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The Daily Star, Oneonta, N.Y., Friday, September 1, 2023 20 By Caroline Collacutt TV Media Go forward ... fabulously: The ever-fabulous Whitney Way Thore, 39, returns for the 11th year of "My Big Fat Fabu- lous Life" – this time, however, it's life like never before, as Whitney must adjust to a diffi- cult new reality in this upcom- ing season, premiering Tues- day, Sept. 5, on TLC. While the reality star's bright and positive personality shines through each episode, Season 11 begins with a shock for Thore, who is seen in a recent trailer for the season reuniting with her family after the devas- tating loss of her mother – Bar- bara "Babs" Thore – who trag- ically died in December 2022 after battling cerebral amyloid angiopathy. Babs was 76 years old. At the time, Thore shared in- formation regarding her moth- er's death on Instagram, de- scribing the disease as "an un- treatable progressive condition caused by proteins in the blood vessels of the brain that can cause dementia, seizures, or like in my mom's case, brain bleeding (hemorrhagic strokes)." The unexpected loss took a toll on all, as during the trailer, Whitney can be seen interact- ing with her father, Glenn, who is struggling to cope with the loss of his wife. "When I stand around this kitchen table, it just brings back all these memories with your mom," he says. Later on, Whitney confides in her brother Hunter, sharing her concerns. "He's just lost," Whitney explains. "He said: 'I don't wanna do anything with- out your mother.'" Hunter goes on to reply: "We just have to change that attitude." And so begins a season of change, exploration and ad- venture for the Thores, who to- gether embark on a bucket list of activities meant to invigo- rate, recharge and challenge any limiting beliefs they held for themselves in this new chapter of life. Throughout the trailer, the audience is allowed a glimpse at what's to come, joining Whitney, Hunter and Glenn. See Whitney make life Fabu- lous again, when Season 11 begins Tuesday, Sept. 5, on TLC. realtalk Glen, Whitney Way and Hunter Thore from "My Big Fat Fabulous Life" The Pine Shop 6x7.5 ORECK VACUUM SALES & SERVICE BAGS AND BELTS FOR MANY OTHER BRANDS OLD VILLAGE COLONIAL PAINTS BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL 20% OFF DESKS & BOOKCASES Mon. - Fri. 9-5:30, Sat. 9-5 Upholstered, Finished, Unfinished Real Wood Furniture•Finishings Available 5382 St. Hwy. 7 • Oneonta • (607) 432-1124 thepineshoponeonta.com SALE! SALE!

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