All articles tagged with #grandmother
Police say Amy Steadman, 64, poisoned her daughter and four grandchildren in Mechanicville, New York, before killing herself; a handwritten note and multiple prescriptions were found linking her to the deaths, and autopsy notes suggest a child may have died from fatal sharp-force injuries. The children's father, Brady Harmon, says the custody fight and a failing system left him unable to protect his family.
A grieving father, Brady Harmon, says his four children—Harper (13), Hudson (11), and twins Gavin and Gracelynn (10)—appeared ‘happy’ during a roughly 15-minute FaceTime on June 7, as investigators probe their grandmother, Amy Steadman, in a mass poisoning that also killed the children's mother, Sarah Myers, in an upstate New York apartment. Harmon, who had recently won custody, planned to reunite with them in Utah for 60 days starting July 1 before authorities found the bodies; investigators have recovered a handwritten note and other evidence suggesting Steadman’s involvement.
A career waitress left her grandson a priceless inheritance in the form of a vase packed with 7,679 quarters (about $1,919.75), turning decades of hard work into a tangible lesson about saving, value, and family—an unexpected gift that fuels both sentiment and financial wisdom.
Demi Moore, 63, marked Mother’s Day with a multi‑generational post: a leopard‑print string bikini photo cuddling her granddaughter Louetta, plus throwback shots with her daughters Rumer, Scout and Tallulah, celebrating motherhood across generations and noting her role as a grandmother.
Dakota Sweeney, identified as West Wilson’s cousin, was arrested in Carrollton, Missouri and charged with first‑degree murder and armed criminal action in the 75‑year‑old Gayle R. Wilson’s death. A witness said Sweeney shot Gayle after a dispute about chores, following about 30 minutes on separate couches in the home. Sweeney is being held at Caldwell County Jail, with a bond hearing set for May 6; Gayle’s obituary lists Wilson and Sweeney as her grandchildren, and TMZ notes Gayle was a stepmother to Wilson’s father and Sweeney’s mother. The Cut says it will update as more details emerge.
In Boston, 95-year-old Rosalie Julian stars on the Instagram account @riskyandthegiantpeach, where her warm, chatty interactions with two golden retrievers—Risky and Peach—have attracted a large following and offered a comforting, feel-good counterpoint to daily doomscrolling.
Sheinelle Jones announced the passing of her grandmother, Josephine, at age 96, just months after her husband's death, sharing heartfelt memories and honoring her grandmother's legacy on Instagram.
A Dunfermline grandmother known as EpicGamerGrandma on TikTok, with 2.4 million followers, has died at age 78 after suffering a stroke, leaving behind a legacy of joyful videos and inspiring many with her vibrant online presence and life story.
Lady Gaga's grandmother, Angelina Calderone Germanotta, passed away at age 94, just shy of her 95th birthday, and was a beloved matriarch with a close bond to Gaga, who has not yet publicly commented on her death.
Gabrielle Anwar, a former Hollywood actress, shares her journey of overcoming bipolar disorder, rebuilding her relationship with her daughter, and embracing her role as a loving grandmother, finding healing and purpose in her later years.
Joanna Lumley, known for her roles in Absolutely Fabulous and other films, plays Wednesday's grandmother, Hester Frump, in Netflix's Wednesday season 2, bringing her iconic presence to the series as a wealthy, formidable matriarch.
58-year-old grandmother of 12, DonnaJean Wilde, broke the women's world record for the longest plank held, maintaining the position for 4 hours, 30 minutes, and 11 seconds, surpassing the previous record by 10 minutes. Despite chronic pain from transverse myelitis, she persevered, with her grandchildren as her main motivator. Wilde spent years training, planking for up to three hours daily, and credits her ability to endure the pain to her chronic condition.
DonnaJean Wilde, a 58-year-old grandmother of 12 from Alberta, Canada, broke the Guinness World Record for the longest time in an abdominal plank position for a female, holding the plank for over 4 hours and 30 minutes. She typically planks for up to three hours every day and upped her regimen to six hours ahead of the record-breaking day. Despite chronic pain in her hands and arms, she persevered and attributed her success to staying focused and calm during the challenging feat.
Derek and Julianne Hough are mourning the recent death of their grandmother, with Derek sharing an emotional tribute on Instagram describing her as a beloved matriarch and expressing gratitude for the moments they shared. Fans offered condolences, and Julianne also paid tribute on Instagram Stories. This comes as Derek's wife, Hayley Erbert, is still recovering from emergency surgery in December.
Katie Couric becomes a grandmother as her daughter Ellie Monahan gives birth to a baby boy named John Albert Dobrosky, who will be called Jay in honor of Couric's late husband. Couric expresses mixed emotions, describing the naming as "both moving and bittersweet" as it reminds her of the milestones her husband has missed. She shares her excitement and pride in her daughter and son-in-law, and reflects on the significance of the moment.