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Fast&Furious Star Actor, Vin Diesel Recounts Loss Of Paul Walker, Shares What Paul’s Mum Says
It’s been an emotional press tour for Vin Diesel, who filmed the latest “The Fast and the Furious” film, “The Fate of the Furious,” entirely without actor and best friend Paul Walker for the first time.
Walker passed away in a fatal car accident in 2013 while the seventh “Fast” movie was still in production. The cast went on to finish the film, using special effects to finish Walker’s role.
Vin Diesel, who calls Walker his brother, has been incredibly open about his grieving process since the death. In an interview with SiriusXM Entertainment on Monday, Diesel discusses his conversation with Walker’s mother, Cheryl, after the accident.
The actor flew out from Atlanta the night of Walker’s death to go pay his condolences, only to have Walker’s mother apologise and comfort him.
“And I said, ‘Why?’” Diesel told SiriusXM Entertainment. “Why are you apologising to me? And she says to me, ‘Because you lost your other half.’”
It’s been nearly four years, but Diesel explains in the interview that the nuances of that grief play a big part in the new movie. He explains that he and Walker had a “soul connection.”
Diesel’s conversation with Walker’s mother was the first time he began to feel the impact of his friend’s death, reports The Huffington Post.
“She was telling me something that I wasn’t even aware of,” Diesel told SiriusXM. “I wasn’t aware of how profound the loss was.”
It was during a read-through of the first franchise film, “The Fast and The Furious,” that the two actors first met. In the next 13 years, the pair went on to do five “Fast” films together and develop their deep friendship. After Walker’s death, Diesel named his daughter Pauline as a tribute to his dearest friend.
“We’re probably all a little guilty of not telling people how much we love them, while they’re here,” Diesel told SiriusXM. “And my mother only told me this a month ago, that his mother told my mom, ‘Love your child. Just love your child.’”
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K-drama actor Song Jae-Rim found dead at home
Song Jae-Rim, the South Korean actor known for his role in K-drama ‘The Moon Embracing The Sun’, is dead.
According to Korean media outlet Soompi, Jae Rim was discovered dead in his apartment in Seoul’s Seongdong district on November 12. He was 39.
A two-page letter was reportedly discovered at the scene. Although the cause of his death has not been revealed, there are rumours on social media that the actor may have committed suicide.
The authorities also said there are “no signs of foul play” at this time and that the investigation into the actor’s death is still ongoing.
Song Jae Rim’s burial is scheduled to take place at a funeral home in Yeouido on November 14.
Born on February 18, 1985, Jae Rim began his career as a runway model and appeared on the covers of numerous magazines.
He started acting in 2009 but got his big break for his role in ‘The Moon Embracing The Sun’, the 2012 drama series.
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Chioma Chijioke welcomes baby boy — two years after husband’s death
Chioma Chijioke, the Nigerian actress, has welcomed a baby boy — nearly two years after the death of her husband.
The movie star lost Kingsley Anosike, the Nollywood filmmaker and director, in February 2023. Anosike died in Kuwait after slumping on a football field.
On Monday evening, Chijioke announced her childbirth in an Instagram post.
The actress shared maternity photos while also expressing gratitude to God for her bundle of joy.
The identity of Chijioke’s new partner, was however, not revealed.
Her colleagues and fans have congratulated her on the new addition to her family, wishing her all the best as a new mother.
The actress had previously shared emotional posts during her mourning period, including photos of herself going bald.
She had described her late husband as her “most precious possession”.
“Death you’re indeed a thief! In a twinkle of an eye you stole from me one of my most precious possessions and I can’t even fight you,” she wrote.
“Saying my heart is broken is an understatement compared to how I’m feeling, there’s this hole in my heart that has refused to be filled.”
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Oprah Winfrey debunks claim she got $1m to endorse Kamala Harris
Oprah Winfrey, the media executive, has denied claims that she received a $1 million payment to campaign for Kamala Harris.
Donald Trump, the Republican standard-bearer, recently defeated Harris, candidate of the Democratic Party in the United States presidential election, to become the 47th president.
But on November 8, Washington Examiner alleged that Winfrey’s company Harpo Productions received the payment to host a celebrity town hall meeting.
The newspaper claimed the $1 million was part of a $1 billion raised by Harris to fund the election.
The report alleged the campaign “paid more than $15 million, according to federal filings,” on “event production”.
“This included a $1 million payment to Harpo Productions for the ‘Unite for America’ event, which took place in September,” it added.
Winfrey had hosted a town hall meeting for Harris on September 19, which featured prominent celebrities like Chris Rock, Jennifer Lopez, and Meryl Streep. She also appeared as a keynote speaker at Harris’ rally in Philadelphia.
Despite her involvement in the rally, the 70-year-old television host maintained that she did not receive any payment for her support.
In an interview with TMZ, Winfrey denied the report, saying “it is untrue”.
“Not true. I was paid nothing ever,” she said.
In a statement, Harpo Productions confirmed that the Harris campaign had paid for the costs of the town hall, without giving a specific figure.
“Oprah Winfrey was at no point during the campaign paid a personal fee, nor did she receive a fee from Harpo,” it added.
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