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Bruce Willis recently received a diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and his wife Emma Heming Willis has taken to social media to ask paparazzi to keep their distance. In an emotional Instagram video, she recounted a recent incident in which photographers attempted to speak to her husband and asked for more education on the subject. Her plea has been met with an outpouring of support from fans, reminding us of the importance of providing support and understanding to those living with dementia.
Gary Rossington, the last surviving original member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, passed away on Sunday at the age of 71. He was a founding member of the band, and was the only survivor of a plane crash in 1977. Fans have been paying tribute to Rossington on social media, remembering him as a talented musician and a beloved member of the band.
CNN anchor Kasie Hunt and her husband Matthew Mario Rivera welcomed their second child, Grey Hunt Rivera, in an unexpected way - on the bathroom floor of their home after just 13 minutes of labor. With the help of District of Columbia fire and emergency medical personnel, Hunt and Rivera were able to bring their daughter safely to the hospital. They are now home with their new daughter, and are looking forward to the future.
They announced their amicable divorce on Saturday, emphasizing that their children remain their top priority.
Chris Rock's much-anticipated Netflix special on Saturday night addressed the infamous slap from Will Smith at the Oscars last year, as well as other topics such as "wokeness". Rock joked about the incident and declared that he's not a victim, delivering a powerful performance that was met with much hype.
Tom Sizemore, best known for his role in "Saving Private Ryan," passed away at the age of 61. His career had been derailed by drug abuse and domestic violence allegations, but he was remembered fondly by his family and friends. His twin sons were at his side when he passed, and his manager said, "Tom was a great talent and a kind soul. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him."
Wayne Shorter, an influential jazz innovator and tenor saxophonist, died Thursday at the age of 85. He was a foundational member of two seminal jazz groups, Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and the Miles Davis Quintet, and released more than 25 albums over eight decades. He won 11 Grammy Awards, was inducted into the DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame, and was a recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master Award and the Polar Music Prize.