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Kelly Preston’s daughter honored the actress for having a “light that never ceases to shine” in a moving tribute following her death from breast cancer. “I have never met anyone as courageous, strong, beautiful and loving as you,” Ella Travolta, Preston’s 20-year-old daughter with John Travolta, wrote on Instagram. “Anyone who is lucky enough to …

Nicole Thea, a YouTube personality, dancer and accessories designer, has died at 24. The UK-based social media influencer was best-known for posting videos documenting her pregnancy, which was eight months along, and the cause of death is unconfirmed at this time. Her unborn son is also dead. Thea’s mother revealed the news Sunday in an …

Actress Kelly Preston, who starred in “Jerry Maguire” and was married to actor John Travolta, has died of breast cancer, her husband wrote on social media. She was 57 years old. “It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you that my beautiful wife Kelly has lost her two-year battle with breast cancer,” …

Rapper Lil Marlo was shot and killed in Atlanta over the weekend, law enforcement confirmed Sunday to TMZ. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office told Page Six on Sunday that the body of a Rudolph Johnson — Marlo’s real name — had been brought in. He was 30 years old. On Saturday evening, authorities responded …

YouTube star Tré Melvin says he is grateful to be alive after getting into a serious car accident that tragically took his best friend’s life. A statement published on Melvin’s Twitter account Tuesday announced that the 26-year-old and his friend, Katherya, had both suffered brain injuries in the crash on Monday. Just hours later, Melvin …

Steve Bing, a Hollywood lifer and father of one of actress Elizabeth Hurley’s children, has reportedly died. TMZ is reporting that Bing, whose other notable efforts in the industry include a writing credit on “Kangaroo Jack” and a role as an investor in the Tom Hanks film “The Polar Express,” is dead after a jump …

Joel Schumacher, costume designer-turned-director of films including “St. Elmo’s Fire,” “The Lost Boys” and “Falling Down,” as well as “Batman” films, died in New York City on Monday morning after a year-long battle with cancer. He was 80. Schumacher was handed the reins of the “Batman” franchise when Tim Burton exited Warner Bros.’ Caped Crusader …

Tray Savage, a Chicago rapper who was part of Chief Keef’s Glo Gang, was shot to death Friday morning on the city’s South Side. The 26-year-old rapper, née Kentray Young, had just dropped his girlfriend off on South Evans Avenue in the Chatham neighborhood (where he lived) at around 11 a.m. when he was shot …

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Cassie wrote an emotional tribute to her grandfather who died recently. “I wish I could hug you. I miss and love you, Pop,” the 33-year-old singer captioned an Instagram photo of the both of them. “I pray that you can feel my heart. Sending all of my love to Nana and my entire family. I …