody and I are deeply saddened to announce the loss of our beautiful boy Robert Garrison Brown. He was a bright spot in the lives of all who knew him."
She adds, "His loss will leave such a big hole in our lives that it takes our breath away. We ask that you please respect our privacy and join us in honoring his memory."
Janelle Brown's son, Garrison, has died ... and it appears his death is a suicide, TMZ has learned.
The "Sister Wives" star -- who's appeared alongside his mother and father, Kody Brown, on the hit TLC series over the years -- passed away Tuesday in Flagstaff, AZ ... where he had his own home after having moved away from his family.
Flagstaff PD tells us ... officers responded to Garrison's home Tuesday morning on a report of a death, and when they arrived -- they discovered him dead at the scene. We're told Garrison appears to have suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
We're told no foul play is suspected, and for now ... police are looking into this as an apparent suicide. FPD says Garrison's brother Gabriel arrived at the house and found him there. No word on whether a note was left behind ... we're told an investigation is underway.
Garrison has appeared on "Sister Wives" since it first aired on the network way back in 2010 -- when he was just a kid. The series chronicles his dad's polygamous lifestyle in Utah, where Kody has multiple wives ... Janelle was one of them until they got divorced last year.
As for Garrison ... he's one of Kody's many children, and has several siblings and half-siblings -- many of whom are also featured on the show. All in all, he's Kody and Janelle's fourth child. He has 5 direct siblings, and two other half-siblings from different marriages.
While he and his family lived in Utah at first, they eventually moved to Vegas -- and as he came of age, Garrison showed an interest in enlisting in the armed services. While he wanted to join the Army ... Garrison ended up signing up for the National Guard.
Garrison moved out of his parents' house a few years ago during the pandemic -- this amid a massive feud within the family over COVID and the strict rules Kody was enforcing.
In the end, Garrison ended up buying his own home in Arizona and has lived there since 2021. The guy was pretty active on social media as well ... documenting his life and pets.
His last post on Instagram features him with a new cat he said he'd welcomed into the household ... a feline he called Ms. Buttons. He described the cat this way, "Newest edition to my home, Ms Buttons. She’s 9 years old and was on the line for euthanasia but my savior complex couldn’t suffice."
It's an absolute tragedy for his loved ones -- especially for Janelle, who just announced she recently experienced a cancer scare and had to have two pre-cancerous spots removed.
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Garrison is survived by many family members and loved ones. He was only 25.
RIP
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ESTRELLA DE "16 AND PREGNANT" SEAN GARINGER MUERE A LOS 20... Tras accidente en Carolina del Norte
Sean Garinger de "16 and Pregnant" ha muerto después de un terrible accidente.
La estrella de telerrealidad -que apareció en la sexta temporada de la exitosa serie de MTV emitida durante la pandemia- falleció a finales del mes pasado en su casa en Carolina del Norte durante un trabajo de rutina de estacionamiento, esto de acuerdo a su madre, Mary, que habló con The Sun.
La descripción de lo que sucedió es absolutamente trágica. Mary explica que Sean estaba simplemente moviendo uno de sus vehículos todoterreno de un estacionamiento en su propiedad a otra para que pudiera tirar de su propio carro, y mientras conducía, el suelo debajo cedió.
Mary dice que los cimientos del suelo habían erosionado debido al barro y la lluvia y cuando se hundió debajo de él, hizo que el quad en el que iba se volcara y fue entonces que Mary dice que quedó atrapado, se golpeó la cabeza y terminó con su cráneo aplastado.
Continúa diciendo que intentó pedir ayuda para quitarle el todoterreno de encima, pero cuando volvió para ver cómo estaba... se dio cuenta de que ya no respondía.
Mary dice que se tumbó junto a su hijo hasta que llegó una ambulancia y añade: "Una gran parte de mi corazón murió con mi hijo el miércoles. Era mi único hijo, mi roca, mi fuerza cuando ya no me quedaba ninguna".
Sean compartió dos niños pequeños con su ex, Selena Gutiérrez, que apareció en el programa con él. Ella no parece haber abordado su fallecimiento por el momento.
Solo tenía 20 años.
RIP
'16 and Pregnant' Star Sean Garinger Dead at 20 ... After ATV Accident in NC
Sean Garinger of "16 and Pregnant" has died after a horrific freak accident involving an ATV -- and it sounds like the elements might be to blame for this.
The reality star -- who appeared on Season 6 of the hit MTV show, which aired during the pandemic -- passed away late last month at his home in North Carolina during a routine parking job ... this according to his mother, Mary, who spoke to The Sun.
The description of what happened here is absolutely tragic -- Mary explains that Sean was simply moving one of their ATVs from one parking spot on their property to another so that she could pull her own car in ... and while he was driving, the ground underneath gave in.
Mary says the foundation of the ground there had been eroded due to the mud and rain -- and when it caved in from under him, it caused the ATV he was on to flip ... with Mary saying he got pinned. She says it made contact with his head, and crushed his skull.
She goes on to say that she tried calling for help to get the ATV off of him, but by the time she came back to check on him ... she says she realized he wasn't responsive anymore.
Mary says that she laid next to her son until an ambulance arrived, adding ... "There was a huge part of my heart that died with my son on Wednesday. He was my only son, my rock, my strength when I had none left."
Sean shared two young children with his ex, Selena Gutierrez ... who appeared on the show with him. She doesn't appear to have addressed his passing just yet.
He was only 20.
RIP
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Nashville Nightmare Plane Turns Into Fireball On Video ... Crash Kills 5 People
A plane turned into a fireball after it crashed near a busy Tennessee highway Monday, killing five people on board as the terrifying scene was captured on video.
The small aircraft was flying from Kentucky to Nashville last evening when the pilot made a radio call to a nearby control tower, requesting an emergency landing after the single-engine had failed and all the power had gone down.
Air traffic controllers gave the go-ahead for the plane to land on Runway 2 at John C. Tune Airport in Nashville. But, moments later, the pilot got back on the radio to report they were not going to make it to the runway.
What happened next was filmed by highway security cameras. Check it out ... the jet cuts across the packed interstate, exploding in flames behind a Costco store. The pilot and four passengers were instantly killed.
Nashville Fire Department trucks raced to the scene and put out the flames without damaging critical evidence for the investigation.
The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are now probing the crash to determine the cause.
Our thoughts go out to the loved ones of all those on board the single-engine aircraft that crashed near Interstate 40 this evening.
— Freddie O’Connell (@freddieoconnell) March 5, 2024 @freddieoconnell
The @NTSB and @FAANews will lead the investigation into what led to the crash. https://t.co/aCzb8w27B5
Local officials, meanwhile, shut down the eastbound lanes of I-40 while investigators sifted through the wreckage, with some of the lanes reopening for Tuesday morning rush hour.
Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell offered his condolences to the victims' families and praised the work of the fire department.
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Six Flags Over Georgia Teen Shot on Opening Day
Chaos reigned at the grand opening of Six Flags Over Georgia ... with mobs of unruly teenagers fighting inside the theme park, escalating to a massive police response and an officer-involved shooting.
Cops in Georgia say there were 500 to 600 youth running amok in the park Saturday night, getting out of control and leading to a huge brawl and panic among park guests.
The huge crowd of fighting teens overwhelmed theme park security, who called police.
When cops got there, officers say they followed the group out of Six Flags onto a nearby service road ... where gunshots started ringing out.
Police say several suspects fired at officers, with cops returning fire. One person was shot, reported to be a 15-year-old ... who's said to be in critical condition.
Six Flags Over Georgia confirmed a shooting outside the grounds and told FOX 5 Atlanta ... "It is incredibly disappointing that our community is disrupted at public events throughout the region by groups of underaged youth."
The park adds ... "We won't put up with that type of activity here."
Meanwhile, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the officer-involved shooting.
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Chris Mortensen Legendary NFL Analyst Dead at 72
NFL reporter Chris Mortensen, who covered football for decades and was one of the most recognizable reporters on TV, is dead.
Chris died Sunday morning according to his longtime employer, ESPN. The cause of death is unclear.
Mortensen was a staple of ESPN's coverage of the NFL for decades ... most famous for his TV segments, dubbed the Mort Report.
Chris was often featured on ESPN's "Sunday NFL Countdown," "SportsCenter" and "Monday Night Football" ... in addition to writing and doing radio hits at ESPN.
Mortensen had to step away from TV in 2016, when he revealed he was battling stage 4 throat cancer. He ultimately returned to work at ESPN, but in September 2023 he retired from the network.
"Mort was widely respected as an industry pioneer and universally beloved as a supportive, hard-working teammate," ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro says. "He covered the NFL with extraordinary skill and passion, and was at the top of his field for decades. He will truly be missed by colleagues and fans, and our hearts and thoughts are with his loved ones."
Chris was 72.
RIP
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CHRIS MORTENSEN EL LEGENDARIO ANALISTA DE LA NFL Fallece a los 72 años
El reportero de la NFL Chris Mortensen -que cubrió el fútbol americano durante décadas y fue uno de los reporteros más reconocidos de la televisión- ha muerto.
Chris falleció el domingo por la mañana, según informó su antiguo empleador, ESPN. La causa de muerte no está clara.
Mortensen fue un elemento básico de la cobertura de ESPN de la NFL durante décadas, más famoso por sus segmentos de televisión, apodado el Informe Mort.
Chris apareció a menudo en ESPN "Sunday NFL Countdown", "SportsCenter" y "Monday Night Football", además de escribir y hacer éxitos de radio en ESPN.
Mortensen tuvo que alejarse de la televisión en 2016, cuando reveló que estaba luchando contra un cáncer de garganta en fase cuatro. Finalmente, volvió a trabajar en ESPN, pero en septiembre de 2023 se retiró de la cadena.
"Mort era ampliamente respetado como un pionero de la industria y universalmente querido como un compañero de equipo solidario y trabajador", dice el presidente de ESPN, Jimmy Pitaro, y agrega: "Cubrió la NFL con extraordinaria habilidad y pasión, y estuvo en la cima de su campo durante décadas. Sus colegas y aficionados le echarán mucho de menos, y nuestros corazones y pensamientos están con sus seres queridos".
Chris tenía 72 años.
RIP
Mark Dodson 'Gremlins' Voice Dead at 64
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Mark Dodson, the actor who gave voice to some of the little creatures in "Gremlins," has died ... TMZ has learned.
The voice actor also brought to life characters for "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi," "Day of the Dead" and countless video games -- and still made appearances at fan conferences. In fact, Mark's daughter tells TMZ he died while in Evansville, Indiana, to attend Horror Con.
She says Mark had flown to Indiana for the event, and checked into his hotel ... and that's where he suffered a "massive heart attack" while sleeping.
Dodson's first big break in Hollywood came in 1983 -- he was the voice of Salacious Crumb, the little creature with the high-pitched voice that was always seated dangerously close to Jabba the Hut in 'Return of the Jedi.'
And, as it turned out, 'Star Wars' opened the door for another iconic role the next year.
In "Gremlins," Mark was the voice of Mogwai ... and, inadvertently, had kids everywhere -- who saw the movie in 1984 -- imitating his voice.
Mark worked continuously for several decades in film, video games, radio and commercials. As his rep tells us, Mark added "his unique voice and sound to each character and script he touched."
His daughter, Ciara, says Mark "never ceased making me proud" and his legacy will live on through his grandchildren and her.
Mark was 64. RIP
MARK DODSON LA VOZ DE "GREMLINS" HA MUERTO A LOS 64 AÑOS
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Mark Dodson, el actor que le dio voz a algunas de las pequeñas criaturas en "Gremlins", ha muerto, TMZ ha indagado.
El actor de doblaje también dio vida a personajes de "Star Wars: El Retorno del Jedi", "El Día de los Muertos" e innumerables videojuegos, y todavía hacía apariciones en conferencias de fans. De hecho, la hija de Mark le dice a TMZ que murió mientras estaba en Evansville, Indiana, para asistir a Horror Con.
Ella dice que Mark había volado a Indiana para el evento y se registró en su hotel, que es donde sufrió un "ataque masivo al corazón" mientras dormía.
La primera gran oportunidad de Dodson en Hollywood llegó en 1983, cuando hizo la voz de Salacious Crumb, la pequeña criatura de voz aguda que siempre estaba sentado peligrosamente cerca de Jabba the Hut en "El Retorno del Jedi".
Al año siguiente, "La guerra de las galaxias" le abrió las puertas a otro papel icónico.
En "Gremlins", Mark fue la voz de Mogwai, y sin querer, hizo que los niños de todo el mundo en 1984 imitaran su voz.
Mark trabajó ininterrumpidamente durante varias décadas en cine, videojuegos, radio y anuncios publicitarios. Como nos dice su representante, Mark añadía "su voz y sonidos únicos a cada personaje y guion que tocaba".
Su hija, Ciara, dijo: "Nunca dejó de hacerme sentir orgullosa" y sé que su legado perdurará a través de sus nietos y su trabajo.
Mark tenía 64 años. RIP
Richard Lewis Wife Joyce Thanks Supporters ... Following His Death
The wife of late actor-comedian Richard Lewis is breaking her silence and giving thanks to his flood of supporters and well-wishers.
Joyce Lapinsky posted a message on X, showing her gratitude to everyone who sent in "loving tributes" after Richard passed away this week at his L.A. home. On Friday, she said Richard would have been "beyond thrilled and so touched, as am I."
Joyce asked Richard's fans who want to make donations in his memory to send their money to the charity, Comedy Gives Back, or another non-profit of their choice.
As we reported ... The "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star died Tuesday night after suffering a heart attack. Music icon Bette Midler was one of the first people to go on social media to celebrate Richard's life and career. This was followed by a stream of other celebs, such as Ben Stiller, Albert Brooks and his 'Curb' costar Larry David.
Last year, Richard announced he was suffering from Parkinson's disease after he retired from doing stand-up comedy. He said his litany of other health issues culminated in his Parkinson's diagnosis and he was managing it all with medication.
The last time we saw Richard in public was 2021 and Joyce was right there beside him, guiding him as they walked around Beverly Hills.
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Fashionista & Designer Iris Apfel ... Dead at 102
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Fashion icon Iris Apfel -- famous for her quirky outfits and unique looks -- has died.
The style icon passed away Friday at her home in Palm Beach, Fla ... this according to her reps. An official cause of death wasn't announced -- but the assumption is that she died of old age via natural causes.
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A socialite from New York, Iris became a fashion icon in her 80s and 90s ... affectionately calling herself a "geriatric starlet." Iris' style was an eclectic mix ... combining haute couture, vintage hippy-inspired looks, bohemian styles and super bright colors.
Iris was a fixture on the fashion scene, often rubbing elbows with celebs at big-time events ... wearing her trademark circular glasses. She was also ever-present and always relevant ... considered one of the most photographed women in fashion history.
A jack of all trades, Iris was a professor, brand ambassador, interior designer, textile guru and, later in life, a social media star. She was quite accomplished too ... having done White House restoration work for nine presidents in her lifetime -- so yeah, she'd worked a lot.
Iris enjoyed a long and full life ... just yesterday, she celebrated her latest birthday, putting her a couple years over the 100-year mark.
Tommy Hilfiger is remembering Iris as "a world-famous fashion icon because of her incredible talent not only as an artist, but as an influencer."
Hilfiger adds ... "She has had an amazing effect on so many people with her huge heart and magic touch with everyone she meets. She will go down in history as an innovator and a leader in the world of textiles, style and innovation!"
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Iris is survived by her caregivers, Jennifer and Juliet, her agent Lori Sale, her lawyer Emerson E. Burns and her friends and family. She was 102.
RIP
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'Rust' Director Joel Souza Couldn't Believe He'd Been Shot ... X-Ray Confirmed Real Bullet
Joel Souza recalled being rushed to the hospital after the "Rust" shooting ... and said he couldn't believe he'd been shot with a real bullet ... that is, until doctors showed him proof.
The director -- who was wounded in the same accidental shooting that killed Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust" back in 2021 -- testified Friday during Hannah Gutierrez-Reed's trial that he didn't understand he'd been shot even while standing in the hospital.
Souza explained he did understand something had hit him -- but he couldn't believe it at first when doctors told him a real, live bullet had hit him.
Joel said he told hospital workers repeatedly they didn't understand what happened, repeating often that the incident took place on a movie set -- so there's no way a live bullet could've struck him.
After much protesting, JS says docs showed him an X-ray of his back ... and a real bullet was right there nestled underneath his skin, and he finally accepted the truth.
Of course, all this and much more has come out during Hannah Gutierrez-Reed's involuntary manslaughter trial that kicked off last week.
A number of Hannah's former coworkers have testified on behalf of the prosecution ... with line producer Gabrielle Pickle even claiming she recommended a system to Hannah so she might keep track of the on-set guns better -- which she said Hannah turned down.
It's all part of the prosecution's argument that Hannah's sloppiness with guns and ammo on the set is to blame for the tragic incident.
For her part, Hannah's lawyers are claiming she was under an incredible amount of stress because she served as both armorer and prop assistant for the movie.
It looks like the trial will continue into next week.
Stay tuned ...
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'The Crow' OG Cast Member Slams Remake ... Bill Skarsgård, Yuck!!!
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One of the OG main characters from "The Crow" is slamming the remake ... and she's mostly worried about how Bill Skarsgård will portray the late Brandon Lee's iconic character.
Rochelle Davis -- who plays Sarah in the 1994 goth cult classic -- tells TMZ … Bill's revamped Crow doesn't resemble anything about the true character, not even from the comic book, and her initial reaction to the first images of Bill in character was ... "yuck."
Even before the photos of Bill as Eric Draven came out this week, Rochelle says she wasn't expecting anything good to begin with ... and her suspicions were ultimately confirmed.
Rochelle's not bashing Bill's talent as an actor ... but she hates his "dingy, dirty, grungy" look and says producers made this version of Eric Draven look like the bad guys he's supposed to be fighting.
For Rochelle ... Eric Draven is supposed to be a good man with a good soul ... and the remake seems to be missing the mark here, at least from what she can see so far.
What's more, Rochelle wishes there was more diversity in the cast ... she says anyone other than a straight white male would be a better fit for replacing Brandon's character -- and she thinks producers should have cast someone who resembles Brandon out of respect.
Remember ... Brandon was shot and killed by a prop gun on "The Crow" set. Rochelle says the least Hollywood could do was give him some reverence and not remake his last flick.
With that said ... Rochelle gives filmmakers props for casting FKA Twigs as Shelly.
At this point it shouldn't come as a shock ... Rochelle tells us she does NOT plan on watching the remake, mainly out of respect for Brandon, and she's calling on other fans of the OG movie to boycott the new version.
There's been some fan outrage over Bill's look and Rochelle knows folks are going to watch regardless, at least for curiosity's sake, and she does find some joy in the remake introducing newer generations to "The Crow."
Bottom line ... she ain't a fan of the new take.
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Alexei Navalny Thousands Mourn His Death At Moscow Funeral ... Putin Fails To Stop Supporters
Alexei Navalny -- Russian President Vladimir Putin's chief political rival – certainly didn't die in vain as illustrated by these emotional images from his Friday funeral in Moscow.
Navalny was celebrated by thousands of people – some holding flowers – as his body was laid in a closed coffin and carried inside the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God Soothe My Sorrows, where they opened it up for people to see him.
His line of supporters was truly extraordinary, stretching several blocks.
Many of the mourners defied orders from Russian authorities to not take photos of the procession or the service. Someone posted a picture on Navalny's YouTube channel showing his body in repose shrouded by flowers inside the church.
His parents were present, carrying lit candles. But his widow, Yulia Navalnaya, and his two children, Daria and Zakhar, did not attend the funeral, likely for security reasons.
Meanwhile, four hundred people have been detained by Putin's police force, including some for merely displaying flowers at Navalny's various memorial sites
As you know, Navalny died February 16 while imprisoned in a penal colony north of the Arctic Circle. During a walk, Navalny suddenly felt sick and collapsed unconscious. Paramedics responded and gave him medical assistance, but they were unable to revive him.
His official cause of death has not been disclosed, but his mother, Lyudmila, was told by prison officials Navalny suffered "'sudden death syndrome." The condition causes heart problems that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest and death.
Yet, most people believe Putin was responsible for Navalny's passing. The Russian dictator jailed Navalny – his most vocal and ardent political opponent.
Putin also refused to turn over Navalny's body to his family for weeks after his death despite their repeated demands for his remains.
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Drake Rinde homenaje a las fans que fueron asesinadas tras su concierto
Drake está rindiendo homenaje a la madre y la hija que murieron trágicamente después de un reciente show en St. Louis, al mismo tiempo que está haciendo otro gesto dulce con una fanática que está luchando contra el cáncer.
Durante su concierto en Buffalo, Nueva York, la noche del miércoles en el KeyBank Center, Drake se tomó el tiempo para compartir un emotivo mensaje con la multitud, a quienes les dijo: "Nunca sabes cómo será la realidad de la otra persona cuando salga de este edificio".
También animó a los fans a mostrarle su amor a un total desconocido, lo que hicieron.
La mente y el corazón de Drake estaban apenados, ya que se refería claramente a Laticha Bracero y su hija de 21 años de edad, Alyssa Cordova. El rapero añadió: "Que descansen en paz esa joven madre y su hija".
El trágico momento fue grabado en video: el dúo madre e hija salían del concierto de Drake y J. Cole en St. Louis la madrugada del 14 de febrero cuando un carro las golpeó a gran velocidad.
La policía dice que el hombre que presuntamente conducía el vehículo, Monte Henderson, se saltó varios semáforos en rojo antes de la colisión y acusó al joven de 22 años de dos cargos de homicidio involuntario y dos cargos de acción criminal armada.
Pese a esta triste noticia, el primero de los 2 conciertos de Drake en Buffalo no fue del todo sombrío. Un fan se asomó entre la multitud agitando un cartel que decía "Beat stage four cancer just in time for Drake #godsplan".
El rapero hizo que la ida al concierto valiera la pena para la mujer. La bendijo con $25k al igual que lo hizo en el video real de "God's Plan".
Muy buen momento de Drizzy, en ambos frentes.
Drake Cancer Survivor Gets $25K Honors Fans Killed After His Show
Drake's honoring the mother and daughter who died tragically after a recent show in St. Louis ... while also making another sweet gesture to somebody battling cancer.
During his Buffalo, NY concert Wednesday night at KeyBank Center, Drake took time to share an emotional message with the crowd, saying ... "You never know what somebody else's reality will be when they walk out of this building,"
He also encouraged fans in the audience to show love to a total stranger, which people did.
Drake's mind and heart were heavy as he was clearly referring to Laticha Bracero and her daughter, 21-year-old Alyssa Cordova, adding …"Rest in peace to that young mother and her child."
The tragic moment was caught on video ... the mother/daughter duo were leaving Drake and J. Cole's St. Louis concert on the early morning of February 14 when a car struck them at a high rate of speed.
Police say the man they allege was operating the vehicle, Monte Henderson, ran several red lights before the collision and charged the 22-year-old with two counts of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of armed criminal action.
Drake's first of his 2 Buffalo shows wasn't all somber though ... he peeped a fan in the crowd waving a sign that said “Beat stage four cancer just in time for Drake #godsplan.”
The rapper made the concert trip worth the woman's while -- he blessed her with $25k just like he did in the actual "God's Plan" video.
Pretty cool moment from Drizzy, on both fronts.