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Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died at the age of 27.
DEATH AND TRIBUTES

Presley Gerber, model and son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27

Model Presley Gerber dies at 27, leaving behind a legacy in fashion and a history of candid mental health advocacy.

  • Lutho Pasiya
4 min read
Khaya Dlamini with his twins, Aphelele and Aphile, before the tragedy that changed their family’s lives.
BOOK INDUSTRY

‘Echoes in the Lift Shaft’: A father documents the Dlamini Twins’ tragic story

Khaya Dlamini turns his family’s devastating loss into a record of grief, survival and the ongoing fight for accountability.

  • Lutho Pasiya
3 min read
Dolly Parton’s death has sparked a difficult conversation about how much the public should know about a celebrity’s health.
SONGSTRESS

Dolly Parton shared her music, not her illness: The power of privacy

As fans mourn the country legend, her quiet passing at 80 raises an uncomfortable question about celebrity culture and where the public's right to know truly ends.

  • Lutho Pasiya
5 min read
Danny K has thanked his fans and all those who have supported his family following the death of his wife, Lisa.
DANNY K

Danny K shares his gratitude for the support after wife Lisa Koppel’s death

Danny K shares heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support from fans following the tragic loss of his wife, Lisa Koppel, and reveals plans to honour her legacy.

  • Se-Anne Rall
2 min read
Hayden Panettiere as Britney Allen in "Bring It On: All or Nothing", one of the 2000s teen movie roles that made her a familiar face to a generation of young viewers.Hayden Panettiere as Britney Allen in "Bring It On: All or Nothing", one of the 2000s teen movie roles that made her a familiar face to a generation of young viewers.
CELEB NEWS
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Hayden Panettiere raised a generation through movies and series. Why her death touches many

Why does the death of someone we never knew personally feel so close to home? Hayden Panettiere’s passing has prompted a generation to revisit the films, shows and memories…

  • Bernelee Vollmer
7 min read
A personal reflection on the enduring impact of Heroes, the relatable tragedy of Claire Bennet, and how Hayden Panettiere’s iconic role shaped a generation of viewers. Seen here: (L-R) Ali Larter, Hayden Panettiere, and Masi Oka accept the award for Favorite New TV Drama for "Heroes" onstage during the 33rd Annual People's Choice Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 9, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. Picture: Kevin Winter/Getty Images
NETFLIX
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In memoriam: Hayden Panettiere's role as Claire Bennet in 'Heroes' defined a generation

A personal reflection on the enduring impact of Heroes, the relatable tragedy of Claire Bennet, and how Hayden Panettiere’s iconic role shaped a generation of viewers.

  • Michael Sherman
2 min read
Danny K and Lisa Koppel built a life that balanced public success with private family values.
LISA KOPPEL

What Lisa Koppel’s story reveals about the rise of cancer in younger adults

After the tragic passing of Lisa Koppel, her family shares her private battle with colorectal cancer to raise awareness and encourage early detection.

  • Lutho Pasiya
6 min read
The late Lisa Koppel with her husband, radio and television personality Danny K, who has paid tribute to his wife following her death at 41.
DEATH AND TRIBUTES

Lisa Koppel's family shares her private cancer battle in hope of helping others

Lisa Koppel's family has revealed her nearly three-year battle with colorectal cancer, sharing her story to raise awareness about a disease increasingly affecting younger people.

  • Bernelee Vollmer
4 min read