Bank robber who held a gun to Paula Deen’s head during the robbery, found dead

After the N-word scandal, Deen lost several lucrative endorsements, a book deal and her TV show.

Her restaurant, The Lady & Sons, which had been around for decades, also closed its doors.

She announced the closure of this and another nearby spot, The Chicken Box, last year.

“Hey everyone, my sons and I made the sincere decision that Thursday, July 31 was the last day of service for The Lady & Sons and The Chicken Box,” she stated. “Thank you for all the wonderful memories and for your loyalty over the past 36 years. We have endless love and gratitude for every customer who walks through our doors.

“We are equally grateful to our wonderful staff, past and present, whose hard work, care and hospitality made The Lady & Sons what it was.”

“Savannah will always be our home, and we will always be here to support our amazing community,” she added. “We will now turn our attention to the four Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen locations across the country in Pigeon Forge, Myrtle Beach, Nashville and Branson.”