Category: RIP

Ice Road Truckers star Darrell Ward laid to rest as plane crash investigation continues

September 7, 2016 Darrell Ward, Funerals, Ice Road Truckers, RIP
The Darrell Ward funeral was reportedly a somber affair this past weekend, and took place while what's expected to be a long investigation into the plane crash that took Ward's life began in earnest. The Ice Road Truckers' family reached out to fans to thank them for their many tributes to the 52-year-old trucker and reality TV star, and to reiterate that a public memorial service is forthcoming.
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Memorial and funeral details announced for Ice Road Truckers’ Darrell Ward

September 1, 2016 Funerals, Ice Road Truckers, Reality TV, RIP
Did Darrell Ward die? The horrible question is on the lips of shocked Ice Road Truckers fans, many of whom are only just now learning of the tragedy that took the life of Ward and a friend earlier this week. Tributes to the Montana Legend continue to pour in over social media, and Ward's family has just announced the details of his funeral service. Read for more information, including where to go to share your own tribute.
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Darrell Ward of Ice Road Truckers killed in tragic plane crash

August 29, 2016 Ice Road Truckers, News, Reality TV, RIP
Darrell Ward, of History's hit Ice Road Truckers, was killed in a plane crash in rural Montana late Sunday night. Though details about the crash are still emerging, both History and the Federal Aviation Administration have confirmed the crash and the casualties. Read on for the latest, as well as a heartbreaking letter of remembrance from Darrel's daughter.
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Courtney Stodden shares message for baby lost to miscarriage

July 28, 2016 Courtney Stodden, Doug Hutchison, RIP
Ten days ago, Courtney Stodden revealed that she had lost her baby due to a miscarriage, and at the time her rep said that she and husband Doug were at a loss for words. Since that time, Courtney has found at least some words to express her grief, and she shared them on social media late Wednesday night along with the message: "❤️my heart is broken but I love you angel."
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American Idol stars react to Rickey Smith’s death from DUI driver crash on Friday

May 7, 2016 American Idol, Clay Aiken, Paula Abdul, RIP, Ruben Studdard
American Idol stars, judges, and producers react to the passing of Season 2 finalist Rickey Smith, who died early Friday morning after a head-on collision with a vehicle going the wrong way on the Interstate. That driver was later hospitalized then booked for DUI. Also, there is a link for the GoFundMe page set up to raise money for Rickey's family, which includes two kids.
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Daisy Lewellyn’s family issues statement, Andy Cohen pays tribute on WWHL

April 11, 2016 Andy Cohen, Blood Sweat and Heels, Cancer, Daisy Lewellyn, RIP
The family of Blood, Sweat, and Heels star Daisy Lewellyn issues a statement thanking friends, family, and fans for their support after Daisy passed away on Friday from cancer at the age of 36. The statement includes funeral details as well as information on how to donate to the Daisy Lewellyn Scholarship Fund in her honor. Also, Andy Cohen pays tribute to Daisy on WWHL with a personal statement and a memorial video.
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Karen Gravano and Brittany Fogarty address claims they were banned from Big Ang’s funeral

February 22, 2016 Big Ang, Karen Gravano, Mob Wives, RIP, Rumors
Mob Wives' Angela "Big Ang" Raiola was laid to rest this past weekend, but the Big Ang funeral was not without its fair share of off-camera drama. Thanks to a series of reports about alleged infighting and bad blood between members of organized crime families, a series of reports stated that Big Ang's Mob Wives co-stars Karen Gravano and Brittany Fogarty were both banned from attending the Big Ang funeral. Both women took to social media to refute and explain the claims–but only one of them was able to bid Big Ang farewell.
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