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Kevin Miller lost his wife, Lauren Miller, when she passed away just after giving birth to their baby boy. The executive assistant for Shed Media worked behind the scenes on shows like The Real Housewives of New York City. It’s been less than a week since the sad passing, but he has shared an update on his son, who was in the Nicu.

The Update

We reported that a GoFundMe was set up for Kevin, and so far, it’s doing very well. At the moment, more than $150K has been raised to help the bereaved family. Started by Sherri Pender, the update arrived on the fundraiser on June 13. While Kevin is more than likely devastated, the news about his new son, Jackson, is good.

Lauren with her daughter, Emma, Via Shed Media – Instagram

Sherri wrote:

Kevin is delighted to share that baby Jackson is out of the Nicu...

Lauren Miller‘s husband is sharing an update on their family following her tragic passing during childbirth.

On Thursday (June 12), Kevin Miller relayed a message through the GoFundMe created to support his family following his wife’s passing. Lauren passed away during childbirth on Monday, June 9. After her death, their infant son was admitted to the Nicu. Now, Kevin has shared an update on their newborn’s health journey.

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According to the GoFundMe created by Lauren‘s co-workers, their son has been discharged from the Nicu and was able to go home with his father and older sister.

The update reads: “Kevin is delighted to share that baby Jackson is out of the Nicu and at home with his dad and sister. ‘He has been an angel and has eaten and slept like a champ.’ He is so alert and attentive already at just 4 days old.

The Bravo community has sadly lost one of their own.

Lauren Miller, an executive for Real Housewives of New York City and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, died on June 9 moments after birth to her and husband Kevin Miller‘s son Jackson. Along with the newborn, Lauren and Kevin also share 3-year-old daughter Emma.

Keep reading to find out more…“It is with devastated hearts that we share that our beloved colleague, Lauren, died unexpectedly just moments after giving birth to her baby boy,” Shed Media, which produces several Bravo shows, wrote on Instagram along with photos of Lauren and her family.

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“Lauren leaves behind her husband, Kevin, 3-year-old daughter, Emma, and newborn son, Jackson,” Shed Media continued. “Please consider donating to help Kevin take on this unexpected role as sole provider of the family. Of...

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Previously, it was announced that they would be removing the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island to add a new Cars attraction, but that wasn’t enough for Iger. Now they are turning all of Frontierland into Piston Peak National Park.

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Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official awards predictions for the upcoming Oscars and Emmys ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis; Awards Circuit Column, a weekly analysis dissecting the trends and contenders by television editor Michael Schneider (for Emmys) and Davis (for Oscars); Awards Circuit Podcast, a weekly interview series with talent and an expert roundtable discussion; and Awards Circuit Video analyzes various categories and contenders by Variety's leading awards pundits. Variety's unmatched coverage gives its readership unbeatable exposure in print and online, as well as provide inside reports on all the contenders in this year's awards season races.

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Ben Affleck and Lindsay Shookus have gone their separate ways, People confirms.

A source tells People living in different cities was a factor in their breakup.

“She has a kid and an ex-husband and a job in New York and Ben has his family and a job in L.A. and while they love and respect each other they just realized it wasn’t going to work,” says the source. “They really gave it another solid try.”

Despite their split, the source adds, “They will always have love for each other.”

This is the second time Affleck, 46, and Shookus, 38, have separated.

Bundle up!

Ben Affleck and Lindsay Shookus were spotted taking a stroll in New York City on Friday. The actor is currently in the Big Apple to promote his new Netflix movie Triple Frontier, which will be released this month.

Affleck, 46, dressed warmly for the outing, opting for a blue jacket with matching pants and sneakers. The proud New England Patriots fan showed his support for the reigning Super Bowl champions by wearing a knit hat featuring the team’s logo

Meanwhile, the Saturday Night Live producer, 38, opted for an all-black ensemble and grey hat.

“They are hanging out again,...

Ben Affleck and Lindsay Shookus are continuing to spend time together.

The Triple Frontier star, 46 and the Saturday Night Live producer, 38, were spotted grabbing a sushi dinner in Los Angeles on Saturday night.

“They are hanging out again,” a source tells People. “They have been for over a month now. They still enjoy each other’s company.”

Affleck looked dapper in a grey coat and light blue shirt, which he topped off with a skinny tie, plus dark slacks and dress shoes — the same look he wore during a family outing with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner and their three kids hours earlier.

Nearly six months after their split, Ben Affleck and Lindsay Shookus are back spending time together.

“They’ve struck up a friendship again and are spending time together,” a source tells People of the Triple Frontier star, 46 and Saturday Night Live producer, 38.

Another insider adds that while the exes are indeed talking again, both are more focused on their respective careers and families vs. rekindling a full-blown romance.

“He really enjoys spending time with her but his focus will remain his kids and family,” says the Affleck pal. “I think he’s always been interested in seeing where his relationship with Lindsay could go,...

Though they’ve been dating for over a year, Ben Affleck was “never fully committed” to Lindsay Shookus, a source tells People.

The actor, 46, and the Saturday Night Live producer, 38, have not been photographed together since late July and Affleck has been spending time with 22-year-old Playboy model Shauna Sexton. Multiple outlets reported on Monday that Affleck and Shookus had split.

Another source told People previously that Affleck and Shookus were “enjoying each other’s company” this summer and “taking it slow” throughout their relationship.

Reports of the split come a day after the actor was spotted with Sexton at...

The more the merrier!

Ben Affleck and Lindsay Shookus were seen going out to dinner with the producer’s parents in Santa Monica, California, on Saturday night.

The Justice League actor, 45, dressed casually for the family outing, wearing a leather jacket, dark t-shirt, jeans and sneakers. Shookus, 38, also opted for a low-key ensemble, wearing a light pink sweater, a pair of ripped jeans and white heels.

According to an onlooker, the whole group enjoyed a two-hour dinner while sitting on the patio at Cassia, a restaurant that serves Southeast Asian cuisine.

“Ben was in a great mood,” the eyewitness tells People of the outing.

Ben Affleck an Lindsay Shookus stepped out on Monday night for a dinner in Venice, California.

The couple, who went public with their romance last summer, were photographed heading into the famed Italian restaurant Felix Trattoria.

He wore a black leather jacket that he paired with blue jeans and a purple shirt. For accessories, the 45-year-old actor added dark shades and colorful leather shoes.

Shookus, 37, wore a black checkered skirt and black top. She added a denim jacket, black clutch and mauve mules.

The pair’s date night out came after the Justice League star spent Father’s Day with daughters Violet,...

Working for years as a behind-the-scenes star-maker at Saturday Night Live, Lindsay Shookus enjoyed her life in show business but outside the spotlight.

That all changed last summer when she and Ben Affleck went public with their relationship.

“It’s strange to me,” Shookus, 37, recently told Elle, of having the spotlight turn in her direction, in a rare interview.

“My entire career has been behind the camera, and that’s definitely where I’m most comfortable. I’m a producer, I’m a mom, a friend,” she added. “Being considered a public figure honestly makes me laugh.”

Shookus also keeps the added attention in perspective.

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