Blake Shelton paid tribute to his late friend Joe Bonsall, who passed away recently. Joe was a longtime member of The Oak Ridge Boys, a celebrated country and gospel group, from 1973 until his death in 2024.
On Tuesday, Blake, 48, shared a heartfelt photo on his Instagram Stories of himself performing alongside The Oak Ridge Boys. While the exact details of the photo’s location and date are unclear, Blake expressed his sorrow over Joe’s passing, saying: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend Joe Bonsall”.
He fondly recalled: “I have never seen Joe without a genuine smile on his face. He loved singing more than anyone I’ve ever met”. Blake extended his thoughts and prayers to Joe’s family and fellow bandmates, stating: “Today, we have all experienced the loss of someone truly important”.
In 2016, Blake and The Oak Ridge Boys collaborated on the song “Doing It to Country Songs”. Joe’s death was attributed to Lou Gehrig’s disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive condition affecting voluntary muscle control, which has no known cure. Fans became aware of Joe’s struggle with the illness in January 2024, four years after he announced his condition and retirement from the band.
Joe is survived by his daughters, Jennifer and Sabrina, from his marriage to Mary Ann, as well as two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The Bonsall family shared in a statement that Joe authored 11 books, with his memoir, I See Myself, scheduled for release in November. He cherished his time at the farm and was a devoted fan of the Philadelphia Phillies, but emphasized that his faith and family were his greatest priorities.
The Oak Ridge Boys, consisting of Joe, Richard Sterban, Duane Allen, and William Lee Golden, are famous for hits like “Elvira”, “Come On In” and “Bobbie Sue”. The band was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2015 and has won five Grammy Awards. As the group embarks on a farewell tour that will last for about a few month, they reflect on their legacy, despite the original lineup no longer being intact. Joe’s love for music, reading, and writing, along with his skills on the banjo, will be fondly remembered by fans and loved ones alike.
“Face Lift,” Princess Catherine’s Makes Rare Appearance at Wimbledon — People Noticed One Detail
The Princess of Wales made a rare public appearance at Wimbledon while undergoing cancer treatment. Seeing the glowing and smiling princess alongside her daughter Charlotte touched everyone’s hearts, especially given how rare it is now to see her in public. Read on to discover how people warmly welcomed her.
Wimbledon was all in waves, and enthusiasm. Princess Catherine made a rare public appearance on July 14, 2024, despite her ongoing cancer treatment. The 42-year-old royalty attended the event with her 9-year-old daughter, Charlotte.
As they arrived, they mingled with event organizers before heading to the Royal Box at Centre Court to watch the men’s singles final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, a repeat of last year’s match. Kate’s sister, Pippa Middleton, also joined them for the day out.
As they took their seats in the front row of the Royal Box, the crowd stood up and gave Princess Kate a standing ovation. Princess Charlotte beamed with pride at her mom, who smiled and waved, clearly touched by the gesture. It was a rare and emotional public appearance for Kate as she continues her cancer treatment.
Wearing a striking purple dress with a modern silhouette, subtle draping, and a distinctive bow detail, she added a touch of royal charm to the final days of Wimbledon, showing off her impeccable style.
Princess Kate and Prince William always make Wimbledon a part of their summer plans, and lately, they’ve been bringing their kids along too. This year, with everyone wondering if Princess Catherine would make it due to her health, the welcome for her was even more heartfelt than usual.
Whether you’re a fan or not, Princess Catherine keeps shining with elegance and strength, loving her role and rocking her personal style with genuine passion, no matter what comes her way.
When people online saw the pictures, they showered the Princess with compliments and messages of joy, expressing happiness that she was in good health and accompanied by her daughter, who appeared very happy. Many comments were along the lines of, “Lovely to see you back” and “So wonderful to see you looking healthy and beautiful. Welcome back, Princess Catherine and Princess Charlotte!” Others remarked, “A girl can’t be prouder of her mom…,” referring to Princess Charlotte accompanying her mom in such a special moment.
As always, some people couldn’t help but criticize, and a few pointed out that Princess Catherine looked different, insinuating she had undergone plastic surgery treatments, with someone writing, “Facelift healing nicely.” However, these comments didn’t reflect the enthusiasm felt by many, even those who didn’t attend the event but saw the pictures from home.
Ever since her cancer diagnosis, every public appearance Princess Catherine makes is rare and precious. However, some have scrutinized whether she has changed her appearance due to her health challenges.
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