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New York Post
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Ex-employee says Truist Bank's Chucky doll prank gave her PTSD, ruined her career: lawsuit
No child's play. A former Truist Bank worker said a prank at her ex-employer involving a life-sized Chuck doll has left her with post-traumatic stress disorder and turned her life into a real-world horror movie. Debra Jones is suing the company for discrimination after her boss allegedly placed the creepy red-headed doll – which comes to life and kills people in the movie 'Child's Play' – in her office chair at a North Carolina branch last year. 3 The killer 'Chucky' doll from Child's Play 3. ©Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection The doll was meant to be a harmless prank during her training, but for Jones, it was no laughing matter, the lawsuit filed in Nash County contends. The employee had a crippling fear of dolls, plus major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and the autoimmune disorder vitiligo, according to the suit she filed in May. In fact, she said her boss had known about her phobia and other conditions, which inspired the prank in the first place. Her brush with 'the doll that kills people,' as it is referred to in the lawsuit, ruined her career, she said. Jones developed PTSD and took eight weeks of medical leave, according to the suit. Even when she came back, she left work early three times a week for treatments for her autoimmune disorder, which she said had been triggered by her run-in with Chucky. She said her condition — which affects the pigmentation of the skin — made her the butt of jokes around the office, and leaving work early landed her on her managers' bad side. 3 Debra Jones was fired by Truist Bank and is now suing for discrimination. Bloomberg via Getty Images 3 Alex Vincent holding Chucky the doll in Child's Play 2. ©Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection The company finally gave her the ax in March, claiming she 'cannot keep using her anxiety and emotional problems as an excuse' for bad performance, the lawsuit states. Jones is suing Trust Bank for emotional distress and discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The lawsuit does not name a dollar amount sought for the damages.
New York Post
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Chucky' actor Ed Gale dead at 61
Ed Gale, who played Chucky in the 'Child's Play' film series, has died. He was 61. A source told TMZ that Gale passed away Tuesday in hospice in Los Angeles. Gale's niece, Kayse Gale, confirmed his death in a heartfelt tribute on Facebook. 4 Ed Gale at The Hollywood Show in Burbank, California in 2012. Getty Images 4 Ed Gale in 'Child's Play 3.' ©Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection 'It is with a heavy heart and a surprisingly light coffin (see what I did there?) that we announce the sudden passing of our uncle,' Kayse wrote. 'Ed Gale has taken his final bow and is now headlining in the afterlife.' Kayse looked back on Ed's career in Hollywood that included over 130 movies, TV shows and commercials, writing, 'With this wide ranging body of work, he leaves behind legacy full of questionable lighting and amazing one-liners.' The tribute continued, 'Ed's favorite role was that of the 'fun uncle.' His love language was sharing his love of the entertainment industry and the magic of Hollywood with his nieces.' 4 Ed Gale attends The Hollywood Show held at Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. Getty Images 'He had one hell of a laugh, and he will be missed,' Kayse also wrote. 'Rest in love you cranky bastard.' Ed was born with dwarfism. He grew up up in Plainwell, Michigan. 4 Alex Vincent, Ed Gale in 'Child's Play 2.' ©Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection In 1986, Ed made his film debut as the title role in the film 'Howard the Duck.' Two years later, Ed played Chucky in 1988's 'Child's Play,' the very first film in the popular horror franchise. The movie was directed by Tom Holland and also starred Chris Sarandon, Alex Vincent, Dinah Manoff and Tommy Swerdlow. More to come…
