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Sally Kirkland in hospice for severe health
Hollywood star Sally Kirkland is in a hospice after battling devastating health issues this past year.
TMZ was informed by Kirkland’s representative that the 84-year is in a hospice at a Palm Springs hospital after becoming afflicted with dementia.
A GoFundMe has been set up, which reveals the Bruce Almighty star has faced life-threatening infections after fracturing multiple bones and is now “resting comfortably” at the hospice.
“This past year, Sally fractured four bones in her neck, right wrist, and left hip,” the page, which is seeking to raise money for Kirkland’s medical expenses, mentioned.
“While recovering, she developed two separate life-threatening infections,” it was added.
“The combination of these injuries and infections has required extensive hospitalisation and rehab beyond the 100 days insurance will cover,” it concluded.
The legendary actor is best known for her films The Sting and Anna, the latter of which earned her an Oscar nomination and Golden Globe win.
Kirkland’s extensive acting career dates back to the 1960s as she appeared in a slew of classic TV shows, including Hawaii Five-0, Three’s Company, and Charlie’s Angels.
Other notable big screen roles that she played include the part of Anita Mann in Bruce Almighty, and a starring role in the Kevin Costner-led film JFK.
Tyler Perry was sued for sexual assault by an actor who appeared in “Boo! A Madea Halloween,” marking the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Mario Rodriguez filed the lawsuit Thursday in California, alleging Perry subjected him to repeated unwanted sexual advances over several years, including sexual battery and assault at Perry’s Los Angeles home. Rodriguez is seeking at least $77 million in damages and also has sued Lionsgate, which distributed the 2016 film, accusing the studio of turning a blind eye to Perry’s alleged misconduct.
“Having recently failed in another matter against Mr. Perry, the very same lawyer has now made yet another demand from more than a decade ago which will also be a failed money grab,” Alex Spiro, an attorney for Perry, said in a statement Friday provided to CBS News.
Lionsgate did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.
According to the complaint, Rodriguez was approached in 2014 by a trainer at an Equinox gym in Los Angeles who said Perry wanted his phone number to discuss an acting role. Perry later encouraged Rodriguez to audition for “Boo! A Madea Halloween,” telling him, “I’m not a bad person to know and have in your corner,” the lawsuit claims.
After Rodriguez was cast, he was invited to Perry’s home, where Perry allegedly touched him inappropriately while they watched a movie. The lawsuit describes additional alleged incidents in 2016, 2018 and 2019, including one encounter in which Perry allegedly attempted to unbuckle Rodriguez’s pants and another in which Perry placed Rodriguez’s hand on his genitals. The complaint says Perry gave Rodriguez $5,000 on multiple occasions following the encounters.
Rodriguez says he resisted the advances and ultimately decided to file suit after learning of similar allegations made by another actor, Derek Dixon.
Dixon sued Perry in June, alleging the filmmaker groped him while Dixon worked on Perry’s television series “The Oval” and “Ruthless.” That lawsuit, which was originally filed in L.A. Superior Court, has reportedly since been moved to federal court in Georgia, where Perry’s studio is based.
Rodriguez’s lawsuit includes claims of sexual assault, sexual battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
A Broadway actress who played the role of Young Nala in “The Lion King” a decade ago has been murdered, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office.
Imani Smith, 26, was discovered with multiple stab wounds inside her Edison, New Jersey home on Dec. 21.
She was rushed to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Smith was one of two actresses playing the role of Young Nala on Broadway between 2011 and 2012. Those who worked with her said she had a great voice and brought tremendous energy to the character.
Online tributes to Smith have been appearing, including one on Playbill.com.
Jordan Jackson-Small, 35, of Edison, is facing several charges, including first degree murder and unlawful possession of a weapon. Edison Police said the two knew each other and “it was not a random act of violence.” His initial court appearance was postponed, Smith’s family members said.
Smith’s parents tell CBS News New York Jackson-Small is the father of their daughter’s 3-year-old child.
“Nobody deserves to lose their life in that way, no matter who you are. Especially someone who is so young, has so much promise and has a beautiful little boy. She called, she calls him ‘Bub.’ Amazing parents. And she is unfortunately the second Young Nala we’ve lost, both under very different circumstances,” Jessica Arnold, a child guardian at “The Lion King,” said.
Smith’s mother also worked on “The Lion King” in the hair and wig department, as well as on other Broadway and television shows.
Brooklyn Beckham got into the Christmas spirit by spending time with he famous sportsman and his wife, Nicola Peltz.
It comes after his public fallout with his father, David, and reports that he had blocked his entire family on Instagram.
The update also follows comments from his brother Cruz, who set the record straight amid ongoing speculation that Brooklyn had blocked his whole family on Instagram, including parents David and Victoria, and even his younger sister Harper, 14.
Brooklyn has now shared a sneak peek into his Christmas Day in the US, playing tennis with American professional player Reilly Opelka as well as Nicola’s brother Bradley.
Brooklyn was seen giving it his best shot on the court alongside Reilly in a short clip of the match shared by both on their Instagram Stories.
This comes after Brooklyn declared his wife Nicola his ‘everything’ in loved-up Instagram post on Christmas Day, amid reports that he had blocked his family on the platform.
Brooklyn is also no longer following his mother and father on the picture-based sharing platform.
Meanwhile, Brooklyn’s wife Nicola, 30, does not follow David and Victoria either, and they no longer follow her.
He shared a snap of himself and the heiress, 30, holding hands while celebrating the festive season with her billionaire parents in Miami, Florida.
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