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Princess Diana’s Death Haunted John F. Kennedy Jr.’s Wife Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy

Lucille Barilla — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 17:20:54 +0000

John F. Kennedy Jr. was coined “America’s Prince” by the press as the Kennedy dynasty ruled the political sphere in the 1960s. After his father John Kennedy‘s assassination, John Jr.’s life remained a source of fascination for the American public. Twenty-five years after he, his wife Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, and her sister Lauren Bessette perished in a plane crash, information of how Princess Diana’s death touched the couple is making news.

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy couldn’t shake the news of Princess Diana’s death

According to a new book titled Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, John F. Kennedy’s wife, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, was haunted by the sudden death of Princess Diana. The Princess of Wales died in a car accident in Paris, France in 1997.

Fox News Digital spoke to author, Elizabeth Beller. She explained how shaken Carolyn was by the royal’s death.

Beller told the outlet, “She realized right away that paparazzi were chasing Diana, and that was something Carolyn was struggling with herself daily. Diana’s death left a profound mark on her.”

“[Carolyn] was already terrified, but Diana’s death terrified her even more. I believe it led her to seclude herself at home,” the author believes.

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy told John F. Kennedy Jr. that he should reach out to Diana’s sons

John F. Kennedy Jr., Queen Elizabeth, Lord Harlech, Jacqueline Kennedy and Caroline Kennedy | Bettmann

As part of the deep pain she felt over Princess Diana’s death, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy told John F. Kennedy Jr. that he should reach out to her sons, Princes William and Harry, to offer his condolences. Author Elizabeth Beller shared details of their conversation.

“She suggested John offer his condolences to William and Harry,” Beller said, per Fox News Digital. “Diana’s death affected John too. He didn’t know them, but it wasn’t an outlandish thing to do.”

Beller continued, “The Kennedys had been around the royal family. There was a monument to JFK in London. There are photos of Little John holding Prince Philip’s hand. The families were very much intertwined, even if John didn’t know William and Harry personally.”

“It sounded like something John would have been quick to do, but I think he, too, was so rattled by Diana’s death and realizing it was because of the paparazzi,” Beller concluded. “He also realized how much it frightened Carolyn. It was too much for him in his life. And seeing someone deal with their parent being mourned in a public way was, I think, overwhelming for him and everything he had been through.”

John reportedly never called Prince William or Prince Harry to share his condolences.

John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy died just 2 years after Diana

Just one month short of the second anniversary of Princess Diana’s death, John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy were scheduled to attend a Kennedy family wedding off of Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.

On the morning of July 16, John planned to fly to Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, via a stop at Martha’s Vineyard to drop off Lauren. The couple would then continue their trip to attend the wedding of Kennedy’s cousin, Rory Kennedy.

John and Lauren left Manhattan to travel to the Essex County Airport in New Jersey. There, John’s plane, a Piper Saratoga, awaited the trio. They arrived at 6:30 p.m., but Carolyn got there at 8 p.m.

The trio took off from the airport, coinciding with sunset. As John was visually trained but hadn’t completed instrument training, he could fly as long as he could see where he was going. However, as night fell and haze set over the coastline, John was ill-equipped to fly the plane visually.

On July 16, 1999, the couple was killed when a plane, piloted by John Jr., crashed into the waters off of Martha’s Vineyard. Her sister Lauren Bessette, who was with them, also died.

It was later found that John was at fault, and pilot error was the probable cause of the crash. John, Carolyn, and Lauren died upon impact when their plane hit the water.

John F. Kennedy, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, and Lauren Bessette were cremated, and their ashes were scattered at sea off the coast of Massachusetts, where the Kennedy family has lived for decades.

Shannen Doherty’s 3 Most Iconic Roles

Andrea Francese — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 15:23:16 +0000

Shannen Doherty has died. She was 53. The famed actor was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. She publicly battled the disease for nine years before her death, sharing updates about her treatment and prognosis along the way. While Doherty’s cancer battle took centerstage in recent years, her acting career was pretty illustrious before her diagnosis. We’ve collected three of her most iconic roles.

Shannen Doherty is best known for playing Brenda in ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’

While Shannen Doherty was a well-known child actor, her first big break as an adult came in 1990. She landed the role of Brenda Walsh in Beverly Hills, 90210. Brenda and her brother, Brandon, traversed the new landscape of Beverly Hills after moving to the affluent city in the show’s first season. The Walsh family was originally from Minnesota.

The cast of ‘Beverly Hills, 90210” | Mikel Roberts/Sygma via Getty Images

Brenda was a key figure during the show’s early seasons. Eventually, her character was written off at the end of season 4. Tori Spelling once claimed she asked her father to fire Doherty. Doherty once argued that she had been “typecast” as a diva needlessly. The show’s 10th and final season aired in 2000.

The famed actor returned to TV with ‘Charmed’

Following Beverly Hills, 90210, Doherty appeared in a series of movies, including the cult classic Mallrats, before she returned to TV on Charmed. The supernatural series focused on sisters Piper, Prue, and Phoebe Halliwell, who learn they are descendants of a line of good witches. The series showed them battling evil forces. Doherty portrayed Prue Halliwell. Piper and Phoebe were played by Holly Marie Combs and Alyssa Milano, respectively.

Fans of the series loved Doherty in the role of Prue, but she didn’t see the series through to its end. Doherty’s character was killed off after just three seasons. Doherty long insisted that she opted to walk away from the series. Still, for years, rumors swirled that a feud with Alyssa Milano led to producers being forced to fire Doherty and replace her character. Charmed aired for eight seasons in total.

‘Little House on the Praire’ was one of Shannen Doherty’s earliest roles

While Charmed and Beverly Hills, 90210 are the shows that jump to mind when discussing Doherty’s work, her acting as a child star put her on the map. Doherty appeared in The Little House on the Prairie in the 1980s. She joined the cast in 1982 as the series headed into its ninth and final season. She portrayed Jenny Wilder, a recurring character, in 18 episodes of the show’s final season.

Shannen Doherty|Frank Carroll/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal

Doherty later returned to reprise the role in TV movies. While Doherty was just 11 years old when she landed the role, it was an important one for her career. Just months before her death, Shannen Doherty told the Hollywood Reporter that Little House on the Prairie was the best experience of her career and that the series had shaped her entire life. She went on to praise Michael Landon as a mentor. Landon died of pancreatic cancer in 1991.

Remembering Richard Simmons: Photos of the Late Fitness Guru

Megan Elliott — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 00:39:01 +0000

Fitness icon Richard Simmons, who made it his mission to make exercising fun, has died at 76.

Los Angeles police responded to a 911 call from Simmons’ home on Saturday, July 13. Once they arrived, they found Simmons deceased, ABC News reported. No cause of death was given, but he is believed to have died of natural causes.

Simmon had just celebrated his birthday on Friday. In one of his final Facebook posts, he spoke about how grateful he was for all the well wishes he’d received.

“Thank you…I never got so many messages about my birthday in my life! I am sitting here writing emails,” he wrote. “Have a most beautiful rest of your Friday.”

Richard Simmons | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Simmons was born Milton Teagle Simmons in New Orleans in 1948. His experience as an overweight child and teen – at one point he weighed 268 pounds – eventually led to his interest in fitness.

Richard Simmons in Los Angeles in 1978 | CBS via Getty Images

In 1974, Simmons opened his own exercise studio, Slimmons, in Beverly Hills. It remained in business for more than 40 years before closing in 2016.

Richard Simmons in a 1982 episode of ‘American Bandstand’ | AMERICAN BROADCASTING COMPANIES, INC.

In the 1980s, Simmons became a nationally recognized figure thanks to his best-selling books, his Sweatin’ to the Oldies videos, and his daytime talk series, The Richard Simmons Show.

Richard Simmons with Shell Kepler, Gail Ramsey, Louise Hoven, Brooke Bundy, Jackie Zeman, and Bianca Ferguson on ‘General Hospital’ | American Broadcasting Companies via Getty Images

Simmons was also a frequent guest on The Tonight Show and played himself on General Hospital for three years in the last ‘70s and early ‘80s.

Richard Simmons talks to Jay Leno during a March 16, 1994 appearance on ‘The Tonight Show’ | Margaret Norton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images

Simmons’ boisterous personality, non-judgmental approach to fitness and health, and willingness to interact one-on-one with fans propelled him to worldwide fame.

Richard Simmons attends the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City | Noam Galai/Getty Images

In recent years, Simmons stepped away from the spotlight. One of his last appearances was at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2013.

Simmons’ retreat from the public eye sparked both concern and conspiracy theories, and some people even speculated that he was being held hostage. The 2017 podcast Missing Richard Simmons attempted to discover what had happened to the much-loved exercise instructor, though critics slammed it as invasive and “morally suspect.”

In 2022, a spokesperson told the New York Post that Simmons was “happy, healthy and living the life he has chosen to live.” Soon after, he resurfaced on social media and began communicating again with his fans.

Earlier in 2024, Simmons spoke out against a proposed movie about his life starring comedian Pauly Shore.

“Hi Everybody! You may have heard they may be doing a movie about me with Pauly Shore. I have never given my permission for this movie. So don’t believe everything you read,” he wrote on Facebook. “I no longer have a manager, and I no longer have a publicist. I just try to live a quiet life and be peaceful. Thank you for all your love and support.”

A few days before his death, he said he was working on sharing his story with the world.

“Getting closer to telling my story in my own words,” he wrote. “I’m so excited!”

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’Love & Marriage: Huntsville’ Cast Reacts to KeKe Jabbar’s Death at 42

Megan Elliott — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 20:00:18 +0000

The Love & Marriage: Huntsville cast is mourning KeKe Jabbar, who has died at the age of 42.

Jabbar appeared on the OWN reality series, which follows a group of longtime friends (and frenemies) who live in Huntsville, Ala. Her death was confirmed by YouTuber Marcella Speaks, who shared a statement from Jabbar’s family during a livestream on July 2.

“It is with extreme that we announce the passing of our beloved KeKe,” Speaks said, reading the family’s statement. “She passed away peacefully at home surrounded in love. She was a mom, a sister, a great friend, full of life, love and laughter. She will sorely be missed.”

A cause of death was not given.

‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville’ stars react to KeKe Jabbar’s death

Stormi Steele and KeKe Jabbar in ‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville’ | OWN

Jabbar was a cousin of fellow Love & Marriage: Huntsville cast member LaTisha Scott. Scott shared a brief statement on Instagram following Jabbar’s death.

“At this time we are asking for RESPECT, and PRIVACY in our moment of grief, while we process this great loss!” she wrote. “This is hard for our Family!!!!!”

Destiny Payton remembered Jabbar’s “kindness” and “light.”

“Prayers for your children, husband, and family. Your last words to me were, “Hold your head up, girl!” Those words will stay with me forever … Your legacy will live on in the hearts of everyone you touched KeKe. Rest easy, angel. Your light will continue to shine brightly!” she wrote on Instagram.

On her Instagram, cast member Kimmi Scott shared her prayers for Jabbar’s husband, Ameen, and their three children, Amaree, Aubree, and Ace.

“Rest Easy sweet soul! You deserved sooo much more than this world could give you! Your light, your story, and your heart were bright and pure and deserved to be highlighted! I’m honored to have experienced you!” wrote Love & Marriage: Huntsville star Stormi Steele in an Instagram tribute to Jabbar.

KeKe Jabbar and LaTisha Scott had a rocky relationship

Jabbar and her cousin had a rocky relationship on Love & Marriage: Huntsville. In one memorable scene, Jabbar tossed a drink in Scott’s face after a heated confrontation during a card game at a barbecue.

On the show, Jabbar spoke about her history of opioid use but said she was “100% sober” during filming.

“I’ve never taken any kind of hard drug. I’ve never taken heroin, cocaine, crack. I’ve never taken anything like that,” she told producer Carlos King during the Love & Marriage: Huntsville reunion that aired earlier in 2024. “The only thing I’ve taken is something that mostly all of us have taken, which is Percocet.”

Jabbar was last active on Instagram in May. Some of her last updates celebrated her son Amaree as he graduated from high school.

“My first born graduated from high school yesterday and it was such an emotional experience!! I didn’t expect 18 years to go by this fast! We’re so proud of you Amaree,” she wrote in one post. “Go shine like the star you are!!!”

Love & Marriage: Huntsville is streaming on Max.

How to get help: In the U.S., contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration helpline at 1-800-662-4357.

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Did Matthew Perry Date Brooke Mueller?

Andrea Francese — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:55:31 +0000

Matthew Perry’s October 2023 death shocked the world. The Friends star drowned in his hot tub not long after his assistant left the home to run errands. While the medical examiner ruled Perry’s death an accident, the use of ketamine was a contributing factor. The LAPD launched an investigation into how he obtained the drugs. It’s possible charges may be filed against those who helped Perry procure the drugs that ultimately contributed to his death.

In recent days, Brooke Mueller, Charlie Sheen’s ex-wife and a socialite, has been connected to the investigation. While original reports suggest Mueller and Perry knew each other after a recent stint in the same rehab, their connection reportedly stretches back much further and was romantic in nature.

Matthew Perry’s ex claims the ‘Friends’ star dated Brooke Mueller

Matthew Perry | David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images

Last week, reports surfaced that the LAPD was speaking to Brooke Mueller about Matthew Perry’s 2023 death. Reports claim the late actor and Mueller became friendly after meeting at rehab. Now, his ex-girlfriend is speaking out. Kayti Edwards told the U.S. Sun that Mueller and Perry met years ago and dated before Mueller married Charlie Sheen. Edwards allegedly dated Perry in 2006.

While the insider insists Mueller and Perry were romantically linked at some point, they were not seeing each other at the time of Perry’s death. Edwards told the publication that Mueller and Perry dated two decades ago. According to her retelling of events, the former flames met at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting and started seeing each other.

Brooke Mueller | Tiffany Rose/Getty Images for Lupus LA

The relationship doesn’t sound like it was a serious one. Perry had several long-term, high-profile romances before his death. In his memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, he wrote about several relationships. The memoir, published in November 2022, didn’t mention a romance with Mueller.

Charlie Sheen’s lawyer issued a statement regarding the LAPD’s interest in Brooke Mueller

Brooke Mueller has declined to comment on the ongoing investigation and her connection to Perry or his death. Charlie Sheen’s legal representation has offered some insight. Gregory J. Pedrick spoke to In Touch Weekly after news of Mueller’s connection to Perry broke. The lawyer theorized that the LAPD spoke to Mueller for “some incidental, anecdotal background” and nothing more. Pedrick did not mention if he had talked to Mueller.

Brooke Mueller and Charlie Sheen | Steve Granitz/WireImage

Mueller and Charlie Sheen married in 2008. They divorced in 2011. They share twins, Max and Bob Sheen. The twins, now 15, live with Sheen full-time. Mueller reportedly lives in a sober living facility. It is unclear how often Sheen and Mueller communicate.

Who Were Donald Sutherland’s 3 Wives? How Many Kids Did He Have?

Lauren Weiler — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 19:06:59 +0000

Donald Sutherland was a decorated Canadian actor with an impressive career spanning several decades. While he never received an Academy Award nomination, he received two Golden Globes and a Primetime Emmy for his work. Sadly, he died in June 2024 at 88 years old. Here’s what to know about his wife, Francine Racette, who survives him, as well as his past wives and five children.

Who is Donald Sutherland’s wife, Francine Racette?

Donald Sutherland and Francine Racette at ‘The Hunger Games’ premiere in 2012 | Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

Donald Sutherland was married three times. He married his third wife, Francine Racette, in 1972 after meeting her on the set of Alien Thunder, a Canadian drama.

Racette was born in Quebec and worked as an actor. She appeared in American and French films throughout her career. Racette graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada in 1966 and became known for her performances in Au revoir les enfants, Lumière, and The Disappearance — another film she starred in alongside Donald. She retired from acting in the ’80s.

Donald’s romance with his third wife came on the heels of a short-lived romance with Jane Fonda in 1971. They starred in Klute that same year and attended the Academy Awards together when Fonda won Best Actress for her role in the movie. Their relationship lasted until June 1972.

Who were Sutherland’s 2 previous wives?

Donald Sutherland married twice before embarking on his 50-year marriage to Francine Racette. In 1966, he married the late actor Shirley Douglas. They stayed together for four years before divorcing in 1970, and they welcomed twins during their marriage. Douglas is the famous actor Kiefer Sutherland’s mother.

Donald and Douglas reportedly had money troubles during their marriage. The actor made his first movie, The Castle of the Living Dead, in 1964 and didn’t arrive in Hollywood until 1967.

“We had no money,” Donald said, according to the Los Angeles Times. Donald called his friend and fellow actor Christopher Plummer for help.

“I woke him up,” Donald explained to the publication in 2011. “He loaned me $1,500. Incredible. We were on a Boeing 707 — Shirley, her son Tom. Kiefer and [his twin] Rachel were probably 3 or 4 months old. I had a raincoat on, and I was holding Kiefer, and when we landed in Los Angeles, he threw up all over me.”

Donald’s first wife was Lois Hardwick. The couple tied the knot in 1959 and stayed married for seven years before divorcing. Like her husband, Hardwick had an acting career and rose to fame as a child actor, starring in several Alice Comedies for The Walt Disney Company. Most notably, Hardwick was 18 years older than Donald.

Donald and Hardwick got divorced in 1966. She died two years later.

How many kids did Donald Sutherland have?

Donald Sutherland and Kiefer Sutherland | Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images

Donald Sutherland had five children in total with his second wife, Shirley Douglas, and his third wife, Francine Racette. He and his first wife, Lois Hardwick, never had kids.

Kiefer and Rachel Sutherland, 57, are twins who had Douglas as their mother. Kiefer has a well-known acting career and is best remembered for his role as Jack Bauer in the drama 24. He announced his father’s death on X. Rachel stays out of the spotlight but works in the entertainment industry as a production manager.

Donald and Racette had their son, Roeg Sutherland, on Feb. 5, 1974. According to People, he reportedly works in the media finance division of the Creative Artists Agency, which oversees the “packing and representation of independently financed films, television, and digital content.”

Donald and Racette had Rossif Sutherland on Sept. 25, 1978. While he didn’t initially take an interest in acting, he always looked up to his father and eventually entered the industry. His performance in the 2016 film River earned him a nomination for a Canadian Screen Award.

Finally, Donald and Racette had Angus Sutherland on Sept. 3, 1982. Angus also avoids the spotlight like Rachel, preferring to work behind the camera.

Donald is also survived by four grandchildren, including actor Sarah Sutherland known for her role in Veep.

Elements of this article were originally reported by The U.S. Sun and HollywoodLife.

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‘Deadliest Catch’ Deckhand Nick Mavar Dead at 59

Megan Elliott — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:50:50 +0000

Nick Mavar Jr. of Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch has died at age 59.

Mavar experienced a medical emergency on June 13 at a boatyard in Naknek, Alaska, Deadline reported. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead of natural causes.

Nick Mavar left ‘Deadliest Catch’ in 2021

Mavar appeared in 98 episodes of Deadliest Catch between 2005 and 2021. He worked as a deckhand with Captain Sig Hansen on the F/V Northwestern. Mavar left the show after his appendix ruptured during filming. Doctors eventually discovered he had a cancerous tumor.

In 2022, Mavar sued Hansen and the other owners of the Northwestern for $1 million, claiming that there was not an “adequate plan in place” for medical care on the boat during the coronavirus pandemic.

“The delay in competent and adequate examination, testing, and diagnosis caused Mavar’s appendix to rupture resulting in horrendous and chronic infections, surgeries, and cancer treatment that would not have occurred had the appendix been removed prior to rupture,” according to Mavar’s lawsuit (via KTOO).

Hansen’s attorneys pointed the finger at Deadliest Catch’s production company, Original Productions Inc., saying the company was responsible for the COVID-19 protocols during filming.

After leaving Deadliest Catch, Mavar reportedly worked as the captain of a salmon boat.

Mavar’s death is the latest ‘Deadliest Catch’ tragedy

Mavar’s death is just the latest tragedy to strike the Deadliest Catch family. Over the years, several current and former cast members have died.

In 2021, deckhand Todd Kochutin was killed in an accident involving a crab pot on the F/V Patricia Lee.

“I mean, this is a cold hard reminder of what can happen,” Captain Bill Wichrowski said when he learned of Kochutin’s death (via YouTube). “I don’t know how many more of these we can take, man. It seems like every quarter we’re losing somebody.”

Captain Phil Harris appeared on six seasons of the fishing-focused reality series before he suffered a stroke in 2010. His death and the effect it had on his two sons, Josh Harris and Jake Harris, was documented on the show.

In 2020, F/V Summer Bay deck boss Nick McGlashan died of an apparent drug overdose. Earlier that year, Mahlon Reyes, a deckhand on the F/V Seabrooke and F/V Cape Caution, died of a heart attack caused by an overdose of cocaine.

Other Deadliest Catch cast member deaths include Justin Tennison in 2011 and Blake Painter in 2018.

Deadliest Catch Season 20 is currently airing on Discovery Channel.

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What Was OJ Simpson’s Net Worth at the Time of His Death?

Michelle Kapusta — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:06:35 +0000

The family of O.J. Simpson has shared the news that he died of cancer. He was 76.

A statement posted on Simpson’s X account read: “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace.”

Simpson nicknamed “The Juice” was a former NFL star who got into broadcasting and acting following his football career. But what most people remember is that he stood trial for the brutal 1994 slayings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and restaurant waiter, Ron Goldman.

While Simpson was acquitted in the double murder trial, he was found responsible for the deaths in a civil lawsuit and ordered to pay more than $30 million to the Goldman family. Some are wondering now if he ever paid any of that money. Here’s the answer to that and what Simpson’s net worth was at the time of his death.

OJ Simpson spotted out walking in Las Vegas in 2023 | MEGA/GC Images

How much was O.J. Simpson worth at the time of his death?

Simpson drained most of his net worth in the ’90s on his legal fees for his criminal trial in which he hired a team of high-profile lawyers to defend him. His mansion in the Brentwood section of California foreclosed for $4 million before being demolished in 1998. After buying a smaller property in Florida, the ex-Buffalo Bills player declared bankruptcy.

Simpson was later convicted on robbery and kidnapping charges for an incident that took place in Las Vegas in 2007 and spent nine years in prison.

Celebrity Net Worth notes that at the time of his death, Simpson had an estimated net worth of around $3 million.

Did Simpson ever pay the Goldman family?

On Oct. 3, 1995, people across the country awaited the verdict in Simpson’s murder trial. The jury determined that he was not guilty of the stabbing deaths. That acquittal closed his criminal case but two years later Simpson was tried again, this time in a civil wrongful death lawsuit. That jury found Simpson liable for the two deaths and ordered him to pay $33.5 million in damages.

O. J. Simpson listensti evidence during a hearing in Clark County District Court in Las Vegas | Ethan Miller/Getty Images

After that verdict was reached Fred Goldman, father of Ron Goldman, said: “Thank God for some justice for Ron and Nicole … This is all we ever wanted. We have it. We feel great. We feel appreciated.”

In the years following his trials, Simpson’s main source of income was his NFL pension worth around $5 million. The Goldman family was not allowed to claim any of that though because of state laws protecting pension money. According to multiple reports, the former running back paid back less than $500,000 which mostly came from the sale of various assets and memorabilia.

Simpson is survived by his four children: Arnelle, Jason, Sydney, and Justin.

‘Gilmore Girls’ Star Edward Herrmann’s Connecticut Estate Has Been Sold

Andrea Francese — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 01:00:58 +0000

Edward Herrmann, the actor who portrayed Richard Gilmore on Gilmore Girls, died in 2014, but the home he loved so much was just sold by his widow nearly a decade after his passing. The sprawling Connecticut compound Herrmann called home was listed for sale in December 2023, but the final sale just went through.

Edward Herrmann’s Connecticut home has been sold

Edward Herrmann’s Salisbury, Connecticut, home officially has a new owner. The sale went through on March 20, and the new owner will enjoy six spacious bedrooms, a vintage kitchen, and a sprawling library. The property is situated on several acres of land not far from the town center.

Edward Herrmann | Gregg DeGuire/WireImage

While the home languished on the market for several months, it has officially been sold. The house was initially listed for $2.7 million. The price was slashed in February to $2.4 million. Still, the lowered price wasn’t enough to entice a new owner, but clearly, there was some room to negotiate. According to CT Insider, the new owner agreed to pay Herrmann’s estate $1.9 million for the property. It is unclear what the new owner plans for the home.

Edward Herrmann reportedly loved his Connecticut estate

Herrmann’s widow, Star Herrmann, kept the house in the family following her husband’s 2014 death. It is unclear if Star continued to live in the home or if she merely held onto it.

If she did continue to live in the house, it’s completely understandable. Salisbury, Connecticut, has the same cozy, small-town vibe of Stars Hollow. The town of 3,000 is quaint and quirky and has small businesses that could easily be swapped out for Stars Hollow’s beloved stores and eateries.

Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury, Connecticut | Carol M. Highsmith/Buyenlarge/Getty Images

According to several sources, Herrmann loved being home in Connecticut so much that he ensured he held a guest role on Gilmore Girls instead of being a main cast member. Valerie Campbell, the key set costumer on Gilmore Girls, once explained that Herrmann remained a guest star because it gave him more flexibility to spend time back home on the East Coast while still working on the show. Gilmore Girls was filmed on a Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, California.

Herrmann purchased the property in 1996 for $650,000. Gilmore Girls premiered in 2000 and was canceled in 2007. Following the end of the series, Herrmann returned to Connecticut to spend more time with his family.

What Happened to ‘Wicked Tuna’ Star, Charlie Griffin?

Andrea Francese — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 00:38:20 +0000

Charlie “Grif” Griffin has died. He was 62. The Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks star and commercial fisherman was reported missing on March 3 after he and his boat failed to turn up at a marina as expected. The United States Coast Guard later discovered Griffin’s body. Another passenger, 35-year-old Chad Dunn, remains missing, but searches have been called off. Griffin’s dog, Leila, also died in the incident.

Reality TV star Charlie Griffin dies in a boating accident

According to WDBJ, a local news station, Griffin and Dunn had set out from Virginia Beach to Wanchese, North Carolina, on the evening of March 3. When they did not turn up by 11:30 pm, past the time they were expected, the United States Coast Guard launched a search. The men were last heard from at 6:15 pm. It does not appear that anything destressing was occurring at that point.

Griffin and his dog were found the following morning deceased on the beach. The boat was also recovered. Dunn’s body was not located with Griffin. While the Coast Guard continued to scour the waters for him, by March 5, they called off the search. It is unclear what caused the tragic accident, but visibility was allegedly low while Griffin was on the water. The region where contact was lost can be particularly difficult to navigate.

Following news of his death, several people on social media honored the reality TV star. According to Griffin’s obituary, he was born in Germany before moving to North Carolina, where he later married and welcomed a son. A celebration of life for the lifelong fisherman has been held.

Charlie Griffin appeared on ‘Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks’

Before his death, Charlie Griffin rose to fame on Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks. Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks is a spinoff of the original Wicked Tuna, which focused on the tuna industry in Massachusetts. While the shows were filmed in different locations, both series focused on the lives of the fishermen, their strategies for catching tuna, and the competition and economic pressures they face in the commercial fishing industry.

Charlie Griffin | YouTube/National Geographic

Griffin appeared for the first time in season 2. He finished off his reality TV career with season 5. Griffin captained the boat Reels of Fortune. His son, Jake Griffin, served as a crew member. Season 2 of the series aired in 2015. Griffin’s last season on the series aired in 2018.

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Who were Sutherland’s 2 previous wives?

How many kids did Donald Sutherland have?

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What Was OJ Simpson’s Net Worth at the Time of His Death?

How much was O.J. Simpson worth at the time of his death?

Did Simpson ever pay the Goldman family?

‘Gilmore Girls’ Star Edward Herrmann’s Connecticut Estate Has Been Sold

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What Happened to ‘Wicked Tuna’ Star, Charlie Griffin?

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