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Robbie Parker and his daughter Emilie.Photo:Alissa Parker
Alissa Parker
It all started with an uncertain smile and a nervous laugh at a press conference a grieving young father didn’t even know he was going to be holding.On Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, Robbie Parker’s world imploded when his 6-year-old daughter, Emilie, was among 20 first graders and 6 educators who were killed in one of the worst mass shootings in U.S. history at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.
Mar. 15, 2025
Angelina Jolie on Oct. 25, 2021.Photo: Marco Ravagli/Barcroft Media via Getty
A source close to Jolie tells PEOPLE that she wanted to “focus on changing laws over telling public stories” about her experience.
After 20 years working with the UN Refugee Agency, Jolie, 49,departed her role as UNHCR’s Special Envoyin December 2022 to focus on other humanitarian endeavors.
Her advocacy work has included areas of domestic violence, including the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which seeks to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking.
Mar. 15, 2025
Blake Griffin attends the Celebrity Golf Invitational on May 06, 2024 in Pacific Palisades, California.Photo:Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Netflix
Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Netflix
Nearly one year into his retirement,Blake Griffinsays he hasn’t played much basketball sinceleaving the NBA.In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Griffin, 35, shares a glimpse into what his life is like these days.
“As I was getting into the end of my career, I was like, ‘Man, I need somewhat of an outlet, a competitive outlet,’ and a bunch of my friends were playing golf, so I gave it a try,” Griffin shares.
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Brittany Murphy arrives at the “Across the Hall” Premiere at the Laemmle Music Hall 3 on December 1, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California.Photo:Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic
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One hot day in June 2009,Brittany Murphywas busy on set. The jail cell where she was filming was boiling, the crew was sweating, and the star wanted to make sure everyone had enough water. Six months later, Murphy was found dead in her home.