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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Son of actor Tray Chaney thanks supporters after release from hospital
The Brief Malachi Chaney is recovering after being injured in a Locust Grove tornado. He suffered broken ribs, facial fractures, and cuts. He thanked supporters in a video for their well wishes. ATLANTA - The 19-year-old son of actor Tray Chaney is speaking out for the first time since surviving a devastating tornado that destroyed his family's home in Locust Grove. What we know Malachi Chaney suffered serious injuries when an EF-2 tornado ripped through their subdivision, leaving the home in ruins. He sustained multiple broken ribs, facial fractures, and deep cuts in the storm and spent time in the ICU at a local hospital. His father, known for his roles on The Wire and Saints & Sinners, was also injured but has since recovered. What they're saying In a short video message posted to social media, Malachi expressed heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported him during his recovery, calling the storm "one of the scariest things you've ever seen in your life." Tray Chaney says his son is now continuing his recovery in a rehabilitation facility, where he will receive ongoing treatment for his injuries. The tornado, part of a recent severe weather outbreak across Georgia, caused widespread damage in the Locust Grove area in Henry County and left several families displaced. PREVIOUS STORIES Son of 'The Wire' actor injured during May storm headed to rehab 'The Wire' actor Tray Chaney's son out of ICU after Georgia tornado Teen son of 'The Wire' actor Tray Chaney recovering after being thrown by tornado
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
$20k donated to Connected Community Schools in Rome for tornado recovery
LIVERPOOL. N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Following the EF-2 tornado that touched down in Rome summer of 2024, the Upper New York Conference (UNY) of The United Methodist Church donated $20,000 to Connected Community Schools to support continued recovery efforts in Rome, NY. The Rome Recovery Fund was created as a response to the storm's aftermath. There was a significant number of donations to the conference, including donations from 79 local churches and 71 individuals, contributing more than $45,000 for UNY Disaster Response. 'Thanks to the compassionate giving of our congregations and individuals across Upper New York, we're able to continue walking alongside communities still recovering from last summer's disasters,' said Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez. 'This donation to Connected Community Schools is a tangible expression of our shared commitment to long-term recovery and resilience.' UNY in action: In the summer of 2024, UNY Disaster Response helped out eight communities affected by severe weather across the region. Assistance included funding for local partners, coordination of volunteer work teams, and the delivery of disaster relief materials. Information on contributing to ongoing relief efforts can be found on their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Metro
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
The Wire actor Tray Chaney shares update after son is carried away by tornado
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The Wire actor Tray Chaney has shared an emotional update on his 19-year-old son Malachi, who was critically injured after being thrown nearly 300 feet by a tornado that destroyed their home in Georgia last week. The tornado, which hit Locust Grove near Atlanta on May 29, left a trail of devastation. Chaney – best known for playing Poot on the HBO drama – was asleep when the EF-2 storm tore through his neighborhood. He described hearing a sound 'like a train was coming' before his entire room was ripped apart. 'I just remember turning to my right and my walls, and my TVs and my dressers and my bed turned upside down and I levitated in the air,' Chaney said in a new interview with TMZ. 'I just remember covering [my face with my arms], yelling my son's name out.' Chaney was knocked unconscious as the house collapsed around him. When he awoke, he was buried in debris and lying in the mud, unsure where his son had been carried. Neighbours helped pull him from the wreckage, but Malachi was nowhere to be seen. Eventually, Malachi was discovered in nearby woods, having been hurled by the tornado's vortex. Despite being flung the length of a football field, he survived. But the injuries were severe: every bone in his face fractured, broken ribs, and cuts covering his upper body. Remarkably, his legs were largely unharmed. After six days in intensive care, Chaney confirmed Malachi is now in stable condition and has been moved to a less critical unit. 'But it's going to be a long journey and a long road to recovery. We're not out of the hospital,' he said. The tornado struck just days before Malachi's birthday on June 1. Though the celebration was subdued, Chaney managed to surprise his son with a special video message from NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal, who wished him a happy birthday. 'The tough part is watching him be stable and respond the best way he can,' Chaney said. 'And every single day, he doesn't know what happened.' More Trending Chaney's wife, Ayesha, had not been home during the storm but returned soon after. The family has since been staying with friends and in temporary housing. 'We went to war with a tornado and came out on top,' Chaney said. 'Everybody in that house could have been killed.' He continued: 'I don't know what's … coming, and I'm not trying to figure it out.' The family has launched a GoFundMe to help rebuild. At time of writing, the fund has raised $99,370 (£77,500). Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: All the easter eggs fans have spotted in the Wicked: For Good trailer MORE: Miley Cyrus takes cheeky swipe at ex-husband Liam Hemsworth after bitter divorce MORE: Alex Cooper's net worth as her podcast empire expands with major new deal
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
‘The Wire' actor's son released from ICU after being thrown 300 feet during tornado
A young man who was severely injured when a tornado hit and destroyed his Henry County home has been released from the ICU. Malachi Chaney, who celebrated his 19th birthday over the weekend, remains hospitalized at Grady Memorial Hospital, but his family says he is slowly recovering. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] He and his father, actor Tray Chaney, who rose to fame on 'The Wire,' were inside their home when an EF-2 tornado touched down in the area last week. The family's home was destroyed, and Tray Chaney said his son was thrown 300 feet. Tray Chaney told Channel 2 Action News that he was able to explain to his son for the first time on Wednesday what happened. 'I explained to him, as his father, that he's my hero,' Tray Chaney said. 'We went to war with a tornado and survived.' RELATED STORIES: Keepsake from destroyed home found miles away, returned to Henry Co. tornado survivor 'The Wire' actor says his son is improving after being thrown 300 feet when tornado hit 'The Wire' actor says his son was 'thrown 300 feet' from their home in Henry County tornado A GoFundMe campaign to help support the family has raised nearly $100,000. If you'd like to donate, click here. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Neighbors describe searching for injured 18-year-old, watching tornado touch down in Henry County
Residents are recalling the moments they saw a tornado touch down in their Henry County neighborhood and the subsequent search for an injured man. NewsChopper 2 flew over Fresh Laurel Lane where an EF-2 tornado destroyed a home on Thursday afternoon. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Malachi Chaney, 18, was thrown 300 feet from the house and severely injured. He remains in critical condition at Grady Memorial Hospital. Channel 2's Tyisha Fernandes visited what was left of the home on Friday and spoke with neighbors who described the terrifying moments. 'It was just raining, there was no wind, just a steady rain, and I was standing in my kitchen, and I started hearing like 'ping, ping, ping,' and I was like, 'What is that?' And I pulled the sliding glass door back right here, and I see right over here a funnel touching the ground. I immediately ran in my closet, covered my head, and took cover, and just started praying, panicking, and I could hear things hitting the house. It was really loud," Courtney Bucio said. RELATED STORIES: 'The Wire' actor says his son was 'thrown 300 feet' from their home in Henry County tornado Tornado touches down in Henry County, 18-year-old critically injured Tornado touches down in Henry County, crosses I-75 When the noises stopped, neighbors came outside and learned their neighbor Tray Chaney, an actor who played Malik 'Poot' Carr on 'The Wire,' and his 18-year-old son were in the home. Neighbors say Malachi Chaney was upstairs playing video games when the tornado hit. Fernandes took neighbors' concerns for their safety to the homebuilder, Century Communities. They say their homes are well-constructed. A spokesperson said that any home would have looked like that if it was directly hit by a tornado. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
