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New York Post
9 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- New York Post
Retired teacher moves onto cruise ship for 15-year journey, claims it's cheaper than living in California
Cruising into her golden years. A California retiree is sailing into the next stage of her life as she traded in her home in a retirement community for the open seas. Sharon Lane, a former high school foreign language teacher, purchased an interior villa aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey, the world's first perpetual cruise, since she claimed it was cheaper to live at sea than remain in the Golden State. 'Not only was it affordable to me, it would actually cost me less money to live here like this, have everyone taking care of me instead of me taking care of everybody,' Lane told NBC Los Angeles. The 77-year-old has made it her life goal to live on a cruise ship and she snagged her spot on the ship, moving onboard on June 16. 7 Sharon Lane stands in front of the Villa Vie Odyssey before boarding on June 16, 2025. NBC 4 LosAngeles 'All the chores you do in life? Done!' said Lane. 'If you put your to-do list on a piece of paper and you cross off anything that wasn't a fun activity, then you end up with the life we have now.' Villa Vie is marketed as the 'only affordable residential cruising option offering this lifestyle.' The ship's design allows the vessel to travel across oceans and navigate inland waterways and rivers, according to the Villa Vie website. 7 Lane traded in her home at a California retirement community for an interior villa aboard the cruise ship. NBC 4 LosAngeles 7 An inner villa aboard the ship complete with two separate beds and a television. NBC 4 LosAngeles Odyssey is scheduled to sail on a three-and-a-half-year cycle, visiting 425 destinations in 147 countries. The ship launched in October 2024, but Lane didn't board until June. She has sailed to Vancouver, up to Alaska, with plans to embark on a transpacific voyage to Japan and Taiwan in the coming weeks, according to Lane. An inside villa, similar to Lane's, costs a one-time fee of $129,999 or approximately $2,999 a month for a solo traveler. Amenities aboard the ship include entertainment lounges, clubs, a library, a fitness center and a spa. Residents have access to Wi-Fi, bars, a pickleball court and a pool. Lane spent her life savings on the long-term excursion and plans to remain onboard for the ship's entire 15-year journey. 'I'm finally able to do what I've wanted to do for years,' she told CNN Travel. 'I buy the cabin, I live in the cabin, and that's it. And then there's no end.' 7 Lane spent her life savings on the long-term excursion and plans to remain onboard for the ship's entire 15-year journey. NBC 4 LosAngeles 7 People stand on the top deck of the Odyssey during sailing. NBC 4 LosAngeles The ship had planned to set sail in May 2024, but problems with the rudders and gearbox forced a delay on the initial embarkation. Passengers who had already purchased rooms onboard were forced to live on the docked ship in Belfast, Northern Ireland until October. The delays meant some passengers have spent months living on the docked cruise ship — with no sail date in sight. 7 The Coral Club, the ship's 'go-to venue for late-night entertainment.' NBC 4 LosAngeles 7 A dining room aboard the ship. NBC 4 LosAngeles Odyssey set sail on Oct. 1, 2024, but returned to port hours later because final paperwork hadn't been completed. The eight-deck ship can hold 650 passengers.
International Business Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
How Did Michael Madsen Die? 'Kill Bill' and 'Reservoir Dogs' Star Found Dead Aged 67 at His Malibu Home
Michael Madsen, best known for his roles in "Kill Bill" and "Reservoir Dogs", has died suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 67. The iconic actor was found unresponsive at his Malibu home early Thursday morning, according to 4 Los Angeles. Sheriff's deputies arrived at the Los Angeles County home after receiving a 911 call earlier on Thursday morning. Madsen was pronounced dead at the scene. His cause of death remains unclear, but his manager, Ron Smith, told the outlet in an email that Madsen had died from cardiac arrest. However, there is no official confirmation on the cause of his death. Tributes have been pouring in from all corners. Unexpected Death The statement from his manager, Smith, read, "In the last two years Michael Madsen has been doing some incredible work with independent film, including upcoming feature films Resurrection Road, Concessions and Cookbook for Southern Housewives, and was really looking forward to this next chapter in his life. "Madsen was also preparing to release a new book called Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems. "Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood's most iconic actors, who will be missed by many." The statement also didn't give a cause of death. Madsen was best known for his frequent collaborations with director Quentin Tarantino, appearing in several of his films, including "Reservoir Dogs" (1992), "Kill Bill: Volume 2" (2004), "The Hateful Eight" (2015), and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" (2019). He is survived by his five children. His son Hudson tragically died by suicide in 2021 at the age of 26. Madsen's life changed completely following the devastating incident. Living With a Shock Madsen was married to Georganne LaPiere—half-sister of singer and actress Cher—from 1984 to 1988. He also had a daughter, Jessica, with Dana Mechling. From 1991 to 1995, he was married to Jeannine Bisignano, with whom he had two sons, Christian and Max. In 1996, Madsen married DeAnna Morgan, and the couple had three sons together: Luke, Kalvin, and Hudson. Tributes have been pouring in from all corners ever since news of the actor's death broke.
