Lizzy Musi, a race car driver who starred in the Discovery Channel’s “Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings,” has died a little more than a year after being diagnosed with stage 4 triple-negative breast cancer. She was 33.
Musi passed away June 27 at her North Carolina home with her family by her side, her father, fellow street racer Pat Musi, announced on Facebook.
“Surrounded by her Family, in the comfort of her own home, Lizzy was called to heaven at 11:25pm tonight. Thank you for all the prayers and support throughout her battle,” he wrote.
Lizzy Musi revealed news of her cancer diagnosis on Instagram in April 2023.
“Hey Everyone, I haven’t been able to have much time to post due to an unexpected life change. A few days ago I have been Diagnosed with Triple Negative Stage 4 Breast Cancer that has moved to my lymph nodes to my liver,” she wrote.
“I have a rough journey ahead of me. I appreciate everyone’s messages and calls,” she added.
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive type of invasive breast cancer that tends to grow and spread faster throughout the body, according to the American Cancer Society. There are also fewer treatments available, so patients tend to have worse outlooks.
About 10-15% of breast cancers are triple negative. Its signs and symptoms are similar to other types of breast cancer, such swelling in the breasts; changes to skin on the breast, including dimpling, redness, dryness, flaking or thickening; nipple discharge; pain in the breast or nipple; and swollen lymph nodes under the arm or near the collar bone.
Musi shared updates about her diagnosis on social media prior to her death. In June 2023, she posted a photo on Instagram that showed her with a shaved head, explaining in her caption that she decided to shave her head because of “extreme hair loss.”
“Well here is the new me … some days are tough to look in the mirror but there are days where I feel stronger than ever,” she wrote.
In April 2024, Musi opened up in a Facebook video about how her diagnosis had changed her. The video showed her receiving various treatments at a hospital.
“I am so very thankful to what this journey has actually taught me. I now know I have a purpose in life. I am grateful to keep going,” she told fans.
The longtime street racer, who also appeared on the “Street Outlaws” spin-offs “Locals Only,” “Gone Girl” and “Fastest in America,” made history in 2014 when she became the first woman to win a Pro Nitrous national event at the Professional Drag Racers Association U.S. Drags, according to her official website.
In 2023, she became the first female driver to win an event on “Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings”
Musi’s final post on Instagram featured a photo of red roses inside a hospital room. She tagged her location as Medias Klinikum Burghausen, a cancer treatment facility in Germany.
“Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers Mikey!!” she captioned the shot. “Made my morning on top of great news this morning!!”
The return of Mrs Brown’s Boys to BBC One this week has once again ignited heated debate across Britain, underscoring the sitcom’s reputation as one of the most polarising comedies in modern television history. On Friday evening, the fifth series premiered after months of anticipation from loyal fans — and with it came an outpouring of complaints from detractors who flooded social media to voice their displeasure. Within minutes of the broadcast, X (formerly Twitter) was filled with comments ranging from weary sarcasm to outright demands for the BBC to cancel the show altogether.
For many viewers who have grown tired of Brendan O’Carroll’s trademark brand of slapstick humour and cheeky innuendo, the programme’s return felt less like a treat and more like an unwelcome reminder of what they consider to be outdated comedy. One particularly frustrated user summed up their disappointment with biting humour: “I’ve had a tough week. Very tough. Then when I thought it couldn’t get any worse, the man on TV said ‘and now on BBC1 a new series of Mrs Brown’s Boys.’ Haven’t we suffered enough?” Another viewer was more concise, writing simply: “Not for me #mrsbrownsboys.” A third offered sharper criticism, calling it “a waste of licence payers’ money,” echoing a complaint that has long followed the programme in an era where every penny of BBC funding is scrutinised.
Scrolling through reactions online, it quickly became clear that the show continues to divide audiences into two sharply opposed camps. On one side are the critics, who argue that its humour feels stale, overly reliant on toilet jokes, slapstick mishaps, and Agnes Brown’s exaggerated mannerisms. On the other side are the defenders, who maintain that comedy is subjective and that those who dislike the series should simply switch the channel instead of complaining online. Supporters wrote messages such as, “I don’t care what anyone says, I think Mrs Brown’s Boys is funny,” and “If you don’t like it… don’t watch it.” For these fans, the programme is a comfort, a familiar source of laughter in a television landscape that often takes itself too seriously.
The passionate debate sparked by the latest episode is nothing new. Since its debut over a decade ago, Mrs Brown’s Boys has been a lightning rod for criticism and acclaim in equal measure. At its peak, the show was a ratings juggernaut. Its 2013 Christmas special drew an astonishing 11.5 million viewers, and it went on to win six National Television Awards for Best Comedy. Brendan O’Carroll, who not only created the series but also stars as the sharp-tongued matriarch Agnes Brown, became a household name, and the show was seen as a rare example of a traditional sitcom breaking through in the age of streaming and digital media.
Yet, the glory days of record-breaking audiences have long since faded. In recent years, ratings have dropped significantly. The last time the show appeared in the UK’s top ten Christmas Day programmes was in 2020, when just 3.8 million people tuned in — a sharp decline from its earlier dominance. Critics argue that the formula has not evolved, leaving the show feeling dated in a time when British comedy has diversified and moved toward sharper, more nuanced storytelling. The crude innuendo, slapstick humour, and sometimes chaotic breaking of the fourth wall are beloved by some but described by others as tiresome and repetitive.
Adding to the controversy, the show faced significant backlash last year after rehearsals for the 2024 Christmas special were halted when a racially charged term was implied during production. The incident prompted widespread criticism and renewed scrutiny of the programme’s content. O’Carroll defended the moment as satirical, explaining that Mrs Brown’s ignorance was intended to reflect generational misunderstandings rather than endorse offensive views. He compared it to the character’s humorous inability to fully grasp her son’s homosexuality, despite loving him deeply. For O’Carroll, comedy should provoke discomfort as well as laughter. Speaking on Conversations with Gerry Kelly on YouTube, he argued: “Comedy should offend somebody somewhere. Otherwise, I’m not doing the job.”
This uncompromising philosophy is part of why Mrs Brown’s Boys remains so divisive. For fans, O’Carroll’s irreverent approach is refreshing in a world where comedians are often accused of playing it safe. They see Agnes Brown’s antics in Finglas as a reminder of simpler comedic traditions, a throwback to when sitcoms didn’t shy away from broad gags and outrageous characters. For critics, however, the same qualities are what make the show feel stuck in the past, clinging to jokes that no longer resonate in today’s cultural climate.
O’Carroll himself appears unfazed by the backlash. In one interview, he bluntly dismissed those who dislike his work, saying: “The ones that love me, I love them, and the ones that don’t, f*** them.” This candid remark epitomises his approach — one that values the loyal fan base who continue to watch faithfully over the growing chorus of detractors.
Following the tragic passing of Charlie Kirk, the right-wing activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, his widow, Erika Kirk is continuing his legacy.
Kirk was shot in the neck on Wednesday, September 10, during a debate event while speaking before a large crowd at Utah Valley University (UVU).
His alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson, has since been arrested and “faces single counts of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, and violent offense in the presence of a child, along with two counts each of obstruction of justice and witness tampering,” People reported.
Charlie Kirk and Erika shared two children, a daughter, 2, and a son, just 16 months old.
The widowed mother of two addressed the nation days following her husband’s passing, thanking the emergency services who had done everything to save Charlie. She then extended her gratitude to Vice President JD Vance and his wife for bringing Charlie’s coffin home.
She also thanked President Donald Trump, whom Charlie Kirk supported and admired.
“The Charlie Kirk Show is not going anywhere,” Erika Kirk said. “My husband’s voice will live on. The show will go on. We will have rotating hosts, rotating casts, rotating people coming on. It is going to be continually the north star of the conservative movement, of the voice of the youth, of the voice of the base, and that will not end.”
She then announced her plans of continuing Charlie’s tour through college campuses nationwide, named the “American Comeback Tour.”
“We’ll never be silenced,” Erika continued. “That’s why continuing his platform in a beautiful, honorable way will reinforce that he will never be silenced. My husband’s voice will go on.”
Turning Point USA is believed to be the “largest Conservative student movement” in the US with groups at more than 3,000 universities and high schools, and Erika Kirk said it is moving “full steam ahead.”
At her late husband’s memorial in Glendale, Arizona, Erika gave a heartfelt speech. She recalled seeing Charlie Kirk at the hospital after his death and sharing her decision to forgive his killer.
“My husband, he wanted to save young men, just like the one who took his life. That man, that young man, I forgive him. I forgive him because it was what Christ did and it is what Charlie would do,” Erika Kirk said.
“The answer to hate is not hate,” she added. “The answer we know from the gospel is love and always love. Love for our enemies and love for those who persecute us.”
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