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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Influencer Chloe Szepanowski suffers devastating family loss as she shares heartbreaking photo with her followers
Chloe Szepanowski shared a devastating family loss with her followers on Friday. The YouTube star, 26, posted a heartbreaking image to her Instagram Stories, revealing her grandfather had sadly died. Posting a picture of his coffin lying in the back of a hearse alongside a photograph of her loved one, Chloe wrote: 'Rest in peace Poppy Szepanowski.' Family members could be seen looking on in mourning. Chloe last posted about her grandparents in September 2023 when she hosted them at her home for 'tea and baked sweets'. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Sharing a reel of photos of the happy family together, she wrote at the time: 'We hosted a morning tea for my grandparents and sisters, nieces and nephews. 'The fam has grown so much it's so beautiful! I remember as a little girl I would go over to nanna and poppas house all the time and have tea and biscuits! 'Today I got to do that for them. Home made scones and tea (teapots passed down from my great nanna)... it's definitely in my blood to enjoy a tea and baked sweets.' The tragic news comes almost a year after Chloe and her partner Mitch Orval announced they are officially engaged. Last year, Szepanowski and Mitch Orval announced they are officially engaged. Mitch, 28, got down on one knee and proposed to the model during a getaway at Tiwi Island Retreat in the Northern Territory. A clip shared to social media shows the couple enjoyed a drink on a sandy beach before Mitch's surprise proposal. The model couldn't hide her shock and excitement as she said yes. The couple, who have been together for nine years, immediately shared a passionate kiss and embrace while their son Arti looked on. 'We're getting married @mitchellorval. Special place forever @tiwiislandretreat,' Chloe captioned the post. The romantic scene, shared to Instagram, quickly garnered a flood of congratulations from friends and fans. 'Congratulations, my smile is so big at your lil jump when he got down,' one user wrote. 'This bought tears to my eyes. Love how you two have navigated your lives, your love for each other and your beautiful boys and your faith in god,' another commented. 'I'm sooo happy for you guys, seeing your relationship since the start and to now is so beautiful. always love you guys,' a third said. Mitch and Chloe are popular social media influencers and have a combined Instagram following of close to a million. The couple share two sons, Arti, four, and Sunny, two.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Mum of Thai crash victim killed in US
An Australian woman killed in a horror traffic accident in the US has been remembered as the 'rock' of her family who was 'adored by all who knew her'. Julie Fitzsimons, 65, was killed when she was struck by a vehicle across from Wyoming Rib & Chop House in Sheridan, Wyoming, according to local media. The Sheridan Press reported that Ms Fitzsimons died of blunt force trauma after she was rushed to Sheridan Memorial Hospital, where she pronounced dead. Ms Fitzsimons' daughter Kate Fitzsimons broke the news on Friday in a post to the Nicole Fitzsimons Foundation Instagram account, a charity run by the pair. 'With broken hearts we share the devastating news that we lost our beautiful Mum and the heartbeat of Nicole's Foundation, Julie Fitzsimons, in an accident yesterday,' Kate wrote. 'She was the rock of our family, a joy to be around and adored by all who knew her. 'We are absolutely shattered and ask for space as we navigate the difficult process of bringing her back home. Once we are ready, we will share more details on her celebration of life. 'For now, we find some solace in knowing she's reunited with her beloved daughter, Nicole. The Fitzy family will never be the same, but we will rebuild once again in their honour – just like they would want us to.' Kate is director and presenter at the Nicole Fitzsimons Foundation, a charity set up in honour of her sister who was killed in a motorbike accident in Thailand. The charity aims to provide travel safety education for young travellers as well as financial assistance for young Australians in the performing arts and sport.
News.com.au
3 days ago
- Health
- News.com.au
Mother of Nicole Fitzsimons killed in Thailand crash dies after being hit by car in US
An Australian woman killed in a horror traffic accident in the US has been remembered as the 'rock' of her family who was 'adored by all who knew her'. Julie Fitzsimons, 65, was killed when she was struck by a vehicle across from Wyoming Rib & Chop House in Sheridan, Wyoming, according to local media. The Sheridan Press reported that Ms Fitzsimons died of blunt force trauma after she was rushed to Sheridan Memorial Hospital, where she pronounced dead. Ms Fitzsimons' daughter Kate Fitzsimons broke the news on Friday in a post to the Nicole Fitzsimons Foundation Instagram account, a charity run by the pair. 'With broken hearts we share the devastating news that we lost our beautiful Mum and the heartbeat of Nicole's Foundation, Julie Fitzsimons, in an accident yesterday,' Kate wrote. 'She was the rock of our family, a joy to be around and adored by all who knew her. 'We are absolutely shattered and ask for space as we navigate the difficult process of bringing her back home. Once we are ready, we will share more details on her celebration of life. 'For now, we find some solace in knowing she's reunited with her beloved daughter, Nicole. The Fitzy family will never be the same, but we will rebuild once again in their honour – just like they would want us to.' Kate is director and presenter at the Nicole Fitzsimons Foundation, a charity set up in honour of her sister who was killed in a motorbike accident in Thailand. The charity aims to provide travel safety education for young travellers as well as financial assistance for young Australians in the performing arts and sport.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kaia Gerber shares heartbreaking tribute to 'my forever best friend' after devastating family loss
Kaia Gerber broke her silence just days after her mother Cindy Crawford revealed their devastating family loss. The supermodel and actress, 23, shared a heartbreaking tribute to her 'forever best friend' — their 17-year-old family dog Widget. Her post comes after her brother Presley Gerber shared a tribute for their beloved family pet and their mom shared the tragic news. On Tuesday, the Saturday Night star took to Instagram to share a video of her kissing her childhood pet. 'Saying goodbye to my forever best friend,' she wrote alongside the black-and-white video. 'Thank you for seventeen joyful years tiny dancer.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The supermodel and actress, 23, shared a heartbreaking tribute to her 'forever best friend' — their 17-year-old family dog Widget. On Tuesday, the Saturday Night star took to Instagram to share a video of her kissing her childhood pet Last week, Gerber's mom Crawford shared the sad news that Widget died on May 22. The supermodel, 59, shared throwback photos with their precious pooch and wrote a sweet caption dedicated to Widget. 'I didn't grow up with dogs and, in fact, had been afraid of dogs since I was little as I got bit twice as a young girl,' she wrote. 'After I had kids, I knew I didn't want to pass my fear of dogs along to them, so we got two small dogs — that weren't too scary ;).' She added: 'What I didn't know was how much fun having little furry friends adds to family life. 'I loved watching my kids chase our dogs around or dress them up or just cuddle up together on the couch,' Crawford wrote. 'And as my kids grew older, and our dogs too, their friendly presence continued to bring joy to our lives.' She also revealed Widget's sister, their other family pet Sugar, previously died too. 'Wow today is a trip... I'm going to miss you Widget I love you so much and I'm going to hold you're [sic] spirit close to me forever fly high angel.' 'We had to say goodbye to our little girl Widget yesterday,' she wrote as she concluded her caption. 'She was a puppy for 17 years and we will miss her. Hopefully she is eating endless snacks with her "sister" Sugar somewhere in doggy heaven.' Kaia's brother Presley, Crawford and Rande Gerber's son, also shared a tribute to their beloved Shih Tzu. He shared a throwback photo of him with Widget and wrote: 'The two blondes in the fam.' Alongside a more recent snap of their dog, he penned a heartbreaking caption: 'Wow today is a trip... 'I'm going to miss you Widget I love you so much and I'm going to hold you're [sic] spirit close to me forever fly high angel.'
The Independent
25-05-2025
- The Independent
Floral tributes left at scene of house fire where mother and three children died
Floral tributes have been left at the scene of a house fire where a mother and three of her children died in north-west London. A 43-year-old woman and three of her children, a 15-year-old girl and two boys aged eight and four, died at the scene of the blaze which gutted two homes in Tillett Close, Stonebridge, in the early hours of Saturday. A 41-year-old man was arrested in the early hours outside the houses and remained in custody on Saturday afternoon. On Sunday morning, the road outside the terraced houses remained cordoned off, with two fire engines still at the scene. Bunches of flowers and a blue teddy bear were left near to the homes and crews wearing helmets and respiratory equipment were seen building scaffolding against the burnt out buildings. Neighbours said the family are of Pakistani origin and had lived on Tillett Close, in the Brent area, for a long time. Firefighters said the mother and one of her children were rescued from the second floor but declared dead by air ambulance crews. The other two children who were declared dead were found inside the property as crews tackled the blaze, London Fire Brigade (LFB) said. Neighbour Cecilia Marquis, 60, said she was 'stunned by the devastation' of the blaze. Ms Marquis, who is a caterer at Brentford FC and witnessed the fire in her street, said: 'This will leave a devastating impact.' A woman in her 70s and a teenage girl who were both members of the family were taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service (LAS), police said. There has been no update on their condition. In a statement on Saturday, Superintendent Steve Allen, from the Metropolitan Police's local policing team in north-west London, said detectives are leading the ongoing investigation into the cause of the fire. 'Despite the efforts of the emergency services, I can confirm a woman and three of her children died at the scene. 'A further two members of the same family were taken to hospital and continue to receive treatment. 'The wider family have been informed, and officers will continue to support them at this incredibly difficult time. He added: 'I recognise the significant impact this incident has had on the community.'
