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Author and social media influencer Dave Hollis died “peacefully” at his Texas home Feb. 11, three days before his 48th birthday. Hollis, a former Disney executive, was the ex-husband of fellow author and influencer Rachel Hollis.

In a spiritual will written in 2006 and released by the Vatican on Saturday (Dec. 31), Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI thanked his family and friends, but chiefly God, for standing by him during his long life and career in the church.

Willie Spence, who was the runner-up on the 2021 season of “American Idol,” has passed away at the age of 23. One of the last videos Spence posted to his Instagram account was of him singing the worship song, “You Are My Hiding Place.”

Trailblazing country musician Loretta Lynn “passed away peacefully” at age 90 today (Oct. 4), according to a statement from her family. Known for her hardscrabble life as a “Coal Miner’s Daughter” and her personal lyrics, she also was a devout Christian who spoke openly about her faith.

Anne van der Bijl, commonly known as "Brother Andrew,” passed away Tuesday, Sept. 27 at his home in the Netherlands at the age of 94. He is the founder of Open Doors and is known for his legacy of smuggling Bibles behind the Iron Curtain.  

MercyMe lead singer Bart Millard, whose tumultuous family life was documented in the hit film "I Can Only Imagine," recently shared that his mom, Adele Millard, has died.

Dede Robertson, the wife of religious broadcaster Pat Robertson and a founding board member of the Christian Broadcasting Network, died Tuesday at her home in Virginia Beach.

After a 73-year marriage based on love and faith, Wanda and Jim Wold of Garner, Iowa, died hours apart last week.