Anna Shay, an heiress, philanthropist, and star of Netflix's "Bling Empire," passed away at the age of 62 due to a stroke. She was known for her philanthropy and love of the finer things in life, and her family's statement to Variety said that her impact on their lives would be forever missed but never forgotten. She is survived by her two children and four grandchildren.
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Robert Hanssen, a former FBI agent convicted of espionage and treason in 2001, was found dead in his prison cell on Monday morning. He was serving 15 consecutive life sentences for his crimes, which included selling highly classified material to the Soviet Union and Russia. His death serves as a reminder of the consequences of treason.
Branden Colvin Sr. has been confirmed as the first victim of the partial collapse of an apartment building in Davenport, Iowa. Search and rescue teams have been working around the clock to locate the two other missing men, Ryan Hitchcock and Daniel Prien, but the search has been called off. The cause of the collapse is still under investigation, and the city has set up a fund to help those affected.
The body of Dr. John Forsyth, a Missouri emergency room doctor, has been found in northwest Arkansas after he had been missing for more than a week. His family is devastated by the news and asking for privacy as they grieve. The cause of death is unknown, but the Cassville community is mourning the loss of a well-respected doctor who had worked at Mercy Hospital for over a decade.
Dr. Morris Wortman, a New York fertility doctor accused of using his own sperm to impregnate patients without their knowledge or consent, died in a plane crash on Sunday. The aircraft, identified as a Wittman W-5 Buttercup, crashed in a pasture in Orleans County and the cause of the crash is still under investigation. The lawsuit filed against Dr. Wortman is still ongoing and it is unclear how his death will affect the case.
The Carter family has announced that Rosalynn Carter, the former first lady and wife of Jimmy Carter, has been diagnosed with dementia. The Carter Center emphasized Rosalynn's advocacy for mental health and noted that she is still living happily at home with her husband. As Jimmy Carter is receiving hospice care, the nation is sending its best wishes to the Carters.
Hundreds of people flocked to Gower, Missouri this week to witness the exhumed body of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, a 95-year-old Black nun who has barely decomposed since her death in 2019. Surprisingly, her body had been buried in a simple wooden coffin without any embalming four years ago, yet had barely decomposed. The discovery drew hundreds of people from around the country to Gower, many of whom waited in line for hours to view the body. Sister Wilhelmina's body is set to be placed in a glass shrine in the church on Monday, and the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles have expressed their gratitude for the support and admiration of Sister Wilhelmina.
Henry Kissinger is celebrating his 100th birthday on Saturday, having outlived many of his political contemporaries who guided the United States through the Vietnam War. Despite his age, Kissinger remains in good health and is still active in public life, having recently written an article for The Atlantic. He has received numerous awards and honors, including the Nobel Peace Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and his legacy will continue to be remembered for generations to come.