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Obama Administration Refused to Declare Public Health Emergency for Fentanyl


The Washington Post on Wednesday published a searing indictment of the Obama administration for disregarding a plea from health experts to declare a public health emergency for overdoses from fentanyl, the powerful synthetic opioid that was already racking up a body count in 2016 and would go on to kill thousands of people over the next three years.

Luke Perry & His Fiancee Revealed To Have A Summer Wedding Date As Official Cause Of Death Comes Out


This is so heartbreaking.

Luke Perry and his fiancee Wendy Madison Bauer had a late summer wedding planned, according to a save the date card (see it HERE). The notice had a grey and gold color scheme with a wedding date set for August 19, 2019, but did not share any additional information about the nuptials.

Related: Beverly Hills, 90210 Reboot Will Honor Luke Perry Following His Passing

As we already reported, the beloved actor passed away at the age of 52 “surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiance Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends” on March 4 at his home in Sherman Oaks, California. It was just days after suffering a massive stroke, per a statement from his representative.

His cause of death was revealed on Wednesday morning to be an ischemic cerebrovascular accident, commonly known as a stroke, after his death certificate was obtained by TMZ.

The document also revealed that his body was transported to Dickson, Tennessee, where he was buried on Monday, March 11. He had a farm in the area and lived there part-time.

Multiple Tennesseans have shared stories and photos following his death from when he volunteered to help bring food to those in need during a 2010 flood:

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Related: How Hollywood Is Mourning Luke Perry & How His Legacy Lives On

In a statement to People, Perry’s 44-year-old fiancee spoke out and opened up about her grief following his passing:

“I want to express my gratitude to everyone for the outpouring of love and support. The countless, heartwarming stories of Luke’s generosity and kindness have been a great source of solace during this difficult time.”

Wendy continued:

“The past 11½ years with Luke were the happiest years of my life, and I am grateful to have had that time with him. I also want to thank his children, family, and friends for their love and support. We have found comfort in one another and in the knowledge that our lives were touched by an extraordinary man. He will be dearly missed.”

The actor’s 18-year-old daughter Sophie also recently responded to trolls who have criticized her grieving process on her Instagram:

sophie perry shares grief process after fathers passing
“Since my dad died I have received a lot of attention online. And most of it has been positive but of course, some people just can’t be nice. And I’m here to say that I did not ask for this attention, I did not ask to be thrown into some virtual spotlight, and while I don’t mean to offend anybody, I’m also not going to cater to any one else’s needs and beliefs. I’m 18. I swear like a sailor and sometimes I dress like a hooker. And I support causes and you may not. And most importantly. I am going to laugh and smile and live my normal life. YES I am hurt and sad and crying and beside myself with what happened to my dad. It’s the worst thing to ever happen in my life. And I am torn the fuck up over it. But I’m not going to sit in my room and cry day in and day out until the internet has deemed it appropriate for me to do otherwise. And if you knew my dad you would know he wouldnt want me to. So you shouldn’t either. So to those of you shaming me for my language and my wardrobe and most disgustingly, my grieving process, do us both the favor and just unfollow. It’s a waste of both of your time.” / (c) Sophie Perry/Instagram

May he rest in peace.

[Image via Dave Starbuck/Future Image/WENN.]

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Kim Kardashian Shares Another Look At Her ‘Psoriasis Face’ As Her Chronic Skin Condition Returns


Kim Kardashian West continues to open up about her struggles with psoriasis.

On Monday, the KKW Beauty mogul shared that she experienced yet another flare up of the pesky skin condition, which occurs when extra skin cells rapidly build up to the surface of skin forming scales and red patches that are itchy and sometimes painful.

Kim was first diagnosed with the condition by a dermatologist back in 2011.

Related: Kim Kardashian & Kanye West Are Gearing Up For Baby #4!

Mrs. West took to her Instagram Stories to give her followers a raw, close look at her “psoriasis face,” sans any makeup to hide the patchy red bumps scattered across her face.

See it for yourself (below):

Kim Kardashian shows off her psoriasis on Instagram Stories.
Kim Kardashian shares an up close look at her “psoriasis face.” / (c) Instagram

Ugh, looks uncomfortable!

As we mentioned earlier, this isn’t the first time Kim has struggled with her skin condition.

Back in December, North West‘s momma earnestly asked fans for tips and suggestions on  how to deal with it on Twitter, saying:

“I think the time has come I start a medication for psoriasis. I’ve never seen it like this before and I can’t even cover it at this point. It’s taken over my body. Has anyone tried a medication for psoriasis & what kind works best? Need help ASAP!!!”

Lucky for her, many followers responded with words of encouragement, and helpful hacks to manage the chronic condition.

And most recently, the momma of three used a natural herbal ointment to treat her flare up last month. She has also started taking light therapy, which she once called her “new best friend” to help combat her psoriasis.

Related: Kim Pledges To Pay 5 Years Worth Of Rent For Freed Man

Between those fan suggestions and continued light therapy treatment, hopefully Kim can get a a handle on her condition. Here’s to hoping things improve quickly for her!

Perezcious readers, can you relate to KKW’s woes? Do you struggle from psoriasis or a condition that makes you feel a little less confident? Got any tips for the reality TV maven?

Share your thoughts in the comments below! Let us know!

[Image via Kim Kardashian/Instagram.]

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Evan Rachel Wood Shares Self-Harm Scars From Past ‘Abusive Relationship’


Evan Rachel Wood opens up about her history with self-mutilation.

On Monday on Instagram, the Westworld actress posted the (above) graphic photo of her self-harm scars from a previous “abusive relationship.”

Related: Evan Rachel Wood Suits Up Flawlessly

The 31-year-old explained in the caption:

“*trigger warning* 2 years into my abusive relationship I resorted to self harm. When my abuser would threaten or attack me, I cut my wrist as a way to disarm him. It only made the abuse stop temporarily. At that point I was desperate to stop the relentless abuse and I was too terrified to leave. #IAmNotOk”

That same day, the thespian also shared snaps from a photoshoot where she was “emaciated, severely depressed, and could barely stand” because she “was so weakened by an abusive relationship.” After falling “into a pool of tears,” Wood was sent home early.

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Evan Rachel Wood opens up about her past abusive relationship.
Wood shared pics from a photoshoot where she “fell into a pool of tears and was sent home for the day.” / (c) Evan Rachel Wood/Instagram

She wrote:

“The day of this photoshoot, I was so weakened by an abusive relationship. I was emaciated, severely depressed, and could barely stand. I fell into a pool of tears and was sent home for the day. #IAmNotOk”

The North Carolina-native opened up about her past as part of the “I Am Not OK” movement, whose focus is to spread awareness about physical abuse.

In a January 2019 essay for Nylon, Wood revealed she once attempted suicide when she was 22. She wrote:

“I am not a mental health expert, but I can share with you one of my experiences with it. When I was 22, I willingly checked myself into a psychiatric hospital, and I have absolutely no shame about it. Looking back, it was the worst, best thing that ever happened to me. It was morning; I felt as though I had been hit by a truck. Then with an almost hysterical acceptance, without thinking, I picked up the phone. It was one of those moments when you have a choice that goes beyond the initial choice you make by calling out for help: You can not die, or you can come back to life. ‘Mom?… It’s me… I just tried to kill myself… I need to go to a hospital.’ When I said I needed to go to a hospital, I did not mean I needed to go for any physical injuries I may or may not have had. I meant a hospital for my state of mind.”

In October 2017, Rachel posted a YouTube video where she got real about her experiences with sexual assault.

While she described her alleged abusers as “very powerful, very rich, very entitled, very narcissistic white men,” she refused to name names, explaining:

“I haven’t named my abusers for a number of reasons. One, I’m one person against some very powerful people. Two: money and time and re-traumatizing yourself, go after the person who assaulted you takes quite a toll. It’s a terrifying thing to go through, mainly because you are at the risk of not being believed, your career being hurt, you being drained of your finances because it costs a lot of money to file a lawsuit and go to court with someone, especially if all you have is your word against theirs. And especially if these are very powerful people.”

[Image via Evan Rachel Wood/Instagram/Apega/WENN.]

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