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Elderly woman dies days after breaking skydiving record – she was 104

A woman who broke the world record for the oldest person to skydive has sadly died mere days after accomplishing the amazing feat. Dorothy Hoffner, 104, from northern Illinois, embarked on a journey that would ...

This little girl overcame disability to become a world famous singer – see her amazing transformation

Most people would agree that this legendary Hollywood star has had an extraordinary career in the limelight, but not many know about her humble beginnings, and how she overcame a disability to become the icon ...

World’s youngest mom had a baby aged just 5 – her life story is truly tragic

We’ve come across our fair share of eyebrow-raising tales over the years here at Newsner, but the majority of them pale in comparison to that of Lina Medina. Haven’t heard her name? You’re not alone, ...

Celine Dion condition continues to deteriorate – she cancels her entire world tour 

World-renowned superstar Céline Dion continues to struggle with her health, with the artist having announced that she is canceling her entire upcoming world tour. ”I’m so sorry to disappoint all of you once again…,” she ...

Liv Tyler’s world was rocked when the puzzling paternity of her real dad was revealed

As a child Liv Tyler’s nightly routine included tucking in her teddy bears and having a conversation with the poster of Steven Tyler, the Aerosmith frontman, that was hanging over her bed. She didn’t know ...

Gene Wilder kept his Alzheimer’s a secret to the grave – he couldn’t bear the idea of one less smile in the world

When one thinks of Gene Wilder, it’s impossible not to consider his major 1971 success as Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.  Yet despite his work as an actor, Wilder also became a great ...

Celine Dion’s sister speaks out after the world-famous artist was diagnosed with rare neurological disorder

In December, Celine Dion announced that she had been diagnosed with a “one in a million” neurological disorder, forcing her to take a break from performing and canceling all shows of her world tour. The ...

Harrison Ford sets the record straight after fans speculate on disorder: ‘I know who the f*** I am’

At 80 years old, Harrison Ford knows exactly who he is, and the legendary actor isn’t about to let his fans tell him otherwise. Ford recently sat down with The Hollywood Reporter for an extremely ...

Sister André, French nun who was the world’s oldest person, dies at 118

Some people are blessed with extraordinarily long lives, and a lucky few even get to hold the record for the world’s oldest living person. These super seniors are a link to a long-ago past that ...

Man and his wife become world’s oldest couple – 79 years after running away to get married in secret

Love is truly one of the most unique, inexplicable forces in this world. It’s something all of us feel at one stage or another, be that towards family members, friends or pets, individuals we q43 ...