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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter’s grandson on Tuesday fondly remembered her as a public servant, fierce advocate for multiple causes and a woman who was “like everyone else’s grandma” during a memorial service in Georgia. Jason Carter delivered one of many tributes to Rosalynn Carter, eliciting laughter regularly during some of the lighter moments in the day’s proceedings, including when he acknowledged each of the living first ladies in the audience.

Former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter’s grandson said the couple is “coming to the end,” but remain together and in love. Carter entered into hospice care earlier this year, his charity, The Carter Center, announced in February. In May, the former first lady was diagnosed with dementia. Jason Carter, his grandson, is the chairman of the Carter Center and told USA Today Thursday that they are happy. “They are together. They are at home. They are in love, and I don’t think anyone gets more than that,” he said. “I mean, it’s a perfect situation for...

The 20-year-old 'Percocet Princess' who allegedly sold Robert De Niro's grandson drugs before his death warned him that they could potentially kill him before she sold him the pills. Sophia Haley Marks, 20, is accused of selling 19-year-old Leandro De Niro Rodriguez drugs shortly before he was found dead in his New York City apartment. Marks, who has been nicknamed 'the Percocet Princess', was arrested Thursday night at around 6 p.m. in an NYPD undercover sting operation, according to the New York Post. Legal documents say that police found pills at the scene where Rodriguez died and used the teenager's...

Drena De Niro's son Leandro De Niro Rodriguez has died, the actress — whose father is legendary actor Robert De Niro — shared on Instagram Sunday night. In an emotional post, the 51-year-old actress wrote: “My beautiful sweet angel. I have loved you beyond words or description from the moment I felt you in my belly. “You have been my joy my heart and all that was ever pure and real in my life. I wish I was with you right now. I wish I was with you. I don’t know how to live without you but I’ll try to...

In the three months since Jimmy Carter entered hospice, the 98-year-old former president is enjoying visits from family members, fielding updates on his humanitarian foundation and eating peanut butter ice cream at the modest single-story home in Georgia he shares with his wife, his grandson said. Carter’s grandson Jason Carter provided the update on his grandfather after the 39th president entered end-of-life care at his Plains home in February “instead of additional medical intervention” after a series of short hospital stays. “They’re just meeting with family right now, but they’re doing it in the best possible way: the two of...

Turkeys were talking on the first two days of the hunt, responding to calls issued from a well-camouflaged blind. None were coming in close enough to be within shotgun range or to be visible. It was the last day for the six-year-old to hunt, Sunday morning on April 23, 2023. He was going back home, a hundred miles away, after church. There were a few hours from dawn to getting ready for church. Church started at 10:00 a.m.The frost was thick on the roofs of the vehicles parked in the drive in front of the 50-year-old house. This correspondent wished...

The grandson of the white octogenarian charged with shooting Ralph Yarl after the black teen rang his doorbell by mistake said the “crazy” encounter “never should have happened.” Suspect Andrew Lester’s grandson Daniel Ludwig told The Daily Beast that he has often been in the same situation as Yarl, who mistakenly went to the wrong address in Kansas City to pick up his twin brothers. “I’d go to visit my grandpa, and I would get lost on those streets,” he said. “It’s easy to do. They all look the same and everything.” The grandson added: “It’s just crazy. I wish...

Musician Joseph "Jo Mersa" Marley, the grandson of reggae superstar Bob Marley, is dead at 31. The Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness, confirmed the news on his Twitter. He wrote in part, "My heartfelt sympathies to Joseph’s friends and associates and to the Reggae music fraternity and fans everywhere. His untimely passing at the young age of 31y.o. is a huge loss to the music as we look to the next generation." "May he find Eternal Peace as we mourn his loss during this season of goodwill when we celebrate with family and friends our love for each other."...

The gunman who allegedly killed five people at a Colorado LGBTQ club is reportedly the grandson of a Republican California lawmaker who compared the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol to the Revolutionary War. Accused gunman Anderson Lee Aldrich’s mother has been identified by multiple news outlets as Laura Voepel, whose father is Randy Voepel, 71, a state assemblyman who lost his seat in the midterm elections, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported. The politician, who has represented the 71st District since 2016, was assailed last year when he compared the Jan. 6 insurrection to the American Revolutionary War. “This...

My ten year old grandson has collapsed and was getting CRP about 20 minutes ago He is in a hospital in New Jersey now. I don't know anymore Please pray for James and his parents Jessica and Liam.

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The grandson of late evangelist Billy Graham is hospitalized in critical condition with COVID-19, relatives said. Jonathan Lotz, who reportedly worked with his grandfather from 1994 through 2002, was in an ICU at an undisclosed hospital Sunday, according to a Facebook post by his mother. “Pray he will not have to go on a ventilator, that his oxygen levels would increase, that his lungs will be strengthened, healed and that his health will be fully restored — with no long-term complications,” wrote Anne Graham Lotz, one of the Rev. Billy Graham’s five children. “My heart is filled with gratitude for...

A young man sits behind a piano and plays the first few notes to the beautiful ballad “Somewhere over the Rainbow” from the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. His silver-haired grandma sits in a wheelchair near him, ready to add the magic with her golden voice. Mind it; the music they create will take you to a wonderland in no time! Doug Manor, of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, shared this music video of his son Trevor and the young man’s granny Gwen Gustafson on YouTube in July 2017. Perhaps Gwen knows the melody all too well; after all, she...

Justice Scalia's children and grandchildren have paid tribute to him while his doctor has raised questions about the veteran jurist's health. The 79-year-old, who sat on the Supreme Court bench for 20 years, is believed to have had a history of heart problems, high blood pressure and was too weak to have a shoulder operation. He was found dead at a ranch in Texas during a retreat with friends and admirers, prompting a flood of tributes from his loved ones. Many uploaded pictures of him holding his grandchildren in more relaxed settings, away from the courtroom. His grand-son Antonin 'Nino'...

Just got a call that our Grandson collapsed to the floor while getting ready to go to Thanksgiving Dinner. Father thought he was playing and realized that was not the case. Got him awake and asked what happened and Grandson answered "I don't know" and then went out again. Transported to Hospital by EMS and are waiting further update/info. Prayers would be greatly appreciated for Him and the Family. His name is Josh. I have one Grandmother here that is freaking out due to lack of info. We are 10 hours away.

I take this story and and I really going to be my five year old grandson -- as I was leaving San Francisco yesterday sent to -- maybe. -- War with Syria. Yes what was the area know what was here next yourself and warns that warming we're not -- -- -- over time that. Action. And yes. A -- -- I civil what do you think he says I think no war I said well I generally agree with that. Let you know they've killed. Hundreds of children. They killed hundreds of children and he said -- -- yourself....

NANCY PELOSI: I'll tell you this story and then I really do have to go. My five-year-old grandson, as I was leaving San Francisco yesterday, he said to me, Mimi, my name, Mimi, war with Syria, are you yes war with Syria, no, war with Syria. And he's five years old. We're not talking about war; we're talking about action. Yes war with Syria, no with war in Syria. I said, 'Well, what do you think?' He said, 'I think no war.' I said, 'Well, I generally agree with that but you know, they have killed hundreds of children, they've...

Grandson just came home with his first car, and his first monthly payment! He is one proud kid, 21 on the 4th of next month.Photo from the edge of Swampsniper's swamp!