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He once reduced hopeful singers to tears with a single withering look. Now, Simon Cowell is the one being scrutinised — and his new anti-ageing secret has left fans equal parts baffled and fascinated.

The “Britain’s Got Talent” and “America’s Got Talent” mogul has been making headlines not for his notoriously cutting tongue, but for a radically altered appearance and an eyebrow-raising wellness regime that includes having his blood literally filtered and returned to his body.

Speaking to Rolling Stone in November 2025 ahead of the release of his Netflix documentary, “Simon Cowell: The Next Act”, Cowell pulled no punches when the subject of ageing came up.

“I go to this wellness clinic where they actually take your blood, they rinse it, they filter it, they put it back into your body,” he told the publication matter-of-factly. And the results, according to Cowell? Nothing short of miraculous.

“I’ve actually aged backwards by eating better, more exercise, less stress,” he declared.

The transformation has a clear turning point. Cowell had major surgery in 2020 after falling from an electric bike and breaking his back. Rather than dwelling on the incident as a setback, he has reframed it entirely.

“Breaking my back, weirdly, was a good thing, because I hadn’t realised how unfit I was,” he said. “Everything was spiralling badly down before that. So the exercise I had to do to recover and the diet change got me to where I am.”

That diet, it turns out, is both remarkably disciplined and occasionally self-sabotaged. Cowell starts each day with a green smoothie, a fruit smoothie, porridge loaded with berries, and tea — a breakfast routine substantial enough to carry him well into the afternoon.

Lunch, if it can be called that, is half a crumpet. Or, depending on the season, half a hot cross bun, or, come December, half a mince pie. That is it.

He eats dinner at five thirty — favourites include smoked haddock, fish cakes, and gluten-free chicken and mushroom pie — and describes himself plainly as someone who is “not really a foodie”.

He acknowledged that butter on the crumpet technically contradicts the strict dairy, red meat, sugar, and gluten-free regime he adopted after a health scare roughly eight years ago. His reasoning, delivered with the confidence of a man who has judged thousands of auditions, is, “I can because I’m only having half.”

On the question of how far he is willing to go in the name of longevity, Cowell has entertained some more dramatic possibilities.

“I actually was gonna freeze myself once because I thought why not?” he admitted, before explaining what changed his mind: the small detail that cryogenic revival apparently results in one returning as a disembodied floating head two thousand years from now.

He has also acknowledged using Botox and lasers, while firmly denying having had a facelift — a claim that has not gone uncontested by the public.

His face, markedly altered from how it looked in his earlier years on “American Idol” and “The X Factor”, has prompted pointed commentary online.

“Has he had a stroke 😳 his eyes are lobsided 😱😵 [sic],” one viewer gasped. Another recoiled at the overall effect, writing bluntly, “Looks like he’s made of Leggo.”

A third mourned what they saw as an irreversible change as they observed, “The procedures have spoiled him he used to be a good looking guy 😢.”

Cowell, for his part, is not entirely comfortable with what he sees in the mirror. “I look at myself sometimes and go, ‘Oh God, I look [expletive],'” he confessed. “Sometimes I think I look OK.”

What matters most to him, he said, is authenticity — a word that carries some weight coming from someone who built an empire on unfiltered honesty. “Is it real? I guess that authenticity was my main thing.”

Away from the wellness clinic and the half-crumpet lunches, Cowell says he remains the same person he has always been — consistent on and off camera, someone who has worked hard and, in his own assessment, treated people decently.

“I’ve met a lot of people who are nice on camera but are absolute monsters off camera,” he noted. “I am the same person on and off camera.”

As for how he wants to be remembered when the time eventually comes — cryogenic floating head or otherwise — Cowell said simply, “I’d like to be remembered as somebody who’s always worked hard.”

Cowell may be sanguine about the process now, but it was not always that way.

As Amomama readers may recall, the “America’s Got Talent” alum transformed his appearance so drastically through cosmetic enhancements that he eventually reached a point where even he couldn’t recognize the face staring back at him.

He built his empire by judging other people’s looks, voices, and star potential — but Simon Cowell’s most brutal critic turned out to be the man in the mirror.

In a shocking series of candid interviews, the “Britain’s Got Talent” and “America’s Got Talent” icon pulled back the curtain on his years of cosmetic procedures — from Botox to fillers and even blood-filtering treatments in Spain — and revealed the haunting moment he realized he no longer recognized his own face.

Cowell, 66, spoke openly to The Sun in 2022 about the intense pressure he faced in show business to maintain a youthful appearance. But at some point, he admitted, things spiraled out of control.

“There was a stage where I might have gone a bit too far. I saw a picture of me from “before” the other day, and didn’t recognise it as me first of all. Eric [his son] was in hysterics. Enough was enough,” he confessed.

At that point, Cowell made the decision to have all the fillers and botox dissolved. “There is no filler in my face at all now. Zero,” he declared — putting an end to years of speculation. Or so he thought.

Despite stepping back from injectables, Cowell’s dramatically changing appearance continues to raise eyebrows. He touched on the ongoing facelift rumours in a recent Daily Mail interview, which he was quick to shut down.

“I have heard certain things about how I’ve had a facelift. I haven’t,” he said. “I’ve had Botox. I’ve had lasers and this and that.”

In another interview published last December with GQ, Cowell opened up again about his radical new approach to aging — one that involves wellness clinics, blood-filtering machines, and a shift in mindset.

During a stay at The Sha, a health spa in Spain, Cowell underwent a detox process described as “blood filtering.”

He explained, pulling from memory, that the clinic’s website describes a machine that filters either your blood or blood plasma. The process involves tubes pulling it from your body, takes around three and a half hours, and supposedly clears out all the toxins. “It’s really painful,” he said.

Still, he was sold. “Whether you are inhaling, I don’t know, bad pollution or whatever, I’m sure that pretty bad things are in our blood system. So I’m now a great believer of — age from the inside rather than the surface. Botox is great, but it’s what’s on the inside that really matters,” Cowell added.

The former “X Factor” titan also touched again on his interest in the ultimate anti-aging fantasy that is cryogenics.

“Yes, I did think for a while: We’re all going to eventually, unfortunately, die. What if then I’ll just freeze myself? That was before I was a dad,” he said, referring to his 11-year-old son Eric, whom he shares with longtime fiancée Lauren Silverman.

Learning that cryogenic freezing only preserves the brain — not the body — also contributed to Cowell’s change of heart. “So then the idea of coming back as some kind of robot in 3,000 years time, it’s like: Forget it. No. I’m not interested,” he said.

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More than a year after former One Direction star Liam Payne’s death, newly surfaced court documents identify the administrators of his multi-million-dollar estate and who stands to inherit it.

The Fortune Has an Heir — But Not an Immediate Owner

Bear is set to inherit $29,007,998 from his father’s estate, according to court documents obtained by People, published on June 22.

While the filing names Bear as the sole beneficiary, he will not immediately receive most of the inheritance.

According to the documents, the majority of the funds will remain in a trust until he turns 18, though some money may be used for his benefit before then. The records also reveal who will oversee the estate in the meantime.

Court documents issued on May 1 named singer Cheryl, Bear’s mother and Liam’s former partner, and attorney Richard Mark Bray as the estate’s administrators.

Because Liam died without leaving a will, his estate is being handled under U.K. inheritance laws.

According to the same news outlet, which cited guidance from the U.K. government, estates typically pass to a surviving spouse or, if there is no spouse, to the deceased person’s closest blood relatives.

The filing provides one of the clearest pictures yet of what will happen to Liam’s assets. At the time the documents were issued, his U.K. estate was valued at approximately $38 million before expenses, with a net value of about $32.2 million.

Bear Payne — The Nine-Year-Old Who Will Inherit Everything

Liam and Cheryl first met when she was a judge on “The X Factor: UK” in 2010. They began dating years later and welcomed their son, Bear, in March 2017.

Although the couple separated in 2018, they said they remained committed to co-parenting Bear and often spoke publicly about raising him together.

Liam frequently shared glimpses of fatherhood in interviews, describing his son as an important part of his life despite keeping him largely out of the public eye.

As Liam’s only child, Bear Payne is expected to inherit his father’s estate under U.K. intestacy rules, making him central to the recent court proceedings.

While much of the attention has focused on Liam’s son and the future of his estate, his former girlfriend recently shared a candid personal update.

The Dating Struggle Kate Cassidy Said She Could Not Escape

Speaking in a TikTok video filmed while doing her makeup in a car, Kate opened up about a recent relationship that ended after only a short time. The experience, she said, forced her to confront a challenge she had been carrying since Liam’s death.

Kate told followers she had recently been seeing someone she called “Joe.” She described him as kind, low-key, and someone who seemed to have many of the qualities she was looking for in a partner.

However, Kate admitted that grief continued to affect her approach to dating.

“Dating after losing somebody that you genuinely thought you were gonna spend the rest of your life with is really tough because I physically look for Liam in every single guy that I meet,” she said.

According to Cassidy, she often found herself comparing new relationships to her experience with Liam. She recalled becoming frustrated when a partner behaved differently from what she had come to expect from him.

“There were certain times where I would get so angry with this guy because I physically would be like, ‘Oh Liam would do this, so why aren’t you doing this?'” Kate said. “Or he would do something, and I would be like, ‘Liam would never do that. Why are you doing that?'”

Kate also said the relationship ultimately ended after the man told her they should “go our separate ways.” Reflecting on the breakup, she said she felt sad because she does not like losing people and had been excited to see where the connection might lead.

The TikTok was captioned, “sometimes I confuse myself,” a phrase that echoed the self-reflection she shared throughout the video. While she reflected on life after Liam’s death, legal proceedings connected to the singer’s final days continued to unfold.

Why Liam’s Case Remains Unfinished Nearly Two Years Later

More than a year and a half after Liam died on October 16, 2024, after falling from the third floor of the CasaSur Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, questions surrounding the circumstances of his death have yet to be fully resolved.

Prosecutors said toxicology tests later found alcohol, cocaine, and prescription medication in his system.

According to TMZ on May 7, Buckinghamshire Senior Coroner Crispin Butler said the U.K. inquest into Liam’s death remains incomplete because key evidence from Argentina has not yet been fully shared with British authorities.

During a pre-inquest hearing, Butler said no additional evidence had been disclosed through official channels since a previous review in January 2025. He added that investigators are still awaiting reports and witness statements before a final determination can be made.

Butler also said documents received ahead of the hearing had undergone translation and would be shared with Liam’s family. According to the news outlet, family members did not attend the hearing. The next pre-inquest review is scheduled for December 1.

The delay comes as related legal proceedings continue in Argentina.

According to the Buenos Aires Times (BAT), which reported on March 26, two men accused of supplying cocaine to Liam before his death — Brian Nahuel Paiz and Ezequiel David Pereyra — were released from house arrest but remain formally charged and are still awaiting trial.

The BAT reported that the suspects were released following a court hearing led by Judge Karina Andrade. Earlier that month, Argentina’s Superior Court ruled that the case would continue in Buenos Aires’ court system after a dispute over which jurisdiction should oversee the investigation.

Goldie Hawn recently joined relatives for an open-air meal, and daughter Kate Hudson kept the camera rolling when the 80-year-old actress left the table. Viewers quickly weighed in on Goldie’s energy and natural look.

Kate shared photos and videos from the family getaway on Instagram, captioning the carousel, “A few love letters from Europe 💌.”

The post showed several scenes from the trip before turning to Goldie. One photo captured a group gathered around a long table at a waterfront restaurant, with boats and a tree-covered shoreline visible beyond the open dining area.

Other images showed family members swimming in clear blue water, posing on the beach and spending time together near the shore.

Food also featured prominently in the carousel. One image showed a table covered with tubs of ice cream in several flavors, chocolate-dipped cones and other frozen treats, adding another glimpse of the family’s meals during the trip.

The beach photos carried the same informal tone. In one selfie, several family members posed in swimwear near the water, while another image showed adults and children laughing on the sand with boats anchored offshore.

One photo showed a large group gathered around a long wooden table at a waterfront restaurant, with plates, glasses and serving dishes spread between them. A marina, small boats and a tree-covered shoreline filled the view beyond the open dining area.

Another image captured a quieter dinner later in the day. Family members sat around a table set with white linens, floral plates, water glasses and wine glasses as the sun dropped behind the restaurant’s stone columns.

After those scenes of swimming, beach time and family meals, one video shifted the focus to Goldie during another open-air meal.

Kate’s Camera Stayed on Goldie Hawn After She Left the Table

Goldie first appeared near the dining table holding a large clear bottle of what appeared to be white wine. Her open cover-up revealed the thin straps and plunging neckline of her swimsuit.

As she moved away from the table, Goldie began swaying and dancing, carrying the bottle in one hand and moving her free arm as she crossed the dining area.

Online Users Praised Goldie Hawn’s Dancing and Makeup-Free Look

On Instagram, one netizen said, “Omg your Mom!! I love her energy!!” Another user shared, “Mammas without makeup…. Let’s start a club!! ❤️🔥” A third wrote, “Fabulous Goldie , Rose girl ❤️.”

One person remarked, “Still beautiful after all these years 💜your such a fun person to watch and love your relationship with Kirk such a beautiful couple 💕 I also adore Kate she’s so much like her mother💞.” Another viewer added, “Such a natural beauty ✨.”

Goldie Hawn Appears Comfortable Showing Off Her Figure on Vacation

The European video joins several swimsuit photos Goldie has shared over the years, showing the actress appearing comfortable in her own skin as she continues to wear one-piece suits on family getaways.

In June 2017, Goldie posted an Instagram photo from Greece with the caption, “Cheers to you all from GREECE!” She sat beside an outdoor table near the water in a black swimsuit and bright green wrap, holding a bottle in one hand and a glass containing a pink drink in the other.

She shared another swimsuit photo in September 2025 while celebrating her son Oliver Hudson’s special day. “Happy birthday my Oliver. Every moment I’m with you is a blessing 🩷 you captured my heart at our first hello! I love you more than words can say. 💞” Goldie wrote.

Goldie Says Only the Right Material Would Bring Her Back to Acting

The family getaway also comes during a period when Goldie has largely stepped away from major film roles, though she has not ruled out returning to acting.

Goldie discussed her acting future in an April 2026 interview with People. The outlet noted that she had not appeared in a major project since 2020’s “The Christmas Chronicles 2,” in which she played Mrs. Claus opposite longtime partner Kurt Russell.

“It’s about the content,” Goldie told the publication. She said she had read scripts and shows that she either did not like or did not believe suited her.

She also said she was satisfied with what she had already accomplished. “The one thing about acting is that I’ve done it, and I had a great career, and I honor that,” Goldie said.

Still, she has not closed the door on another role. “If somebody came up with a really cool, funny script…I think it would be great,” she said.

Goldie’s latest European video also echoed a 2021 family trip to Greece, when she shared another swimsuit clip of herself dancing and playing in the water.

The “Overboard” star posted the video on Instagram, wearing a fitted black swimsuit with a brightly colored cover-up as she showed off her slow-motion dance moves.

The clip showed Goldie playing in the water and throwing her hands in the air during the vacation with Kurt. Her daughter Kate was also there with her husband and daughter, Rani.

Bingham, then 9, and Ryder, then 17, who are Kate’s sons, joined the group a little later and took part in the family vacation. Hudson shared online how happy she was when her sons joined them in Europe.

Goldie was clearly enjoying herself and having fun with her family. She captioned the dancing video, saying:

“Can’t stop, won’t stop dancing in Skiathos, Greece 🇬🇷 Mamma Mia, what an island!!”

Goldie, who was 75 at the time, had often spoken about aging, wellness and keeping her routine simple. She said staying active and eating well were important parts of how she cared for herself.

She also said she did not follow a complicated skincare routine. Goldie said she used coconut oil and, like her mother had done, sometimes applied lemon to her face. She also said she avoided putting chemicals in her hair.

Goldie said she did not take her appearance too seriously. Her routine included green juice and regular exercise, including walking and running. She said:

“I try to stay positive and be very very active. I walk every day and I run and do all kinds of that.”

Goldie had also spoken about a difficult period in her 20s, when she experienced depression as her career was taking off. She said the struggle became severe enough that she did not want to go out in public.

She later said she sought help from a psychologist and received treatment. Goldie discussed the experience while advocating for children’s mental health resources during the COVID-19 pandemic and through her MindUP initiative.

Despite her earlier struggles, Goldie shared a close bond with Kate. Kate said she and her brother Oliver often took road trips with their mother when they were young, and those experiences later influenced how she raised her own children.

Goldie and Kate also remained close as Kate navigated an estranged relationship with her father, Bill Hudson. After Goldie’s divorce, she began dating Kurt in 1983, and he helped raise her children as part of their blended family.

Despite being together for 43 years, Goldie and her partner, Kurt, never married. The couple remained committed to each other decades after they began dating.

Goldie Hawn said their decision to stay unmarried was psychological. She explained that she never felt the need to be tightly bound to someone and valued the freedom to live life on her own terms.

She also joked that if she and Russell had married, they probably would have divorced by then.

At 61, the comedian is back on the road for his “Y’all Still Know” tour — and it’s his recent January 2026 photos from Washington, D.C., and Virginia that have truly set social media ablaze. Fans weren’t just reacting to the performances; they were fixated on how noticeably different he looks.

For months, there had been quiet concern about Lawrence’s health, especially after a few public appearances left fans wondering how he was really doing.

Back in a 2024 interview alongside Will Smith, Lawrence addressed the chatter head-on, reassuring listeners that he was doing just fine, saying he was “in God’s hands” and that there was “no need for people to be concerned.”

“I’m fine, I’m in God’s hands. I’m blessed you know I’m glad to be waking up every day. I’m all good, no need for people to uh be concerned,” he said during the interview. At the time, that was enough to calm nerves — but fast forward to now, and recent photos have shifted the conversation in a new direction.

In January 2026, the “Bad Boys” actor shared a glimpse into his ongoing “Y’all Still Know” tour, posting photos from Washington, D.C., and Virginia with the caption, “DC and VA brought the love! #martinlawrence #yallstillknowtour 📸 @niceshotnate 👕 @sharhondastockman @dabrahamcc.”

At first glance, it looked like a standard tour update. But fans quickly zeroed in on something else entirely: his appearance. Just two days later, Lawrence posted again, this time writing, “With God and some hard work, nothin is impossible. #martinlawrence #yallstillknowtour.”

That phrase — “hard work” — suddenly carried a lot more weight. Because by then, social media was already filling with reactions, with many pointing to a noticeable change in his appearance. One fan wrote, “Holy, he looks so much younger.” Another added, “He looks younger, too.”

Others focused on his overall condition, with comments like, “Sure looks healthier.” and “He looks really great and healthy, too.” And then came the comparisons that really got people talking, “He really went back in time! He’s looking like he’s ready to film another season of Martin. Love to see our legends healthy and thriving.”

Some fans even pointed out what they believed was a key factor behind the change, writing, “Weight loss really suits him, he looks way more energetic and confident here.” Another summed it up, “He looks so much better.”

In his second post, reactions continued to pour in, with one fan commenting, “You lost so many kilos… great job.” Another wrote, “Martin, you got thin!!” The consensus? Fans are stunned — in the best way.

These posts, shared just days apart during his tour, now offer a side-by-side moment that fans have been dissecting in real time — from his slimmer frame to the sharper, more energized presence many say stands out immediately. And it’s that visible shift, more than anything he’s said, that has fueled the reaction online.

To see why the conversation has taken off, it helps to look at how Lawrence appeared in the months leading up to this moment — and how different the latest tour photos feel by comparison. Take a look at the pre-transformation photos first:

Martin Lawrence’s Pre-Transformation Public Appearances

Lawrence’s Noticeably Trimmer Look That’s Turning Heads Online

Now, here’s the version of Lawrence that has everyone talking:

The woman and her 11-year-old daughter found dead in a reported murder-suicide at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas were identified as Tawnia McGeehan, 34, of West Jordan, Utah, and her daughter, Addilyn Smith.

But as heartbreaking as the discovery was, court documents now suggest that trouble may have been lurking in their family life for a long time, particularly relating to Addilyn’s father and his attitude toward their daughter.

A Custody Battle Years In The Making

According to the Clark County Coroner’s Office, Tawnia’s death has officially been ruled a suicide. But authorities were still awaiting official rulings on Addilyn’s cause and manner of death as of February 17, 2026.

Although the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department continues to investigate, legal documents have revealed a deeper consideration in their case.

These newly reviewed court records outline a custody fight between Tawnia and Addilyn’s father, Bradley Smith, that stretched back more than a decade.

The pair’s divorce proceedings began in 2015, and a decree was finalized in 2017 in Utah’s 4th District Court. What followed were years of filings, motions, and heated disputes over parent-time and custody arrangements.

In May 2024, a judge updated the divorce decree to grant both parents equal responsibility and time with their child. The new arrangement established joint legal and physical custody, requiring the child to switch homes every other week.

On paper, the order appeared structured and clear.

Exchanges took place at the child’s school during the academic year, shifting to the Herriman Police Department during breaks.

Furthermore, to keep the process orderly, the court required the parents to park at least five spaces away from each other. The order also strictly forbade both parties from filming their daughter during these times.

There was even a provision allowing one parent to keep Addilyn overnight if the other failed to pick her up from school during scheduled parent-time. This level of detail hinted at a relationship strained far beyond the ordinary.

And that was only the latest chapter.

Earlier Rulings Raised Serious Concerns

Digging further into the records reveals an even more contentious period.

In December 2020, after a temporary order hearing, the court granted Bradley sole physical custody on a temporary basis. The judge determined that changing custody was in Addilyn’s best interest at the time.

The court expressed significant worry regarding Tawnia’s actions, noting that her conduct mirrored patterns of parental alienation.

Furthermore, the judge found that she had committed domestic violence while the child was nearby. Ultimately, the ruling cast serious doubt on her capacity to cooperate effectively as a parent.

The court even mandated that a third party oversee her visitation sessions, requiring her to cover all associated costs.

In May 2020, several months prior, the court commanded Tawnia to attend a hearing to justify why the judge should not hold her in contempt.

This legal notice stemmed from allegations that she had refused to provide scheduled visitation and failed to cover insurance premiums. The court explicitly cautioned her that these violations could result in penalties, such as a 30-day jail sentence.

To sum up, the legal documents show a long history of requests to change custody and a move from Salt Lake County to Utah County in early 2015. All of these filings paint a clear picture of a years-long fight over Addilyn.

Yet the courtroom battles were only part of what was unfolding.

Alarming Allegations Surface Online

In the days following the tragedy, a Facebook page called Vacationland Mama shared troubling screenshots that allegedly came from Tawnia’s now-private Instagram account.

The posts appear to show text messages sent by Bradley.

One message, uploaded on February 22, 2018, read, “I’ve told you easily 4 [expletive] times now that she’s going to daycare you stupid [expletive] [expletive].” Another stated, “You are one jealous fat ugly stupid [expletive] of a [expletive].”

According to Tawnia, she had simply asked whether their daughter was already at daycare and suggested that her own mother could watch Addilyn if not. The response was seemingly that explosive.

But the texts were not the only claims shared online.

In another lengthy post, Tawnia allegedly wrote, “I need advice I have no idea what to do since I am terrified of Brad.”

She went on to describe several supposed incidents involving Addilyn during visits with her father and his girlfriend. According to the post, Addilyn had begun seeing a therapist and had disclosed troubling experiences.

“The things Addi has been telling me in the last two weeks is awful,” Tawnia wrote, explaining that her daughter said she was restricted from eating pizza at a birthday party and was only allowed chocolate.

She also claimed that Addilyn had not been properly bathed and had developed rashes. Even more disturbing were allegations that her daughter had been told not to tell her about things that happened at her father’s house.

Tawnia wrote that the therapist had advised her to contact Child Protective Services. Still, she admitted to being afraid of retaliation. “I just can’t make up my mind on calling CPS,” she wrote.

In yet another post, she alleged that during Christmas 2020, Addilyn told her that her father’s girlfriend had kicked her while Bradley was passed out on the couch.

“Whole [expletive] reason I was so [expletive] off when they amended the protective order to where she can be around Addi, but not alone,” the post read. “I knew [expletive] well… that brad would be passed out and not do anything.”

These claims have not been independently verified, and no charges related to those allegations have been publicly announced.

The Father’s Record

Apart from the custody battle, 2News reported that Bradley has several other legal marks on his record. His history involves a 2023 DUI, multiple traffic tickets, and child support liens from both 2015 and 2024.

Additionally, he faced a trespassing charge in 2013, though the court eventually dropped that case. While those records do not directly tie to the events in Las Vegas, they add another layer to an already complex narrative.

What Happened in Las Vegas?

Tawnia and Addilyn traveled to Las Vegas for a cheer competition over the weekend. When the pair failed to arrive, alarm bells rang. According to ABC4, Utah Xtreme Cheer reported them missing on Sunday morning, February 15, after they did not show up for the event.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a welfare check at the Rio Hotel and Casino around 10:45 a.m. on Sunday.

Police knocked repeatedly and called out to the mother and daughter, but there was no response, Lt. Robert Price said during a press conference.

After officers cleared the scene, hotel security continued receiving urgent calls from concerned family and friends. Eventually, security entered the room.

Inside, they discovered a woman in her mid-30s and a preteen girl deceased. UXC Coaches identified the deceased as Tawnia and Addilyn. Police believe the deaths were an apparent murder-suicide, according to ABC4.

“This is a sad and tragic incident, and our hearts go out to the family,” police reportedly said during the press conference. The investigation remains ongoing.

Why the Loss Is Hitting So Hard

Addilyn wasn’t just another athlete. In an emotional interview cited by ABC4, Utah Xtreme Cheer gym owner Kory Uyetake described her as the team’s spark.

Addilyn “was kind of a hype man on the team, she was always the person to get up there and get the kids pumped up when things weren’t really going their way.”

“She was an athlete that just embodied everything that we that we [sic] strive to have and we strive to do and teach our kids at my gym.”

The cheer organization later shared a heartbreaking tribute on Instagram, writing, “With the heaviest hearts, we share the devastating news that our sweet athlete Addi has passed away.”

“We are completely heartbroken. No words do the situation justice. She was so beyond loved, and she will always be a part of the UXC family,” the post read on.

Former child actress Daveigh Chase has died at the age of 35. According to TMZ, Daveigh’s boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, said she died Tuesday from meningitis and a blood infection that led to septic complications and caused her body to shut down.

She had reportedly been admitted to a Los Angeles hospital earlier this month because of malnutrition. In a fundraiser created two days ago, he wrote, “Recently, everything changed. Daveigh was diagnosed with meningitis and several serious blood infections. Her condition has become critical, and the doctors have told me she may not have much time left.”

Daveigh became a household name in 2002 after voicing Lilo in Disney’s hit animated film “Lilo & Stitch” and later reprised the role in “Stitch! The Movie” and the television series.

She also lent her voice to Chihiro Ogino in the English-language version of “Spirited Away” and terrified audiences as Samara Morgan in “The Ring,” earning the MTV Movie Award for Best Villain.

Her career continued with roles in “Big Love,” “Donnie Darko,” “Beethoven’s 5th,” “ER,” “Mercy,” and “Sabrina the Teenage Witch.” However, after 2016, her acting work largely came to a halt.

The Instagram Photo and Tumblr Post Daveigh Never Updated Again

Even as public sightings became increasingly rare, traces of Daveigh’s online presence remained frozen in time. One of her final Instagram uploads, dated November 20, 2017, appeared nearly nine years ago.

The black-and-white image showed Daveigh standing beside an oversized metallic unicorn balloon outside what appeared to be a party supply store. She wore ripped skinny jeans, a flowing dark blouse with bell sleeves, aviator sunglasses, and a necklace while posing casually along a roadside. In the caption, she wrote, “Unicorns DO exist 😻.”

Her last known Tumblr activity dates back to 2017. The post, shared on her account daveighsays, was a reblogged still from the 2011 film “Violet & Daisy.” The image featured a red folding chair with a handwritten note draped across it that read:

“If you touch you DIE.”

Beneath the image appeared the caption “violet and daisy (2011).”

The Video That Sent Loved Ones Racing to Skid Row

As those old posts remained untouched online, people close to Daveigh were trying desperately to reach her. According to the New York Post, her longtime manager, John Ryan, and stepsister, Gaia Brown, hired a private investigator about a year ago in hopes of locating the actress and convincing her to accept treatment.

Ryan said he was alerted near the end of 2025 to a video circulating online that allegedly showed Daveigh in a shocking condition. The footage, which was later removed from social media, reportedly showed an extremely thin Daveigh, barely conscious and lying on the floor of what appeared to be a tent or trailer on Skid Row.

In a post showing her living conditions, someone on X wrote, “She looked sick.” In another post, one person said, “Drug user??? She was scared and helpless… this isn’t normal and it’s very scary!” while another asked, “What did they do to her?”

Ryan said he managed to speak with her by phone after the video surfaced and immediately headed to Skid Row to bring her to treatment. But by the time he arrived, she had already vanished. Ryan told the outlet:

“We were so close to finding her. Daveigh was the sweetest and brightest light in Hollywood. I can’t believe this is real. Her legacy and work will live on forever.”

Ryan said they had planned to bring her to Los Angeles to regain her strength before transferring her to a rehabilitation facility in Costa Rica owned by a friend.

He was also reportedly developing a documentary about the search, titled “Finding Lilo,” and added that major studios had already expressed interest.

The Fortune Daveigh Never Claimed Despite Years of Searching

Ryan later shared another heartbreaking revelation. According to a separate New York Post report, Daveigh allegedly had millions of dollars in unclaimed residuals tied to her “Lilo & Stitch” contract.

Ryan said Disney had agreed to give her a percentage of merchandise sales, theme park attractions, residuals, and products using her voice instead of paying her a one-time fee.

He continued receiving SAG-AFTRA notices for years, informing him that checks remained uncollected. According to Ryan, Daveigh was allegedly battling heroin and fentanyl addiction and had become “too far gone” to access the money despite repeated attempts to contact her.

The Childhood Dream Daveigh Once Thought She Could Handle

Long before people searched for her in Los Angeles, Daveigh seemed destined for a very different future. Born Daveigh Elizabeth Schwallier in Las Vegas on July 24, 1990, she moved with her family to Oregon just weeks after her birth.

She was homeschooled and won the Little Miss Oregon beauty pageant at age six before appearing in a Campbell’s Soup commercial and eventually landing the role that changed her life.

At the 2002 premiere of “Lilo & Stitch,” an 11-year-old Daveigh was asked whether she could handle the expected fame. “Well, it is just my voice,” she said at the time. “But some people who worked for Disney have recognized me already. I don’t think people will really know who I am. I guess I’ll have to deal with it!”

What Happened After Daveigh Quietly Stepped Away From Acting

Behind the scenes, however, her family life became increasingly complicated. Daveigh’s father, John David Schwallier, said she had struggled with drugs since the age of 13. He also revealed that he had not spoken with his daughter since she was 19 and that she had experienced a painful falling-out with her mother around the same time.

John said Daveigh and Roy had been homeless and living in Los Angeles near the hospital where she ultimately died. “Him and her were destitute [sic],” he said.

In the years after stepping away from acting, Daveigh also faced several legal troubles. In November 2017, TMZ reported that she was arrested after police stopped a BMW in Hollywood that had been reported stolen. Although she was not driving, authorities booked her on suspicion of being in a vehicle without the owner’s consent.

The following year, The Blast reported that she was charged with possession of a controlled substance without a valid prescription and possession of drug paraphernalia.

She was also questioned in connection with a separate 2017 incident involving a man who died after being left outside a hospital. However, authorities never accused her of causing his death or filed charges against her in that case.

Roy’s Message Revealed What Daveigh Wanted Most

As her health deteriorated, Roy launched a fundraiser asking for help. In a GoFundMe campaign, he wrote, “Daveigh Chase, my girlfriend, has always been a light in my life.”

He added, “All she ever wanted was a place where we could live together, feel safe, and be happy. Now, more than ever, I want to give her that sense of home and peace in her final days.”

For many fans, Daveigh will forever remain the spirited voice behind Lilo and the unforgettable face of Samara. Yet the details emerging after her death reveal a much more complicated story — one marked by fame, estrangement, years of 

She smiled through nerves, asked strangers for prayers, and spoke about the next chapter. Now, those words feel unsettlingly final — and people can’t stop replaying them.

Before that haunting final moment, Rachel Tussey was known for something very different.

Who Was Rachel Tussey

Rachel built her online presence on something rare: raw honesty mixed with encouragement. She wasn’t a flashy influencer chasing trends but rather a relatable voice for women navigating midlife, family, and self-image.

Through her TikTok account, Rachel invited followers into her daily experiences, often blending humor, faith, and vulnerability in ways that resonated deeply. Friends and supporters described her as the kind of person who didn’t just post positivity — she lived it.

According to her family’s GoFundMe page, Rachel was a “vibrant mother, devoted wife, and a true servant to her community,” someone who consistently stepped in to help others without hesitation.

Whether organizing donation efforts after Hurricane Helene or simply being present for someone in need, Rachel had a reputation for showing up. That reputation made what followed even harder for many to process.

What Seemed Like a New Beginning

In the days leading up to her surgery, Rachel appeared hopeful — even excited. She openly shared that she was undergoing a “mommy makeover,” a cosmetic procedure she had long anticipated.

According to TMZ, the surgery initially appeared routine, something thousands undergo every year. But Rachel’s own words, captured in her final TikTok video, now carry an emotional weight no one expected at the time.

She said, “Okay, here it is. It’s my turn. I feel a big range of emotions, but mostly it is absolutely excitement and gratitude. Um, my husband’s here. I’ve got a great support team, and I’m really looking forward to this next chapter.”

“If you’re a praying person, I will absolutely take your prayers. I’m getting closer. They’re getting ready to do my IVs, and they’re asking all the questions, and I’m starting to get so many incredible messages from you guys.”

“Um, please pray. I know it’s gonna be great, and I’ve waited a really long time for this. Um, I’m in good hands. I know God’s got my back, and, uh, let’s do this.”

At the time, it sounded like courage. Now, many say it sounds like something else entirely.

When Everything Changed

What followed that video was anything but routine. The GoFundMe page revealed that Rachel’s procedure “tragically resulted in an unfortunate situation of medical neglect.”

The details became clearer in a statement from the family: She was placed on a ventilator and remained under heavy sedation as doctors assessed the damage.

“On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Rachel underwent a surgery that tragically resulted in an unfortunate situation of medical neglect. Following the procedure, she suffered severe brain damage after extended loss of oxygen and was placed on a ventilator under sedation.”

Despite her family’s hopes, medical evaluations confirmed that Rachel had very minimal brain activity, leaving her in what was described as a vegetative state.

On March 5, her husband Jeremy Tussey faced what the family described as an “unimaginable and heartbreaking decision” — removing her from life support.

Even then, Rachel continued breathing, but her prognosis remained dire as she was transitioned into hospice care.

Where Her Final Days Unfolded

Rachel spent her last days surrounded by loved ones, a stark contrast to the vibrant life she once shared online. On March 18, 2026, Jeremy later updated supporters with devastating news, writing, “We are deeply grateful for the love, prayers, and generous support shown to our family during this incredibly difficult time.”

He added, “Last night, my wife Rachel lost her battle while in hospice care. Rachel was an amazing wife, mother, and person who touched so many lives. We will carry her memory with us always. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing with our family.”

Her family echoed that grief in a statement to TMZ, saying:

“It is with deep regret and sadness that we share the news of Rachel’s passing. We would like to thank everyone, around the world, who faithfully prayed for Rachel and our entire family throughout this extraordinarily difficult time in our family’s life.”

“The outpouring of support, from our community and beyond, has provided us with so much comfort at a time when it was dearly needed. We ask that our family be given time and space to grieve our unimaginable loss.”

Why Her Story Is Sparking Debate

As news spread, Rachel’s story quickly became part of a larger conversation — one about cosmetic surgery, expectations, and risk. The GoFundMe description’s mention of “medical neglect” has raised questions, though no official determination has been publicly confirmed.

Meanwhile, the doctor who performed the procedure has firmly denied any wrongdoing. In a statement to TMZ, Dr. Tork said, “I am heartbroken for Rachel Tussey and her family. My thoughts remain with her loved ones during this devastating time. Like them, I am struggling to understand how this could have occurred.”

He continued, “Rachel’s surgery was completed successfully and without complications. When I last saw her in the recovery room as she prepared for her planned overnight stay, she was awake and in excellent condition with her husband by her side. Out of respect for Rachel and her family, and due to patient privacy laws, I will not comment further.”

That contrast — between a “successful” surgery and a tragic outcome — has only deepened the mystery surrounding her death.

The Internet Reacts in Real Time

As Rachel’s final video circulated, viewers began dissecting every moment, every word, every expression. Many felt there was something almost prophetic about her tone.

One person wrote, “She knew. Her soul knew!!!!! Asked for prayer twice and a cracked voice.” Another commented, “she was already so scared like something would go wrong. poor girl I hope you recover [sic].”

A third shared, “this hurts my heart 🥺 ladies, we do NOT need surgery on our bodies. Please know that you are beautiful just as you are [sic] ❤️.” And one particularly striking comment read, “It’s like she’s telling us without telling us smh.”

Whether coincidence or intuition, the emotional response has been overwhelming—and deeply personal for many viewers.

How Loved Ones Are Remembering Her

Rachel’s family continues to share glimpses of her impact, both online and offline. In a Facebook tribute, Ryan Tussey wrote, “😞 It’s with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Rachel Tussey. Rachel passed peacefully last night with her husband Jeremy Tussey at her side. She fought so hard through everything, and her strength never wavered,” adding: