Kentucky Lawmaker Johnnie Turner Dies 1 Month After Driving Lawnmower into Empty Swimming Pool

Johnnie L Turner.Photo:Kentucky Legislative Research Commission Kentucky Legislative Research Commission Republican Kentucky state Sen. Johnnie Turner has died at the age 76.According toABC News, the lawmaker died after he plunged into an empty pool while driving a lawnmower. The incident occurred on Sept. 15, when authorities confirmed to theAssociated Pressthat Turner had plunged into the deep end of the pool on his lawnmower.At the time, the senator was taken to a local hospital before being transferred to UT Medical Center.

Keri Russell 'Was Nervous' When Allison Janney Was Cast inThe Diplomat: 'She’s Awesome and So Good' (Exclusive)

Keri Russell (left) at a red carpet event and Allison Janney in ‘The Diplomat’ season 2.Photo:Courtesy of The Paley Center For Media; Courtesy of Netflix Courtesy of The Paley Center For Media; Courtesy of Netflix Celebrities, they are just like us! Keri Russellhad a fangirl moment when she found out thatAllison Janneywas cast in the second season of her hit Netflix series,The Diplomat. Speaking exclusively with PEOPLE at a special event for the show duringPaleyFest 2024on Sunday, Oct.

Kerry Kennedy Says Her Family Had PTSD Symptoms Following RFK’s Assassination, but Ethel Persevered

From Left: Kerry Kennedy; Robert F. Kennedy; and Ethel Kennedy.Photo:Michael Loccisano/Getty; Harry Warnecke/NY Daily News Archive via Getty; Taylor Hill/Getty Michael Loccisano/Getty; Harry Warnecke/NY Daily News Archive via Getty; Taylor Hill/Getty Kerry Kennedyis paying tribute to her mother,Ethel Kennedy, for her resilience in the days that followed her father’s assassination.Kerry, who is the daughter ofRobert F. Kennedyand Ethel, opened up about her family life in the wake of her father’s death and how her mother stepped in to ensure that she and her ten siblings were taken care of at the 2024 Ripple of Hope Award Gala.

Kerry Washington Achieves Her Dad's 'Bucket List' Goal with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame: 'Really Special' (Exclusive)

Kerry Washington with her parents Earl and Valerie Washington.Photo:ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Kerry Washingtonis making her father proud!Moments after she was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Dec. 2, theScandalalum, 47, exclusively told PEOPLE how her milestone achievement had long been one of her fatherEarl Washington’s dreams.“It was kind of a bucket list achievement for my dad,” she said of the honor. “I think it was something my dad had always dreamed of and asked me about, and so it was really special to be able to be here today to share this moment with my parents and to have them be here with me.

Kerry Washington Recalls Alerting the Obamas of Her Spicy Presidential Storyline inScandal: 'Lil Awkward'

(L) Kerry Washington, Michelle Obama and Barak Obama.Photo:Getty(2) Getty(2) Kerry Washingtonis looking back at an awkward phone call she made when she landed the role as Olivia Pope. While appearing onThe Viewon Dec. 18, theScandalstar, 47, revealed that she once made a call to the White House to make sure her role on the hit ABC drama didn’t conflict with her political responsibilities. At the time ofScandal’s release in 2012, Washington was a member of PresidentBarack Obama’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities.