On the passing yesterday of actor Louis Gossett Jr., An Officer and A Gentleman director Taylor Hackford and Roots co-star LeVar Burton remembered their late colleague and friend.
11.03.2024 - 04:39 / ok.co.uk
The 2024 Oscars had many memorable moments, but it was the In Memoriam segment that really struck home with viewers. This segment of the show is when the Academy pays tribute to those in showbiz who have passed away over the last year.
This year, fans were eagerly waiting for a special tribute to actor Matthew Perry, who passed away last year. His ex-girlfriend and assistant, Kayti Edwards, had previously asked the Oscars bosses to honour him, saying it was always his "dream" to be recognised at the ceremony.
She had been left upset that Matthew was left out of of the BAFTAs in memoriam last month, as were many of the late actor's fans. Fans had also been left disappointed this awards season when the remaining cast members of Friends didn't reunite to pay tribute to Perry at the Emmys. However, Matthew was included in the Oscars In Memorian, leaving fans very emotional.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one wrote: "Matthew Perry popping up on the screen oh I'm emotional." "It kills me to see Matthew Perry in these 'In Memoriam' segments.
Still can't believe he's gone" added another. And a third wrote: "The oscars paying homage to matthew perry. i'm SOBBING." Matthew's tragic passing left everyone shocked after he was found dead in his hot tub on 28 October, aged just 54.
In January, the Los Angeles police department confirmed they had closed their investigation into his death after determining the cause was the severe effects of ketamine. Other factors contributing to his death included drowning, heart disease, and the effects of buprenorphine, a prescription drug often used to treat opioid addiction. People Magazine reported that the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner also confirmed on their website that the case
.On the passing yesterday of actor Louis Gossett Jr., An Officer and A Gentleman director Taylor Hackford and Roots co-star LeVar Burton remembered their late colleague and friend.
Hollyoaks fans were left 'shocked' as Nikki Sanderson revealed her age before her soap star beau paid a sweet tribute on her special day. The actress, currently playing Maxine Minniver in the Channel 4 soap, was celebrating her birthday this week when she stunned fans.
The “Bold and the Beautiful” star Maeve Quinlan only has nice memories of her relationship with the late Matthew Perry. The actress, 59, opened up about the “Friends” star — who died in October 2023 at the age of 54 — with Soap Opera Digest recently, claiming he was “100% sober” when they were together.The “Serving Sara” actor died from “acute effects of ketamine,” according to his autopsy report.Quinlan and Perry were together from 2002 until 2003 after meeting at a tennis game, with the latter struggling with substance abuse throughout his life.
Coronation Street fans have said they 'can't stop looking' as Adam Barlow returned to their screens. The character, as well as the actor who plays him Sam Robertson, has been causing a stir for a while now thanks to his ever-changing barnet.
Celebrity Big Brother and Gogglebox star George Gilbey has sadly passed away today (March 27).Tributes have poured in online for the star who was described as "one in a million." George - who was best known for making the nation laugh from the comfort of his sofa with his mum and step-dad - has died at aged 40 following a reported accident at his workplace.Tributes have begun flooding in for the TV star, with one fan writing on social media: "Absolutely speechless. Rest in eternal peace George James Gilbey." Another said he was, "one in a million". Former Geordie Shore star Ricci Guarnaccio also tweeted his sadness about losing his "brother".
Coronation Street fans have been left delighted as Will Mellor shared an update on his latest move. Viewers of the ITV soap have seen the actor appearing on and off from behind bars as his character Harvey Gaskell continues to cause trouble on the cobbles despite being in prison.
After almost four decades on the BBC medical drama Casualty, Derek Thompson’s final scenes as Charlie Fairhead were aired on Saturday 16 March and fans were emotional to say the least. During the episode on Saturday 9 March, Charlie was stabbed by a patient (played by Hollyoaks actor Angus Castle-Doughty). And viewers were left fearing soap icon, Charlie, would be killed off as his life was left hanging in the balance.
Matthew Perry‘s stepfather, Keith Morrison, is opening up about the actor’s death almost five months after the Friends actor died from the acute effects of ketamine.
Friends, died on October 28 in his home in California, aged 54.The latest update on Perry’s cause of death was from “cardiovascular overstimulation and respiratory depression”, stemmed from the acute effects of drug use.In a new interview with Hoda Kotb on the Making Spaces podcast, Perry’s stepfather Keith Morrison spoke about the actor’s death.“He felt like he was beating it. But you never beat it, and he knew that too.”Perry had suffered from severe drug and alcohol addictions throughout his life, and he had been receiving ketamine-assisted psychotherapy sessions at the time of his death to treat anxiety.
“Making Spaces” podcast, Morrison opened up about his stepson’s sudden death at 54.The beloved actor, who was propelled to global stardom after landing a role on “Friends,” died on Oct. 28 of an apparent drowning incident at his California home.Perry felt he was overcoming his decades-long battle with addiction at the time of his tragic death, according to Morrison.“He felt like he was beating it,” said Morrison, who has been married to Perry’s mother Suzanne since 1981.
Details have been unveiled from the late Matthew Perry‘s will.
Matthew Perry dated a lot of high profile women in his day, including such luminaries as Julia Roberts, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Neve Campbell. (See the heartbreaking full story of his dating history HERE.) But there was only one girlfriend who stood out enough for him to make room for her in his will.
documents obtained by Page Six on Monday, Perry named Lisa Ferguson and Robin Ruzan to co-execute his $1 million estate in his Alvy Singer Living Trust, which he named after Woody Allen’s “Annie Hall” character.The 1977 movie follows Alvy Singer (Allen), a neurotic comedian who tries to figure out why his relationship with Annie Hall (Dianne Keaton) ended, and he spends time questioning the nature of love. The movie has a bittersweet ending, as the former couple meet again after they’ve both moved on.
Karl Wallinger, a star of The Waterboys and World Party, has sadly passed away at the age of 66.The musician's publicist confirmed that he died on Sunday (March 12). Karl, who was born in Wales, formed World Party in 1986 after leaving The Waterboys.Their debut album, Private Revolution, included popular songs like Ship Of Fools.They released several more albums, with their fourth, Egyptology, featuring the track She's The One.This song was later covered by Robbie Williams and reached number one on the UK charts in 1999. In 2001, Karl had a brain aneurysm which paused his career for a few years.
Matthew Perry's will has left more than $1million in a trust he set up and named after a Woody Allen film character, according to the Daily Mail. The Friends star died at age 54 on October 28 last year, being found “unresponsive in the pool" at his residence.
Matthew Perry's ex-girlfriend and former assistant Kayti Edwards said 'having children was a big part of his dream' after bumping into him in the months before his tragic death.The actor, best known for his role as Chandler Bing, was found lifeless in his hot tub at his LA home on 28 October 2023. Despite no signs of foul play or drug paraphernalia at the scene, the coroner later determined that he died from the severe effects of ketamine. Kayti Edwards shared her last memories of the Friends star with The Mirror before his death last October.The last time she saw him was in Malibu, when he was engaged to Molly Hurwitz.
Matthew Perry's ex-girlfriend and former assistant has opened up about how the Friends actor had 'few real friends' and 'most people wanted something from him' as she detailed what the star was really like. Kayti Edwards, who dated him in 2006 and worked as his assistant in 2011 at the height of his addiction, revealed she was 'constantly worried' about the troubled star, especially as many people didn't have his best interests at heart.The actor, most famous for portraying Chandler Bing in the hit US sitcom Friends, tragically passed away on 28 October at his home in LA at the age of 54.
Matthew Perry's ex-girlfriend and former assistant, Kayti Edwards, has called for the police to re-examine the actor's death. In an exclusive chat with The Mirror, Kayti claimed she was concerned due to Matthew's past experiences with 'untrustworthy' medical staff who reportedly supplied him with drugs.The beloved Friends actor, known for his role as Chandler Bing, sadly passed away in October 2023. An autopsy revealed that he died from the "acute effects" of ketamine.
Drake promised to pay off the $160,000 mortgage of a fan’s late mother during a recent show.While performing at the T-Mobile Centre in Kansas City on Saturday (March 2) as part of his ‘It’s All A Blur Tour – Big As The What?’, a concert attendee on the front row passed the rapper a note, asking him to pay off his late mother’s house.“This is it? You said, ‘Pay off my mom’s house, rest in peace.’ Your mom passed away?” he asked the fan. “And you owe – Oh, this is the outstanding balance right here? It’s a lot of money right here, but you know what? I’m going to pay off your momma’s house for you.”He continued: “This is a lot of money right here! That’s 160 bands [$160,000], but I’m going to pay out of my pocket.
Strictly Come Dancing pro Graziano di Prima has shared a heartbreaking story about his late twin brother, who passed away when he was born. The Italian dancer, who was paired with former Love Island star, Zara McDermott, on Strictly in 2023, has opened up about his tragic family life in a new interview. In an exclusive chat with Express.