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In Boston, 95-year-old Rosalie Julian stars on the Instagram account @riskyandthegiantpeach, where her warm, chatty interactions with two golden retrievers—Risky and Peach—have attracted a large following and offered a comforting, feel-good counterpoint to daily doomscrolling.
Sheinelle Jones announced the passing of her grandmother, Josephine, at age 96, just months after her husband's death, sharing heartfelt memories and honoring her grandmother's legacy on Instagram.
A Dunfermline grandmother known as EpicGamerGrandma on TikTok, with 2.4 million followers, has died at age 78 after suffering a stroke, leaving behind a legacy of joyful videos and inspiring many with her vibrant online presence and life story.
Lady Gaga's grandmother, Angelina Calderone Germanotta, passed away at age 94, just shy of her 95th birthday, and was a beloved matriarch with a close bond to Gaga, who has not yet publicly commented on her death.
Gabrielle Anwar, a former Hollywood actress, shares her journey of overcoming bipolar disorder, rebuilding her relationship with her daughter, and embracing her role as a loving grandmother, finding healing and purpose in her later years.
Joanna Lumley, known for her roles in Absolutely Fabulous and other films, plays Wednesday's grandmother, Hester Frump, in Netflix's Wednesday season 2, bringing her iconic presence to the series as a wealthy, formidable matriarch.
58-year-old grandmother of 12, DonnaJean Wilde, broke the women's world record for the longest plank held, maintaining the position for 4 hours, 30 minutes, and 11 seconds, surpassing the previous record by 10 minutes. Despite chronic pain from transverse myelitis, she persevered, with her grandchildren as her main motivator. Wilde spent years training, planking for up to three hours daily, and credits her ability to endure the pain to her chronic condition.
DonnaJean Wilde, a 58-year-old grandmother of 12 from Alberta, Canada, broke the Guinness World Record for the longest time in an abdominal plank position for a female, holding the plank for over 4 hours and 30 minutes. She typically planks for up to three hours every day and upped her regimen to six hours ahead of the record-breaking day. Despite chronic pain in her hands and arms, she persevered and attributed her success to staying focused and calm during the challenging feat.
Derek and Julianne Hough are mourning the recent death of their grandmother, with Derek sharing an emotional tribute on Instagram describing her as a beloved matriarch and expressing gratitude for the moments they shared. Fans offered condolences, and Julianne also paid tribute on Instagram Stories. This comes as Derek's wife, Hayley Erbert, is still recovering from emergency surgery in December.
Katie Couric becomes a grandmother as her daughter Ellie Monahan gives birth to a baby boy named John Albert Dobrosky, who will be called Jay in honor of Couric's late husband. Couric expresses mixed emotions, describing the naming as "both moving and bittersweet" as it reminds her of the milestones her husband has missed. She shares her excitement and pride in her daughter and son-in-law, and reflects on the significance of the moment.
Katie Couric joyfully announced the arrival of her grandson, John Albert Dobrosky, named after the significant Johns in her daughter Ellie's life and in honor of her son-in-law's paternal grandfather. The former Today co-anchor shared the poignant meaning behind the name, expressing the bittersweet reminder of her late husband, Jay Monahan, who tragically passed away from colon cancer. Couric emphasized the importance of cherishing life's milestones and advocating for cancer screenings, reflecting on the moments her husband would have cherished with his grandchild.
Katie Couric, the 67-year-old journalist, joyfully announced the birth of her first grandchild, John Albert Dobrosky, on social media. Her daughter Ellie and son-in-law Mark welcomed the baby, who will be called Jay in honor of his maternal grandfather. Couric expressed her excitement at becoming a grandmother and thanked the hospital staff. The heartwarming post garnered over 122,000 likes from her followers, and it was revealed that Ellie and Mark got married in 2021.
Katie Couric joyfully announced the birth of her first grandchild, a son named John Albert Dobrosky, and expressed her excitement at becoming a grandmother. She revealed that the baby's nickname will be "Jay" in honor of her late husband, Jay Monahan. Couric also shared her eagerness to embrace her new role as a devoted grandmother and reflected on the bittersweet reminder of her late husband's absence during significant family milestones.
Katie Couric became a grandmother after her daughter Ellie gave birth to a baby boy named John Albert Dobrosky, who will be called Jay in honor of Couric's late husband. Couric expressed her joy on Instagram, sharing photos of the family with the newborn. She also reflected on the experience of witnessing her daughter become a mother and expressed her excitement about becoming a grandmother. Ellie's pregnancy was initially revealed to Couric in a creative way, and the family is celebrating the new addition after Ellie's marriage to Mark Dobrosky.
A grandmother took her grandchildren to Disney World for the first time after being unexpectedly forced to babysit them for multiple days while her son and daughter-in-law went on a trip. The daughter-in-law was upset that she missed out on the children's "firsts" and called the grandmother entitled. The grandmother refused to apologize, leading to a viral Reddit post and a debate over who was in the wrong. Family therapist and Reddit users largely sided with the grandmother, saying she did nothing wrong by taking the kids to Epcot and that the daughter-in-law needed to adjust her views of the situation.