Karrueche Tran shares an emotional tribute to her father DeVon Minters who passed away last week

Cindy Williams  - who portrayed the titular character Shirley Feeney in iconic 1970s sitcom Lavern & Shirley - has died aged 75.The talented actress - who starred alongside Penny Marshall on all six seasons of the legendary ABC series - passed away after a brief illness, according to AP.Her children Zak and Emily Hudson released a statement released through family spokeswoman Liza Cranis. Illness: The actress - best known for her role as Shirley Feeney on the hit sitcom Laverne & Shirley - passed away at 75 years of age after a brief illness, according to AP 'The passing of our kind, hilarious mother, Cindy Williams, has brought us insurmountable sadness that could never truly be expressed,' the statement began. 'Knowing and loving her has been our joy and privilege.

Comedian Rickey Smiley revealed that his eldest son Brandon passed away at the age of 32. The show host said he got the bad news on Sunday that Brandon had died. The cause of death has not been announced. In a short video on Instagram, he explained that he was going to Birmingham and that fans and family should pray for him and his mother.'I lost my oldest son #BrandonSmiley this morning.

It's now been more than five months since Olivia Newton-John passed away at the age of 73 after being diagnosed with cancer three times.And on Saturday night, John Easterling called his late wife 'the most courageous and compassionate woman' he had ever met during an emotional tribute to the singer, actress and singer and activist at the 20th anniversary G'Day USA Arts Gala in Los Angeles, according to The Mirror.The event, which was also attended by Newton-John's daughter Chloe Lattanzi,  included a musical tribute featuring a medley of the Grease and Xanadu star's biggest hits, performed by Aussie musician Delta Goodrem, according to Variety. Tribute: John Easterling called his late wife, Olivia Newton-John, 'the most courageous and compassionate woman' he had ever met during an emotional tribute to the Grease star at the 20th anniversary G'Day USA Arts Gala in Los Angeles on SaturdayIt was during that tribute that Easterling, 70, opened up and shared about the love story he and Newton-John shared in their lifetimes.'Olivia and I unexpectedly, madly, deeply, forever fell in love in the Amazon rainforest,' he revealed to the riveted crowd.

The Jenners building, which was gutted by fire in Edinburgh, has been turned into a shrine to the hero firefighter who lost his life during the call out.

The wife of the First Minister of Wales has died, the Welsh Government has announced.

Instagram to share her reaction to the nod in view of her 4.8 million followers.Jamie uploaded a series of pictures of herself looking at the screen and subsequently at the camera in disbelief, with wide eyes and her hand over her mouth.A third picture showed Jamie hugging her good friend and award-winning producer Debbie Oppenheimer, who had paid her a surprise visit to watch the announcement with her.In the lengthy caption, Jamie wrote: “THIS IS WHAT SURPRISE LOOKS LIKE!“One of my oldest besties @debopp texted me at 5:15 that she was sitting in front of my house and did I want company watching the announcements.“Debbie Oppenheimer has won an Oscar for the beautiful documentary she made about her mother's story as one of the kindertransport in the Oscar-winning documentary. Into The Arms Of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport.”Jamie continued: “There she was in the pitch black, freezing, cold in a parka.“She came in and sat with me as I had sat with her the day she was heading toward the Oscar ceremony, the year she won.“We held hands.

GOGGLEBOX'S Kate Bottley has announced the death of her mother in a heartbreaking social media post. The reverend made the announcement just hours after confirming mum Margaret had been taken to hospital. Sharing the news on Twitter, Kate posted photos of her mum beaming alongside her and wrote: "She really was a smasher.

McHale’s Navy actor Yoshio Yoda has died aged 88, it was announced on Monday.The beloved actor, who played Takeo Fujiwara in the iconic American television series and two subsequent movies, passed away in Fullerton, California on January 13.Yoda was born in Tokyo, Japan on March 31, 1934.He was studying  law at Keio University in Japan when he was encouraged to pursue acting by a friend. Tragic loss: McHale’s Navy actor Yoshio Yoda has died aged 88, it was announced on Monday (pictured 1960s)Yoda moved to the United States and enrolled in the film school at the University of Southern California in 1958 -  eventually graduating with a degree in Cinema Arts.

Guns N' Roses singer Axl Rose delivered an emotional tribute to his good friend Lisa Marie Presley at her memorial at Graceland on Sunday morning.'I’m still in shock as I feel like I will continue to be for quite some time. I feel like I’m suppose to be texting her like right now,' the rock star began, 60, after he stated that he hadn't planned on speaking and ''was tongue-tied and nervous' He went on to admit that 'never in a million years' did he imagine himself 'singing here, especially under these circumstances.'  Devastated: Guns N' Roses singer Axl Rose delivered an emotional tribute to his good friend Lisa Marie Presley at her memorial at Graceland on Sunday'This is truly devastating and I’m sure excruciating for everyone here,' the Paradise City crooner said, before going on to perform his song November Rain on the piano.  The Grammy nominee went on to confess he he didn't know if he deserved 'to be here' speaking as there are people that have known her 'longer' and are 'much closer.' 'I do know Lisa loved her family very much, and was fiercely protective of her father and his legacy,' the performer said as he stood behind an acrylic podium in a long black coat.

Priscilla Presley, 77, took to the stage on Sunday to pay tribute to her daughter Lisa Marie Presley at her public memorial service.She read out a loving message from one of her granddaughters, calling the late Lisa a "superhero" and remembering her importance in everyone's lives.Priscilla's speech began by thanking Jerry Schilling for his "beautiful" speech while telling the audience that she was going to read something her granddaughter "wrote for you all and this says it all".Lisa has three granddaughters from Lisa Marie - including Riley Keough, 33, and 14-year -old twins Harper and Finley.Her son, she shared with ex Danny Keough, Benjamin Keough took his own life in 2020 at the age of 27.She began: "The old soul, I had no idea how to put my mother into words.Truth is there are too many."Lisa Marie Presley was an icon, a role model, a superhero to so many people all over the world.But mama was my icon, my role model, my superhero in much more ways than one."Even now I can't get across everything there is to be understood or known about her. But she always said 'I'll do my best'."Priscilla then paused for a moment to get her composure as she struggled to keep in her tears as she read out a poem.She continued: "The old soul, in 1968 she entered our world born tired, fragile yet strong."She was delicate but was filled with life.She always knew she wouldn't be here too long."Childhood passes by with a glimpse of her green eyes.She then grew a family of her own."Then came her second child, leaving her with suspicion.

Lisa Marie Presley’s eldest daughter is opening up about her tragic and sudden loss.

Iconic musician David Crosby has died at the age of 81, DailyMail.com has confirmed.The member of the band the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash died Thursday 'after a long illness,' his wife Jan Dance told Variety.  'It is with great sadness after a long illness, that our beloved David (Croz) Crosby has passed away,' she said in the statement. 'He was lovingly surrounded by his wife and soulmate Jan and son Django.

COMEDY star Michael Lehrer has died at the age of 44, his family has said. The Second City performer passed away on Tuesday following a battle with the neurological disease ALS. His partner Colette Montague told the Chicago Sun-Times that Lehrer “died with dignity.” She revealed that the star was not suicidal.

Dolly Parton said she hopes Lisa Marie Presley is in heaven 'being happy' with her father Elvis after she tragically passed away due to cardiac arrest. The 76-year-old singer-songwriter opened up about Presley's death at age 54 in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. 'That was a sad, sad loss, and when I had made my statement that I just wanted to send my sympathies to Priscilla 'cause I can only imagine, but I knew he'd be waiting for her,' she said, referencing the statement she put out on social media.  Hoping for the best: Dolly Parton said she hopes Lisa Marie Presley is in heaven 'being happy' with her father Elvis after she tragically passed away due to cardiac arrest (pictured November 2022)The Jolene songstress continued, 'I thought, "Well, Elvis is there waiting for her," and we just all love that family and just wish them the best, but that was a sad, sad loss.'  'Hopefully they are up there being happy together, and hopefully Priscilla [Presley] will find some peace through the love that we all have for her,' she added. Parton mentioned Priscilla in the social media statement she made last week which read, 'Priscilla, I know how sad you must be. May God comfort you at this time. Elvis, I know how happy you must be to finally have her home and have her back with you.

Missing her friend. Sarah Ferguson is one of the latest celebrities to mourn the loss of Lisa Marie Presley following her death at age 54.

An emotional message. La Toya Jackson honored Lisa Marie Presley following Elvis Presley‘s daughter’s shocking passing at age 54 on Thursday, January 12.

A shocking loss. Linda Thompson mourned the death of ex Elvis Presley‘s daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, in a touching tribute.

Naya Rivera's ex-husband Ryan Dorsey paid an emotional tribute to the late star on what would have been her 36th birthday on Thursday, January 12.Glee star Rivera accidentally drowned aged 33 on July 8 2020 while boating on Lake Piru, California with the former couple's then four-year-old son, Josey.Dorsey, 39, who was married to Rivera from 2014-2018, shared poignant photos of the actress doting on her son, now aged seven, and revealed he tries each day to 'keep moving forward.' He wrote: 'IIIVI. A little easier with each little bit of time that passes by to look at pictures…but I still don’t have the answers to the questions to the why’s our sweet boy asks from time to time.

It's official: Mark Wahlberg and wife Rhea Durham are now the proud parents of four teenagers.On Wednesday, the couple's daughter Grace celebrated her 13th birthday, and her mother Rhea Durham marked the occasion by sharing a sweet tribute on Instagram. '13 WHAT?!?!? I love you more than words can describe. Happy Birthday my little lady,' the model, 44, gushed in the caption of the post, which appeared to sequence her 13 years with 10 photos in chronological order.

Carole Cook - who starred in Sixteen Candles and The Lucy Show - has died just three days before her 99th birthday.The legendary actress passed away in Beverly Hills at 98 due to heart failure on Wednesday her husband Tom Troupe announced according to The Hollywood Reporter. She was one of the best friends and protégés of Hollywood icon Lucille Ball which led her to multiple  appearances on The Lucy Show and Here's Lucy. Sad: Carole Cook (pictured in 2019) - who starred in Sixteen Candles and The Lucy Show - has died just three days before her 99th birthdayCook worked on 18 episodes of The Lucy Show from 1963 to 1968 as she played Lucy Carmichael's friend Thelma Green.She went on to star alongside Ball on five episodes of Here's Lucy from 1969 to 1974.Another one of her major roles was as Helen, the touchy-feely grandmother of Molly Ringwald's character Samantha 'Sam' Baker, in classic 1984 film Sixteen Candles.