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Chart-Topping '90s Rocker, 59, Stuns Fans With Unexpected Side Career
Chart-Topping '90s Rocker, 59, Stuns Fans With Unexpected Side Career originally appeared on Parade. While Gen X fans might remember Dexter Holland as the energetic frontman for '90s rock band The Offspring, the 59-year-old can do a lot more than sing hits like "Come Out and Play" and "Keep 'Em Separated," as a recent video proved. In a clip shared to TikTok this week, Holland addressed the camera while driving himself to the airport for a very special reason. "Hello folks," Holland said, his bleached blond hair short and spiky. "I am headed to the airport, because today, I am doing an Angel Flight," he continued, adding, "Angel Flight is this organization where volunteer pilots like me use their airplanes to take people with medical needs where they need to go. And today I'm going to be picking up some kids with special needs in Las Vegas and dropping them off in Fresno." Holland, who is a licensed pilot in addition to being a molecular biologist, went on to talk about where the kids on his plane were headed. "There's this amazing foundation that set up a summer camp for kids with burn trauma, and they can go there and just kind of bond with each other or get counseling and medical advice or attention and you know, I think, most of all, just be kids for a week," Holland explained. "So I'm looking forward to meeting them, getting to know these kids a little bit, getting them to where they need to go for hopefully a great week at camp. A pretty nice little Saturday, a Will Ferrell reference," he added, quoting the movie Old School. Fans were blown away by Holland's surprising side gig. "Can you imagine being taken to camp by Dexter Holland? That is so cool!" one person gushed, with another raving, "You are truly an amazing guy Dexter." "What a wonderful thing to do, hope the kids have a lovely week," added someone else. As it turns out, Holland was initially more interested in becoming a pilot than a musician. "I wanted to fly fighter jets when I was a kid," he said in a 2024 interview, as reported by Blabbermouth. "And I tried to get in the [United States] Air Force Academy, and I almost got in," he continued. "They weren't gonna let me fly because I had to wear contact lenses or whatever. And so I decided to do something else, and I went to university instead, but I always wanted to fly. And so when I finally had the chance to later on, after the band took off, I started flying and I just get a big kick out of it. I love it." Even so, when he's on tour, Holland always makes sure to have a little backup on hand. "I have a plane, and we take it on tour. But I will say I always take a pilot with me on tour. I don't wanna take all the credit, because on tour you should probably have some help in the flying department," he '90s Rocker, 59, Stuns Fans With Unexpected Side Career first appeared on Parade on Jun 10, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
CBS News
12-04-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Colorado pilot volunteers to fly patients to Denver for lifesaving treatments
Angel Flight is an organization of volunteers saving countless lives. At the Colorado Air and Space Port, angels are regulars. On Friday afternoon, a plane landed at the airport carrying special cargo. 7-year-old Itzy and her mom Mirna were picked up from their home in smalltown Kansas in the morning. Itzy has a routine checkup at Children's Hospital Colorado now that she's in remission from leukemia. She's flown around 60 flights over her 3-and-a-half year battle, and the staff at Colorado Air and Space Port have grown to love her. Angel flight pilot Kosta Constantine and his wife and mission assistant, Nancy, feel the same. "It's been a wonderful experience for us," said Kosta. "I mean, we play such a small part. Certainly, the doctors in Kansas and the children's hospital, they're a miracle for her." Angel Flight connects volunteer pilots who own planes with patients who need help traveling to receive medical care. Kosta and Nancy have flown nearly 100 missions, for free. "There's a need," said Kosta in response to why he volunteers his time and resources. "A big need. And Itzy and the Herreras are just one family that need, and we've flown so many others." For Mirna Herrera, the Angel Flights crew is a blessing. Itzy's closest option for treatment is a 5-hour drive to Denver. "Nancy and Kosta are my angels," said Herrera. "Just out of their kindness, of their heart, wanting to be here for us, for something so terrible that you know the outcome of it, but you know that God shows His face through wonderful people." Kosta and Nancy have taken a weight off their shoulders. "We've gotten to experience a lot of flights and every fight, we go to sleep," Herrera laughed. "That's the most peaceful time I think we've had." Together, the group has experienced both the highs and lows of Itzy's battle. The Constantines celebrated Itzy ringing the bell, cancer free, a year ago. "It's tremendous," said Kosta about having the opportunity to be at the ringing. "For me, it was a relief knowing that she was at the end of her treatment." And whatever the future holds, they'll be in it together. "He's always checking on her and making sure that you know she's doing good," said Herrera. "Always him and Nancy. We've gone through so many good things and bad things, but mostly good." Each year, Angel Flight hosts a "Runway 5K" at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield called the Run for the Angels 5K to help raise money for their efforts. Part of the run is on the runway of the airport. This year, the race will be held on Sept. 25.
