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Shaquille O'Neal Supports Family of Sisters Lost in Fire

9/13/2025

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Shaquille O’Neal collaborated with law enforcement from Georgia and Florida to honor four sisters who died in a North Carolina house fire on Aug. 30, 2025.
Their joint donation will cover funeral expenses, easing the family's financial burden.
The girls' mother, Reagan Noelle Powers, faces charges of involuntary manslaughter and negligent child abuse.
O’Neal expressed sorrow for the Ellis family, promising ongoing support.
Sheriff Reginald Scandrett highlighted community solidarity, assuring the family they are not alone in their grief.

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Shaquille O’Neal collaborated with law enforcement from Georgia and Florida to honor four sisters who died in a North Carolina house fire on Aug. 30, 2025.
Their joint donation will cover funeral expenses, easing the family's financial burden.
The girls' mother, Reagan Noelle Powers, faces charges of involuntary manslaughter and negligent child abuse.
O’Neal expressed sorrow for the Ellis family, promising ongoing support.
Sheriff Reginald Scandrett highlighted community solidarity, assuring the family they are not alone in their grief.