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Leah McSweeney's taking Andy Cohen to task ... claiming he loves viciously going after women -- and calling on him to apologize to Kate Middleton.

The former 'Real Housewives of New York' star -- who filed a lawsuit against AC back in February -- called out Cohen on Instagram Friday hours after the Princess of Wales' shocking cancer announcement.

In the statement, shared to her Instagram story, LM says Cohen enjoys being "cruel" to women, and adds Kate was no exception to the rule. She continues by saying Cohen needs to apologize to Catherine ... and finishes by calling on people in power to practice better leadership.

ICYMI ... Andy shared a tweet after TMZ obtained video of Prince William and Princess Catherine walking at a farm stand in Windsor, writing, "That ain't Kate..."

He also reportedly spoke about rumors of infidelity between William and on his podcast earlier this week ... all before Kate announced she's dealing with cancer.

All in all ... not a great look for Cohen -- who's just one of many celebs who have caught some flak for jokes and comments they made about KM before her video Friday.

El Príncipe Harry y Meghan Markle no solo hicieron una declaración pública luego de conocerse el diagnóstico de cáncer de Kate Middleton, sino que también se pusieron en contacto personalmente, según ha confirmado TMZ.

El duque y la duquesa de Sussex se contactaron directamente con la princesa de Gales, aunque no está claro exactamente cuando trataron de hacerlo o si realmente hablaron con Kate o William.

Tampoco sabemos si Kate habló con Meghan o Harry, pero sí sabemos que hicieron un esfuerzo por enviarles sus mejores deseos personalmente.

Es un gesto dulce de parte de los ex miembros de la realeza, quienes ya habían compartido una declaración pública en la que transmitieron su apoyo a Kate, William y sus hijos después de conocer la impactante noticia.

Como informamos anteriormente, los Sussexes dijeron: "Deseamos salud y curación para Kate y la familia, y esperamos que puedan hacerlo en privado y en paz". Este mensaje fue compartido solo un par de horas después del anuncio.

Meghan y Harry estuvieron en una exposición de arte el jueves por la noche en Los Ángeles, y se veían bastante relajados. Los informes están surgiendo que la noticia fue tan impactante para ellos como para el resto del mundo, aunque no está claro si tenían algún tipo de advertencia previa.

Por supuesto, una enorme grieta se abrió entre Meghan, Harry y el resto de la familia real cuando estos decidieron renunciar a sus cargos e irse a Estados Unidos, pero parece que esta noticia es más importante que cualquier problema personal.

Todo esto calza con lo que Sean Mandell, creador del podcast "Spilling Royal Tea", nos dijo en "TMZ Live" el viernes, al sugerir que este diagnóstico puede ser una oportunidad para que puedan reconciliarse.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle didn't just put out a public statement about Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis ... they reached out personally too -- TMZ has confirmed.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reached out directly to the Princess of Wales ... though it's unclear exactly when they tried to make contact or if they actually spoke to Kate or William.

We also don't know if Kate spoke with either Meghan or Harry ... but, we know they made an effort to send their best wishes personally.

It's a sweet gesture from the former senior royals ... who had already put out a statement conveying their sympathies to Kate, William and their children after the princess' shocking revelation.

As we previously reported ... the Sussexes told us, "We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace" just a couple of hours after the announcement.

Kim Kardashian stayed mum about Kate Middleton's shocking cancer revelation Friday ... this after the reality star created controversy over her recent flippant comments about the princess.

Kim and her son, Saint, tried to make a fast getaway as they were leaving his basketball game in Thousand Oaks, CA -- but they couldn't escape the lenses of the paparazzi.

As they dashed inside their waiting SUV, one of the shutterbugs hurled a question at Kim, asking her for a comment about Kate. Kim didn't even acknowledge the photog before disappearing inside the vehicle with Saint and being driven away.

As you may recall ... Last Sunday, Kim got herself in some hot water when she posted an Instagram image, showing her standing next to her ride while making a small wisecrack about Kate. In the caption, Kim lightly joked that she was on her way to find the Princes of Wales.

This all happened after Kate vanished from the public eye amid her then-secret cancer crisis.

But it didn't matter ... Kim caught heat from commenters, accusing her of trolling Kate for flying under the radar. Now Kim is getting really roasted after Kate's big cancer reveal Friday. The reason? Kim hasn't taken down her Kate post from IG.

Blake Lively is apologizing to Kate Middleton for mocking the princess' now infamous photoshopped image before Friday's big cancer reveal.

The actress posted a message to Instagram hours after Kate told the world about her cancer diagnosis in a video released by Kensington Palace – the home of Kate and Prince William's family.

Blake started off by saying she needed to get something off her chest even though no one would care considering the atomic bomb Kate had just dropped.

But Blake dove in ... writing she created a "silly post around the 'photoshop fails' frenzy, and oh man, that has me mortified today."

She added, "I'm sorry. "Sending love and well wishes to all, always.”

Of course, Blake was trying to make up for posting a clearly edited image promoting her beverage biz, Betty Buzz, which highlighted an unusually large thumb and a floating lemon.

Blake was referring to Kate's edited "Mother's Day" photo that triggered a hodgepodge of theories about what was wrong with the Princess of Wales.

Blake Lively se está disculpando con Kate Middleton por burlarse de la imagen retocada de la princesa antes de que se supiera el gran anuncio de su cáncer el viernes.

La actriz publicó un mensaje en Instagram horas después de que Kate compartiera su diagnóstico de cáncer con el mundo en un video publicado por el Palacio de Kensington, el lugar donde viven Kate y el príncipe William.

Blake empezó diciendo que necesitaba desahogarse, aunque a nadie le importara luego de la gran noticia que Kate acababa de soltar.

Pero Blake siguió de todos modos, escribiendo que creó un "post tonto en torno al frenesí de la foto editada con photoshop", y que eso la tenía "mortificada".

Y añadió: "Lo siento. Les mando mi amor y buenos deseos a todos, siempre".

Por supuesto, Blake estaba tratando de compensar la publicación de una imagen claramente editada, donde promocionaba su negocio de bebidas, Betty Buzz, donde se puede apreciar un pulgar inusualmente grande y un limón flotando en el aire.

Blake se refería a la falsa foto de Kate del "Día de la Madre" que desencadenó una gran cantidad de teorías sobre lo que estaba pasando con la Princesa de Gales.

En el comentario de esa foto, Blake dijo que estaba "muy emocionada" de compartir la imagen de Betty Buzz antes de disparar contra Kate y decir: "Ahora saben por qué he estado desaparecida en acción".

Como saben, Kate desapareció del ojo público en medio de su batalla contra el cáncer, el que fue descubierto durante la cirugía abdominal que se realizó en enero.

En su mensaje de video, Kate dijo que su equipo médico le aconsejó que se sometiera a "quimioterapia preventiva", la que ha comenzado recientemente.

También habló sobre el "gran shock" que significó el diagnóstico y el apoyo que ha significado tener a su marido, Guillermo, a su lado.

Kate también dijo que la parte más importante de esta terrible experiencia era darle la mala noticia a sus tres hijos. Dijo que tenía que hacerlo de una manera apropiada para que se sintieran tranquilos de que su madre iba a estar bien.

Bill Maher makes a super compelling case that pandering to racial groups is a sure way to lose elections ... because all these identities in America are now blurred beyond recognition.

The 'Real Time' host lasered in on Democrats who try to sell voters on what makes us different, and he says they're barking up the wrong tree because our country has blended.

As BM says, 1 out of 5 newlyweds are now in interracial marriages, which produce multiracial children, and that's just one of many examples he offers.

Beyond that, Bill notes we no longer fit into nice, neat boxes. For example, the #1 country song is Beyonce's. Forty-one percent of Dems live with someone who owns a gun. And, as Maher muses, there's even a "Gays for Trump" org because everybody knows gays love a good drag queen!

Maher says it's no surprise Joe Biden's losing Black voters by the day, because they and other groups generally no longer make identity the trigger for casting ballots.

Nicole Eggert -- who's battling cancer herself -- says she can sympathize with what Kate Middleton is now going through herself ... telling us there's a lot to juggle on this journey.

We talked to the actress Friday and she weighed in on Kate's announcement -- where she revealed she'd been diagnosed with cancer and was receiving preventative chemotherapy. Nicole, who has breast cancer, tells us there's a lot she can relate to with her own diagnosis.

For starters, NE says there's a lot of pressure having to weather this storm for public figures -- and perhaps even doubly so for someone like Kate ... who's a senior Royal.

Nicole says the public should lend her some grace during this time and not scrutinize as much as they have been ... because Kate will undoubtedly go through some changes in the near future, some of which she might not want to share with everyone despite the curiosity.

There's another element to this as well, and that includes how to deal with parenting her three young children as she and William navigate these choppy waters ... something Nicole tells us will be no easy task.

Take a listen to how she describes this -- NE says Kate not only has to process her diagnosis and manage how her body feels throughout this ... but she'll have her children to worry about as well, which is why a solid foundation at home and help will go a long way.

Karen Huger was swaying and had a strong odor of alcohol on her breath following her frightening crash Tuesday night in Potomac, MD ... this according to the police report.

According to the report, obtained by TMZ, officers noted the 'Real Housewives of Potomac' cast member also had slurred speech and bloodshot eyes when they arrived on scene -- and they say she didn't answer when cops asked her twice how much she had to drink.

Officers also noted she had 2 closed bottles of the alcoholic beverage Stella inside her vehicle.

The report adds that while cops thought Karen appeared to be intoxicated ... she declined to undergo a field sobriety test or a breathalyzer.

Fire rescue, which also responded to the scene, tried to get her to sit on a stretcher -- but the report says she refused both the stretcher and any medical care.

According to officers, Karen also made it clear she did not wish to be recorded when officers told her she was on their bodycam footage.

She was ultimately arrested for DUI, and driven to the police station where she was issued citations ... and later released to her husband, Raymond.

As we reported ... cops told us Karen hit the median and a street sign late Tuesday night while driving her 2017 Maserati -- and a security guard in the neighborhood called the police after witnessing the whole thing.

Huger hasn't addressed the charges yet.

BTW, we spoke with Karen's 'RHOP' costar Candiace Dillard Bassett ... who filled us in on the folks showing her tons of support following her crash -- as well as what it might mean for Karen's future on the series.

Meghan Markle y el Príncipe Harry acaban de enviarle sus mejores deseos a Kate Middleton tras anunciar que fue diagnosticada con cáncer, y están especialmente esperando que el público los deje lidiar con todo esto en paz.

El duque y la duquesa de Sussex le dicen a TMZ: "Deseamos salud y recuperación para Kate y su familia, y esperamos que puedan hacerlo en privado y en paz".

Como informamos, Meg y Harry estuvieron en Los Ángeles el jueves en la noche en una exposición de arte y no había ninguna señal de que supieran sobre la noticia de Kate. No está claro si eran conscientes de su diagnóstico o no, pero en cualquier caso están enviándole su cariño.

Por supuesto, Harry viajó a Londres el mes pasado para ver a su padre cuando supo que había sido diagnosticado de cáncer, pero de nuevo, no tenemos ni idea de lo que el rey Carlos sabía sobre la situación de Kate y lo que podría haberle transmitido a Harry, si es que lo hizo, en su momento. Su viaje fue muy rápido.

No hace falta decir que la relación de Harry y Will se ha fracturado en los últimos años, especialmente después de que Harry y Meghan dejaran a la familia real para empezar una nueva vida aquí en California.

Sin embargo, este tipo de noticias supera todo eso y se refleja en su declaración.

Kate también pidió privacidad en su anuncio, diciendo que ella y William están navegando este viaje tan delicado como pueden, especialmente pensando en sus hijos.

La Princesa de Gales no reveló con qué tipo de cáncer está luchando, pero dice que está cada día más fuerte, lo que era evidente en el video obtenido por TMZ de su salida.

Un aterrador video de un tremendo tiroteo en Rusia se ha vuelto viral en las redes y muestras algunas dramáticas escenas del ataque que ha dejado decenas de muertos y muchos más heridos.

El registro del triste incidente del viernes en el Crocus City Hall, un enorme lugar de conciertos a las afueras de Moscú, capta el sonido de los disparos que resuenan en el lugar.

Otro video muestra a gente tirándose al suelo y acurrucándose detrás de las sillas del vestíbulo mientras el sonido de los disparos reverbera por toda la sala.

Y lo que es peor, a continuación se declara un gran incendio en el edificio, que es fácil de ver desde los alrededores, y según muestra el video grabado desde el exterior del edificio, las llamas parecieron arder con fuerza durante un rato. Los informes dicen se lanzaron bombas y granadas en medio de este baño de sangre.

El Servicio Federal de Seguridad de Rusia -la organización del país encargada de la seguridad interior- afirma que más de 40 personas murieron en el atentado y más de 100 resultaron heridas.

Associated Press, citando a medios de comunicación rusos, informa que varios hombres armados entraron al edificio y lanzaron explosivos, lo que provocó el incendio. Al parecer, los hombres que entraron en la sala estaban vestidos de faena y empezaron a disparar contra la multitud que asistía a ver a Picnic, un popular grupo de rock. El Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de Rusia ha calificado el atentado de terrorista.

Al parecer, algunos videos muestran hasta cuatro hombres armados disparando a quemarropa y parece que la policía detuvo al menos a un posible sospechoso, que fue visto palpando a un hombre en el video con las manos sobre un vehículo.

Por cierto, parece que EE.UU. y otras grandes potencias occidentales podrían haber previsto esto, pues habían compartido advertencias con sus ciudadanos en las últimas semanas, llamándolos a permanecer lejos de las zonas concurridas de Moscú.

Terrifying video from a mass shooting in Russia is going viral online ... and, it paints a dramatic picture of the devastating attack that's left dozens dead and many more injured.

Footage from the chaotic scene Friday at Crocus City Hall -- a huge concert venue on the outskirts of Moscow -- captures the sound of gunshots echoing throughout the cavernous venue.

Another clip shows people hitting the floor, huddling behind chairs in the hall as the sound of gunshots reverberates around the room.

Even worse, a huge fire was ignited at the building -- easy to see from all around the venue -- and the flames themselves seemed to burn strong for a while based on video shot from outside the building. Reports say grenades and or bombs were set off in this bloodbath.

Russia’s Federal Security Service -- the country's organization in charge of domestic security -- says more than 40 people were killed in the attack and more than 100 were injured.

The Associated Press -- citing Russian news outlets -- reports several gunmen entered the building and threw explosives, causing the fire to break out. Men in fatigues reportedly entered the hall and began firing on the crowd in attendance to see Picnic, a popular rock band. Russia's foreign ministry is calling this a terroristic attack.

Some videos reportedly show as many as four gunmen shooting people at point-blank range ... and it appears police detained at least one potential suspect -- seen on video patting down a man with his hands on the side of a vehicle.

BTW ... it seems the U.S. and other major Western powers might've seen this coming -- with warnings to their citizens being issued in recent weeks to stay away from crowded areas in Moscow.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle just wished Kate Middleton all the best amid her cancer diagnosis -- and they're especially hoping the public lets her deal with this in peace.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex tell TMZ ... "We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace."

As we reported ... Meg and Harry were out and about in L.A. Thursday night at an art exhibition -- and there was no indication that the Kate news was on their radar. Unclear if they were aware of her diagnosis or not, but in any case ... they're sending their love.

Of course, Harry jetted on over to London last month to see his father amid his own cancer diagnosis -- but again, we have no idea what King Charles knew about Kate's situation ... and what, if anything, may have been relayed to Harry at the time. His trip was very quick.

It goes without saying ... Harry and Will's relationship has been fractured in recent years -- especially after PH and MM left the Royal family to pursue their life here in California.

Still, this type of development trumps all that ... and that's reflected in H&M's statement.

Kate also asked for privacy during her announcement -- saying she and William are navigating this journey as delicately as they can ... especially with their children in mind.

The Princess of Wales did not disclose what type of cancer she's battling, but she says she's getting stronger each day -- which was evident in the video TMZ obtained of her out.

1:56 PM PT -- A rep for the Teenage Cancer Trust -- an org that Kate has worked with in the past, before her cancer diagnosis -- tells TMZ ... "Our thoughts are with Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales, and we wish her all the best for her treatment."

They add, "If you think you have cancer yourself, it’s important to get checked out as soon as you can."

12:11 PM PT -- King Charles is extending his well-wishes to Kate Middleton during her cancer battle, with Buckingham Palace saying, "His Majesty is so proud of Catherine for her courage in speaking as she did."

They go on to say that after Kate's hospitalization, Charles has "remained in the closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law throughout the past weeks." BP continues, noting Their Majesties "will continue to offer their love and support to the whole family through this difficult time."

Kate Middleton just announced she has cancer -- breaking her silence on months of speculation over her health ... and it sounds serious.

The Princess of Wales showed face Friday in a video that Kensington Palace posted -- and in it, Kate addresses the public ... revealing she was diagnosed with cancer, something that was discovered after her abdominal surgery in January.

Kate says, "In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous. The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present. My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment." She didn't address the specific type of cancer she's battling.

Kate also appears to allude to her lengthy absence, as she says she and Will have needed time to address this health issue with their three children -- all of whom are fairly young -- as she's wanted to assure them that she's going to be okay.

We broke the story, Kensington Palace was geared up to provide a major update on Kate's health -- something they've now done, and it's left many heartbroken as Kate battles this.

In her video, Kate asks for privacy during this difficult time as she undergoes chemotherapy.

The announcement ends months of speculation over Kate's whereabouts and health -- which kicked off in mid-January when the Princess of Wales was hospitalized for abdominal surgery ... a hospitalization that came out of nowhere, and which was supposed to end in 2 weeks.

Obviously, Kate was out of the public eye for way longer than that ... and the longer it went on, the more they pedaled conspiracy theories and fueled a never-ending rumor mill.

At first, all the talk and gossip about Kate started as relatively light -- namely, through a bunch of memes and jokes online ... where people poked fun about the situation -- but which only grew in seriousness the more that the Palace attempted to address all the conjecture.

At first, the Palace just issued a statement -- saying Kate was still recovering and doing well ... and then, not long after, we saw Kate surface in public for the first time ... showing up in a car being driven by her mother, where Kate was wearing shades and maintaining a low profile.

People didn't buy that was Kate, and the memes and jokes only continued -- with the conspiracy theories kicking into overdrive. After that, the Mother's Day photo fiasco occurred.

Remember -- Kensington Palace posted a picture that they said had been taken by Prince William .... showing Kate with her kids. However, it quickly became clear that the image had been doctored in Photoshop -- with several apparent alterations having occurred in editing.

Kate put out a statement in the aftermath of that ... copping to the fact she edited it.

Fast-forward to last weekend, when Kate and William surfaced at a farm shop about a mile from their home -- which became the first true sighting of Kate out and about on her own two feet. While she looked happy and fairly healthy ... many noticed her weight loss.

The cancer news now clarifies why Kate appeared so thin in our video -- she's in treatment for it ... and this is one of the known side effects, and it can take a heavy toll on the body.

This update is clearly devastating for her family and loved ones -- but also, for all of the UK as well ... of which she serves as a key Royal figure, and which she's served dutifully.

It also goes without saying ... Kate is now the second senior Royal to be battling cancer. Her father-in-law, King Charles, was also recently diagnosed with cancer -- although it's unclear what form he has, or at what stage it is. With that said, Charles has been carrying on with his duties of late.

Tough times for Kate and the Royal Family at large ... best wishes to her and all of them.

12:11 PM PT -- El Rey Carlos está extendiendo sus buenos deseos a Kate Middleton en medio de su batalla contra el cáncer. El Palacio de Buckingham dice: "Su Majestad está muy orgulloso de Catherine por su valentía al hablar como lo hizo".

Continúan diciendo que tras la hospitalización de Kate, Carlos "ha permanecido en el más estrecho contacto con su amada nuera a lo largo de las últimas semanas". El Palacio continúa señalando que Sus Majestades "continuarán ofreciendo su amor y apoyo a toda la familia a través de este difícil momento".

Kate Middleton acaba de anunciar que tiene cáncer, rompiendo el silencio luego de meses de especulaciones sobre su estado de salud y suena bastante serio.

La Princesa de Gales apareció el viernes en un video compartido por el Palacio de Kensington, y en él, Kate se dirige al público y revela que fue diagnosticada con cáncer, algo que fue descubierto durante la cirugía abdominal que le realizaron en enero.

Kate dice: "En enero, me sometí a una cirugía abdominal mayor en Londres y en ese momento, se pensó que mi condición no era cancerosa. La operación salió bien. Sin embargo, las pruebas realizadas tras la operación revelaron que había presencia de cáncer. Por ello, mi equipo médico me aconsejó que me sometiera a un tratamiento de quimioterapia preventiva, y ahora estoy en las primeras fases de ese tratamiento".

No se refirió al tipo de cáncer con el que está lidiando.

Kate también parece aludir a su larga ausencia, ya que dice que ella y Will han necesitado tiempo para abordar este problema de salud con sus tres hijos. Todos ellos muy pequeños y han querido asegurarles que va a estar bien.

Dimos la noticia, de que el Palacio de Kensington estaba preparado para proporcionar una actualización importante sobre la salud de Kate, algo que ahora están haciendo, y que sin duda ha dejado a muchos con el corazón roto.

En el video, Kate pide privacidad en este difícil momento mientras se somete a quimioterapia.

El anuncio pone fin a meses de especulaciones sobre el paradero y la salud de Kate, las que se iniciaron a mediados de enero cuando la Princesa de Gales fue hospitalizada para someterse a una cirugía abdominal, una hospitalización que salió de la nada, y que se suponía que iba a quedar resuelta en 2 semanas.

Obviamente, Kate estuvo mucho más tiempo fuera de los focos y cuanto más tiempo pasaba, más teorías conspirativas y rumores aparecían.

Al principio, todos los chismes comenzaron como algo relativamente ligero, es decir, a través de memes y chistes en los que la gente se burlaba de toda la situación. Pero después tomó un tono muy serio a medida que el Palacio intentaba hacer frente a las conjeturas.

Al principio, el Palacio solo emitió un comunicado, que decía que Kate todavía se estaba recuperando y que se encontraba bien. No mucho después, la vimos por primera vez en público, en un carro conducido por su madre, donde ella llevaba gafas y un bajo perfil.

La gente no se creyó que fuera Kate, y los memes y las bromas no hicieron más que continuar, con las teorías de la conspiración a toda marcha. Después de eso, ocurrió el desastre de la foto del Día de la Madre.

Recuerden, el palacio de Kensington publicó una foto que, según ellos, había sido tomada por el príncipe William en la que Kate aparecía con sus hijos. Sin embargo, rápidamente se hizo evidente que la imagen había sido manipulada a través de Photoshop, pues tenía varias alteraciones que sugerían algún tipo de edición.

Kate hizo una declaración al respecto, asumiendo que ella la había editado.

Luego, el fin de semana pasado, vimos a Kate y William en un mercado a una milla de su casa, en lo que se convirtió en el primer avistamiento real de Kate en mucho tiempo. Aunque parecía contenta y bastante saludable, muchos notaron su pérdida de peso.

La noticia del cáncer ahora explica por qué Kate estaba tan delgada en el video. Está en tratamiento y este es uno de los efectos secundarios que se pueden tener.

Esta actualización es claramente devastadora para su familia y sus seres queridos, si no para todo el Reino Unido. Kate es una figura real clave y ha servido obedientemente.

Tampoco hace falta decir que Kate es la segunda integrante de la realeza que se enfrenta a un diagnóstico de cáncer. Su suegro, el rey Carlos, también fue diagnosticado recientemente con la misma enfermedad, aunque no está claro qué forma tiene o en qué etapa se encuentra. Dicho esto, Carlos ha estado llevando a cabo sus deberes en el último tiempo.

8:30 AM PT -- Cops just held a presser and provided more details about how exactly Riley Strain was found. They say the body was discovered around 7:28 AM CT when a worker found him after removing an object from the river, after which the body surfaced.

The police say that the Medical Examiner reviewed the body and confirmed it was Riley -- they also say he still had his shirt and watch on him from the night he went missing. Nashville PD says the family was notified, and reiterates no foul play is suspected for now.

The body of Riley Strain -- the Missouri college student who went missing in Nashville 2 weeks ago -- has finally been found ... and it was recovered from a river in the area.

His corpse was discovered Friday in the Cumberland River, reportedly 8 miles away from the DT Nashville area ... where Riley had last been seen after getting separated from his group during a night of bar hopping on March 8.

Cops say there is no foul play suspected at this point, and no trauma observed either. An autopsy to determine a cause of death is pending. Unclear where exactly in the river Strain's body was found or under what circumstances ... but this marks the end of a tragic saga.

Strain first disappeared on a Friday night -- this after getting kicked out of Luke Bryan's 32 Bridge bar along Broadway ... at which point he wandered off on his own.

Surveillance footage released to the public showed Strain aimlessly wandering the streets of Nashville -- at times looking out of sorts and stumbling over. At other points in since-released footage of him from that night -- including body cam video -- Strain looked fairly coherent.

The bar says they asked Riley to leave after he started violating their conduct policies -- suggesting he was heavily intoxicated -- but also insist they did not overserve him.

There were claims the bar had given a lot of booze that night -- but 32 Bridge says their records show he was only given one drink and two waters before he was booted ... at which point, the bar says his friends did not leave with him. The Tennessee ABC is investigating the overserving allegation.

Strain's friends, meanwhile, say he told them he'd meet them back at their hotel, just a few blocks away, but he never turned up later on.

Instead, it appears Strain got lost and made his way over toward the river -- where different eyewitnesses say they saw him that night ... confirmed by the fact his bank card was recently discovered near that area as well. Search crews have been scouring the river for days now and hadn't found anything ... that is, until today. No word on who found him.

Strain's family have been in Nashville since the beginning ... calling on the public's help, and putting pressure on police to bring in more resources to track him down. We'd even been told by a family spokesperson that his mother and father believed he might still be alive.

Strain was only 22.

RIP