To Compartmentalize is Healthy - Sheryl Sandberg Writes on Love, Loss, Grief & Moving On

Sheryl Sandberg is the Facebook Chief of Operations, and the author of feminist book, Lean In. She lost her husband, Dave Goldberg, while on holiday, a month ago at a resort in Mexico. The 47 year old CEO of Survey Monkey was found on the floor near a treadmill in what has been ruled a gym accident.

The couple, who were together and separately, regarded as titans of tech in Silicon Valley, were married for several years and had two children. In a touching post she shared on Facebook, Sheryl Sandberg has opened up on her grieving since losing her husband and the love of her life. Read below and have a tissue nearby if you're like me...

#RIP Errol Brown - ‘You Sexy Thing’ Singer Dead Aged 71

The death has been reported of Errol Brown, the lead singer of Hot Chocolate, and known for hits such as “Emma,” “Every 1’s a Winner” and “You Sexy Thing.” The 71 year old singer passed away at his home in The Bahamas, after suffering from liver cancer. He died with his wife Ginette and daughters Colette and Leonie by his side. His manager Phil Dale made the obituary announcement, describing Errol Brown as a “gentle man.” In the press statement, Dale wrote;

“Errol was a lover of life and obviously music. I never went into his home, car or a hotel room without music playing. And it always played constantly in his dressing room before a concert.”

So Sad! Rio Ferdinand Loses Wife Rebecca Ellison To Cancer

This news is so sad because I remember while I was still in the UK, reading about English footballer Rio Ferdinand in the papers falling in love with Rebecca Ellison. I was dating Atala long distance at the time, and as it turned out, they got married the same year as we did.

So imagine my shock when I read the news today that Rebecca Ferdinand died in a hospital in London following a short battle with cancer. Rio Ferdinand's announcement of the sad news is terribly heartbreaking.

Fantasy Author, Terry Pratchett Dies at 66 After Battling Alzheimer's

Terry Pratchett wrote more than 70 books over his lengthy career. He was first diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2007. Sir Terry Pratchett died at home, surrounded by his family. He died aged 66 after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's disease. Though he was first diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2007, the author continued writing, completing his final book last summer. Popularly called Sir Terry by his fans, the fantasy author was best known for the Discworld series.

Three French Athletes Dead In Argentina Helicopter Crash During Reality TV Show [Photos]

Three French sports personalities have been named among the 10 people who lost their lives in Argentina when a couple of helicopters collided. The two helicopters, carrying contestants and two pilots, crashed into each other and exploded during the production of ‘Dropped,’ a French reality show.

The show, on channel TF1, flies celebrities into rough terrain by helicopter and films their attempts to find food and shelter. But what should have turned into fun and give them more fame ended their lives. Argentinan TV showed footage from the crash of the helicopters. See below...

Several Pupils Die In Ghana Bus Crash While Going On School Excursion - #RIP

This news is just so heartbreaking! Several Ghanaian pupils going on an excursion to the mount Afadjato have lost their lives in an extremely horrible accident. The children were from a school in Kasoa going towards Afadjato on an excursion today March 10th when the accident occurred. According to an eye-witness who sent some graphic photos to LIB, the vehicle the children were in was almost finishing the mountainous portion when the driver lost control and fell into the ditch killing pupils between the ages of 7-15 years.

#RIPLeonardNimoy - Trekkies Mourn Death of Original Spock From Star Trek

#RIPNimoy is trending and it's like a big chunk of my childhood is saying goodbye. Most afternoons and weekends back in Enugu, the Anambra Broadcasting Corporation back in those days fuelled my love of everthing beyond this earth by showing re-runs of all the Star Trek movies and the series too.

Spock and his open fingered gesture was a big part of that childhood, and it's so sad that Leonard Nimoy, the original actor who portrayed the extra-terrestial so succintly has now passed on. But that is time and change, which finally gets to us all. Leonard Nimoy made the news a few days ago when he had to go in to hospital for pneumonia. He passed away today at home aged 83. May his soul rest in peace.

Feminist Lesley Gore Dies of Cancer - Watch "You Don't Own Me" PSA

Lesley Gore, writer and singer of the feminist anthem "You Don't Own Me," died Monday. She was 68. Gore died of lung cancer at New York University Langone Medical Center in Manhattan, according to her partner of 33 years, Lois Sasson. Sasson, a jewelry designer, told The Associated Press;

"She was a wonderful human being - caring, giving, a great feminist, great woman, great human being, great humanitarian."

#RIP Lorena Rojas - Fans React As Telenovela Actress Dies From Cancer Aged 44

Lorena Rojas has passed away today from cancer aged just 44. Lorena Rojas was a well known Telenovel actress appearing in such shows as “Buscando el Paraíso,” “Bajo un Mismo Rostro,” “El Alma No Tiene Color,” “El Cuerpo del Deseo" and “Ladrón de Corazones”.

She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 and managed to recover successfully. However, in 2012 she was diagnosed again, and the cancer had spread to her bones. In November 2014, she was diagnosed with liver cancer, in addition to the bone cancer. Although she fought as hard as she could, the actress passed away today to deep mourning from her fans. May her soul rest in peace. Read some of the online tributes from fellow stars and fans...

NYT Writer David Carr Dies at 58 - Tributes and Quotes

New York Times columnist and writer David Carr has died yesterday at the age of 58. Some of his fans and colleagues have been sharing their favorite quotes from his writing and memoir, and also from the many speeches he gave to upcoming journalists in his Media Equation column for the New York paper.

In his memoir titled, The Night of the Gun, David Carr confessed to having struggled with drug abuse, and revealed how he was able to overcome his addiction and grow into a loving family man. He is survived by wife Jill Rooney Carr and three children. Many have said they will miss him and his honest, witty humor. May his soul rest in peace.

Tributes For 60 Minutes' Bob Simon - Dead In a Car Accident Aged 73

Bob Simon was one of the regular correspondents on 60 Minutes, one of the documentary programs we almost never miss in our household. When I got a notification from my CNN app last night that he died in a car accident, it was like it happened to someone I knew. Now, tributes are pouring in from fellow journalists and fans of the veteran journalist. Bob Simon died at the age of 73, but IMO, he was gone too soon.

Mother Says 2 Month-Old Brutally Killed By 11-Year-Old Was 'Most Perfect Baby Ever'

The mother of a 2-month-old baby girl who police suspect was beaten to death over the weekend by a friend's 11-year-old daughter said Tuesday it was the girl who asked that the baby stay overnight with her and her mother.

Trina Whitehead, 31, of Cleveland, told The Associated Press that she and the girl's mother were best friends and that she never saw anything in the girl's behavior that concerned her. Whitehead said her two daughters, who are 8 and 7 years old, previously stayed the night at the friend's home in suburban Wickliffe without any reported problems.

Wife Stabs Husband to Death in Bayelsa During Domestic Dispute [Photos]

Mr. Henry Gagariga, a legal practitioner in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, has died at the hands of his wife Victoria, who tragically stabbed him to death during an argument. Victoria, 28, and the 33-year-old Gagariga were married for less than one year and the unfortunate incident happened at their residence along Ebisam Road in Akenfa, Yenagoa.

She allegedly stabbed him on the neck with a kitchen knife following a quarrel caused by “a minor domestic disagreement.” Sources said the couple had lived together for some years before legally tying the knot in Yenagoa last June. They also revealed that this is not the first time the couple had quarelled, with the wife stabbing the husband with a knife.

Photos From Muna Obiekwe's Burial

Muna Obiekwe died of Kidney failure last month, January 18 and though many were shocked by the suddenness of his passing, details of how long he has been battling the ailment were later revealed by his producer, actress Vera Kanu, who was a mother figure to him, read here.

Muna's sister also spoke out, blasting those who blame him for refusing to beg publicly for funds to take care of him. She said he hoped their family would take care of him but the situation got worse over a short period of time. Click to read her interview here.

The late actor has now been laid to rest earlier today in his hometown of Umudioka in Anambra state. Muna is survived by two children. May his soul rest in peace Amen

RIP Monty Oum - Viral Web Series Animator Passes

'RIP Monty Oum' has been trending on Twitter after the 33-year-old animator's employer, Rooster Teeth announced his passing earlier today. Oum had been in intensive care since late January after suffering an allergic reaction during a routine medical procedure.

A Go Fund Me page that was set up to help pay for the animator’s spiraling medical costs after weeks in hospital raised over $180,000 for a goal of $50,000. Monty's animated web series had been very popular before his death.

Condolences have been pouring out to Oum's family and his co-workers after the company posted a statement about his death on their website.

Jude, Peter & Paul Okoye's Father Buried - All The Photos

Peter, Paul and Jude Okoye lost their dad in November 2014, read here, and the burial took place today. PSquare’s father, Chief Moses Okoye, was laid to rest at his hometown in Ifitedunu, Anambra State. The burial started with a Service of Songs on Thursday evening after which Peter and Paul paid a courtesy visit to the monarch of the village. Earlier today, there was a burial mass at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, Ifitedunu.

Peter Okoye and wife Lola Omotayo-Okoye first shared pictures as they arrived in Anambra, both wearing white. Peter captioned his picture, ‘In Anambra… RIP DADDY’. Paul also shared a few pictures from the gathering as well as appreciative words for his wife.

With the release of official photos, we also see Jude Okoye their eldest brother. Also spotted at the funeral is Nollywood actor Osita Iheme. See photos below...

Tears Flow at Burial for Joshua Adah - Missionary Killed By Fulani Herdsmen in Taraba [Photos]

Pastor Joshua Adah has been buried today, barely a week after he was hacked to death in Taraba State on January 23rd by Fulani Herdsmen. The 36-year-old husband and father of two was loved by all who knew him and became well known after being featured on Naija Diamonds Season 2 which held in 2012, as one of the people making a difference in Nigeria.

For his brethren in Christ and the ministry, Joshua's death came as a rude they could not believe till pictures showed his burial. These faithful have dropped photos and words of tribute to the work that Joshua Adah did and how he touched their lives. See burial photos and read some of the tributes below. May his soul rest in peace. Amen.

#KingAbdullah - Saudi King Abdullah Dead, Crown Prince Salman Takes Over

Saudi King Abdullah has just been confirmed dead, and according to reports, his brother Prince Salman will be the next to ascend the throne. The King was sick for months before he died, according to HuffPo;

Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has died, Saudi state television announced early on Friday local time. Abdullah's designated successor is Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz, his 79-year-old half-brother.

Tonto Dikeh's Emotional Tribute for Muna Obiekwe - 'I Can Only Wish There is Life After Death'

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh did not immediately come out with a tribute for late Muna Obiekwe but it seems that's because the loss really hit her hard. Tonto and Muna starred opposite each other in several movies, and the actress reflects in the write-up she shared today about the pains of being a celebrity and having to sometimes hoard your privacy to your own detriment.

Just sitting here gazing at a picture of a boy I know but now gone because of an illness that would have been managed. The thought of his lifeless body brings me so much pain and sadness and it is not because I was close to him nor that I cared so much about him but just a mere reflection of how wicked the world is, the extent we go just to hide our pain to avoid being a laughing stock, Gossip item, abused, bullied on social medias and even betrayed by some trusted friends & even our so called Families*

#RIPMuna - Read Tributes From Genevieve, Jim Iyke, Rita Dominic, Van Vicker, John Dumelo

Nollywood actor Muna Obiekwe has passed on but his memory continues to live on the minds of his fans and those he worked with in the industry. Some people were thrown off by the fake account denying the actor's death, but now the confirmation has been verified, tributes continue to flood in.

Genevieve Nnaji, Halima Abubakar, John Dumelo, Van Vicker and more are among his colleagues who have shared their grief about the untimely death on social media.