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Dec 10, 2024 | 
nowtolove.co.nz | Craig Bennett
Ian Smith shocked and saddened Neighbours fans the world over last week when he announced he was stepping away from playing his iconic character Harold Bishop because he’s fighting terminal cancer. “Doctors diagnosed me a few months ago,” says the actor, 87, explaining that he’s leaving the soap to focus on his health.
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Oct 13, 2024 | 
newidea.com.au | Craig Bennett
Susie Elelman’s face lights up, her famous smile radiating pure joy, as she lovingly tells New Idea all about the number one man in her life – her plucky nephew Matthew Elelman. “He’s the love and light of my life. Matty is one of the happiest people I know, and it rubs off on everyone lucky enough to be in his beautiful orbit,” says Susie. Matthew is the son of Susie’s brother, Eddie. He was born with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
nowtolove.com.au | Craig Bennett
A catastrophic, life-altering stroke ended Maria Venuti’s stellar showbiz career in 2016. But nothing stopped the Fat Pizza star from fulfilling her decades-long dream of being a wedding singer at her daughter Bianca’s recent European nuptials. “To witness Mum so defiant, to see the tears of joy in her eyes as she courageously sang The Look Of Love, and so beautifully, at our wedding was nothing short of a miracle and blessing.
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May 12, 2024 | 
nowtolove.com.au | Craig Bennett
To his friends and co-stars, Brian Wenzel was known simply as “Wenz”, an Aussie acting great commemorated as a rough diamond with a heart of gold and a constant crack-up who kept everyone laughing. “He was so naturally funny, that’s how I’ll remember him. He was the love of my life,” his wife Linda, 88, tells Woman’s Day from their Adelaide home. “May 21 would have been our 70th wedding anniversary.
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Mar 10, 2024 | 
nowtolove.com.au | Craig Bennett
When the cork pops from a bottle of champagne, former children’s TV host Marilyn Mayo’s face lights up and she beams her famous smile. “It’s been a totally hellish four years, but made all the more tolerable thanks to the love of close friends, the unstinting dedication of my two stepdaughters, Lillian and Katrina, plus a cheeky glassof wine or champagne,” smiles the Logie-winning TV queen who enchanted countless kids in the ’70s as Miss Marilyn on The Super Flying Fun Show.
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Dec 27, 2023 | 
nowtolove.com.au | Craig Bennett
Actor Tony Bonner is grateful he lost out on the titular role of James Bond to good friend Roger Moore, because he's certain not tossing on the tux to play a big-screen 007 saved his life!"There was a time I was convinced I wouldn't see 40. I was battling so many demons, from low self-esteem to alcoholism. So, I truly feel blessed to have made it to 80, which I did last month,"Tony smiles at the sit-down with Woman's Day. Sydney-born Tony hails from a showbiz family.
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Sep 10, 2023 | 
newidea.com.au | Craig Bennett
Perpetually perky popstar-turned-TV fave Jo Beth Taylor doesn’t hesitate when asked if Australia’s Funniest Home Video Show could return to our screens in the near future. “Absolutely and without question,” Jo Beth tells us with a big smile. “With TikTok all the rage, can you image the endless array of wild, crazy and outrageous video clips available? WATCH NOW: Shane Warne gives Jo Beth Taylor a comforting hug on I’m a Celebrity.Article continues after video.
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Aug 27, 2023 | 
nowtolove.com.au | Craig Bennett
‘The Queen loved Hyacinth Bucket!’Dame Patricia Routledge breaks into the warmest smile while reminiscing about her visits to Australia and reflecting on her stellar stage and screen career, which is now in its eighth decade. "When I think about my showbiz life, I've loved every minute," says the British-born star from her Chichester, UK, home. "As a youngster I dreamed of becoming a schoolteacher.
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Jul 18, 2023 | 
jdsupra.com | Craig Bennett |Tyler Self
On June 23, in CPS Energy v. Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the Texas Supreme Court held that the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is entitled to sovereign immunity, concluding that ERCOT is an “arm of the state” because it is under the complete purview of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC), the Legislature, and the statutory requirements of the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA).
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Mar 22, 2023 | 
newidea.com.au | Craig Bennett
“He was the most darling man. Such a star. His timing was impeccable, there was nothing he couldn’t do,” says a heartbroken Paula. Gil Tucker first met Terry on TV’s iconic series Bellbird in the 70’s. “But it was during Cop Shop we became great friends. Terry was an incredible talent. We didn’t have to rehearse our comedy schtick, it just came naturally. Terry would stop talking and I’d start,” says Gil.
