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This Was Influencer's First Colon Cancer Symptom: This Week He Announced His Own Death
Tanner Martin, an influencer who shared his terminal cancer journey with raw honesty and courage, has died following a nearly five-year battle with colon cancer. He was 30.
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“Hey, if you're watching this, I'm dead,” Martin, of Utah said in a video posted Wednesday, June 25. "I had a heck of a life."
Martin was diagnosed with cancer at just 25 years old in 2020. Throughout his illness, he used social media to speak openly about cancer, death, and the grief of leaving…
Iconic Teen Idol Bobby Sherman Dies
Before there were boy bands, there was Bobby Sherman.
The soft-spoken heartthrob with the easy smile and million-selling records, who captured the shrieks of a generation and later traded the spotlight for a paramedic badge, has died at age 81 after a battle with cancer.
His wife, Brigitte Poublon, shared the news Tuesday, June 24, on the Instagram account of actor John Stamos, who was a friend of Sherman's.
"From one ex teen idol, to another - rest in peace Bobby Sherman," Stamos wrote ahead of Poublon's comments.
Sherman is also survived by his two sons, Tyler and Christopher, and six g…
Maryland Mom Of 3 Dies After Rare Breast Cancer Battle: ‘She Was The Heart Of Her Family’
A Frederick County family is facing an unimaginable loss after Melanie Renae Acheampong, a 38-year-old mother of three, died following a courageous battle with triple-negative breast cancer, her loved ones confirmed.
Acheampong passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, surrounded by her husband Yaw Acheampong, her parents Ed and Renae Tippett, her sisters, extended family, and close friends, according to the family.
“She was the heart of her family; a devoted wife to Yaw and a loving, hands-on mother to their three young children: Cameron, 8, Quentin, 6, and Mya,” organizers of a GoFundMe creat…
Garfield Native, Cancer Survivor, Killed In Fatal Crash
John DeFalco, a 71-year-old Rockaway resident, was killed in a fatal crash on Route 80 on Sunday, June 8, authorities said.
At 9:18 a.m., a Kia Sportage driven by DeFalco was traveling westbound on Route 80 in Parsippany-Troy Hills when it veered off the roadway to the right and struck a guardrail, causing the vehicle to overturn, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for New Jersey State Police said.
Defalco was pronounced dead at the scene, Lebron said.
With a broken heart.I'm sorry to say that my husband the beautiful John DeFalco passed away today.
The services will be Wednesday from 4 to 8…
Boardwalk Empire Actor Devin Harjes Dies In NY At Age 41
Actor Devin Harjes, who appeared in several popular TV shows, has died. He was 41.
His death, in New York City, was announced on his website.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, he died on Tuesday, May 27 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan from an illness after being diagnosed with cancer in February.
He was best known for his role as boxer Jack Dempsey on HBO's Boardwalk Empire. He also appeared on Netflix's Daredevil, Orange is the New Black, and Manifest, Fox's Gotham, as well as CBS's FBI and Blue Bloods, and Elementary.
Raised in western Texas, Harjes studied acting in college, be…
Emmy Winner Who Appeared On Northern Exposure, Desperate Housewives, Young Sheldon Dies
An Emmy Award-winning actress known for her roles in several popular TV series has died.
Valerie Mahaffey was 71 years old, and had been battling cancer, her publicist told The Hollywood Reporter.
She died on Friday, May 30 in Los Angeles.
Mahaffey was known for playing eccentric characters on Desperate Housewives, Young Sheldon, Northern Exposure, and Big Sky.
In 1992, she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her performance on the CBS series Northern Exposure in 1992.
She also was cast on The West Wing, L.A. Law, Ally McBeal, …
Chatham Coach, Devoted Dad Peter Gianusso Dies At 52 After Cancer Battle
Peter Michael Gianusso, a beloved Morris County father, coach, and Red Sox fan, died on Saturday, May 24, after a 17-month battle with cancer, his obituary on the Bradley Funeral Home website says. He was 52.
Gianusso was a devoted husband to Bethany (Wilber) Gianusso for 25 years and loving and proud father to Isabella (22), Luca (20), Serafina (17), and Tomasso (15), his obituary says.
“His love for his family was the foundation of his world, and he cherished every moment spent with them—whether on a baseball field, in the car trying to do the latest TikTok trend, or simply…
Maria Bournias, Former Fort Lee Disability Advocate, Marathon Handcyclist, Dies At 48
Maria C. Bournias, a disability advocate, international para-athlete, and beloved force in the Spina Bifida community, died on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. She was 48 years old.
The news was shared Thursday, May 22, on her Facebook page by her husband, Peter Gagliardo, who wrote:
“I’m heartbroken to let you know that Maria was taken too soon from us. For those that don’t know, Maria was diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma a very rare and aggressive cancer almost two years ago. A diagnosis that most don’t get past one year; however, if you know Maria she is an overachiever at literally everything she …
Summit Firefighter Dies After Cancer Battle: Remembering Lonn Mullen
Lonn Mullen, a 53-year-old firefighter in Summit, died on Thursday, May 8, after a battle with cancer, the city announced.
Mullen joined the Summit Fire Department in April 1995 and served for the next 30 years, following in the footsteps of his father, a Batallion Chief for 25 years in Summit, the city said.
Tonight, our hearts are shattered.
Lonn Mullen ,We’ve known each other since we were just kids — back when life was... Posted by Ty Holmes on Thursday, May 8, 2025
"Lonn continued that legacy with unwavering dedication, professionalism, and a profound sense of duty," the…
David Shroitman Ruled Unfit As Maryrose Fealey's Mom Battles Cancer And Clock She Can't Control
The man accused of following a 27-year-old New Jersey woman home from the gym and killing her in her vehicle has been found unfit to stand trial, a judge ruled.
It's a decision that has devastated her mother, Janet Pizzelli, 60, who is now battling Stage 3 breast cancer as she waits for justice.
David Shroitman, 28, was indicted in April 2024 on charges including first-degree murder, hindering apprehension, and weapons offenses, after he allegedly followed Fealey home from the gym and stabbed her 37 times in her car on Jan. 30, 2024, prosecutors previously said.
On April 10, 2025, Shr…
CT Among 19 States Suing To Reverse Trump's 20,000 Health Care Job Cuts: 'Reckless, Dangerous'
Over one-third of U.S. states are urging a federal judge to reverse President Donald Trump’s decision to cut 20,000 Department of Health and Human Services employees, arguing the move could have dangerous and long-lasting effects on public health.
Nineteen states — including Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Maryland — along with Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit in Rhode Island on Monday, May 5. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced in March that the agency would cut nearly 25 percent of its workforce as part of Trump’s push to overhaul the federal government and reduce spendin…
TV, Film Star With 40-Year Career Dies At 63, Leaves Lasting Legacy
Lar Park Lincoln, a fan-favorite actress known for her roles in "Knots Landing" and "Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood," has died at 63.
Lincoln, who was born in Dallas, built a career that spanned more than four decades. She starred in hits like "Children of the Night," "Heart of the City," "Outlaws," and "Highway to Heaven." Her breakout role came in 1987 when she was cast as Linda Fairgate on the CBS hit soap opera Knots Landing, where she quickly became a household name.
Her family did not say how she died, but she battled breast cancer for years, the New York Post reported. She p…
Liberty Cancer Patient Who Spent 12th Birthday In Hospital Finds Swelling Of Support
A 12-year-old boy from New York is once again fighting for his life after suffering a dangerous complication amid ongoing cancer treatment.
Hudson, who was diagnosed with cancer earlier this month, was airlifted back to Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla on Wednesday, April 23, after developing a large blood clot on his brain, according to his family.
The Sullivan County resident, from the town of Liberty, had only just returned home from a previous hospital stay, where he spent nearly three weeks undergoing testing, receiving multiple rounds of chemotherapy, and recovering from a serie…
Maryland Mother Dies After Lengthy Cancer Battle, Remembered As 'Radiant Light'
A beloved DMV wife and mother lost her fight with cancer, leaving behind a heartbroken family and a community now rallying in her honor.
Evelyn Escobar died on Wednesday, April 16, after what loved ones described as a courageous battle with the disease, according to a heartfelt GoFundMe launched by her friend and cousin-in-law Sandra Lisset Molina.
“Evelyn was a radiant light in the lives of all who knew her — a devoted wife, loving mother, loyal friend, and kind soul who touched so many with her warmth, strength, and compassion,” Molina wrote. “Her departure has left a void that can never …
Manalapan Man Diagnosed With Cancer Months Before Marrying High School Sweetheart
Dan Reale, a Manalapan native, was just two months away from marrying his high school sweetheart, Ally, when he was diagnosed with head and neck cancer, according to a fundraiser set up to support him.
Reale, who works for the Secret Service, had major surgery to remove and reconstruct a significant portion of his tongue and remove lymph modes in his neck. Next month, Reale will undergo daily radiation treatments in Philadelphia.
Any support is appreciated for my amazing coworker and her fiancé. Posted by Sasha Zolo on Tuesday, April 22, 2025
"Dan is on a long road to recovery, and…
Community Mourns Randolph Cancer Survivor Killed In Fatal Four-Vehicle Crash
Maria Figueroa, a Randolph resident, was one of four people killed in a four-vehicle crash involving a school minivan on Thursday, April 10. She was 58.
At 3:20 p.m., the collision occurred on Route 10 near Millbrook Avenue in Randolph, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, and Randolph Police Chief Will Harzula said.
A school minivan, occupied by students and employees, was involved in the crash, authorities said.
Figueroa is being remembered as a kindhearted and selfless woman, who always put others before herself…
