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Alex Trebek holds back tears after reading ‘Jeopardy!’ contestant’s surprise answer

Legendary Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek has been fighting a tough battle with stage IV pancreatic cancer for the past few months. Defying the low survival rates, he’s been hanging tough, continuing to host the show ...

Patrick Swayze’s widow recalls the star’s last words to her 10 years after his death

He had a style and charisma like no other. There have been thousands, even millions, of us who longed for him for several decades after he broke through in Dirty Dancing. Yes, Patrick Swayze forever earned ...

Alex Trebek returns to host next season of ‘Jeopardy!’ and announces he’s finished chemotherapy

Yesterday the Jeopardy! social media accounts shared a video excitedly announcing that “Alex is Back!” offering footage of the beloved host’s return for another season that just a few months ago seemed unlikely. “It’s another day at ...

Jerry Maren, last living ‘Wizard of Oz’ munchkin, dies aged 98

Jerry Maren, The Last known surviving munchkin (the Lollipop League) from #TheWizardOfOz, passed away in May. RIP. pic.twitter.com/uGOk8h4dDk — Channing Thomson (@CHANNINGPOSTERS) June 6, 2018 Born Gerard Marenghi on January 24, 1920 in Boston, Massachusetts, ...

Dead dad sends daughter flowers every year on birthday – this year, his final note is heartbreaking

In November last year, Sellers celebrated turning 21 by uploading a heartwarming tweet that has since become a viral hit. It read: “My dad passed away when I was 16 from cancer and before he died ...

Late mother’s video messages to daughter stolen – one month later see the moment they’re returned

When Dawn Kristof passed away, the one thing she could take comfort in was that her daughter would grow up knowing the sound of her voice. During her fight with pancreatic cancer, Dawn filmed a ...

Greedy developers try to trick grandma out of her house – her revenge is gold

CBSN What no one knew was that Edith had an unexpected friend on the project. Barry Martin, the construction project manager, knocked on her door one day, and he and Edith soon became good friends. ...

Kate Middleton makes rare appearance, fans spot worrying detail on arm

Fans of the Royal Family were thrilled to see Kate Middleton make a rare appearance at Wimbledon in the middle of July, but many are concerned the Princess of Wales is “super thin” and that ...

Why Dirty Dancing beauty Cynthia Rhodes retired at the height of her career

When Cynthia Rhodes wasn’t Staying Alive on the dance floor with John Travolta, she was Dirty Dancing with Patrick Swayze. Boasting a legacy of screen roles in touchstone dance dramas of the 1980s, Rhodes, who’s ...

Grandson takes grandma to prom to make good memories in her final months of life

Prom is a special night in every teenager’s life. And the decision of who to go to prom with is also a major one. This teenage boy, who was best friends with his grandmother knew ...