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\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tHollywood has mourned the deaths of some of its most legendary stars in 2025. January brought the tragic news of the death of Twin Peaks cocreator David Lynch. February saw the deaths of \u201cKilling Me Softly With His Song\u2019 singer Roberta Flack and Gossip Girl alum Michelle Trachtenberg. Boxing great George Foreman died in March, [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Meet the Putmans <\/i>was broadcast on TLC in 2017, chronicling the daily lives of Bill and Barb\u2019s extended multi-generational family<\/a> of 25 living under one roof. The docuseries was later revived and retitled Growing Up Putman, <\/i>which aired <\/i>via YouTube in 2021. (Bill and Barb shared sons Billy, Brandon, Blake and daughter Blair, who are married to Jen, Casey, Megan and Jamie, respectively.)<\/p>\nThe late couple\u2019s son Blake, who was injured in the crash, was married to Megan for 18 years ahead of her tragic death. Together, they shared children Lulu, Alena and Noah.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy entire family \u2026 all proclaimed that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior,\u201d the Saturday statement continued. \u201cHe is our hope, our peace and our salvation. Even in this time of heartbreak, we rest in knowing that God is in control.\u201d<\/p>\n
They added, \u201cWe know Papa, Neenee and Aunt Megan are not gone forever. They are alive and whole in Heaven, standing before Jesus, hearing the words we all long to hear: \u2018Well done, my good and faithful servant.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
The Putmans also asked for \u201ccontinued prayers\u201d for Blake and his children as they recover from their respective injuries.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe ask for your continued prayers \u2026 for our whole family as we walk through this deep loss,\u201d the statement read. \u201cEven in this valley, we will praise Him. We trust that His plan is perfect, and that one day, we will be reunited in Heaven. Thank you for every prayer, message and act of love. Your support means more than words can express.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The family concluded, \u201cPlease continue to lift us up, that our hearts remain fixed on the truth that Jesus conquered death so we could have eternal life.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the years since Meet the Putmans<\/i> and Growing Up Putman <\/i>ended, the relatives had continued to share their journey via social media. Barb had even celebrated her husband\u2019s birthday just four days before their tragic accident.<\/p>\n
\u201cHappy birthday to my incredible husband! Bill, welcome to our Medicare years,\u201d Barb joked via Instagram<\/a> on Tuesday, September 23. \u201cYou are truly a blessing to me and our family. You inspire us each day through your strengths, wisdom and determination. You love us unconditionally and have always been consistent with that even through our faults. \u2026 As a dad and papa you are such a gift to our family. You are our safe place, our inspiration and our encourager. You are leaving a legacy for our children and our grandchildren they will carry with them forever.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
The late couple\u2019s son Blake, who was injured in the crash, was married to Megan for 18 years ahead of her tragic death. Together, they shared children Lulu, Alena and Noah.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy entire family \u2026 all proclaimed that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior,\u201d the Saturday statement continued. \u201cHe is our hope, our peace and our salvation. Even in this time of heartbreak, we rest in knowing that God is in control.\u201d<\/p>\n
They added, \u201cWe know Papa, Neenee and Aunt Megan are not gone forever. They are alive and whole in Heaven, standing before Jesus, hearing the words we all long to hear: \u2018Well done, my good and faithful servant.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
The Putmans also asked for \u201ccontinued prayers\u201d for Blake and his children as they recover from their respective injuries.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe ask for your continued prayers \u2026 for our whole family as we walk through this deep loss,\u201d the statement read. \u201cEven in this valley, we will praise Him. We trust that His plan is perfect, and that one day, we will be reunited in Heaven. Thank you for every prayer, message and act of love. Your support means more than words can express.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The family concluded, \u201cPlease continue to lift us up, that our hearts remain fixed on the truth that Jesus conquered death so we could have eternal life.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the years since Meet the Putmans<\/i> and Growing Up Putman <\/i>ended, the relatives had continued to share their journey via social media. Barb had even celebrated her husband\u2019s birthday just four days before their tragic accident.<\/p>\n
\u201cHappy birthday to my incredible husband! Bill, welcome to our Medicare years,\u201d Barb joked via Instagram<\/a> on Tuesday, September 23. \u201cYou are truly a blessing to me and our family. You inspire us each day through your strengths, wisdom and determination. You love us unconditionally and have always been consistent with that even through our faults. \u2026 As a dad and papa you are such a gift to our family. You are our safe place, our inspiration and our encourager. You are leaving a legacy for our children and our grandchildren they will carry with them forever.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n