Comedian Jim Gaffigan's Wife Jeannie Writes About Her Brain Tumor in a New Book: See the Cover

Jeannie Gaffigan’s world came crashing down in 2017. The writing partner and wife of bestselling author/comedianJim Gaffigan, and mother of their five kids — daughters Marre and Katie and sons Jack, Michael, and Patrick — was diagnosed with alife-threatening, pear-sized brain tumorandunderwent a nine-hour operationto successfully remove it. Peter Zambouros The book entails her diagnosis, the “brutal conversation” with their children and loved ones, her recovery process during which she was bedridden andhad to use a feeding tubefor more than a month and her own reflection of her life — all written with humor and heart.

Comedian Kevin Barnett, 32, Died of Complications from Pancreatitis, Autopsy Reveals

Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Days afterKevin Barnett diedin Mexico, the late comedian’s cause of death has been revealed. “At the moment his body is still in facilities of the Forensic Medical Service of Tijuana, waiting to be delivered to his family members who are performing the legal proceedings,” the statement continues. According to theMayo Clinic, pancreatitis “is inflammation in the pancreas. The pancreas is a long, flat gland that sits tucked behind the stomach in the upper abdomen.

Comedian Kevin James Stars in Billy Joel Band Guitarist Mike DelGuidice's Music Video 'Mona Lisa'

Kevin JamesandMike DelGuidicerecently got stuck in a New York City snowstorm. Making the best of a bad situation, the famous Long Islanders decided to make a music video.When 48-year-old DelGuidice, who also works as a guitarist in Billy Joel’s band, was first introduced to the 54-year-old comedian, the two immediately hit it off.James loved DelGuidice’s music, even making his song “Ordinary Guy” the theme for his own showKevin Can Wait— but he wondered if there was another way to get his friend’s music out there.

Comedian Kountry Wayne Says He 'Splurges' on $200K in Child Support for His 10 Kids

Photo:Sherri Sherri Kountry Wayneis getting candid about his child support payments. After listing through Wayne’s accomplishments from the past year, Shepherd asks him if he’s splurged on anything. “Yeah I splurge…more than child support? Because child support would be my biggest splurge,” he tells Shepherd. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Comedian Leanne Morgan on Filming Her First Movie Role with 'Living Doll' Reese Witherspoon (Exclusive)

Reese Witherspoon with Leanne Morgan in Nashville, Tenn., at the Ryman Auditorium in August 2023.Photo:Catherine PowellDuring the pandemic, comedianLeanne Morgandoled out down-home advice to keep spirits up. “I was doing back porch videos telling everybody, ‘Everything’s going to be all right,’ talking about making chicken pot pie and Jell-o salad,’" Morgan says.And one of the fans who tuned in for her cheer happened to beReese Witherspoon.“She messaged me and said, ‘Keep going Leanne.