Making his mark! Kodi Smit-McPhee is the breakout star of Power of the Dog, earning a 2022 Golden Globes, SAG Awards and Oscars nomination for his role.
10.02.2022 - 20:29 / hollywoodlife.com
Another former star of My 600-lb Life has died. Season 7 alum Destinee LaShaee passed away at the age of 30. Her brother Wayne Compton confirmed Destinee’s death via Facebook on Feb. 8, the day after the anniversary of their sibling Destiny‘s death. “I’m sorry bro, I accept you for who you are, I accept every flaw that come with you, I’m sorry you felt alone, I’m sorry you felt you had nobody else to turn too, I’m sorry you felt you had no other option Destiny wouldn’t of wanted this, lord why keep taking my siblings away, how much can I take,” Wayne wrote. A cause of death hasn’t been confirmed.
Destinee’s brave story on the TLC reality showtouched the hearts of viewers. Here’s everything to know about Destinee and her appearance on My 600-lb Life.
Destinee made history on My 600-lb Life as the first transgender star. She was born Matthew Ventress. Her historic appearance on the show was praised by fans, who rooted for Destinee and her story. Her episode aired on March 6, 2019.
Related GalleryDestinee was open about her mental health struggles on My 600-lb Life. “I have so much that i want to do and need to do, and I just can’t believe this is my life now. Where I just lay here all day and wait for food,” she said on the episode. “I don’t see any of my family and friends, unless they come to see me. And it’s mostly only my sister or mom.” Destinee added, “I feel like all I’m constantly doing is trying to escape my depression and pain at this point. Food is the only thing I can turn to to do that.” Destinee also hinted at struggling with depression in various Instagram posts before her death. “Gracefully Broken,” she wrote in a Jan. 30 post, which marked her final IG share before passing. Earlier that month, she
Making his mark! Kodi Smit-McPhee is the breakout star of Power of the Dog, earning a 2022 Golden Globes, SAG Awards and Oscars nomination for his role.
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services.
Golden Buzzer from Simon Cowell on the US variety show after sharing her emotional story and delivering a stunning audition performance. She was forced to withdraw from AGT mid series in order to focus on her health full-time. @_nightbirde was such a bright inspirational light in all our lives.
America's Got Talent star Nightbirde has passed away at the age of 31 following her brave battle with cancer, TMZ reports.The publication reported on Monday that the talented singer had died on Sunday.Nightbirde – real name Jane Marczewski - appeared on the 2021 series of AGT, captivating the judges and viewers around the world with her original song, It's Okay, in her first audition.VIDEO: Nightbirde's emotional audition on America's Got Talent The song received a standing ovation from the judges, while Simon Cowell was overcome with emotion as he heard Nightbirde's brave story, and put her through to the semi-finals with the Golden Buzzer.Unfortunately, Nightbirde was forced to leave the competition early to focus on her health, but still appeared via video link on the show ahead of the finale. Nightbirde passed away aged 31In her last Instagram post shared five weeks ago, the singer updated fans on her health.She wrote: "Honestly, things have been pretty brutal.
British YouTube star Jamal Edwards has died at the age of 31.
to join PrettyLittleThing as their creative director last year, Molly-Mae Hague helmed the brand’s first-ever catwalk show last night (Wednesday 16 February) and while the show was a massive success – with the likes of Tommy Fury, Maura Higgins and Ellie Brown supporting her from the front row – the night didn’t go off without controversy as protestors gathered outside.A protest was staged outside The Londoner Hotel, where PLT’s show was being held, to campaign for sustainability and higher pay for the brand’s factory workers. According to reports, a group of around 20 people gathered outside the venue holding signs and shouting into microphones.Among the protestors was Love Island 2021 star Brett Staniland who was seen holding a sign which said, “There’s nothing ‘pretty’ about wage theft.”One onlooker told The Sun, “I was so shocked to see Brett here - he went on a show sponsored by fast fashion.“But he was there holding a sign saying 'Pretty Little Thief' and shouting about how ‘shameful’ it was we were all in attendance.
Jack Smethurst, best known for starring in sitcom Love Thy Neighbour, has died aged 89. The actor was surrounded by his family when he died peacefully, according to the Daily Star. Jack played the bigoted Eddie Booth in the controversial 1970s comedy, alongside EastEnders star Rudolph Walker.
Former Love Island star Brett Staniland staged a protest over fast fashion outside Molly-Mae Hague's PrettyLittleThing show. As Molly-Mae, 22, showed off her collection debut with the online fashion retailer at the Londoner Hotel on Wednesday night, outside the event, anger was mounting as protestors took issue with Boohoo Fashion Group, which owns PLT. One of those holding signs and speaking through a microphone to condemn the company was reality star Brett, who also spoke exclusively to OK! about Boohoo's contribution to the climate crisis as one of the "biggest in the world".
BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Saffron Barker "nearly died" filming a new TV show. Saffron says she was "covered in bruises" while filming dangerous stunts. The BBC Strictly fave is set to star in the Real Dirty Dancing.
Love Island star Chris Hughes has opened up about being involved in a car crash on the motorway earlier this week which left him suffering a neck injury.The 2017 Islander broke the news to fans on his Instagram story yesterday as he shared footage of him waiting by the side of the road in the aftermath of the accident.Chris also posted a picture of a “get well pack” that his girlfriend Annabel Dimmock had left for him after he was left with a “sore” neck from the crash, which left his car worse for wear.Alongside a picture of some painkillers, a bottle of muscle rub and a drink, as well as a handwritten note from Annabel which read, “For my brave boy,” Chris wrote, “Had a crash on the motorway last night and my car’s in a sorry state, neck’s sore but home to this
Destinee Lashaee, who was the first trans castmember of the TLC reality hit My 600-lb Life, has died at 30, according to a family member’s social media post. No cause of death was given.
Destinee LaShaee, the first transgender star of My 600-Lb. Life, who also went by Matthew Ventress, has sadly passed away.
A major loss. Destinee LaShaee, the first transgender star of My 600-Lb. Life, has died. She was 30 years old.