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New York Post
4 hours ago
- Health
- New York Post
Chicago news anchor Diane Pathieu's hero firefighter husband Nicholas Adamski dies after battling cancer
A Chicago TV news anchor's hero firefighter husband has died after years of battling stage 4 brain cancer. ABC 7 Chicago traffic anchor Diane Pathieu's husband, Nicholas 'Nick' Adamski, died 'peacefully' in hospice care on May 27, the outlet reported. He was 42 years old. Advertisement 4 Nick Adamski died after being diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer in 2020. Facebook / Diane Pathieu ABC7 Adamski, a member of the Milwaukee Fire Department, had been diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma in December 2020 after suddenly collapsing just before Christmas. Pathieu shared a black-and-white photo of her husband announcing her death on Thursday in a touching post on Instagram. Advertisement 'My angel, Nicholas 'Nick' Adamski, has gained his wings. He was surrounded by love and peace. Firefighter. Husband. Advocate. Hero,' Pathieu wrote. 'Nick faced stage 4 glioblastoma brain cancer with unmatched courage, grace, and an unshakable belief in PMA—Positive Mental Attitude.' The Chicago news anchor said her husband will be remembered as a man who 'served others, uplifted everyone he met, and never stopped smiling—even through the hardest days.' 4 Adamski was the husband of ABC 7 Chicago traffic anchor Diane Pathieu. Facebook / Diane Pathieu ABC7 Advertisement 'Forever in our hearts. I love you for always sweetheart,' she wrote. 'Keep that PMA. Love hard. Help others. And never, ever give up, and as Nick would say 'peace and veggie grease.'' The post announcing her husband's death came days after Pathieu shared on X that she would be stepping away from work 'for a bit' to care for him. During his time as a Milwaukee firefighter, Adamski had earned the Medal of Valor for saving an infant from a fire, according to ABC 7. Advertisement 4 The Chicago news anchor said her husband will be remembered as a man who 'served others, uplifted everyone he met, and never stopped smiling—even through the hardest days.' American Brain Tumor Association However, his life changed when he was rushed to Lutheran General Hospital in 2020 after collapsing. His devastating cancer diagnosis came despite having no prior symptoms, and he was given slightly over a year to live. 'The only thing I remember is my right leg going up and shaking everything,' Adamski told ABC 7 in 2022. 'After that, I couldn't tell you anything.' 4 During his time as a Milwaukee firefighter, Adamski had earned the Medal of Valor for saving an infant from a fire. Facebook / Diane Pathieu ABC7 Adamski continued to defy the odds for years, becoming an advocate for hope through appearances on podcasts, television, and radio, where he spread his signature message of 'PMA: Positive Mental Attitude.' Following his death, the American Brain Tumor Association referenced Pathieu's Instagram tribute to him on their Facebook page. Advertisement 'We are deeply saddened by the passing of Nicholas 'Nick' Adamski, beloved husband of ABC7 Chicago's Diane Pathieu. A devoted firefighter, fierce advocate, and GBM warrior, Nick faced grade 4 glioblastoma with extraordinary courage, grace, and his signature PMA—Positive Mental Attitude,' the association wrote. 'Through every challenge, Nick never stopped smiling. He served others, inspired hope, and uplifted everyone around him. His legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him—and in the countless lives he touched. 'To Diane and all who loved him, the ABTA community stands with you in love and remembrance. As Nick would say: 'Peace and veggie grease.' Adamski is survived by Pathieu, his devoted parents, stepfather, loving in-laws, brother, two sisters-in-law, two cherished nieces, and a nephew, according to his obituary in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Chicago TV Anchor's Husband Dies at 42 After Brain Cancer Diagnosis: 'Forever in Our Hearts'
Nicholas 'Nick' Adamski, the husband of ABC 7 Chicago Traffic Anchor Diane Pathieu, has died at age 42 Adamski had been diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma brain cancer in December 2020, after a seizure led to him being rushed to the hospital 'He was a man who served others, uplifted everyone he met and never stopped smiling — even through the hardest days," Pathieu said of Adamski following his death Tuesday, May 27A Chicago TV news anchor's husband has died at just 42 years old after being diagnosed in recent years with brain cancer. Diane Pathieu, an ABC 7 Chicago traffic anchor, said that her husband, Nicholas 'Nick' Adamski, died in hospice on Tuesday, May 27, per ABC 7. He had been diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma in 2020. Pathieu shared a black-and-white photograph of Adamski on Instagram alongside a heartfelt message to announce his death. It came just days after a post revealing her plans to take time away from social media to focus on caring for him. 'My angel, Nicholas 'Nick' Adamski, has gained his wings. He was surrounded by love and peace,' Pathieu wrote in the caption of her announcement. 'Firefighter. Husband. Advocate. Hero." 'Nick faced stage 4 glioblastoma brain cancer with unmatched courage, grace and an unshakable belief in PMA — Positive Mental Attitude,' she continued. 'He was a man who served others, uplifted everyone he met and never stopped smiling — even through the hardest days." 'Forever in our hearts. I love you for always, sweetheart,' Pathieu concluded. 'Keep that PMA. Love hard. Help others. And never, ever give up, and as Nick would say, 'Peace and veggie grease.' ' The comment section of the post was flooded with messages from people sharing their condolences. Before being diagnosed with brain cancer on Dec. 21, 2020, Adamski was a beloved member of the Milwaukee Fire Department and was awarded the Medal of Valor for saving an infant from a fire, ABC 7 reported. Adamski previously recounted that he was diagnosed after a seizure caused him to collapse just before Christmas in 2020. He was rushed to Lutheran General Hospital, where he was diagnosed with cancer despite having previously had no symptoms. "The only thing I remember is my right leg going up and shaking everything," Adamski said, per ABC 7. "After that, I couldn't tell you anything." He was given slightly over a year to live, even once he began treatment for the 'aggressive' disease that is the most common type of malignant brain tumor in adults. As he continued to defy the odds throughout the years, the former firefighter became an advocate for hope with his signature message of 'PMA: Positive Mental Attitude' amid his treatment for the disease, per the outlet. Pathieu joined her husband in being a speaker at the annual Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute Minds Matter event in 2023, with the aim of fundraising for brain cancer. Photos from the event shared on Facebook and Instagram appeared to show them in good spirits. Following Adamski's death this week, the American Brain Tumor Association referenced Pathieu's Instagram tribute to him alongside a photo of the couple shared on their Facebook page. 'We are deeply saddened by the passing of Nicholas 'Nick' Adamski, beloved husband of ABC7 Chicago's Diane Pathieu,' the group wrote. 'A devoted firefighter, fierce advocate, and GBM warrior, Nick faced grade 4 glioblastoma with extraordinary courage, grace, and his signature PMA—Positive Mental Attitude. 💙 'Through every challenge, Nick never stopped smiling. He served others, inspired hope, and uplifted everyone around him,' the ABTA added. 'His legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him—and in the countless lives he touched. 'To Diane and all who loved him, the ABTA community stands with you in love and remembrance. As Nick would say: 'Peace and veggie grease,' ' they said, echoing Pathieu's post. Read the original article on People
Daily Record
7 days ago
- Daily Record
Netflix doc on infamous Tylenol murders makes viewers 'never want to take it again'
The poisoned Tylenol case of 1982 caused the deaths of seven people- and it remains unsolved. In 1982, seven people, including a twelve-year-old girl in Chicago died after taking Tylenol (paracetamol). It was later revealed that the medicine had been poisoned with cyanide, sparking a decades-long mystery and a major change in consumer product safety. Now, a three-part Netflix docuseries has analysed this infamous cold case, streaming from today, May 26. You may have found yourself struggling to open a bottle of over-the-counter pills, wondering why it's so tricky. What you probably didn't know was that this infamous series of murders inspired the introduction of tamper-proof packaging for medication. The biggest suspect in this legendary case, that caused the introduction of the Tylenol Bill in 1983, making tampering with packaging a federal offense in the US, was a man called James Lewis. While it couldn't be proved that he had committed the crime, he faced a meagre 10 years in prison for attempted extortion after investigators discovered he had sent a letter to Johnson & Johnson, demanding they give him $1 million in exchange for stopping the murders. Lewis died in 2023, but not before sitting down with Netflix for a (seriously creepy) interview for the upcoming series, Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders. The series shows the suspected killer struggling to open the tamper-proof bottle of pills that have been placed in front of him, saying: 'Everybody who tries to open these bottles swears my name." The 76-year-old added in the 2023 interview, which took place not long before his death: 'They make it look like I'm the world's most horrible, dangerous person ever. 'And I wouldn't hurt anybody," he said with an eerie chuckle. The sinister series of deaths began on September 29, 1982, when 12-year-old Mary Kellerman died after taking a Tylenol when she felt unwell. Three members of the same family died later on the same say, also after taking the over-the-counter medication. A 27-year-old man named Adam Janus took two Tylenol capsules, later dying in hospital. His brother Stanley Janus and Stanley's wife, Theresa both took Tylenol from the same bottle and died shortly after. A further three people died in the days following, including Mary 'Lynn' Reiner, 27, who had just given birth to her fourth child. A 31-year-old woman, Mary McFarland and 35-year-old Paula Prince also passed away after taking the poisoned medication. The series includes interviews from the victims' families and experts close to the investigation, who were frustrated at Lewis' death as they had continued to pursue him in the decades following the murders. During his prison sentence, Lewis even described how the killer could've drilled tiny holes into each Tylenol capsule, before inserting deadly cyanide inside, in an interview with ABC 7 Chicago in 1992. It's now been over 40 years since the mystery took place, but the documentary's directors explain that the case's legacy is more than worthy of note. Yotam Guendelman and Ari Pines told Netflix: 'Today, every tamper-proof seal is a reminder of that dark moment — when cyanide-laced capsules transformed an everyday medicine into a murder weapon, permanently reshaping consumer industries." The series is already making waves, with many viewers taking to social media to voice their opinions. One user said on X: "Watching the Tylenol murders, makes me never wanna take it again. cs aino way its THAT easy to tamper w sh*t & put it back like nothing ever happened." Others who remember the disaster shared their thoughts, with one X user saying: "Watching this Tylenol Murders doc….I remember this very clearly from childhood. "I hated taking pills so I was happy when mom threw all that stuff out." The Netflix series is available to stream on the platform from today, May 26. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
New York Post
28-04-2025
- New York Post
At least 4 dead, including children, after car crashes into Illinois after-school day care: police
Four people, including children as young as 4 years old, were killed when a driver plowed through an Illinois after-school building Monday afternoon, police said. The driver allegedly crashed into the side of the YNot program building in Chatham and drove right through it, smashing out the other side, cops said, according to ABC7 Chicago. Four people were killed, and six others were rushed to area hospitals. At least four people died on Monday after a car crashed into an Illinois after-school day care, according to police. FirstAlert4 The YNot program building in Chatham where the fatal wreck occured. Google Maps The fatal victims ranged in age from 4 to 18 years old, Illinois State Police said, according to First Alert 4. The driver, who was not injured, was taken into custody at the scene. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Daily Mail
24-04-2025
- Daily Mail
Married couple subjected to ultimate indignity by callous thieves on their doorstep
A married couple was forced to strip off their clothing and give away their valuables to callous thieves who robbed them on their front doorstep in Illinois. Navy veteran Gregory Poulos, 56, and his wife Angie Beltsos, 61, were arriving home from a late dinner on Monday when armed robbers pointed guns at their faces around 10pm. 'Here, take it, take it!' Poulos can be heard telling the thieves on Ring footage. 'Take everything!' He and his wife began throwing their belongings, including a purse, phones, blazers, and even Beltsos' wedding ring and ring Poulos' grandfather wore his whole life, ABC 7 Chicago and WGN 9 reported. 'It was surreal, to be honest. You don't know what to think. You sort of freeze,' Poulos told ABC 7. Two of the couple's children were inside the $1.6million home, but were unharmed. 'Thank god they didn't open the door in the midst of that,' Beltsos, who is a doctor, told ABC 7 Chicago. Thieves then ordered the couple to lie down on their stomachs while keeping guns pointed at them as they took off in a stolen Jaguar that was later found by police. However, the assailants are still at large. The incident left the couple shaken, with Beltsos saying: 'You are in the place that you're supposed to be safe. Right in your front lawn in front of your door, and instead, you have a gun pointed at you, times three, and your life can be taken. 'Anywhere in this city, anywhere in this country we should be safe in our homes.' Now, the couple is hoping to warn others and that their experience serves as a lesson to other families. 'What we really want is a deterrent for others to say that this is not worth doing,' Poulos told ABC 7. The veteran credits his time in the Navy for the ability to remain calm while under attack. The veteran credits his time in the Navy for the ability to remain calm while under attack 'Whether you are churning inside or not, you have to remain calm on the outside, and you have to be very deliberate in what you do,' he told ABC 7. So far, no suspects have been taken into custody.
