All articles tagged with #bereavement
Kate Beckinsale posted cryptic, now-deleted Instagram messages—'bye' and 'I give up'—sparking concern as she continues to grieve her mother and stepfather's deaths; she has previously spoken about grief, PTSD and online body-shaming, urging kindness.
The Athletic’s reporting links Ketel Marte’s mysterious no-show and ongoing absence from the Diamondbacks to personal grief beyond a knee issue: Marte was placed on the 10-day IL after missing a game, was later seen near the team’s Salt River Fields complex, and Ken Rosenthal reports he’s coping with the loss of a close family member (his maternal grandmother in 2025 and his mother in 2017). Marte has apologized, manager Torey Lovullo says he retreats when frustrated, and the piece argues fans and the team should show compassion as Arizona navigates a pivotal stretch with Marte’s massive extension in mind.
British actor Richard E Grant says he edited certain friends out of his life after they avoided him following his wife Joan Washington’s death in 2021. Washington, a dialect coach, died at 74 eight months after a lung cancer diagnosis. Grant notes he will never forgive those who distanced themselves and even cut ties with a longtime friend over a brutal email. He still writes to Washington every night and has not pursued companionship since, a stance reinforced by his daughter’s questions about whether the friendship was genuine in the first place.
The Buffalo Bills publicly expressed condolences and offered support to defensive tackle Ed Oliver after the death of his 2-year-old son.
Kate Beckinsale addressed online criticism of her changing appearance by explaining that grief from her mother's death and an autoimmune condition called mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) have affected her weight, and she urged followers to be kind rather than judging bodies.
The Gillam family confirmed that Pete and Fran Gillam, British residents of Bedar, died in the southern Spain wildfires; the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is supporting affected families as authorities evacuated more than 1,000 residents around Los Gallardos and Bedar. The blaze in Almería province has now been contained, having burned about 7,000 hectares, with at least 13 people killed, including five believed to be Britons and a 93-year-old woman.
A Wirral family copes with a terminal cancer diagnosis after dad (Chris Capstick, 40) is told the disease is terminal. Their six-year-old daughter Isabella wrote a rhyming picture book from her own perspective about “daddy’s little monsters,” keeping the term even from her dad on purpose. What began as a family project is now for sale on Amazon, with 138 copies sold in a week, and aims to help other children understand what’s happening. Health professionals advise simple, ongoing conversations with children, using age-appropriate language and reassuring routines to ease fear and encourage questions.
Prince Harry wrapped up his UK visit by visiting Scotty's Little Soldiers, where he spoke with bereaved military children about marking anniversaries and coping with grief. He underscored that exercise, time in nature, talking with others, and moments of humor—like his lemon drizzle cake tradition on his mother’s death anniversary—help manage stress. He urged openness about difficult days, emphasizing that sharing feelings and staying active can aid healing.
New Yorkers are joining Grief, Sweat, & Tears, a program that pairs barre and spin with a post-workout space for people coping with loss. Founded by Betsy Kaplan after her father’s suicide, the sessions let attendees share stories in a non-clinical setting, helping them feel understood and less isolated, with growing demand and plans to expand to more studios.
A 56-year-old UK woman, Wendy Duffy from the West Midlands, died at Basel’s Pegasos clinic in Switzerland by assisted suicide four years after her son’s death; she had previously attempted suicide and paid about £10,000 for the procedure. The case comes as proposed UK legislation on assisted dying failed to become law, prompting debate, with Pegasos founder calling the death a 'sane suicide.' The piece also notes international context, including a 2024 Dutch case granting assisted dying for unbearable mental suffering.
Online speculation about a supposed network of ‘missing scientists’ tied to sensitive research has drawn FBI and congressional scrutiny, but families say the theories are hurtful and unfounded. The cases span various roles and institutions, including Caltech, MIT, and Los Alamos, with some killings having clear explanations. Authorities warn there’s no proven connected pattern, urging focus on facts and respecting the victims’ memories.
Mary Cosby’s son Robert Jr. died at 23. Mary and husband Robert Cosby Sr. shared a statement saying he’s been called home to the Lord and asked for prayers as they grieve, with condolences from Bravo and Andy Cohen.
Martin Short postponed dates on the Steve Martin & Martin Short tour after his 42-year-old daughter Katherine Hartley Short died; Milwaukee and Minneapolis shows were rescheduled, with tickets honored for future dates. A representative asked for privacy as authorities investigated a possible suicide at a Hollywood Hills residence, and Katherine was a licensed clinical social worker involved in mental health advocacy.
Martin Short postponed the Milwaukee stop and two Minneapolis shows of The Best of Steve Martin & Martin Short tour after the death of his daughter Katherine Elizabeth Short; the March 13 Washington, DC show remains on schedule, with tickets honored for a future date as the Short family asks for privacy.
Cori Broadus, Snoop Dogg's daughter, announced the death of her 10-month-old daughter Codi Dreaux, who spent months in the NICU after a February 2025 premature birth and had recently been brought home; the family, including fiancé Wayne Deuce, mourns the loss while reflecting on the baby's NICU journey and the pregnancy complications (HELLP syndrome).