Emilia Clarke was living what many actors would consider a dream after landing the career-defining role of Daenerys Targaryen on HBO’s “Game of Thrones.” 

However, behind the fantasy series’ massive success, the actress was quietly fighting for her life. 

Years after first revealing she suffered two brain hemorrhages during the show’s run, Clarke is now opening up about the terrifying emotional aftermath. 

During a candid podcast appearance, the actress admitted she became convinced she was “meant to die” after surviving the near-fatal medical emergencies.

Emilia Clarke reflected on the frightening period shortly after finishing the first season of “Game of Thrones,” when her life changed almost overnight.

The actress explained on the “How To Fail with Elizabeth Day” podcast that she had been under intense stress as her career suddenly exploded following the HBO series’ breakout success.

Not long afterward, Clarke collapsed while exercising at a London gym. “The closest thing to describe it is imagine an elastic band just snapping around your brain,” she said, adding, “This insane pressure.”

The actress recalled crawling to the bathroom while in agonizing pain before realizing the situation was far more serious than she initially thought.

“In that moment, I knew I was being brain damaged,” Clarke admitted. At the time, she said she desperately tried to stay mentally focused because she feared losing the role she had worked so hard to land.

Clarke repeatedly reminded herself she was “an actor” while waiting for medical help to arrive.

Clarke Faced Another Emergency During Broadway Run

Years later, Emilia Clarke suffered a second aneurysm while living in New York and performing in a Broadway production.

Doctors had been closely monitoring the aneurysm after discovering it during treatment for the first hemorrhage. However, Clarke explained that the surgery meant to repair the issue went terribly wrong.

“My parents were waiting for me, and the doctors would come down every half an hour and say, ‘We think she’s going to die,’” the “Me Before You” star recalled.

The second hemorrhage affected her emotionally in a way the first one had not. “The biggest thing that happened to me with the second brain hemorrhage was I shut down emotionally,” she admitted.

Clarke described becoming deeply disconnected from the outside world while struggling with the invisible emotional effects of her brain injury.

“I just didn’t want anyone to know,” she said. The actress also became hyperaware of every headache afterward, constantly fearing another medical emergency was happening.

Emilia Clarke Believed She Had ‘Cheated Death’

Emilia Clarke revealed that surviving not one but two brain hemorrhages completely altered the way she viewed her life. 

“I was just convinced that I had cheated death and I was meant to die. Every day, that’s all I could think about,” Clarke said. 

The 39-year-old explained that doctors initially struggled to understand what was happening because of her age, even questioning whether drugs could have been involved.

Eventually, a nurse recommended a brain scan, which led to Clarke being transferred to a specialist hospital. While recovering, the “Terminator Genisys” star became consumed with proving she was still capable of continuing her work on “Game of Thrones.”

“I was so ashamed that this thing had happened and that the people who had employed me might see me as weak or see me as something that could be broken,” Clarke explained.

Although she informed the showrunners, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, about the hemorrhage, Clarke kept the experience largely hidden from the public at the time.

Even while promoting one of television’s biggest shows, Emilia Clarke said fear consumed her. 

Shortly after one of her surgeries, the “Last Christmas” actress attended San Diego Comic-Con to help promote “Game of Thrones.”

Looking back, Clarke admitted her mindset at the time was deeply dark. “If I’m going to die, I’ll do it on live TV,” she remembered thinking. Despite the overwhelming fear, 

Clarke said, per PEOPLE, continuing to work became one of the only things helping her emotionally survive.

“Without my work, I don’t know what I would have done,” she admitted. The Emmy award winner also confessed that she was extremely harsh on herself during recovery and struggled to show herself compassion.

“I did not take care of myself. I did not give myself any grace. Everything was like, ‘You failed you,’” Clarke shared. Over time, however, she slowly began changing the way she viewed both herself and her recovery journey.

Emilia Clarke Now Helps Brain Injury Survivors Through SameYou

Clarke has since turned her painful experience into advocacy work focused on helping others recovering from brain injuries.

In 2019, the actress and her mother, Jennifer, founded SameYou, a charity dedicated to supporting survivors struggling with recovery and isolation.

“One of the biggest things I felt with a brain injury was profoundly alone,” Clarke previously told the Big Issue in 2024, adding, “That is what we’re trying to overcome.”

She said her understanding of what she endured has evolved significantly over the years. 

Clarke also reflected emotionally on how deeply “Game of Thrones” remains tied to that chapter of her life. 

“It was lightning in a bottle. That was my youth. ” Clarke said on the podcast.

G Herbo and Taina Williams are back in the spotlight just days after their daughter gagged social media on Mother’s Day. This time, the internet is chattin’ about what’s appropriate for their son, Essex Wright. Reactions are popping off after Herbo gifted the four-year-old a toy weapon, which Taina openly disagreed with.

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G Herbo Shows How Toy Gun Works While Taina Calls Out The Purchase 

In a video shared on Instagram, G Herbo appeared to be showing Essex and Taina Williams a new-age toy gun. He explained that the gunfire sounds from the toy varied in volume with and without the toy silencer, eventually saying, “That’s fire.” While he didn’t add any text to the video, the rapper included several laughing emojis. Meanwhile, off-camera, Taina first questioned the silencer function before disagreeing with the purchase. She can be heard saying, “Well, they don’t need to be teaching kids that.” Herbo cuts in, but Williams then continues, “That’s a bad gift. Why would you buy him that?” The rapper then disagrees that the you gun is a bad gift, but Mama Taina doubles down with “Yes, that is.” He then says that he’s previously told her about teaching the kids about gun safety. “How they gon’ protect the house,” the rapper added. Someone then takes the you weapon and fires it against Herbo’s dome, but it’s unclear if the hand holding the toy was Taina’s or Essex’s.

Social Media Weighs In On Toy Guns

In The Shade Room’s comment section, the roommates shared their thoughts on toy guns in general, but also G Herbo and Taina Williams’ opposing views on them.

@tadollaz commented, “Herb just happy to be there, Taina doing the real parenting 😭😭”

“I love how she is with the kids… him being one of the kids 😮‍💨,” @nycelizabeth added.

“Teaching your children about gun safety is GREAT idea, especially if you have firearms in the home,” @diomi_writesdastory wrote.

“It’s funny that yt hunting kids don’t get criticized for learning how to use guns. Ppl see a gun in a blk person hands and it becomes so dangerous 😢. Why we can’t protect ourselves,” @mzyonnaaaaa said. 

“I agreee with both. Gun safety should be taught. But at an appropriate age,” @kala_tania added.

“Can yall be real like yall ain’t never have a toy gun 😭 my favorite was the dollar store ones with the caps in it that made the noise and blew real smoke 💨,” @stuck.on.lauren wrote.

“Nothing in this video screams gun safety 😂,” @mknzserenity commented.

“If you don’t teach the kids the streets will… it’s best it comes from the parents‼️💯,” @ny2dafulest said.

“He’s correct we as black ppl see the bad behind guns instead of teaching them gun safety so they can protect themselves and homes,” @tiffany_nydira added.

“I have to agree with Taina it is a bad gift,” @miss_honey26 wrote.

“You can try to shelter your children all you want. As a father everything is about education. Teach your children early. Trying to keep things away from them isn’t the way to go. I played with toys guns, played GTA and listened to Eminem. I think I turned out cool 😎,” @tony_hustle_215 said.

“If you keep guns from kids they get curious and that’s when accidents happen. Definitely should teach gun safety,” @kyamarye commented.

“Tbh he’s right it’s very important to teach your kids gun safetye especially at home but she’s also right because you don’t wanna make dat a habit,” @tannevacared added.

Wait, Emmy Did WHAT On Mother’s Day?

One thing about it, Emmy Wright, 3, has Daddy Herbo wrapped around her little fingers! She proved so on Mother’s Day. The rapper uploaded footage of him presenting Taina Williams with her gift, a custom diamond necklace. While Essex was happily recording mommy, Emmy was sitting her arms crossed and pouting. When asked by her dad, she admitted that she didn’t like the necklace because she didn’t get one, too. Taina brushed off the energy, calling her daughter selfish, while G Herbo immediately promised to get the 3-year-old a similar necklace. Taina quickly shut that down, but Herbo later doubled down on icing his daughter out. He even slid into The Shade Room’s comment section to defend his decision.

“I’m buying my baby a necklace F what y’all tome bout… She ain’t gone hate on nobody when she grow up cuz she gone have it.”

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Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen have quietly decided to end their marriage after nearly two decades together.

While the news is sure to surprise many longtime fans of the couple, insiders insist there is no major feud or messy fallout behind the separation.

Instead, sources say the two remain deeply connected and committed to keeping their family bond strong as they move forward separately.

A representative for the couple confirmed to PEOPLE on Thursday, May 14, that Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen have officially separated after 18 years of marriage.

Despite ending their relationship, the former couple reportedly remains on “great terms” while prioritizing the well-being of their two sons, Sid, 12, and Lazlo, 8.

According to a source close to the pair, the split has not created hostility between them.

“They are very much connected,” the insider said while discussing Biggs and Mollen’s future as coparents. “I have no doubt that they will remain on excellent terms.”

The source also shared that the two recently spent time together as a family for Biggs’ 48th birthday on May 12.

Mollen and Biggs reportedly “are doing great” despite deciding to go their separate ways romantically.

Jason Biggs And Jenny Mollen Built A Private Family Life

Biggs and Mollen first met while working together on the 2008 film “My Best Friend’s Girl.”

Their romance moved quickly afterward. The pair became engaged in January 2008 and quietly eloped only a few months later, in April.

Later that same year, they celebrated again with a second wedding ceremony in Napa, California, attended by roughly 40 guests.

Over the years, the couple largely avoided turning their marriage into a public spectacle.

Unlike many celebrity families, they rarely placed their children at the center of social media attention and kept much of their personal life away from headlines.

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Still, Mollen occasionally shared glimpses into their relationship online. In November 2025, she posted a photo alongside Biggs and jokingly captioned it, “A totally approachable couple not trying to seduce you.”

Months earlier, she celebrated Biggs’ 47th birthday with another heartfelt Instagram tribute featuring a black-and-white photo of them embracing.

“We were married and yet I still knew practically nothing about you. Like for example, the fact that you hate surprises. Luckily, we made it past that hurdle,” she wrote at the time. “Happy 47th, I promise I planned nothing.”

Biggs And Mollen Celebrated Their Anniversary Months Ago

Only weeks before news of the split surfaced publicly, Jenny Mollen had also shared a touching anniversary post celebrating their years together.

In April 2025, she uploaded a collection of playful family videos showing Jason Biggs spending time with their children and acting goofy around the house.

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“17 years of this. Happy Anniversary @biggsjason,” she captioned the post.

At the time, there were no public signs suggesting the couple had already begun drifting apart.

For years, fans viewed Biggs and Mollen as one of Hollywood’s more unconventional but stable celebrity marriages.

Their relationship often blended humor, honesty, and chaotic parenting moments that many followers found relatable.

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‘American Pie’ Fame Changed Jason Biggs’ Career Forever

While Biggs’ personal life is now back in the headlines, the actor recently made news for revisiting one of the most iconic moments of his acting career.

Earlier this year, Biggs appeared on the “Pod Meets World” podcast and reflected on filming the famous pie scene from the 1999 comedy “American Pie.”

In the movie, Biggs played awkward teenager Jim Levenstein, whose disastrous encounter with a warm apple pie became one of the most recognizable comedy scenes of its era.

During the podcast interview, Biggs explained that the production team experimented with multiple versions of the scene during filming.

“It was scripted, I think, standing up, but we said, you know what? What if I was actually on the countertop, mounting the pie? Like, that would be funny. Why don’t we try that too?” he recalled.

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According to Biggs, early versions of the scene repeatedly triggered an NC-17 rating from the Motion Picture Association.

Biggs Reveals What Saved ‘American Pie’

Jason Biggs explained that filmmakers struggled to avoid the restrictive rating despite attempting several edits to the sequence.

Even changing the setup of the scene reportedly failed to solve the problem.

According to the actor, the final issue came down to one surprisingly specific detail.

“So ultimately, that was the big fight. It wasn’t over f words… It was the number of thrusts into the pie,” Biggs shared.

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He revealed that reducing the number of thrusts from three to two was ultimately what allowed the movie to receive an R rating instead of NC-17.

The film went on to become a massive cultural phenomenon and turned Biggs into one of the biggest comedy stars of the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Chris Brown just can’t catch a break. A man accused of trying to break into his Tarzana home was arrested not once, but TWICE in less than 24 hours. Yes, Roomies, y’all read that right! According to the New York Post, the suspect reportedly pulled back up to the singer’s crib just hours after getting out of jail.

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Cops Reportedly Arrested The Same Suspect TWICE For Trespassing At Chris Brown’s Home

On Wednesday, May 13, security at Chris Brown’s San Fernando Valley home spotted a man lurking near the property and told him to leave. The man reportedly listened at first, but later pulled back up just before 7p.m. and tried to climb the fence and start a fire. Security quickly stopped him before he could get onto the property and held him there until cops arrived. Officers later arrested him for suspected trespassing. Reports also claim that Chris wasn’t at home during all of the chaos.

The trespassing incident didn’t just happen once. The suspect was reportedly released from custody around 4:30a.m. on Thursday morning, then came right back to Chris’ home AGAIN. Security stepped in and held him down until authorities arrived, and police ended up arresting him a second time.

Fans React After Police Arrest Suspect For Repeated Trips To Breezy’s Home

After The Shade Room dropped the details about the trespassing incident at CB’s crib, the comment section went OFF with reactions. A lot of fans said Chris needs protection at all costs, while others called it straight up crazy to pull up to his home twice!

Instagram user @keeyyanaa wrote, “He should’ve been moved! Something always going on at that house.” 

Instagram user @jbrytni wrote, “Oooooh boy! Let that man live his life ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️” 

While Instagram user @ohb_blackpyramid wrote, “They better keep away from him !!!! Praying for his safety.” 

Then Instagram user @itsninahoney wrote, “Smh what is wrong with ppl.” 

Another Instagram user @alluring_ashlee wrote, “They not gon learn until he pops someone. Then yall will call him a villain again 🫩” 

Instagram user @stone_gem14 wrote, “‘RETURNs’ ikyfl 😮” 

While another Instagram user @itstreyvone wrote, “Somehow they’ll try and blame it on Chris. 🤡” 

Finally, Instagram user @yomamahoedf wrote, “This is concerning ‼️‼️‼️ the fact that he WENT BACK says a lot. Please lock him up 🔐” 

Chris Addresses Previous Shooting Near His Home

The latest incident at Chris Brown’s home comes follows previous reports of a shooting near his residence earlier this month. Per TMZ, a man and woman were reportedly arguing, and the situation escalated when the woman drove over the man’s foot, which led him to fire shots at her vehicle. After the news surfaced, Breezy stepped in and set the record straight. He told fans he was confused because he was at home and never heard police sirens or gunshots. In an Instagram Story message, he said he was tired of the narratives, but refused to let anything distract him from his craft.

“AT THIS POINT THIS PATTERN IS OLD. I’m looking at the news like the rest of yall wondering when and where the hell this happened. I been in my crib this whole time.” He continued, “Ain’t heard a gunshot, police car, or anything. DONT ATTACH MY NAME TO NONE OF THE BULLS**T. I got s**t to do!”

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Another clue about what Taylor Swift could wear for her upcoming nuptials to Travis Kelce may have just surfaced.

With months away from the reported date for the “Blank Space” hitmaker and the NFL star to tie the knot, speculation surrounding the ceremony has continued to grow, especially over what gown Swift will choose for the big day.

As fans keep guessing which fashion house the Grammy-winning artist may wear, her bodyguard may have accidentally revealed a major hint.

On Thursday, a member of Swift’s security team was spotted outside her home carrying a large Stella McCartney garment bag along with a matching designer tote, per The Daily Mail.

The sighting would undoubtedly fuel more speculation about the 36-year-old singer’s bridal outfit. However, while the designer behind the gown for her special day has not been confirmed, insiders claim the look is inspired by the dress worn by Elizabeth Taylor when she married Conrad Hilton in 1950.

The pop star was said to have become fascinated with Taylor’s timeless Hollywood elegance while working on a song inspired by the late actress for her latest album, “The Life Of A Showgirl.”

According to insiders, Swift admired the gown’s classic shape, fitted waist, and delicate lace details, which she found elegant and flattering.

Could Taylor Swift’s Bodyguard Be Carrying A Decoy?

While Swift’s security team was spotted with the dress bag from the British fashion house, it remains unclear whether the sighting was a mistake, considering the lengths the singer has gone to keep her bridal looks private.

A source familiar with the arrangements claimed the “Bad Blood” singer commissioned six different gowns. 

Although that may seem like Swift simply wanted multiple options, another insider alleged the move was actually part of a strategy to prevent details from getting out before the big reveal.

“Some of the dresses are deliberate decoys,” the insider said, per The Blast. “The goal is to confuse people, stop leaks, and make sure nobody figures out the real look ahead of time.” They added that the designers contracted were under strict NDA’s.

Inside Taylor Swift’s Unconventional Wedding Arrangements Amid Security Concerns 

As part of Swift’s emphasis on privacy amid leaks of her plans, she reportedly wants to hold two separate events for her nuptials. 

According to The Blast, the couple wants one large, highly protected public celebration in Rhode Island and a second, far more intimate ceremony away from public attention.

The reported change in plans is said to arise from growing security worries and constant disclosures surrounding the event. In an effort to protect their privacy, the pair reportedly even left the venue off invitations sent to guests.

“There’s a date – but no venue,” one insider revealed, stressing that the left-out detail is all part of the plan.

How Taylor Swift Reportedly Felt On ‘Edge’ About Wedding Plans Leak

Despite carefully guarding details of her celebration, the fact that the plans have still found their way into the public eye has reportedly left Swift feeling unsettled. 

At one point, she was even said to have considered scrapping the arrangements entirely and starting over.

Those close to the artist revealed she was thrilled at the thought of finally sharing the day with the love of her life, but the planning of the event, while under scrutiny, has her on “edge.”

They added that the singer has always been meticulous and fiercely protective of her private world, so seeing her choices exposed before she’s ready has “shaken her confidence,” per The Blast.

The Lovebirds Recently Enjoyed A Romantic London Getaway

Ahead of their walk down the aisle, Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs star have continued making time for romantic trips, including a recent visit to London.

As The Blast recently reported, Travis spoke about the trip during an episode of his podcast with brother Jason Kelce. The NFL player gushed about the city, saying, “London is fun,” and added that the trip included great food and nights at the theater.

He recalled that they attended a performance of “Romeo & Juliet” before praising the film’s cast. Their London adventure didn’t stop there, as reports disclosed they also joined Poppy Delevingne’s 40th birthday bash and dined at Gordon Ramsay’s Lucky Cat restaurant.

Laguna Beach alum Stephen Colletti is officially a dad after his wife, Alex Weaver, welcomed their first baby.

The couple announced their son’s arrival via Instagram on Thursday, May 14, revealing his name is “Rhodes August Colletti 🤍.”

Weaver, 32, shared a black-and-white photo of the newborn grasping her finger as she held hands with Colletti, 40.

The sweet moment also served as both Laguna Beach and One Tree Hill virtual reunions, as cast members from both of Colletti’s past shows replied with well wishes in the comments section.

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“🥰Congrats you two!!!!!! Can’t wait to meet little Rhodes!!!!” Dieter Schmitz, who costarred on MTV’s Laguna Beach with Colletti in the early 2000s, wrote via Instagram.

James Lafferty, who played Nathan Scott on One Tree Hill for three seasons ahead of Colletti joining the show as Chase Adams in 2007, was quick to reply as well.

“That’s one lucky little human. Congratulations you two. Best news ever ❤️❤️❤️,” Lafferty, who is also Colletti’s cocreator and costar on Hulu’s Everyone Is Doing Great, commented.

Lafferty’s wife, Alexandra Park, who also works on the Hulu comedy, added, “The world is so ready for you, Rhodes August !!! Love you 3 🥹🩵🫶🏼 🫶🏼🌙♥️🩵🌙🫶🏼.”

Robbie Jones, who played Quentin Fields on OTH, sent his own sweet message, writing, “CONGRATULATIONS Daddy Colletti!! Blessings on blessings! ❤️🥂.”

Kate Voegele, who portrayed Colletti’s love interest Mia Catalano on The CW series, added, “So sweet!! Congratulations friends!!”

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“What a week! Congrats guys!” Bryan Greenberg, who played Jake Jagielski on the hit drama, responded in the comments section.

Ashley Wahler, who is married to Colletti’s former Laguna Beach costar Jason Wahler, added, “Congratulations! LOVE the middle name ❤️.”

Ashley Rickards, who played Samantha “Sam” Walker on OTH, replied, “Congratulations!! 🎉.”

Colletti also commented on his wife’s post, sharing emojis that describe their current life status. “👶🏻👸🏼😊,” he replied.

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Colletti and Weaver, a NASCAR reporter and host, tied the knot in October 2025 after getting engaged in November 2023.

The couple announced in January that they were expecting their first child. Ahead of Rhodes’ birth, Colletti exclusively told Us Weekly that he was looking to Lafferty, a new dad himself, for tips. (Lafferty, 40, and Park, 37, welcomed their first baby, son River, in December 2025.)

“I have been leaning on him,” Colletti said in May. “I’ve been watching him forge the path of fatherhood, and I’ve been so impressed with what he and [his wife] Alex together have been doing. It’s just so cool to see your best friends go through that journey and to be right behind them and getting excited here for my wife and I.”

Michael Jackson‘s nephew, Taj Jackson, opened up about father Tito Jackson’s self-esteem struggles as a member of the Jackson 5.

Taj, 52, replied to a fan via X who asked why the other members of the Jackson 5 were “not successful” after Michael went solo.

“I’ll answer since this is a very sensitive subject to me,” Taj wrote on Thursday, May 14. “Imagine since you were a teenager being told by everyone that you are worthless without your younger brother and you should thank him for everything you have.”

Taj continued, “That’s exactly what my dad had to deal with his whole life. He told me that personally on multiple occasions. What do you think that does to your self-esteem and life?”

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Tito was a founding member of the Jackson 5 alongside brothers Michael, Jackie, Jermaine and Marlon. Tito’s passion for music inspired the group to get together in 1964 under the management of their father, Joe Jackson.

The Jackson 5 made history as one of the first African American performers to become popular in the mainstream. After signing with Motown Records, they achieved multiple No. 1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 charts including “I Want You Back,” “ABC,” “The Love You Save” and “I’ll Be There.” The group became one of the best-selling artists of all-time as they sold 150 million records worldwide. In 1997, the Jackson 5 was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Amid their popularity, several members of the Jackson 5 attempted solo careers, but Michael’s effort was the most fruitful, resulting in 13 Grammy Awards.

Jermaine left the group first in 1976. While Michael was releasing solo music while still performing with the band, he decided to leave the Jackson 5 in 1984 after the success of “Thriller.”

Following Michael’s departure, Marlon left shortly after. Tito and Jackie released one final album as a group in 1989. In 2003, Tito went solo and earned three Grammy nominations.

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After Michael’s death in 2009, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon got back together with the hopes of planning a reunion tour. The tour came to fruition in 2012.

Tito died in September 2024 after suffering a heart attack. Tito’s sons confirmed the death of their father via an Instagram statement.

“It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us,” the siblings wrote alongside a series of photos of their father over the years. “We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being.”

One year after the success of Fox’s The O.C., MTV took a look at the actual town, launching Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County in 2004.

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The reality show focused on the personal lives of then-high schoolers Stephen Colletti, Lauren Conrad, Kristin Cavallari, Lo Bosworth and more. Laguna Beach was originally set to be a high school drama but was not allowed to film inside the actual high school, meaning that it was completely shifted to focus on the cast’s home life.

Conrad led the first season as the narrator, as the main storyline focused on a love triangle she found herself in with Cavallari and Colletti. In season  2, Conrad went away to college, with Cavallari taking over as the narrator. When her season ended, a new group was introduced but fell flat without the series’ original cast.

Scroll down for an update on where the cast is today, including who is married: