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Yahoo
4 days ago
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Country Star, 51, Mourns a Terrible Loss
Country Star, 51, Mourns a Terrible Loss originally appeared on Parade. A country star posted a tribute on Thursday, May 29, to a fallen friend of his. Mark Wills, 51, the singer behind such country hits as "Jacob's Ladder," "Places I've Never Been," "I Do (Cherish You)," "Don't Laugh at Me," "Wish You Were Here," "Back at One" and "19 Somethin'", is mourning the loss of his friend Bernard Kerik. "Sad to learn of the passing of Bernard Kerik," wrote Wills on Instagram. "I met him a couple of years ago and we stayed in touch. I hate that we will never get to enjoy some of those plans that we made. Rest easy, Sir." Kerik died May 29 at the age of 69, according to ABC News. He was the commissioner of the New York Police Department during the September 11 attacks in 2001. He later pleaded guilty to tax fraud and served three years in prison before being pardoned by President Trump. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani paid tribute to Kerik on his show Thursday, saying, "We've been together since the beginning. He's like my brother. I was a better man for having known Bernie. I certainly was a braver and stronger man.' Other tributes came pouring in as the news broke. Podcast host Gary Brugman wrote on Instagram, "I'm at a loss of words finding out that a man I've admired for decades suddenly passed away. I'm heartbroken, devastated and rattled by his death. I'm honored to have known Bernard K. Kerik and call him a friend and a bro since 2020. I'm staying prayed up for his family who loved him so much. Bernie was a role model, and became a friend and a brother to me. Rest Easy, Commissioner. Thank you for your Bravery, Service, Guidance and Friendship. We'll take it from here. 🫡." The Blue Magazine founder, Daniel Del Valle, wrote, "Today, the world, our nation, and the law enforcement community lost a remarkable leader. This was the last photo of our mentor and friend, Bernard Kerik, captured by The Blue Magazine on April 10, 2025. We are deeply grateful for the work we shared and the memories we created. His legacy will live on through our continued commitment to the values he stood for. Our deepest and sincerest condolences go out to his family during this difficult time." Country Star, 51, Mourns a Terrible Loss first appeared on Parade on May 30, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Farmer's Daughter' singer coming to Hobart Arena
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Two familiar country artists are coming to perform in the Miami Valley. At 7:30 p.m. on March 22, Rodney Atkins will be joined by Mark Willis for a performance at Hobart Arena in Troy. Spotify lists 'Watching You,' 'Farmer's Daughter,' 'Caught Up In the Country' and others as songs Atkins is known for. Willis, a Grand Ole Opry member, is known for hits like 'Places I've Never Been,' 'Wish You Were Here' and '19 Somethin,' among others. Ticket prices for the country performer range from $40 to $54, and will become available here at 10 a.m. on Jan. 31. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
